32 Easy Appetizers for the Super Bowl (2024)

Looking for an easy way to serve something impressive for the Super Bowl? Prepare an assortment of appetizers and snacks for everyone to graze on. We thought of everything from sweet, bacon-wrapped sausages to a treasured Buffalo dip recipe.These easy appetizers require few ingredients, minimal prep work, and many of them can be made ahead of time. Enjoy deceptively easy appetizer recipes for the Super Bowl from hall of famers like nachos and crescent rolls to creative appetizer ideas that could win rookie of the year.

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Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

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These jalapeño poppers combine savory sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan, and ranch dressing, with a bit of pleasant heat from the hollowed-out pepper.

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Brown Sugar Smokies

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Move over, pigs in a blanket! Little smokie sausages are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar, and baked. "They are a fantastic little snack that are just as good cooled off as they are right out of the oven," says reviewer KDLMOORE2000.

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Easy Guacamole

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Guacamole is always the MVP at any football party. This five-ingredient recipe proves that sometimes less is a lot more.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

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No Super Bowl party is complete without a bowl of Buffalo dip on the table. This Buffalo dip comes together in just 20 minutes, but can be kept warm in the slow cooker for the duration of the game.

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Balsamic Bruschetta

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Make a hearty, handheld appetizer with vibrant Italian flavor for guests to enjoy. A delightfully crisp bread base and tangy topping makes every bite a winner.

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Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

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Dress up otherwise plain deviled eggs with a little shredded cheddar and bacon: "These are delish, with a bacon-y bite to the taste," says reviewer Chef Janie Pendleton.

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Seven Layer Dip

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What makes this seven-layer dip perfect for game day? It's best served at room temperature. "Seven Layer Dip is a classic that you just can't go wrong with," says reviewer Navy_Mommy. "You can leave out any ingredient that you don't like so it is easy to adjust for any taste."

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Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms

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Unlike many stuffed mushroom recipes that call for cream cheese, this recipe stuffs crimini mushrooms with cheddar and bacon. "This recipe was so easy and everybody absolutely loved them. I can't wait to make them again," says reviewer MCLAUDE.

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Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Combine tahini, red peppers, garbanzo beans, and pantry seasonings for a smooth and delicious hummus appetizer course. Top with fresh parsley for a bright, wholesome finish.

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Restaurant-Style Potato Skins

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In this classic sports-bar snack, baked potatoes are hollowed out, deep fried, filled with cheese and bacon bits then baked until the cheese is gooey.

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Chili Dip

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Add a little chili, diced tomatoes, and canned peppers to cream cheese and pop it in the microwave—you instantly have a crowd-pleasing dip that pairs perfectly with corn chips.

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Yummy Roll Ups

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This finger-food recipe requires just three ingredients: ham, cream cheese, and dill pickles. Don't knock it till you try it! "What seemed like an odd combination actually turned out to be a quick and easy snack/appetizer! These were especially good with really crispy deli style dill pickles," says reviewer Jillian.

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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

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"The honey-sriracha glaze is quite delicious and incredibly simple, but merely an afterthought here. The real star of the show is the strange, but effective, technique of coating the wings with a baking powder-laced spice rub before baking," says Chef John. "Through the magic of chemical reactions, the surface of the chicken becomes bone-dry, and eventually crisps up to something very similar to what would come out of a deep fryer."

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Tortilla Rollups IV

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Kids and adults alike will flock to these tortilla roll ups with a creamy, salsa-mixture filling.

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Southern Pimento Cheese

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Dip your favorite crackers or chips into this creamy Southern staple and get instant satisfaction. With less than 10 ingredients and totally bold flavor, this pimento cheese recipe is a classic that is always the right choice.

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Fabulous Football Dip

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Reviewer sweetpeasmommy says, "A great alternative to the normal queso!" Sausage, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers, and creamed cheese are combined and cooked up in a skillet.

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Best-Ever Texas Caviar

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This fan-favorite party dip is made up of beans, tomatoes, onions, and a healthy serving of avocado. Don't stir in the avocado until right before serving to prevent it from browning.

