25 Best Super Bowl recipes from wings to cheesy spicy dips, nachos, hearty self-serve mains, salty snacks and sweet treats + my easy guide for how to build the perfect Super Bowl menu.
If you’ve ever gotten the text — “What should I bring to the Super Bowl party?” – this post is for you.
Whether you’re hosting the whole Super Bowl Sunday spread or just showing up with a go-to appetizer, this is the perfect time to lean into easy, crowd-pleasing food.
Finger foods, delicious dips, salty snacks and a few sweet treats — the food people hover over during the game until it’s bottomed out.
My list is built for real life: simple ingredients, big flavor, zero stress.
How to build the perfect Super Bowl menu:
Don’t overthink – plan your lineup with this guideline. Choose from any of the easy recipes below
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3–4 delicious Super Bowl appetizers
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2 creamy dips
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1–2 hearty mains
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A mix of salty snacks + something sweet
The MVPs: easy Super Bowl dips everyone loves:
No Super Bowl party is complete without at least a few creamy dips. These are the ones people camp out near with tortilla chips in hand.
Just 5 ingredients loaded into the crockpot then it’s practically hands off. Stays creamy first scoop to last!
Lightened up and protein forward made with cottage cheese. Same spicy, creamy deliciousness.
Easy 10 minute recipe – warm, melted 3-cheese pub style dip.
Loaded! – with refried black beans, seasoned sour cream, cheese, peppers and more.
Loaded cheese dip with chorizo sausage, black beans corn and tomatoes. Stovetop or slow cooker options.
Skip the take-out – make this Chili’s copycat recipe at home. Velveeta – no beans – packed with all the flavors of the OG.
Creamy spicy cheese dip packed with charred sweet corn, green chiles and fresh cilantro.
Creamy herb dip – serve it up with fresh vegetables, potato chips, pita chips or pretzels.
Super Bowl appetizers:
These are your starting line-up appetizers.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Wings
Easy game day appetizer – tender, juicy, delicious!
Crispy bacon cups with sliced smoked sausage, melty cheese, jalapenos and bbq seasoning. A meat lover’s dream!
Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Mini smoky links, cheese, jalapenos and bacon wrapped in crescent dough and baked until golden.
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Homemade boneless breaded chicken strips air fried to crisp and tossed in buffalo sauce. Serve them up with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Hearty mains:
When I’m hosting, I like to have a couple of heartier grab-and-go options so we don’t miss any of the game.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
Packed with tender, shredded chicken, white beans and a bold creamy broth – or serve multiple chilis for a full Chili Bar with all the toppings.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
Tender, shredded pork – beer braised – and slathered with barbecue sauce. Serve with your favorite slider buns, my homemade 4-ingredient cole slaw and potato chips.
Make these simple nachos with your favorite protein – ground beef, shredded chicken or all veggie. Just make sure there’s plenty of melted cheese!
Just just 5 minutes prep and let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting. Loaded with tender chicken, beans, corn and diced tomatoes. Of course – the toppings are where this simple soup gets even better:
- fresh lime wedges (add a squeeze to the bowl)
- sliced avocado
- homemade tortilla strips or tortilla chips
- Fritos
- extra cilantro
- shredded cheese (a must!)
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
Skilp the grill and try my easy air fryer recipe for tender, juicy marinated steak strips, onions and bright bell peppers.
Serve with flour tortillas with guacamole, salsa, cheese and sour cream.
Snacks:
For a quick snack between plays:
Homemade Guacamole and 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa
Authentic Mexican guac recipe with fresh avocado, lime juice, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno.
This is a simple salsa recipe that whips up in a blender or food processor. It’s like the kind we devour at Mexican restaurants. Just add your favorite tortilla chips.
Spicy, salty, crunchy – Buffalo + Ranch – perhaps the ultimate party snack. Impossible to stop at just one handful.
The mother of all grab-and-go snacks – charcuterie – but in individual cups. Cured meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, olives and you choose to suit your crowd.
Sweet treats:
It’s not truly a party without dessert. These are single serve guests can grab with one hand.
It’s a party! So why choose between fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake when you can have both in one!
Rice Krispie Treats (better than Starbucks Marchmallow Dream Bar)
The perfect ratio of cereal to gooey marshmallow in this classic nostalgic treat.
Dessert Charcuterie Board
Easiest dessert board – something for everyone. Fruit, candy, homemade or store bought bite size desserts.
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25 Best Super Bowl Recipes
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound deli sliced white American cheese not the plastic wrapped slices
- 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno peppers
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno brine from the jar (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Lightly spray the basin of the slow cooker with non-stick spray (for easier cleanup).
- Add evaporated milk, butter, minced jalapenos and jalapeno brine. Tear American cheese slices into quarters and place into the slow cooker.
- Dish towel hack: Place a clean dish towel over the top of the slow cooker then add the lid. The dish towel catches condensation so the cheese sauce isn't runny.
- Turn slow cooker to LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring about every 30-45 minutes until cheese is fully melted and smooth. If it’s too thick, add another splash of jalapeno brine and stir until it’s combined.
- For spicier queso, stir in a pinch of ground cayenne pepper (or more to taste). Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve with tortilla chips.
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