The big game is just days away and we have all the best Super Bowl food ideas (59 to be exact!) worthy of your football party! Everyone does Super Bowl parties a little differently, so I’m going to cover all the bases for any type of recipe you need…appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, snacks and desserts!
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Appetizers
Let’s start with appetizers! I love Super Bowl parties with a huge spread of appetizers and finger foods! We have all the best appetizers from meatballs to dips to homemade cheese stuffed pretzels. Here are some of our favorites:
Get ready for the ultimate game-day appetizer: a show-stopping cheese ball that’s bound to be the MVP of your Super Bowl party! This cheese ball is a tasty blend of cream cheese and zesty cheddar, kicked up with a simple combination of seasonings—perfect for pairing with crackers, chips, or veggies as you cheer on your team. To add an extra crunch and depth, it’s coated in a crunchy chopped pecans. It will have your guests raving.
This creamy artichoke dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your football party! Imagine a warm, velvety dip that combines tender artichoke hearts with a rich blend of cream cheese, parmesan, and a hint of garlic. Each bite is a comforting mix of creamy and savory, with just the right amount of tang from the artichokes.
Imagine creamy, perfectly ripe avocado slices, each wrapped in crispy, salty bacon for the ultimate flavor combination. As the bacon crisps up, it locks in the buttery smoothness of the avocado, creating a mouthwatering contrast of textures. Bacon wrapped avocados need to be at your Super Bowl party!
Bring the taste of PF Chang’s to your Super Bowl party with these copycat chicken lettuce wraps! Tender, savory ground chicken sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a touch of soy sauce, creating a rich, flavorful filling that’s both sweet and savory. It’s tossed with green onions for extra flavor, then served in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves that are the perfect vehicle for all that bold flavor.
A velvety, smooth cheese fondue that’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser at your Super Bowl party. It starts with a blend of Gruyère, Fontina and Smoked Gouda, melted together with some apple cider vinegar, a touch of garlic, and a hint of nutmeg to brighten it all up. As the cheese melts, it becomes irresistibly creamy and perfectly dippable.
It’s a touchdown with this sizzling chorizo dip queso fundido! A bubbling, golden pool of melted cheese sprinkled with boldly flavored chorizo. You start with a melty mix of gooey mozzarella and queso quesadilla cheese and then bump up the flavor with spicy chorizo to bring it to life with a savory kick.
Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly crispy, savory bite of bacon-wrapped chicken that’s as irresistible as the Super Bowl itself. Tender, juicy chicken breasts wrapped in smoky, sizzling bacon, then baked to golden perfection, allowing the bacon to crisp up just enough to create that perfect crunch with each bite.
This baked cheesy onion dip is the ultimate game-day indulgence that will have your Super Bowl guests coming back for seconds (and thirds)! A creamy, rich base of melted cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and a generous blend of 4 more cheeses, combining to form the ultimate cheesy dip. But the real star? Sweet caramelized onions, slow-cooked to perfection, bringing a rich, savory depth of flavor that perfectly balances all the cheeses.
Perfectly poppable, utterly addictive, and ridiculously easy to make, these mini cheeseball pretzel bites will be the first thing to disappear at your Super Bowl party—and for good reason! They’re the perfect bite-sized snack that delivers big flavor and keeps everyone coming back for more.
This buffalo chicken dip is the kind of flavor-packed dish that makes everyone forget about the game and the commercials for a few minutes (and then quickly come back for more). It’s a tiny bit spicy, creamy, and totally irresistible—an absolute must-have for your Super Bowl party!
Whether it’s a football party or Cinco de Mayo, there’s nothing better than wandering over to the food table and finding Mexican 7 layer dip. It’s a classic dip recipe but this recipe is the best I’ve ever had!
Get ready to savor the perfect bite of sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible with these chili sauce and grape jelly slow cooker meatballs! As they cook low and slow, the meatballs absorb all that rich, savory goodness, becoming melt-in-your-mouth tender and it’s all made so easy by cooking it in the slow cooker.
These pepperoni pizza stuffed crescent rolls are the game-day snack you never knew you needed, but once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them! Soft, buttery crescent rolls that are perfectly golden on the outside and stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni. Then we dip them in a zesty marinara sauce! So yum!
Every bite of this dip is a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, tangy, and savory, making it the ideal balance of flavor for your Super Bowl party spread. And it’s a lighter and healthier option, which I love! Whether served with pita chips, fresh veggies, or crunchy tortilla chips, this 8-layer hummus dip is the perfect way to satisfy every craving!
These warm, cheese stuffed soft pretzels are the ultimate comfort food, combining the satisfying texture of soft pretzels with the gooey goodness of melted cheese. Your guests won’t be able to resist these cheesy, doughy morsels that are perfect for snacking throughout the big game.
