Planning a Super Bowl party can be fun, but it can also be stressful. You want to make sure your guests have a great time, and you want to enjoy the game too.
With 14 make-ahead recipes, you can simplify your planning and save time.
These easy recipes will help you focus on what really matters – the game and your guests. You’ll have more time to cheer for your favorite team and make amazing memories with your friends and family.
Now, let’s get started and make your Super Bowl party a success!
Delicious Dip Recipes
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 oz) can of artichoke hearts
- 1 package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or pita bread.
Easy Appetizer Ideas
Mini quiches are perfect easy appetizers for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pie crust dough
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust dough and cut into small squares.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, shredded cheese, diced ham, and diced onion.
- Add the eggs to the bowl and mix well.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture onto one half of each square.
- Fold the other half of the square over the filling to form a triangle.
- Press the edges together to seal the quiche.
- Brush the tops with a little bit of water and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Finger Foods to Impress
Mini Caprese Skewers are a simple, yet elegant finger food perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 10-12 bamboo skewers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into small balls.
- Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto each skewer.
- Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Make-Ahead Sliders
Mini beef or turkey burgers served on small buns.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pickles
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, chopped onion, chopped pickles, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix the ingredients well with your hands or a spoon until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Split the hamburger buns in half and toast them in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading a small amount of condiment on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked patty, a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and a cheese slice.
- Top with the top bun and serve.
Perfect Party Pinwheels
Delicious pinwheels filled with cream cheese and veggies, perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 package of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped veggies
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs
- 1 package of large tortillas
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped veggies, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Lay a tortilla flat and spread 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla into a tight pinwheel and slice in half.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the pinwheels with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the pinwheels for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Quick and Easy Quesadillas
Easy-to-make quesadillas perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 8 large tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- Salsa, sour cream, and avocado for toppings
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix together cheese, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a quarter of the cheese mixture onto half of the tortilla.
- Add a quarter of the shredded chicken on top of the cheese mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 7 more quesadillas.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and avocado.
Tasty Taco Bites
Mini crispy taco bites filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 can of refrigerated biscuits
- Salsa and sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned, then add taco seasoning and stir.
- Roll out the biscuits and cut into quarters.
- Spoon a small amount of the beef mixture onto each biscuit quarter.
- Top with shredded cheese and fold the biscuit in half to form a triangle.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping.
Super Bowl Sunday Skewers
Colorful skewers of marinated meat and vegetables perfect for Super Bowl party appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup onions, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic to make the marinade.
- Add the beef to the marinade and mix well to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated beef, bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Savory Snack Mixes
Spicy snack mix perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup cheese puffs
- 1/2 cup wasabi peas
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the nuts, pretzels, and cheese puffs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hot sauce, and garlic powder.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the snack mix and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the snack mix out on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the snack mix from the oven and stir in the wasabi peas.
- Let the snack mix cool completely before serving.
Hearty Chili Recipes
Hearty chili for a crowd, perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the pot, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Baked Wings and Drumsticks
Crispy baked wings and drumsticks perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings and drumsticks
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken wings and drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange the chicken wings and drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Flavorful Flatbread Recipes
Savory flatbread perfect for Super Bowl parties, with flavorful toppings and crispy crust.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (e.g. pepperoni, bell peppers, onions)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, letting it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), punching down the dough and shaping into a rectangle.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and desired toppings over the sauce.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Crowd-Pleasing Casseroles
Hearty, cheesy casserole perfect for a crowd on game day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pasta of choice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned, breaking into small pieces.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and cooked pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta mixture and shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Sweet and Savory Nachos
Sweet and savory nachos combine the perfect blend of flavors for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup diced chicken
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Spread refried beans over the tortilla chips.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced chicken, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with desired optional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Conclusion
You’ll score big with these savvy Super Bowl snacks, simplifying setup and serving with stress-free strategies, creating a seamless, satisfying celebration that’s sure to delight your discerning guests. Flavorful finger foods and fantastic dips fuel the fun, making your party a phenomenal success.