Welcome to the ultimate Super Bowl tailgating recipe guide, where your party is about to hit a whole, new level of fantastic!
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If you're scouring the internet looking for the best Super Bowl food ideas, you're in the right spot.
This extensive list of over 60 football party recipes includes the most popular snacks, unique dips, mouthwatering casseroles, and sweet treats. They're sure to make your Super Bowl party a winning event!
Whether you're a pro in the kitchen or a rookie looking to spice up your game day, these recipes are designed for all skill levels.
From savory snacks to sweet treats, we've gathered the most crowd-pleasing, cheer-worthy dishes that will keep the energy high and the fans happy.
So, grab your apron, get your game face on, and let's dive into creating a winning spread that'll make your Super Bowl party legendary. It's time to turn up the fun and flavor – your unforgettable tailgating feast starts in 3...2...1...
Dips
When the big game's on TV, true football fans don't even have time to look away for a second! Creamy dips make the perfect Super Bowl snack, and these easy recipes are flavorful and fun enough for a tailgate feast!
Mississippi Sin Dip
Warm, gooey, and packed with flavor, Mississippi Sin Dip is a must-have for hungry football fans. It only takes five minutes to prep and is loaded up with ham, melty cheese, and hot sauce for an extra kick you’ll crave.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip combines Frank’s hot sauce, ranch, bacon, and blue cheese to make an easy appetizer that’ll be the first to disappear from your snack table. All of the flavor of messy, jumbo chicken wings in just 20 easy minutes—now, that’s what I call a Super Bowl Sunday win!
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Rotel Sausage Dip
One of the easiest Super Bowl recipes, Rotel Sausage Dip only requires three ingredients and a handful of minutes to prep. The best part, though, is how deliciously the sausage, creamy cheese, and tangy tomatoes taste scooped high onto your favorite tortilla chips!
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Queso
No matter your favorite team, everyone turns into a cheese-head when Velveeta Queso is served! Skip the jarred stuff and make it homemade using the microwave with just two easy ingredients.
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Cream Cheese Onion Dip
Take standard chip dip to the next level with this chilled homemade Cream Cheese Onion Dip. Buttery, caramelized onions shine in this game-day snack that’s so good, it might just upstage the half-time performance!
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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
If you love jalapeño peppers, you’ll adore this creamy, spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip—complete with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It’s a fun way to replicate the taste of jalapeño poppers but with much simpler and quicker prep!
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Pimento Cheese
Southern Jalapeno Pimento Cheese is a staple on game day for anyone who likes tangy, cheesy dips. Plus, it’s great on sandwiches, burgers, and as a dip, so whether you’re looking for finger foods or a topping for grilled goodies, your taste buds will thank you!
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Finger Foods & Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect time to whip up some mouthwatering, easy finger food recipes. After all, no one wants to fuss with forks and knives while cheering on their favorite football team!
Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket
If you’re in need of hearty and flavorful Super Bowl appetizers, Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket are a winning choice! Buttery puff pastry and all-beef hot dogs satisfy hungry fans and only take about ten minutes to prep.
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Grandma's Cheese Dreams
Grandma’s Cheese Dreams are crispy yet gooey little pockets of heaven, and you can make ‘em in just a half hour. With big cheddar flavor and the perfect amount of spice, this vintage recipe is one of the best Super Bowl snacks ever!
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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
An update on the classic Super Bowl party recipe, Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are crisp on the outside but tender and juicy inside. Made with biscuit mix and chopped chiles for extra flavor, this is so much better than your ordinary meatballs recipe!
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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
You can’t watch the big game without spicy wings, and these Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings are better than anything you could get delivered—I promise! The secret is using a combination of spicy Cajun dry rub before baking and a good slathering of honey bourbon barbeque sauce after.
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Taco Crescent Roll Pizza
Taco Crescent Roll Pizza is a great snack during football season, and takes less than a half hour from start to finish! Crescent roll dough creates a “crust” with buttery, sweet flavor, while savory ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and taco toppings add a delicious Tex-Mex twist.