Main Dishes
It’s my personal opinion that doing a big spread of appetizers, while fun, is not satisfying. You graze and graze, but never really feel like you’ve had a meal. Having a killer main dish is a must for any game day party. We have a few lighter main dish options and several hearty, meaty options as well. Here are some of our favorites for feeding a crowd:
Made with tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a rich, flavorful blend of spices, this Instant Pot chili comes together in no time thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot. Each bite is a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory, with just the right amount of heat to keep things exciting without overpowering the taste buds.
These French dip sandwiches with homemade hoagie rolls add unbeatable flavor and heartiness to your Super Bowl spread, and they are so easy to scale up for a big crowd! Tender, melt-in-your-mouth roast beef piled high on soft, freshly baked hoagie rolls—each one golden, slightly crisp on the outside, and pillowy on the inside, thanks to the perfect homemade dough.
Imagine slow-cooked pulled pork that’s been roasted for hours until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, with flavors deepened by a wet brine and the perfect blend of seasonings that has just the right amount of kick. Pile it up on a brioche bun and you have the most crowd-pleasing pulled pork sandwiches!
A lighter version of our classic Instant Pot chili, this turkey chili is simmered to perfection with a medley of hearty beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, all coming together in a rich, savory, and slightly smoky sauce. The Instant Pot works its magic, infusing the chili with deep flavors in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.
These cheeseburger sliders are the ultimate handheld indulgence for your Super Bowl party, packed with all the juicy, cheesy goodness of a classic cheeseburger in a fun, portable form! Perfectly seasoned ground beef, topped with gooey, melty cheddar cheese nestled in soft, slightly toasted buns topped with a buttery mustard sauce.
This Caprese sandwich is a refreshing, flavor-packed twist on your classic game-day spread, offering a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors that will have your guests raving. Perfectly toasted bread, lightly drizzled with rich balsamic glaze and layered with slices of fresh mozzarella, peppery arugula, Roma tomatoes, and aromatic fresh pesto.
This stovetop chili is the perfect balance of rich and hearty, with just the right amount of spice to make every bite exciting. It’s the perfect game-day dish to fuel your party and bring the heat to your Super Bowl spread!
I know you’re probably thinking that you don’t need a recipe for a BLT…the ingredients are in the name of the sandwich, right? I have a few tricks to take your average BLT and make it the BEST BLT ever and everyone will love this classic sandwich for the big game!
Nothing says game day quite like a good burger! These smash burgers are everything you love about a classic burger, elevated with the perfect smash to make each bite extra satisfying. Crispy edges, juicy centers, and bold flavor topped with a gooey slice of melted cheese and finished with all your favorite burger toppings!
These sloppy joes are the perfect mix of savory comfort and fun—easy to grab, super flavorful, and just the right amount of messy for a memorable game-day meal. Served on soft buns, the sloppy joe mixture oozes out with each bite, giving you that perfect combination of tender, saucy meat and fluffy bread.
Smoked low and slow, the these smoked chickens wings take on a rich, deep smoky flavor that perfectly complements the dry rub seasoning, each bite offering a satisfying crunch on the outside and tender, juicy meat on the inside. The wings are coated in a mouthwatering blend of spices—paprika, garlic powder, oregano and brown sugar—creating a perfectly balanced dry rub that clings to the skin, infusing each wing with incredible flavor.
These chicken birria tacos are a game-day sensation that will transport your Super Bowl party to a whole new level of flavor! Imagine tender, juicy chicken slowly braised in a rich, flavorful broth made with a blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic, and smoked paprika, infusing the meat with deep, savory goodness.
These copycat J. Dawgs hot dogs are the ultimate Super Bowl party meal, bringing bold flavors and pure indulgence to your party spread! Perfectly grilled, all-beef hot dog with that signature crisscross cut, nestled in a soft bun, then smothered with a generous helping of sweet and tangy J. Dawgs sauce—a signature blend of ketchup, BBQ sauce, honey and seasonings that delivers the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and savory goodness.
Side Dishes
If you want some great Super Bowl party side dishes to go with those mains, then we’ve got you covered here too! Here are a few that are sure to be a hit:
The ULTIMATE side dish for gathering with your friends and family for the big game. It’s easy to throw together with greens, corn, bacon, cheese, beans, veggies and a BBQ ranch dressing! This loaded cowboy salad is based on our mega popular cowboy caviar dip and makes a great healthy side dish for game time.
Tender sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, that signature Texas Roadhouse honey cinnamon butter, and a heavenly caramel sauce. These copycat Texas Roadhouse loaded sweet potatoes are a unique but always successful side dish for a Super Bowl party.
