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Feeding a houseful of hungry fans? These sweet and savory picks are sure to carry you all the way to game-day hosting victory.
Our Best Super Bowl Party Ideas
It’s the biggest game of the season and, if you ask us, that means it’s time to go big or go home—when it comes to your Super Bowl spread, of course! We’re talking about plenty of snacks, hearty mains, fan-favorite desserts, cheer-worthy cocktails and more. If the thought of pulling together a menu that can please die-hard football fans and serious snackers (who only show up for the food!) seems like a stretch, don’t worry. With this versatile roundup of recipes you’re sure to create an all-star lineup. Each and every one of these recipes is an MVP in its own right but if we had to choose favorites we’d start with this garbage bread. Roll everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger in dough, bake to golden-brown perfection and serve with special sauce. The result? An irresistible dish worthy of the win!
Spinach-and-Artichoke-Stuffed Football Bread Bowl
We took our best version of the classic party dip and baked it in a loaf of crusty pumpernickel bread shaped to look like a football (complete with sour cream piped laces). Toasted bread cubes and fresh carrots for dipping make this a winner. Go team!
Buffalo Turkey Wings
These mega wings at will make jaws drop at your next game-day party. The crispy skin, tender meat and zesty sauce will cure any Buffalo cravings.
Ranch Chicken Taquitos
Ree’s ranch-flavored taquitos will win big with your guests. She fills tortillas with a chicken and cheese filling, then fries the taquitos until golden and crispy.
Hot Spinach and Crab Dip
Like Valerie says, you can’t go wrong with cheese, spinach and crab. Sift through the crab before mixing in to avoid any unwelcome pieces of shell.
Deviled Eggs
Football Cheese Ball and Charcuterie Board
This fun board will feed the whole team and then some. You can prep the fruit and vegetables and make the cheeseball earlier in the day so all you have to do is put everything together on the board before the big game. If you have one, a large wooden carving board with a well around the edge that catches carving juices is ideal—you can tuck the folded charcuterie in the well to help it stand up and create the edge of your "stadium."
Guacamole
Broccoli Cheese Stromboli
No meat? No problem! Ree rolls broccoli, cheese and pesto in frozen bread dough, then bakes the whole thing until crisp and golden brown. Don’t forget the marinara for dipping!
Baked Lasagna Roll-Ups
Simply roll up lasagna noodles and cheese, then stand the pasta roll-ups on their sides. Everyone will be cheering for you once this dish hits the spread!
Meatball-Stuffed Football Bread
Calzones will never be the same: This giant, doughy football has a meatball surprise inside.
Italian Stuffed Jalapenos
Winter Sangria
Upside-Down Pepperoni and Cheese Focaccia
We borrowed from a dessert classic to give focaccia a fun reveal when you flip it out of a sheet pan—a super crispy pepperoni bottom-slash-top. The focaccia also has a secret cheesy center that you make by sprinkling mozzarella between the layers of dough before baking.
Mortadella Meatball Sliders
Ground pork and mortadella stand in for beef in Giada’s juicy sliders.
Super Nachos
Beef, beans and cheese sauce, oh, it doesn't stop there! Serve Rachael's piled-high chips with an array of toppings so guests can customize their plates and enjoy the best nachos ever.
Grilled Corn and Bean Salsa with Baked Corn Chips
Classic Hot Wings
Mini Meatball Sliders for a Party
Who doesn’t love a meatball slider? For extra flavor, Trisha brushes her rolls with a parmesan-butter mixture, then bakes the sandwiches until they’re perfectly gooey and golden-brown.
Marshmallow Crispy Treats
Cheese Boat
Lime Wedge Gelatin Shots
Use lime and orange peels as the cups for Trisha’s too-cute gelatin shots.
Roasted Garlic Bean Dip
Eddie’s veggie-packed snack is a welcome addition to any game day table. He roasts garlic, rutabaga and carrots, then combines the veggies with beans to make a smooth, creamy dip.
Pigs in Spicy Blankets
Parmesan Sour Cream Dip
Buffalo-Buffalo Meatballs
Southwest Quesadilla with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Knock-You-Naked Brownies
Mozzarella Sticks
Mini Turkey Meatloaves
Ree’s mini meatloaves are a great grab-and-eat option during the big game. Bonus: these meatloaves freeze beautifully, so feel free to make ahead of time!
Comfort Meatballs
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Mini Chocolate-Pecan-Caramel Cheesecakes
There’s always room for sweets at a game day party. Ree’s mini cheesecakes, complete with a salted caramel drizzle on top, will score major points with your guests.
Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake Dip
Whether team sweet or team salty, everyone wins with Giada’s creamy cookie dip. It’s great when dolloped on pretzels or potato chips but also pairs well with cookies or fruit.
Buffalo Drumsticks
Loaded Barbecue Chicken Nachos
Fresh homemade salsa and barbecue chicken nuggets bring bright and summery flavors to these crowd-friendly nachos any time of year. The salsa can be made earlier in the day and refrigerated; add the avocado just before serving.
Cheesy Stuffed Taco Meatballs
The secret ingredient in these apps is a link of fresh chorizo — the spicy Mexican pork sausage (not to be confused with the cured Spanish kind). It does double duty here, adding a zesty taco kick and keeping the meatballs extra moist.
Artichoke Spinach Dip with Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Buffalo Chicken Wellington
Everyone's favorite chicken dish gets wrapped up with melty cheese in a buttery puff pastry blanket.
Neely's Meatball Sliders
Pomegranate Beer Punch
Creamy Garlic and Herb Spread
Sausage Hors d'Oeuvres
Trisha's three-ingredient sausage appetizer is reminiscent of Southern sausage balls, but with a cheesy bite.
Easy Pimento Cheese
Nacho Chicken Drumsticks
Giant Cookie Dough-Stuffed Pretzel
This giant pretzel with a sweet surprise inside will keep your guests guessing. It's made with shortcut ingredients like refrigerated pizza dough and a no-brainer cookie recipe, making it an easy party snack that's fun for any occasion.
Hummus Trio
Beer Battered Cheese Curds with Homemade Ranch
A Midwestern staple, Valerie’s beer-battered cheese curds are made even better when dipped in a side of homemade ranch.
Loaded Potato Skin Dip
French Onion Dip with Gruyere Toasts
Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings
Sweet Potater Tots
Supreme Pizza Dip
Jalapeno Queso Fundido
Beer-Spiked Brownies with Pecan Icing
Brown ale pulls double duty in this decadent dessert — the beer creates a fudgy texture in the brownies and lends a deep, rich flavor to the nutty frosting.
