65 Super Bowl Party Food Ideas That Are Anything But Basic (2024)

Make your own chips and dip this season — your guests will rave about the amazing flavors from the warm dip and the fresh-tasting crisps. You just might need to make another batch or two!

Get the recipe at Country Living.

Your chili cheese dogs just stepped up their game in a big way. This incredible casserole is super easy to make — all you need is a baking dish and an oven to get them looking golden brown and delicious.

Get the recipe at Delish.

Bring out all the bags of chips you have, because this savory grilled onion dip is about to become a fan favorite.

Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.

Bacon, ranch, and potatoes. What else does you need in a game day snack?!

Get the recipe at Delish.

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These bite-sized sliders are the perfect snacks to eat in front of the TV and there's minimal cleanup.

Get the recipe at Woman's Day.

Super Bowl snacks don't get any easier than this — pop your popcorn per usual, then load it up with spices.

Get the recipe at Bake Your Day.

When your guests get a load of this dish, chances are, they'll forget there's even football on TV. You're going to want to stock up on double the dipping crackers, trust.

Get the recipe at Peas and Crayons.

Pizza + meatballs + a recipe so easy, you can just throw everything in the slow cooker and it'll be ready by game time.

Get the recipe at 3 Little Greenwoods.

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What's better that loaded tater tots? Loaded tater tots on a stick, so you can carry them around with you, no matter where you're watching or discussing the game.

Get the recipe at Made With Happy.

Healthier than your typical potato skins, thanks to the use of sweet potatoes, this flavor spicy yet sweet combo will be a major hit with your guests — and it's good enough for you that you can go back for seconds guilt-free.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

Who doesn't love an Instagrammable (and chocolate) dessert?

Get the recipe at That's What Che Said.

Pizza bites are delicious, but not so good for you. Enter: a cauliflower version! With all the flavor and a few less carbs, your guests will find it hard to stop at just one of these.

Get the recipe at Wicked Spatula.

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There are regular ol' fries, and then there are thick, tender, dusted with parmesan and garlic potato wedges — an appetizer that could be a whole meal on its own.

Get the recipe at La Creme de la Creme.

This dish may be vegetarian, but smashed chickpeas, chopped artichokes, Butternut Mac sauce, and Buffalo style hot sauce all rolled up in a toasted taquito shell will really appeal to everyone.

Get the recipe at Veggie Inspired Journey.

This sounds like an unholy combo — bacon and mac 'n' cheese in an egg roll?! — but it works. It works so well.

Get the recipe at Miss In the Kitchen.

If you're feeling extra lazy with the party planning this year, slow cooker recipes are a godsend. These juicy meatballs are easy to make — just pop em' in and wait a few hours — and are way less messy than their wing counterparts.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

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Your favorite dip reimagined as deep fried goodness. What's not to love?

Get the recipe at Just Putzing.

A wise person once said ditch the bread and add more cheese (or something like that). So forget the sandwiches and indulge in this rich mixture of steak, peppers, and a trio of cheeses.

Get the recipe at Spend With Pennies.

There's not much better than a steaming hot plate of pastrami-stacked Reubens. Turn the classic man food sandwich into a cream cheese, thousand island stuffed dip — and have plenty of chips at the ready.

Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Gluten-free friends need options, too. With only a few simple ingredients, your party-goers won't even be able to tell it's not actually bread.

Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.

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