This Southern mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food for your Super Bowl party, packed with creamy, cheesy goodness in every bite! Rich, velvety cheese sauce coats perfectly tender elbow macaroni, then baked to golden perfection with a crispy, cheesy top.
This is the best potato salad for your Super Bowl party—creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor! Tender, perfectly cooked potatoes are mixed with a rich, mayo-based dressing, seasoned with a hint of mustard, vinegar, and a touch of sweetness. Chopped eggs, crunchy dill pickles, and onions add texture and extra flavor, making every bite a balanced, satisfying bite. It’s the perfect side dish to complement all your game-day favorites!
Tender elbow macaroni is tossed in a flavorful mayo-based dressing, then loaded with crunchy vegetables like bell peppers and onions, plus a touch of sweetness. This macaroni pasta salad is the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and crunchy—sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your Super Bowl party!
With a golden, slightly crispy crust and a soft, buttery interior, each bite melts in your mouth. A hint of honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness, making this sweet cornbread the ideal complement to all the hearty chili recipes we’ve included above.
These twice-baked potatoes are a game-day winner, loaded with creamy mashed potatoes, savory cheese, crispy bacon, and a touch of green onions—all baked to golden perfection! The potatoes are scooped out, mixed with all the goodness, then stuffed back into their crispy skins for a double dose of flavor.
This elote grilled Mexican corn salad is a bold, flavor-packed side dish that’s perfect for your Super Bowl party! Sweet, tender corn is mixed with creamy mayo, tangy lime, smoky chili powder, and a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese for that signature elote flavor in every bite.
Snacks
It goes without saying that if you’re going to have a football party, there needs to be snacks…lots of them! We have sweet snacks, creamy snacks, crunchy snacks, and salty snacks. Everything you’ll ever need is here…
This strawberry fluff fruit dip is a sweet, creamy treat that’s a vibrant addition to your Super Bowl spread! Light and fluffy, with a dreamy blend of marshmallow fluff and strawberry cream cheese. This dip is the ultimate pairing for all your favorite fruits.
This slow cooker ranch Chex mix is the ultimate savory snack for your Super Bowl party! Crunchy cereal, pretzels, Cheezits and nuts are tossed in a zesty ranch seasoning blend and slow-cooked to crispy, golden perfection.
This might seem like an odd recipe to include for the Super Bowl, but the game is always shortly before Valentine’s day and you can totally change up the candies to support your favorite team in the big game. And everyone loves a good sweet and salty snack mix!
The combination of sweet and salty flavors is absolutely irresistible, making these cinnamon sugar pretzels the perfect treat to keep your guests munching throughout the game! The white chocolate drizzle adds the perfect bit of creaminess!
Each Bugle is coated in a rich, buttery caramel that cooks to perfection, creating a crispy, sweet crunch with just the right amount of indulgence. It’s the perfect mix of sugary goodness and crunchy texture that will have your guests reaching for more throughout the game!
Chex muddy buddies are the perfect sweet treat for your Super Bowl party! Crispy Chex cereal is coated in a decadent mix of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, creating a satisfyingly crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth snack that you can grab by the handful!
These smoked Cheez-Its are the ultimate game-day snack with a smoky twist! Each crunchy, cheesy bite is coated in a savory blend of seasonings and slowly smoked to perfection, giving them an irresistible depth of flavor.
A perfect blend of sweet and salty, this Reese’s snack mix comes together in only 5 minutes and combines mini Reese’s cups, salty peanut butter stuffed pretzels, peanuts, and Reese’s Pieces, creating an irresistible mix of flavors and textures. Every handful delivers a delightful crunch with a pop of peanut butter and chocolate.
This brown sugar apple dip is a rich, velvety blend of brown sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla creates a simple decadent dip that’s perfectly sweet. Paired with crisp, fresh apple slices, every bite is the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and indulgent—guaranteed to be a hit with your guests!
Looking for a fun and easy sweet Chex mix? We love this easy churro Chex mix recipe, and it’s so addicting! It will be gone before half time!
Are you ready for the big game? This football snack mix is hearty, crunchy, salty and loaded with flavor. It’s everything you want in a Super Bowl snack!
Desserts
Be sure to save some room for dessert! I love a good bar dessert for game day, but I’m including some cake and cookie recipes too! Be sure to have some sweet indulgences in your Super Bowl recipes!
Brown butter dulce de leche Rice Krispie treats start as a traditional Rice Krispie treat that gets elevated to the next level! The nuttiness from the brown butter with the creamy sweetness of the caramel all wrapped around the crunch of the cereal…I’m going to be bold and say it will be the best Rice Krispie treat of your life!
