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The Ultimate Super Bowl Food Guide

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Feb 1, 2025

This post may contain affiliate links.

Can the Super Bowl even be the Super Bowl without a party table loaded down with snacks, appetizers, sandwiches and dips galore? Maybe you fancy a big bowl of chili with toppings? Or Buffalo chicken and a slice of loaded pizza? Whether you’re throwing the whole party or deciding what to bring to a get together, this Ultimate Super Bowl Food Guide has all the football food ideas you’ll need!

the ultimate super bowl food & dip guide

Let’s face it, whether you’re a huge football fan or not, our favorite Super Bowl foods steal the show when it comes to the big game. And if you’ve been following long, you know that I absolutely live for party appetizers and finger foods! If you can stab it with toothpick or scoop it with a chip, I’m totally there.

I know you are too! That’s why I’ve pulled together all of our best snacks, sliders, dips and football party eats into one fabulous guide. Everything you need is right here, all in one place, making the planning for this year’s game, the easiest, most delicious yet! Use the table of contents to jump to the section you want or cruise through all the ideas for ultimate inspo.

Table of Contents

  • Foolproof Super Bowl Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Basics for Dips & Snacks
  • Top Super Bowl Dips
  • Best Super Bowl Appetizers & Finger Foods
  • Super Bowl Must Haves
  • Super Bowl Sliders & Sandwiches
  • Super Bowl Salads
  • Quick & Easy Super Bowl Snacks

Foolproof Super Bowl Menu Planning

With the 5 easy tips & recipe suggestions in How to Plan Appetizer Party Menu, you’ll know exactly how to put together a well-rounded appetizer menu that is as satisfying for your guests as it is fun to eat!

5 tips for planning a party menu with appetizers, finger foods and dips with a list of recipes to make and serve

If a complete “done for you” approach is more up your alley, then my e-book The Southern Guide to Tailgating (& watch parties) has:

  • 2 fan-tested menus with recipes put together for you,
  • styling tips for 2 party tables,
  • realistic timelines that include the cooking and set ups for each party so you know when to start & how easy it is to get it done
  • checklists to make sure no details are missed
A blue button "Get Yours Here" to click & purchase a tailgate/watch party ebook.

Kitchen Basics for Dips & Snacks

Whether you’re hosting a large party, a small gathering, taking a dish to someone else’s house or just staying at home, here are a few of my favorite bowls, platters and trays that I could not chips, dips and snacks without. This post contains affiliate links.

chip and dip party serving ideas
  • Dip Serving Platter
  • Small Serving Ladles
  • Chip & Dip Serving Set
  • Individual Dipping Cups (My #1 snacking party go-to!)
  • Serving Board with Handle
  • Ceramic Segmented Serving Platter & Basket

Top Super Bowl Dips

There can never be enough dips! Below, I’ve included my top dip recipes. You’ll find hot dips, fresh dips and best of all, cheesy dips! All are tried and true reader favorites and are guaranteed to be fan favorites on game day.

Baked Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

Classic Mexican 7 Layer Dip

Ultimate Creamy Chicken Dip

Million Dollar Shrimp & Crab Dip

BEST Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip

Fresh Guacamole: A Tex-Mex Favorite Dip

Fresh Salsa with Cilantro & Lime

Green Chile Corn Salsa Dip

Pineapple Salsa

Queso Dip with Collard Greens & Sausage

Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip

Classic Wasabi Mayo Dip for Veggies

Creamy Peppercorn Parmesan Cheese Dip

Whipped Feta with Honey Dip

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Hot Honey Drizzle

Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip

Fall Apple Cider Cheese Fondue

Fluffy Peanut Butter Fruit Dip


Best Super Bowl Appetizers & Finger Foods

Bring on the finger foods! From sausage balls to hearty skewers, these are the best party appetizers that eat like a meal without being one.

Green Chile Sausage Balls

Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs

Best Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs

Mini Cheeseburger Skewers

New Orleans Muffuletta Skewers

Marinated Olives & Cheese Ring

Favorite Southern Pimento Cheese Ball

Air Fryer Natchitoches Meat Pies

Easy Taco Hand Pies

Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs

Homestyle Deviled Eggs

Ham & Dill Pickle Pinwheels with a Spicy Kick

Louisiana Pickled Shrimp In a Jar

Sweet Heat Bread & Butter Pickles

Easy Italian Marinated Olives

Bourbon Maple Candied Bacon

Bacon Parmesan Asparagus Twists

Easy Homemade Shrimp Cocktail + Sauce


Super Bowl Must Haves

There are certain foods that are just known as Super Bowl favorites. Classics like a big pot of chili, buffalo wings, nachos, pigs in a blanket and pizza always have a spot on the football party table!

Sheet Pan BBQ Nachos

Louisiana Gumbo Nachos

No-Mess Chicken Nacho Foil Packets

Baked Creamy Tacos

Texas Red Beef Chili

Out of This World Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Loaded BBQ Sweet Potato Skins

Loaded Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

Hawaiian Popper Pigs in A Blanket

Deep Dish Skillet Pizza Casserole

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Cherry Cola BBQ Pulled Pork

Green Chile Chicken Stuffed Bread

Shrimp Stuffed Garlic Bread

Easy Stuffed Olive Cheese Bread


Super Bowl Sliders & Sandwiches

Perfect for watching the big game, sandwiches and sliders are easy to assemble ahead of time, feed a crowd like nobody’s business and are easy to pick up and eat even during the most exciting plays!

Spicy Italian Crescent Ring

Crock Pot BBQ Beef Pot Roast

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Roast Beef Po Boy Sandwich

New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich

Sloppy Joe Sliders for Game Day

Juicy Lucy Broiler Burgers

Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwich (Slow Cooker Recipe)


Super Bowl Salads

Round out your menu with a pasta salad, panzanella or layered salads. Some guests will love the option. But don’t be fooled; these salads are just as fun and filling as anything else on the menu!

Pizza Panzanella Salad

Confetti Frito Corn Salad

Layered Muffuletta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad


Quick & Easy Super Bowl Snacks

And for all the in-between spots, there are quick and easy snacks and nibbles. There’s nothing like grabbing a handful to munch between quarters… or between plates. Here’s your sweet + savory recipes!

Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix

Dill Ranch Snack Crackers

Easy Ranch Popcorn

Southern Cheese Straws

Easy Roasted Peanuts in the Shell

Old Fashioned Sugar Candied Peanuts

Toasted Rosemary Pecans

Honey Spiced Pecans

Blueberry Muddy Buddy Snack Mix

Creole Moose Munch Popcorn

Ritz Bits Muddy Buddies Snack

The Best Hot Chocolate Snack Mix

Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips with Bacon & Coconut

White Chocolate PB&J Snack Bites


the ultimate super bowl food guide for dips, sandwiches, chili, pizza, finger foods. Everything you need to plan the best super bolw party!

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