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30 Crowd-Pleasing Super Bowl Recipes

From pigs in a blanket to beer cheese dip, these Super Bowl recipes are made for feeding a crowd and keeping everyone happy from kickoff to the final play. Whether you’re hosting friends or watching with family, this lineup covers all the essentials: easy finger foods, hearty mains, make-ahead snacks, and a few sweet treats to finish things off. Most of these recipes are simple to prep ahead and perfect for sharing, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the game.

1. Pigs in a Blanket


Wooden tray of pigs in a blanket.

Buttery puff pastry wrapped around cocktail sausages—these always disappear first.

2. Buffalo Chicken Dip


Buffalo chicken dip in a white baking dish.

Creamy, spicy, and packed with Buffalo wing flavor, without the mess.

3. Beer Cheese Dip


beer cheese dip with pretzel bites.

Made with lager, sharp Cheddar, and nutty Gruyère—perfect for game day.

4. Homemade Chex Mix


chex mix in bowls.

Crunchy, buttery, and perfectly seasoned, this homemade version beats the store-bought every time.

5. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites


buffalo cauliflower bites in napkin lined basket with ramekin of blue cheese dressing

Crispy, spicy, and so good you’ll forget they’re made with vegetables.

6. Ham and Cheese Sliders


Ham and cheese sliders on a plate.

Baked in a tangy butter, mustard, and poppy seed sauce—easy and irresistible.

7. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings


Crispy baked chicken wings on plate.

Parboiled, seasoned, and roasted for wings that are crispy and full of flavor.

8. jalapeño Poppers


jalapeno poppers on platter with drinks

These cheesy bacon-wrapped poppers combine a crispy exterior with a gooey center—they’re irresistibly poppable!

9. Glazed Kielbasa Bites


glazed kielbasa bites in white bowl

Sticky, smoky, and easy to grab—perfect party food.

10. Pulled Pork


pulled pork with buns, coleslaw, pickled onions, and BBQ sauce

This easy recipe delivers pit-worthy flavor—no smoker needed!

11. Beef Nachos


beef nachos on sheet pan with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Piled high with seasoned beef and cheese for maximum deliciousness.

12. Stromboli


sliced stromboli on wood cutting board

Like a rolled-up pizza, easy to slice and perfect for sharing.

13. One-Pot Chili Mac


Bowls of chili mac on a table.
Photo by Johnny Miller (Clarkson Potter, 2021)

Hearty, cozy, and kid-friendly comfort food that feeds a crowd.

14. Best Beef Chili Recipe


Chili in bowl with beer and tortilla chips.

Thick, rich, and deeply flavored—great with chips or cornbread.

15. White Chicken Chili


Dutch oven of white chicken chili.

Made with rotisserie chicken and ready in under an hour.

16. Texas-Style Chili Con Carne


Wooden spoon in a pot of chili con carne.

Tender chuck roast simmered in a smoky, deeply flavored sauce.

17. Sloppy JOes


Sloppy joe on a plate with salad.

Smoky, spicy, and made completely from scratch—no packets required.

18. Beef Enchiladas


Baking dish of bubbling beef enchiladas.

Filled with chile con carne and cheese, pure comfort food.

19. Chicken Enchiladas


serving the chicken enchiladas.

Tender chicken and gooey cheese smothered in a tangy sauce.

20. Chicken Quesadillas


chipotle chicken quesadillas on serving platter

Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and endlessly reliable.

21. Mac and Cheese


mac and cheese in baking dish with serving spoon

Ultra-creamy and topped with crispy panko and herbs.

22. Best Homemade Cornbread


cornbread pieces on wooden board

Tender and just a touch sweet—perfect alongside chili.

23. Hummus


Bowl of hummus topped with whole chickpeas.

Smooth, creamy, and easy to make with just a few ingredients.

24. Guacamole


Guacamole in bowl with bowls of cilantro and chips

Fresh, simple, and endlessly scoopable.

25. Homemade Beef Jerky


Beef jerky on a wooden surface.

Deeply flavorful and surprisingly easy to make at home.

26. Ultimate Fudgy Brownies


Brownies on a plate with a glass of milk.

Rich, dense, and exactly what you want in a brownie.

27. Blondies


blondies on round gray plate

Part cookie, part brownie—easy and always a hit.

28. Best Rice Krispie Treats


Rice Krispie treats stacked on platter from the best Rice Krispie treat recipe.

Extra gooey with just a few smart tweaks to the back-of-the-box recipe.

29. Lemon Bars


Lemon Bars dusted with powdered sugar.

Bright, buttery, and a refreshing contrast to all the savory snacks.

30. Easy Peanut Butter Fudge


peanut butter fudge squares on blue platter

All the rich, creamy decadence of traditional fudge, but with none of the fuss.

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