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Feeding a houseful of hungry fans? These sweet and savory picks are sure to carry you all the way to game-day hosting victory.
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Our Best Super Bowl Party Ideas
It’s the biggest game of the season and, if you ask us, that means it’s time to go big or go home—when it comes to your Super Bowl spread, of course! We’re talking aboutplenty of snacks,hearty mains,fan-favorite desserts,cheer-worthy co*cktailsand more. If the thought of pulling together a menu that can please die-hard football fans and serious snackers (who only show up for the food!) seems like a stretch, don’t worry. With this versatile roundup of recipes you’re sure to create an all-star lineup. Each and every one of these recipes is an MVP in its own right but if we had to choose favorites we’d start with this garbage bread. Roll everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger in dough, bake to golden-brown perfection and serve with special sauce. The result? An irresistible dish worthy of the win!
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Spinach-and-Artichoke-Stuffed Football Bread Bowl
We took our best version of the classic party dip and baked it in a loaf of crusty pumpernickel bread shaped to look like a football (complete with sour cream piped laces). Toasted bread cubes and fresh carrots for dipping make this a winner. Go team!
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Buffalo Turkey Wings
These mega wings at will make jaws drop at your next game-day party. The crispy skin, tender meat and zesty sauce will cure any Buffalo cravings.
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Ranch Chicken Taquitos
Ree’s ranch-flavored taquitos will win big with your guests. She fills tortillas with a chicken and cheese filling, then fries the taquitos until golden and crispy.
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Photo: Rob Pryce
Hot Spinach and Crab Dip
Like Valerie says, you can’t go wrong with cheese, spinach and crab. Sift through the crab before mixing in to avoid any unwelcome pieces of shell.
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Deviled Eggs
Sandra's simple recipe has a secret sauce: mayonnaise, mustard and sweet relish.
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Football Cheese Ball and Charcuterie Board
This fun board will feed the whole team and then some. You can prep the fruit and vegetables and make the cheeseball earlier in the day so all you have to do is put everything together on the board before the big game. If you have one, a large wooden carving board with a well around the edge that catches carving juices is ideal—you can tuck the folded charcuterie in the well to help it stand up and create the edge of your "stadium."
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Guacamole
This is the guacamole for those who appreciate chunky texture. To avoid mashing or overmixing, use a rubber spatula or large fork to gently combine the avocado, tomato and jalapeno. Stir in some roughly chopped fresh coriander for a hint of lemony flavor.
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Broccoli Cheese Stromboli
No meat? No problem! Ree rolls broccoli, cheese and pesto in frozen bread dough, then bakes the whole thing until crisp and golden brown. Don’t forget the marinara for dipping!
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Baked Lasagna Roll-Ups
Simply roll up lasagna noodles and cheese, then stand the pasta roll-ups on their sides. Everyone will be cheering foryouonce this dish hits the spread!
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Meatball-Stuffed Football Bread
Calzones will never be the same: This giant, doughy football has a meatball surprise inside.
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Italian Stuffed Jalapenos
Guy stuffs and covers his jalapenos with three types of cheese: mascarpone, Parmesan and mozzarella.
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Winter Sangria
Toast your team's touchdowns with Sunny's crisp sangria, brimming with diced red pear and blood orange. Orange juice and orange liqueur add to the punch's colorful winter palette.
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Upside-Down Pepperoni and Cheese Focaccia
We borrowed from a dessert classic to give focaccia a fun reveal when you flip it out of a sheet pan—a super crispy pepperoni bottom-slash-top. The focaccia also has a secret cheesy center that you make by sprinkling mozzarella between the layers of dough before baking.
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Photo: Melissa Libertelli
Mortadella Meatball Sliders
Ground pork and mortadella stand in for beef in Giada’s juicy sliders.
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Super Nachos
Beef, beans and cheese sauce, oh, it doesn't stop there! Serve Rachael's piled-high chips with an array of toppings so guests can customize their plates and enjoy the best nachos ever.
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Grilled Corn and Bean Salsa with Baked Corn Chips
Sandra Lee's colorful, zesty salsa is perfect when heaped on top of crisp, warm corn chips.
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Classic Hot Wings
Wings and football go hand in hand so Ree makes a traditional recipe for hot wings to please a crowd. Serve with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
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Mini Meatball Sliders for a Party
Who doesn’t love a meatball slider? For extra flavor, Trisha brushes her rolls with a parmesan-butter mixture, then bakes the sandwiches until they’re perfectly gooey and golden-brown.
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Marshmallow Crispy Treats
This nostalgic fan-favorite is especially festive, thanks to the addition of rainbow sprinkles.
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Cheese Boat
Most football fans will agree — a cheesy dip is essential on the Super Bowl menu. This dip features two kinds of cheeses: cream cheese and sharp cheddar. Spice it up as much as you like with hot sauce and chili powder.
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Lime Wedge Gelatin Shots
Use lime and orange peels as the cups for Trisha’s too-cute gelatin shots.
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Roasted Garlic Bean Dip
Eddie’s veggie-packed snack is a welcome addition to any game day table. He roasts garlic, rutabaga and carrots, then combines the veggies with beans to make a smooth, creamy dip.
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Photo: Con Poulos
Pigs in Spicy Blankets
Guy packs cayenne pepper and Italian seasoning into his dough for wrapping homemade ground pork sausage. Serve the spicy bites with a chipotle-agave mustard.
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Parmesan Sour Cream Dip
Pat and Gina make homemade chips for their cheesy dip.
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Buffalo-Buffalo Meatballs
Achieve an ideal meatball texture by combining ground meat with panko, sour cream, grated carrot and celery. The meatballs get great Buffalo flavor after they've simmered in a mixture of chicken broth and hot sauce.