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Super Nachos

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"This makes a huge meal-sized tray of nachos with lots of good stuff! You can adjust ingredient quantities to suit your preference," says recipe creator Melanie. Plate these nachos on a large platter and let your guests graze as they go.

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Bacon Cheese Treats

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Packaged crescent roll dough is layered with a bacon-cream cheese mixture and rolled into party pinwheels. "I like to serve a lot of different appetizers at parties and over the years have found some great ones but this is still a favorite," says reviewer JANIS1.

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Party Kielbasa

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These sausages cook in the slow cooker, which means you can keep them warm for the duration of the game by using the "keep warm" function.

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Clone of a Pretzel Dip

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Soft pretzels are commonplace at stadiums and ballparks. But they're nothing without a stellar dipping sauce: "This is a clone of our favorite raspberry honey/mustard pretzel dip," says recipe creator SHORECOOK.

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BLT Dip

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This recipe transforms everyone's favorite sandwich into a creamy dip. Reviewer BaysChick suggests adding a little cream cheese and cheddar cheese and baking at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes: "I served this at a party and everyone just stood around the dip devouring the dip with Fritos!"

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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls

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Pull-apart breads were made for serving a crowd, no utensils necessary. "I found this recipe and brought it to a Super Bowl party to complement the variety of foods there," says recipe creator Angela.

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Big Ray's Mexican Monkey Bread

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Here's another pull-apart bread, but this time with Mexican-inspired flavor. Reviewer Crystal S says, "This bread is so versatile and forgiving you can add anything and it turns out well!"

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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

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This fusion recipe is made using pre-packaged egg roll wrappers. All you need to do is fill them with a cheeseburger mixture and fry to golden brown perfection.

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Spicy Kielbasa Dip

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Remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapeños to control the heat — or don't for an extra spicy dip! Serve it up on a sliced sourdough baguettes.

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Arlene's Bacon & Crabmeat

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This deceivingly simple appetizer is made with canned crab meat wrapped in bacon and served with warm duck sauce. Reviewer keisonrocks says, "I premade the crab rolls and put them in the fridge until right before the party popped them in the broiler for 10 minutes and then wa-la! Very easy to prepare, easy to cook & easy to enjoy!"

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Quick Potato Nachos

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This twist on traditional nachos will be a welcome change at any game-day gathering. "The more toppings the better," suggests reviewer Baking Nana.

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Easy Appetizer Meatballs

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Prepare succulent pork sausage meatballs in 30 minutes with this incredibly easy game day recipe. This 3-ingredient appetizer features a citrus-based glaze that can be kicked up with red pepper flakes or garlic.

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Zucchini Pizza

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Even folks who aren't on a low-carb diet will love these pizza bites made on fresh zucchini slices.

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Captain's Avocado Bean Dip

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"Great for the big game or tailgate parties," says recipe creator Captain K. Fresh avocados add wonderfully creamy flavor to an otherwise basic bean dip.

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Ranch Snack Mix

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Snack mix is always a good choice for a party appetizer — it's easy, budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is best served at room temperature. Ranch dressing mix flavors this snack mix like everyone's favorite game day dip.

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FAQs

What are the top 2 Super Bowl snacks? ›

To help plan your game day menu, we've rounded up some of our favorite Super Bowl appetizers that are sure to be a hit. These are the classic foods like Buffalo wings and nachos — plus more than a few innovative ideas, such as fried potato salad bites and a pimento cheese bar — that'll make your spread a success.

What are the 5 most popular Super Bowl foods? ›

Super Bowl Food: What is the most popular for parties?
  • #8- Meatballs. ...
  • #7- Pigs in a blanket. ...
  • #6- Veggie tray. ...
  • #5- Deviled Eggs. ...
  • #4- Sliders. ...
  • #3- Nachos. ...
  • #2- Pizza. ...
  • #1- Wings. According to the National Chicken Council, 1.45 billion chicken wings are expected to be consumed for Super Bowl Sunday.
Feb 11, 2024

