Super Bowl Sunday is all about fun, crowd-pleasing food. Whether you’re hosting a big party or just watching with family, these recipes are tried-and-true favorites that are easy, delicious, and always a hit. From healthier twists on classics to fun appetizers, here’s my go-to game day lineup.
Pigs in a Blanket Footballs
A classic game day snack, dressed up with a football theme.
Ingredients (makes 24 — double for a larger gathering):
- 1 can crescent rolls
- 1 package little smokies
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard (for piping football laces)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out crescent roll triangles, cut into smaller triangles, and wrap each smokie.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment and place wrapped smokies on top.
- Whisk egg + Dijon mustard and brush over each.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to platter and pipe football laces with yellow mustard.
High Protein Smashed Potato Pizza Bites with Hot Honey
These smashed potato pizza bites are crispy, cheesy, gluten-free, and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese + mozzarella. I finish them with parmesan, basil, and an optional drizzle of hot honey (skip for the kids). They’re fun, bite-sized, and disappear fast — truly a perfect Super Bowl snack.
Ingredients:
- Baby potatoes (small gold or red work best)
- Olive oil
- Salt + pepper
- Marinara sauce
- Cottage cheese (for protein)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Turkey pepperoni, quartered
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
- Hot honey (optional)
Directions:
- Microwave baby potatoes ~4 minutes until tender.
- Smash into discs on a parchment-lined sheet pan using the back of a glass.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt + pepper, flip to coat both sides.
- Broil ~4 minutes until beginning to crisp, then flip.
- Top with marinara, a dollop of cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, and quartered turkey pepperoni.
- Broil 3–4 minutes more until crispy and golden.
- Finish with parmesan, basil, and optional hot honey drizzle.
Sweet Potato Nachos
A lighter spin on nachos with crispy sweet potato “chips” as the base.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 sweet potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 cup refried black beans
- ½ lb ground beef, turkey, or diced chicken
- Taco seasoning (or make your own with paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, pepper)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar)
- Optional toppings: diced onion, bell pepper, tomato, jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Optional: cilantro, Greek yogurt, guacamole
Directions:
Top with cilantro, jalapeños, and hot sauce.
Bake sweet potato slices at 425°F for 20 minutes, flip, and bake another 20. (Air fryer works too.)
Layer with beans, meat, cheese, and toppings.
Bake 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Honey Dijon Party Sandwiches
These baked sliders are budget-friendly, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- ½ stick butter
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or substitute)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- ¾ lb sliced ham
- ½ lb sliced Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
Directions:
- In a saucepan, melt butter, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until caramelized.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour a few tbsp sauce into a 9×13 dish.
- Place bottom halves of rolls, add ham + cheese, then tops.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over rolls and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and melty.
Try swapping fillings: turkey + pesto, or meatballs + marinara.
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
A mix of sweet heat and classic buffalo — the best of both worlds.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs chicken drummettes
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne
- Avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- 1.5 tbsp red chili paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp honey
- Optional: sweet chili sauce or buffalo sauce
Directions:
Toss again after baking and serve with ranch + veggies.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss wings with oil + seasonings. Bake 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Mix chili garlic sauce in one bowl; buffalo sauce in another.
Toss half the wings in each sauce, return to oven 5 minutes.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
The ultimate party dip — easy and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie shortcut works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened; dairy-free alternative works too)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- Optional: green onion for topping
- Crackers, chips, or veggie sticks for dipping
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix all ingredients (save half the cheddar for topping).
- Spread into a baking dish, top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly. Optional: broil 2 minutes for a crispy top.
Enjoy!
Potato Skin Bites
Mini potato skins that are simple and perfect finger food.
Ingredients:
- 2 russet potatoes, sliced ½ inch thick
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped bacon
- 2 tbsp green onion
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (for dipping)
- Olive or avocado oil
- Salt + pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush potato slices with oil, season, and bake 15 minutes per side.
- Add cheese + bacon, bake 5 more minutes.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for crispiness.
- Top with green onion. Serve with Greek yogurt dip (mix with hot sauce for a kick).
Caramelized Onion Dip
Rich, savory, and perfect with chips or crackers.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: green onion for topping
Directions:
Serve topped with green onion and chips/crackers of choice.
Melt butter + oil in a pan, add onions, and caramelize for ~30 minutes, stirring often.
Let cool slightly, then mix with cream cheese + yogurt until fluffy.
Football Brownies (Gluten Free)
Cute, festive, and so easy — no one will know they’re gluten-free.
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (Simple Mills works great)
- Eggs + oil (per box directions)
- White icing (store-bought tube or homemade)
Directions:
Done — the easiest Super Bowl dessert.
Bake brownies in muffin tins or a tray.
Once cooled, pipe football laces with icing.
French Fry Board
Low-lift and fun — mix up different fry styles and sauces for the ultimate snack board.
Ingredients:
- 3–5 bags of assorted fries (waffle, curly, crinkle, sweet potato, steak cut, tots, onion rings, etc.)
- Dips: ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ, buffalo, sriracha mayo, queso, ranch, guacamole
Directions:
Arrange everything on a large board for serving.
Bake fries according to package directions.
Arrange everything on a large board for serving.
✨ That’s my Super Bowl spread! These recipes are easy to prep, fun to serve, and guaranteed to keep everyone happy through halftime. Save this roundup for game day and thank me later.
