Looking for an easy way to serve something impressive for the Super Bowl? Prepare an assortment of appetizers and snacks for everyone to graze on. We thought of everything from sweet, bacon-wrapped sausages to a treasured Buffalo dip recipe. These easy appetizers require few ingredients, minimal prep work, and many of them can be made ahead of time. Enjoy deceptively easy appetizer recipes for the Super Bowl from hall of famers like nachos and crescent rolls to creative appetizer ideas that could win rookie of the year.
7-Layer Dip
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
What makes this seven-layer dip perfect for game day? It’s best served at room temperature. “Seven Layer Dip is a classic that you just can’t go wrong with,” says reviewer Navy_Mommy. “You can leave out any ingredient that you don’t like so it is easy to adjust for any taste.”
Alabama Fire Crackers
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I have made this several times. It is always a hit. I have substituted the regular sized crackers with the oyster crackers for snacks and they work as well. Thinking of trying some other types of small crackers. So easy and always popular.” —Charlotte Barber
Guacamole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Guacamole is always the MVP at any football party. This five-ingredient recipe proves that sometimes less is a lot more.
“Made this exactly to recipe and wouldnt change a thing ! It was great and so easy,” says reviewer paige. “I’d forgotten how much better home made is than the storebought.”
Brown Sugar Smokies
sloninja
Move over, pigs in a blanket! Little smokie sausages are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar, and baked. “They are a fantastic little snack that are just as good cooled off as they are right out of the oven,” says reviewer KDLMOORE2000.
Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Wow. I just made these today, and WOW. They are absolutely To Die For!!!! These will be on the menu for every party and gathering, from here on out.” —FrothySpoon8197
Fried Deviled Eggs
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I’m a huge deviled egg fan, and I never thought they were missing anything until I tried them CRISPY.”
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
No Super Bowl party is complete without a bowl of Buffalo dip on the table. This Buffalo dip comes together in just 20 minutes, but can be kept warm in the slow cooker for the duration of the game.
Balsamic Bruschetta
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Make a hearty, handheld appetizer with vibrant Italian flavor for guests to enjoy. A delightfully crisp bread base and tangy topping makes every bite a winner.
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Allrecipes Magazine
Dress up otherwise plain deviled eggs with a little shredded cheddar and bacon: “These are delish, with a bacon-y bite to the taste,” says reviewer Chef Janie Pendleton.
Meatball Slider Bombs
Peyton Beckwith
These meatball slider bombs, like bite-sized Italian meatball sandwiches, are quick to prepare with frozen meatballs and refrigerated pizza dough.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
These jalapeño poppers are creamy in the middle with crispy bacon on the outside. They’re super easy to make and taste so much better than traditional poppers.
Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Unlike many stuffed mushroom recipes that call for cream cheese, this recipe stuffs crimini mushrooms with cheddar and bacon. “This recipe was so easy and everybody absolutely loved them. I can’t wait to make them again,” says reviewer MCLAUDE.
Super Easy Hummus
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I’ve been wanting to make hummus for so long and finally decided to make some! This recipe was delish and easy!!” —WittyMilk8462
Sausage Cheese Balls
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“My stepmom used to make these for special holidays….I could eat all of them myself!! I made the for the Super Bowl yesterday, they were a big hit!… I will make these again!” –ChowChick
Homemade Potato Skins
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
In this classic sports-bar snack, baked potatoes are hollowed out, deep fried, filled with cheese and bacon bits then baked until the cheese is gooey.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
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“Had my doubts, but made according to recipe. GREAT stuff! Amazing little bite of heaven.” —Just Gail
French Onion Dip From Scratch
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I have made this several times and now I never buy pre -made French onion dip! It is perfect for my family exactly as listed! Thanks!!” —Kathy Koneska
Chili Dip
Tiffany J.
Add a little chili, diced tomatoes, and canned peppers to cream cheese and pop it in the microwave—you instantly have a crowd-pleasing dip that pairs perfectly with corn chips.
Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
dotdash meredith food studios
“The honey-sriracha glaze is quite delicious and incredibly simple, but merely an afterthought here. The real star of the show is the strange, but effective, technique of coating the wings with a baking powder-laced spice rub before baking,” says Chef John. “Through the magic of chemical reactions, the surface of the chicken becomes bone-dry, and eventually crisps up to something very similar to what would come out of a deep fryer.”
Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
This homemade jalapeño poppers recipe was made by taking the best features of three or four other popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don’t last long so increase the recipe as necessary. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Lots of tests will help you figure out the best way you like your jalapeño poppers.
Southern Pimento Cheese
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Dip your favorite crackers or chips into this creamy Southern staple and get instant satisfaction. With less than 10 ingredients and totally bold flavor, this pimento cheese recipe is a classic that is always the right choice.
Best Football Dip Ever
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
“Amazing and oh so easy. Very flexible dip, I used a mix of misc cheese that I had open and a good beer. We so yummy with soft pretzels. Made enough to freeze for another date – looking forward to pulling it out of the freezer soon.” —Shellie Cole Womelsdorf
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
These jalapeño poppers combine savory sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan, and ranch dressing, with a bit of pleasant heat from the hollowed-out pepper.
Best-Ever Texas Caviar
dotdash meredith food studios
This fan-favorite party dip is made up of beans, tomatoes, onions, and a healthy serving of avocado. Don’t stir in the avocado until right before serving to prevent it from browning.
Super Nachos
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This makes a huge meal-sized tray of nachos with lots of good stuff! You can adjust ingredient quantities to suit your preference,” says recipe creator Melanie. Plate these nachos on a large platter and let your guests graze as they go.
Million Dollar BLT Dip
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“A creamy and delicious blend of flavors,” says reviewer Lisa. “Friends and family loved it.”
Velveeta Spicy Sausage Dip
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“My mom has been making this for me for as long as I can remember. She passed away 7 years ago & this recipe never fails to remind me of her. One of an all time favorites in my family!” —Keri Jansen
Captain’s Avocado Bean Dip
Chef Mo
“Great for the big game or tailgate parties,” says recipe creator Captain K. Fresh avocados add wonderfully creamy flavor to an otherwise basic bean dip.
Ranch Snack Mix
fabeveryday
Snack mix is always a good choice for a party appetizer — it’s easy, budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is best served at room temperature. Ranch dressing mix flavors this snack mix like everyone’s favorite game day dip.
Baked Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers
I made these cream cheese jalapeño poppers after a number of unsatisfactory attempts at making deep-fried poppers. I modified a recipe by Emeril and came up with this. It’s much easier than frying, and everyone in our family agrees they’re at least as good as (if not better than) any fried poppers they’ve had! We love hot peppers and always make this recipe with the ones we grow in our garden every year.