What is the easiest Super Bowl menu? ›

18 Easy Appetizers for Any Super Bowl Party
  • 01 of 18. Pimiento Cheese & Bacon Crostini. ...
  • 02 of 18. Smoked Salmon Dip. ...
  • 03 of 18. Classic Deviled Eggs. ...
  • 04 of 18. Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue. ...
  • 05 of 18. Baked Brie in a Bread Bowl. ...
  • 06 of 18. Cheddar Rillettes. ...
  • 07 of 18. Buffalo Wings. ...
  • 08 of 18. Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip.
Feb 8, 2024

What are the most popular finger foods for parties? ›

Fun Finger Food Ideas for Kids
  • Pigs in a Blanket. Excite the kids at your event with the best finger foods for a party. ...
  • Chicken Tenders. Chicken tenders will always be one of the favorite finger food ideas for kids. ...
  • Mozzarella Sticks. ...
  • Chicken Taquitos. ...
  • Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. ...
  • Bean and Cheese Taquitos. ...
  • Fish Sticks. ...
  • Empanadas.
Jan 10, 2024

What is the number one football food? ›

Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Bratwurst

We know that most people associate these three foods with baseball, but they are also a perfect football food. We think that as long as you can fire up the grill, you should fire up the grill as far into football season as you can.

What food should I bring to Super Bowl party? ›

Wings: Buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic wings are a classic Super Bowl food. Offer a variety of flavors for your guests to choose from. Sliders: Mini burgers, pulled pork sliders, or chicken sliders are always a hit. Dip: Serve up classic dips like buffalo chicken dip, guacamole, or seven-layer dip.

What is the most eaten food at Super Bowl parties? ›

"But what are people ordering for their Super Bowl watch parties?" is a question you may ask yourself because you're looking to create a game day menu. The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.

What is the most eaten food on SuperBowl Sunday? ›

Don't Be Chicken

Chicken wings are the food of choice. According to the National Chicken Council — yes, there is a National Chicken Council — Americans consume more than 100 million pounds of chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday alone. For those playing along at home, that's more than 1.25 BILLION individual wings.

What do Americans eat at the Super Bowl? ›

Snack foods remain a popular choice for many. Chips and classic game day favorites top the Super Bowl food shopping list with 75% of Super Bowl watchers planning to buy chips, followed by dips / salsa / guacamole (67%), pizza (47%), chicken wings (42%), and nachos (22%), Numerator figures show.

What is the number one Super Bowl snack? ›

An Instacart survey revealed the top picks when it comes to game day snacks, and just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Tortilla chips took the top spot for the No. 1 must-have snack during a game day party, followed by cola, cheese dips and salsas.

How do you throw a Super Bowl party on a budget? ›

Keys to hosting a Super Bowl Party on a budget:
  1. Don't get too extravagant with the food options.
  2. Decorations are fun, but don't go over the top.
  3. Plan ahead, make a budget and stick to it.
  4. Potluck style is a good option for everyone to contribute a little.
Feb 6, 2024

Should you bring something to a Super Bowl party? ›

Encourage your guests to bring their own snacks and drinks to share. By preplanning and working ahead, you can enjoy the time with your guests (and some chicken wings while you're at it) and enjoy the game.

How do you make a Super Bowl party fun? ›

Make your guests feel like they're watching the game from the sidelines with plenty of creative decorations. From AstroTurf coasters to football drink stirrers to a festive concession stand sign, decorating for your party can be just as fun as the party itself.

What is the most popular food at football games? ›

Chicken wings are the most popular game day food in NFL cities during the season — with a 25% increase in average order volume on Sundays in the season compared to Sundays out of the season.

What foods are good for football? ›

This requires a diet that includes high-quality sources of protein spread throughout the day among properly timed meals and snacks. "Large amounts of protein at one meal or a specific time may not be as well utilized," says Machowsky. Chicken or turkey, lean red meats, beans, dairy, eggs and fish are all good options.

What is a good finger food to buy? ›

11 Store-Bought Appetizers Our Editors Turn To For Easy...
  • Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit.
  • Publix Deli Chicken Breast Dip, Buffalo Style.
  • Trader Joe's Pastry Bites Feta Cheese & Caramelized Onions.
  • The Fresh Market Take & Bake Brie.
  • Publix Deli Artichoke & Spinach Dip.
Feb 19, 2023

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