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Photo: Marshall Troy ©
Southwest Quesadilla with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Sunny makes a hot, toasty quesadilla that's filled with corn, pepper and onion.
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Knock-You-Naked Brownies
Ree's recipe saves prep time by starting with store-bought German chocolate cake mix.
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Mozzarella Sticks
Giada coats mozzarella in Italian-style dried breadcrumbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese before frying. These cheesy sticks can be made and frozen before cooking up to two days in advance.
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Mini Turkey Meatloaves
Ree’s mini meatloaves are a great grab-and-eat option during the big game. Bonus: these meatloaves freeze beautifully, so feel free to make ahead of time!
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Comfort Meatballs
Ree mixes ground oats into her ground beef meatballs. Bake them in a homemade sauce of ketchup, onions, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
When it comes to game day fare, rich and creamy buffalo chicken dip has climbed its way to the top of the ranks. Try this easy version that's ready in just over half an hour.
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Mini Chocolate-Pecan-Caramel Cheesecakes
There’s always room for sweets at a game day party. Ree’s mini cheesecakes, complete with a salted caramel drizzle on top, will score major points with your guests.
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Photo: Melissa Libertelli
Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake Dip
Whether team sweet or team salty, everyone wins with Giada’s creamy cookie dip. It’s great when dolloped on pretzels or potato chips but also pairs well with cookies or fruit.
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Buffalo Drumsticks
Melissa d'Arabian tosses her drumsticks in a spicy sauce made of butter, hot sauce and barbecue sauce. For a milder alternative, reduce the amount of hot sauce, and use maple syrup and lime juice to tame the heat.
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Loaded Barbecue Chicken Nachos
Fresh homemade salsa and barbecue chicken nuggets bring bright and summery flavors to these crowd-friendly nachos any time of year. The salsa can be made earlier in the day and refrigerated; add the avocado just before serving.
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Cheesy Stuffed Taco Meatballs
The secret ingredient in these apps is a link of fresh chorizo — the spicy Mexican pork sausage (not to be confused with the cured Spanish kind). It does double duty here, adding a zesty taco kick and keeping the meatballs extra moist.
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Artichoke Spinach Dip with Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Frozen veggies make Guy's easy dip an option for any event. Thaw and drain the vegetables well before mixing in to keep the dip thick and creamy.
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Buffalo Chicken Wellington
Everyone's favorite chicken dish gets wrapped up with melty cheese in a buttery puff pastry blanket.
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Neely's Meatball Sliders
Combine pork sausage and ground pork for these meatballs that are served on soft rolls
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Pomegranate Beer Punch
Use pomegranate juice to get the great color and flavor featured in this punch.
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Creamy Garlic and Herb Spread
This spread is irresistible not only for its near-life-size football shape, but for its creamy fluffy texture and bright herb flavor.
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Sausage Hors d'Oeuvres
Trisha's three-ingredient sausage appetizer is reminiscent of Southern sausage balls, but with a cheesy bite.
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Easy Pimento Cheese
Sunny makes a crowd-pleasing snack by spreading her cheesy pimento dip on slices of white sandwich bread.
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Nacho Chicken Drumsticks
Top chicken drumsticks with grated cheddar cheese and bake until it melts. For a nacho twist, top with salsa, guacamole and jalapenos.
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Giant Cookie Dough-Stuffed Pretzel
This giant pretzel with a sweet surprise inside will keep your guests guessing. It's made with shortcut ingredients like refrigerated pizza dough and a no-brainer cookie recipe, making it an easy party snack that's fun for any occasion.
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Hummus Trio
Three is not a crowd in this flavorful assortment of hummus. Using the same base for all three makes this an easy way to create variety just stir in different toppings right before serving.
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Photo: Rob Pryce
Beer Battered Cheese Curds with Homemade Ranch
A Midwestern staple, Valerie’s beer-battered cheese curds are made even better when dipped in a side of homemade ranch.
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Loaded Potato Skin Dip
Inspired by the traditional Greek potato-and-garlic dip skordalia, this dip is loaded up with the best potato skin toppings: sour cream, scallions and crispy potato skins and bacon.
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French Onion Dip with Gruyere Toasts
Sweet caramelized onions and plenty of fresh thyme add bold flavor to brighten this hearty dip, inspired by French onion soup.
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Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings
These spicy wings are fried and then baked for extra-crispy texture. The simple three-ingredient sauce of lemon, butter and hot sauce packs a tremendous amount of flavor.
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Photo: Johnny Miller
Sweet Potater Tots
Roll mashed sweet potatoes in crushed sweet potato chips and bake until crisp.
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Supreme Pizza Dip
This hearty dip has the works: pepperoni, onions and bell peppers stirred into a thick tomato sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese.
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Jalapeno Queso Fundido
Cheese stars in this spicy, beer-blasted dip, and grating your own makes all the difference. Preshredded cheeses have a coating on the strands that prevents the complete and luscious melting achieved with freshly grated cheese.
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Beer-Spiked Brownies with Pecan Icing
Brown ale pulls double duty in this decadent dessert — the beer creates a fudgy texture in the brownies and lends a deep, rich flavor to the nutty frosting.
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Photo: Marshall Troy ©
Homecoming Punch
Sandra toasts the big game with a pitcher of sparkling punch.
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Tropical Avocado Salsa
Creamy avocado and sweet pineapple get added zing from spicy jalapeno and ginger in this bold, refreshing dip.
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Greek Salad Layered Dip
Layer fresh Greek salad toppings over a cool yogurt dip with sweet cucumber and creamy feta cheese for a refreshing, lighter-tasting option at parties.