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Creamy Chicken Empanadas
These Creamy Chicken Empanadas have the perfect mixture of cheesy and spicy flavor, with both creamy and crisp, flaky textures. You can bake or fry them to make your football party food prep quick and effortless!
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Copycat Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms
Tailgate recipes should be three things: easy, quick, and exceptionally tasty. These cheesy Red Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms hit all the marks—your guests won’t be able to get enough of ‘em!
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Slow Cooker
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Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls
Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls take just five minutes to prep and are hearty enough to feed a small football team. Set up a burrito “bar” and enjoy Chipotle-style flavor without the price—don’t forget all of your favorite toppings!
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Slow Cooker Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, & Potatoes
Hearty and bursting with flavor, Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, and Potatoes is easy to make in the crockpot and only takes five minutes of prep. Better yet, it’s budget-friendly and makes enough to feed a crowd—score!
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Crockpot Kielbasa & Baked Beans
Good food done right, Crockpot Kielbasa and Baked Beans is packed with sweet and tangy flavors. Beer is the key to this easy recipe, making it perfect for any Super Bowl tailgate party!
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Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili
Nothing says “football” quite like a big bowl of Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili. Simply dump everything into the pot and prepare to wow your tastebuds—by halftime, you’ll be ready for second helpings!
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Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken
Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken tastes great as sliders or sandwiches, and takes just minutes to toss into the crockpot. Serve ‘em piled high with pickled onions or opt for the more classic coleslaw—either way, you can’t go wrong!
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Nachos
Packed with Tex-Mex flavor, Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Nachos are endlessly customizable! Be sure to serve all your favorite nacho toppings (like sour cream, diced red onions, and fresh jalapenos) so your Super Bowl party guests can munch all evening long!
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Crockpot Wendy's Chili Copycat
Crockpot Wendy’s Chili tastes just like the drive-through favorite but is super easy to make for big crowds. Packed with savory beef, beans, and peppers, it’s the perfect recipe for any Super Bowl tailgate party.
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Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken is easy, quick to make, and everyone loves how customizable it is. You can serve it over rice for a heartier, burrito-style dinner, or with chips—we call that “nacho form!”
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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the perfect game day meal. It combines red enchilada sauce, tender shredded chicken, and plenty of cheese for an effortless Super Bowl dinner that everyone loves!
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Authentic Louisiana Gumbo
Southern football fans will adore this Crockpot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, made with authentic flavor and style. The blend of spices, hearty meats, and Louisiana Trinity (pepper, onion, and celery) is unbeatable—hopefully, like your favorite football team is!
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Casserole Recipes
When it comes to the best Super Bowl tailgating recipes, the cheesier, the better—in fact, that's my rule for most food! Casseroles are hearty, creamy, and super easy to prep, so they're great for feeding hungry football fans.
Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos
Nacho chips are a classic football party treat, so kick things up a notch for the big game and create this fan-favorite Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos. It’s the cheesiest, gooiest, most mouth-watering Super Bowl recipe you’ll ever try.
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Chicken Cobbler
Chicken Cobbler tastes like a hearty pot pie, but instead of a pastry crust, it’s topped with savory Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix. This one-dish casserole is a dump-and-cook meal that will satisfy the hungriest football fans!
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French Onion Ground Beef Casserole
With cheesy macaroni, juicy ground beef, and savory soup flavor, French Onion Ground Beef Casserole goes from stove to serving table in just 30 minutes! Hearty and warm, this flavorful casserole is soon to become your game day go-to.
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Hobo Casserole
Meat, potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy sauce combine to make hearty Hobo Casserole. Scoop this easy skillet dinner into bowls and enjoy all the flavors while watching your favorite players—or favorite halftime performer!
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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
You don’t have to be a Cowboys fan to enjoy Cowboy Cornbread Casserole for the Super Bowl. Zesty tomatoes, corn, beans, and meat are nestled under a sweet cornbread layer for a drool-worthy dish that’ll have everyone begging for more!
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Beef Taquito Casserole
Beef Taquito Casserole comes together in five minutes, so you don’t have to miss a second of the action—or those funny Super Bowl commercials. This “lazy enchilada casserole” combines frozen taquitos and peppers with olives, chiles, and plenty of cheese—easy and so tasty.