Not Yo Momma’s Paula Deen Banana Pudding is a fluffy mixture of creamy pudding and whipped cream with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Plus it’s served with Chessman Cookies on the bottom and on top! You never knew your Super Bowl party needed banana pudding!!
This chocolate chip cookies recipe is similar to a copycat of the gargantuan, thick but still perfectly soft and gooey Levain cookies. Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies will be all the rage of your Super Bowl shindig!
This luscious brownie batter dip is a decadent, irresistible treat for your Super Bowl party! Creamy, rich, and chocolatey, it tastes just like brownie batter—but without the baking! Perfectly sweet with a velvety texture, it’s the ultimate dip for graham crackers, fruit, or even just a spoonful straight from the bowl.
These gooey Rice Krispie treats are the ultimate indulgence for your Super Bowl party! Packed with ooey, gooey marshmallow goodness and buttery perfection, each square is soft, chewy, and irresistibly sweet.
This is the best chocolate cake for your Super Bowl party—rich, moist, and decadently chocolaty! With a soft, fluffy crumb and deep chocolate flavor, each bite melts in your mouth. Topped with a smooth, silky chocolate frosting, it’s the perfect indulgence to satisfy any sweet tooth.
This orange Jello cake is a vibrant, refreshing treat that’s perfect for your Super Bowl party! A light, fluffy cake is soaked in tangy orange Jello, infusing it with a burst of citrus flavor. And if orange isn’t your flavor of choice, change up the Jello flavor to the color of the team you’re rooting for!
This cinnamon roll sheet cake is the ultimate sweet treat for your Super Bowl party! Imagine a soft, fluffy cake swirled with cinnamon and sugar, baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich, creamy glaze. Every bite is a delightful blend of warm, cinnamon-spiced sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
These white chocolate raspberry cookies are the perfect sweet bite for the big game! Soft, chewy cookies filled with tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate chunks create a delicious balance of fruity and indulgent flavors.
Rich, moist chocolate Texas sheet cake is baked to perfection and topped with a velvety, fudgy frosting that’s irresistibly smooth and decadent. And it makes enough that everyone at the party can have a piece or two!
My Mom’s famous caramel brownies are a huge tradition around here. You only need 5 ingredients and you’ve got yourself the most delicious brownies ever! I think they should become a new Super Bowl tradition too!
Get ready for the big game with these 59 delicious Super Bowl food ideas perfect for Super Bowl LXI! From appetizers to main dishes and desserts, there’s something for everyone at your Super Bowl party.
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Instant Pot Chili that is award winning and bringing home chili cook-off victories across the country. You don’t want to miss our best chili recipe ever!
- 1 ½ Pounds Ground Beef
- 6 Strips Bacon, good quality, chopped
- 1 Can Kidney Beans, 15 ounces, drained
- 1 Can Pinto Beans, 15 ounces, drained
- 1 Can Black Beans, 15 ounces, drained
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, 15 ounces, with juice
- 1 Can Tomato Paste, 6 ounce
- 1 Red Onion, chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced *optional
- 2 Cups Beef Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
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Turn your instant pot to sauté and add the bacon.
6 Strips Bacon
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Cook until crisp, stirring often to cook evenly.
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Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
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Add the onions and peppers and cook until tender.
1 Red Onion, 1 Red Bell Pepper
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Add the meat and cook until browned.
1 ½ Pounds Ground Beef
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Drain off any excess grease, we just tilt the pot and use a large spoon.
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Add all of the remaining ingredients and 3/4 of the bacon and stir to combine.
1 Can Kidney Beans, 1 Can Pinto Beans, 1 Can Black Beans, 1 Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, 1 Can Tomato Paste, 1 Jalapeño, 2 Cups Beef Stock, 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano, 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Garlic
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Turn the instant pot to chili (if you don’t have a “chili” setting, use the “manual” setting) and cook for 18-20 minutes (see note). Allow pressure to release for 10-15 minutes or quick release with the vent.
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Serve with limes, sour cream, cheese, and a little bacon!
Sour Cream, Cilantro, Cheese, Lime
To freeze, cool the chili completely. Place in a large ziploc bag or FoodSaver, removing all air and freeze by laying flat for up to 2 months.Â
For the stove: Cook everything in the pot just like you do for the instant pot and then allow to simmer on low heat for 3 hours.
For the slow cooker: Cook the bacon and set aside on a plate. Cook the onion and peppers and set aside on another plate. Drain any excess grease and add the meat, cooking until browned. Add everything into the pot, leaving out a little bacon for garnish and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Calories: 388kcal