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Desserts & Sweets
If there's ever a day to splurge on sweets, it's Super Bowl Sunday! Munch away those fourth-quarter jitters with these easy and fun Super Bowl tailgating dessert recipes.
S'mores Puppy Chow
S’mores Puppy Chow upgrades the classic snacking favorite with mini marshmallows and extra chocolate! Make a big batch because this is one Super Bowl dessert that disappears faster than your favorite wide receiver!
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Peanut Butter m&ms Brownies
Fudgy, candy-filled brownies are made better with a salty, nutty swirl in this Peanut Butter M&Ms Brownie recipe. Unlike some Super Bowl desserts, this one only takes ten minutes of prep, and you don’t even need a mixer!
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Double Fudge Coca Cola Cake
When else is a better occasion than the Super Bowl to indulge in a moist, fudgy, soda-themed dessert? This Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake has a drool-worthy, crackly glaze and tastes better than Cracker Barrel’s version.
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White Texas Sheet Cake
From start to finish, this White Texas Sheet Cake takes just about a half hour! It’s made with a fudgy white icing, pecans, a touch of coconut flavor, and buttermilk for an extra moist texture—a Southern secret!
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Chocolate Beer Bundt Cake
Save some beer for dessert—Guinness Fudge Bundt Cake makes the perfect Super Bowl party treat! Its sweet flavors are balanced out with the dark flavors of your favorite lager for melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
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Old Fashioned Snickerdoodles Cookies
Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies have that nostalgic flavor that’ll transport you back to Super Bowl parties as a kid. They’re crisp on the outside, yet soft and chewy inside—the perfect sweet treat!
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Southern Fried Pies
Easy Southern Fried Pies take less than fifteen minutes to make and are filled with sweet, fruity jam. They’re made with biscuit dough but, after some quick pan-frying, taste hot ‘n homemade!
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Videos
Prefer to really see how it's done? These videos will take you through to the goal, step by step! Touchdown!
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More great Super Bowl tailgating recipe ideas
Here are more tailgating recipes from some of my favorite blogs around the Internet. Everyone is a proven winner!
- Slow cooker pulled pork sandwich
- Roast beef rollups
- Sticky chicken wings
- Air fryer buffalo cauliflower
- Alabama fire crackers
- Buffalo Ranch pretzel nuggets
- Baked taco dip
- Crockpot cranberry meatballs
- Cheeseburger sliders
- Dill pickle dip
- Pull apart pizza bread
- Texas Trash Dip
- Grape jelly meatballs
- Air fryer pizza rolls
- Ritz churro bites
- Spicy potato skins
- Buffalo popcorn
- Bacon ranch dip
- Buffalo chicken bites
- Cuban sliders
- Hot Italian sliders
- Pepperoni bread
- Cocoa Puff cereal bars
- Thumbprint cookies with football centers
- Dill pickle pinwheels
- How to make a nacho bar
Expert tip
Don't forget the extras! Stock up on paper plates and napkins, drinks and cups, condiments, toppings, and ice.
💭 Tips for success
Throw the best Super Bowl party ever with these easy recipes and the tips below. Just be prepared for everyone to beg you to host next year, too!
- For the best game day spread, choose Super Bowl recipes that complement each other. Stick with a theme like Tex-Mex or BBQ flavors.
- Try to vary the snacking options, including a variety of carbs, veggies, meats, and cheeses! This way, your Super Bowl appetizers will taste balanced and filling as a meal.
- I like to pick one or two recipes from each heading (dip, finger-food appetizer, main casserole, and dessert) so there's enough for everyone.
- Prep is key! Feel free to use kitchen shortcuts to save time—my favorites are pre-chopped veggies and frozen bags of peppers and onions.
- However, never take a short-cut with the cheese. For the creamiest, gooiest dips and casseroles, buy the types of cheese that come in a block. Pre-shredded doesn’t melt as well!
- Cook anything you can in the crockpot. This way, you can switch it to the warm setting and your delicious Super Bowl dips will stay creamy and hot, even if the game goes into overtime!
What are your best tips for Super Bowl party success? Share them in the comments!
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