3 Appetizers for Every Super Bowl Party
It’s time for everyone’s annual trek to a party to watch two teams you don’t really care about. People are there for the food, drinks, block pools and the commercials. The food is the most important aspect of any Super Bowl party. You’ve got the usual suspects that will be at the party… A hoagie tray. A pretzel tray. Buffalo wings/buffalo tenders. Those three things are a great start for any party, but it’s the Super Bowl. Around 150 million people watch this game every year. Take your party food up a notch with some bangin’ appetizers for your guests.
We’ve got a week off from football to prep ourselves, and our parties with food that’ll have your guests asking you to make it each time you host people. Here are some must make items for your Super Bowl party, whether you’re hosting or attending. Plus they’re pretty easy to create.
I found this recipe on delish.com a few years back and hello! I remember loving potato skins as an appetizer when I was a kid, but I don’t often order a sampler platter anymore. But it’s the Super Bowl, it’s time to bust them back out. Instead of making the full sized potato skins, you do the bites. It’s going to save you time and money. Imagine having to make enough full potato skins to feed a party. Who has the time?! This recipe fixes that, but without sacrificing the deliciousness. Full recipe.
Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Bites
This is probably right at the cusp of the “too labor intensive” for an app, but so good. It’s really not even that labor intensive, it’s just how much do you like the people coming to your party to make these? They’ll love them, and you, if you do decide to go the extra mile for your guests (or hosts). Full recipe. *I’m a member of the 1/2 of Americans that don’t like cilantro. I leave that out of the recipe, but it takes nothing away from it.*
The other 2 apps were slightly more labor intensive, but this delicious fresh dip is easy. Measure a few things for your the dressing, cut your vegetables, dump in the beans, mix. Buy a bag of tortilla chips. Done. My sister makes this for family parties and it goes every time. It’s simple and will be a hit. Full recipe. *Again, I leave that out of the recipe, but it takes nothing away from it.*
So many good options for Super Bowl food, why not stand out!
Score Big With These 5 Tasty Game Day Appetizers
Chicken Wings
Whether you’re going store-bought or homemade, chicken wings are a definite crowd pleaser. They’re easily customizable from a simple dry rub to a tossed-in sauce moment. And if you are trying to keep things somewhat on the healthier side, you can always bake your wings instead of frying them.
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Nachos
Nachos are a game-day favorite for many. You can go all out with toppings or keep it simple if you need to make something quick. The main ingredients include tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings. These toppings can be meat, tomatoes, black olives, black beans, corn, onions, among others.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip features chicken mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce and cream cheese. If don’t feel like cooking the chicken, you can always grab a rotisserie chicken. It can be paired with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
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Loaded Potato Skins
These are a budget-friendly option that can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It’s a more effortless appetizer made with the crispy skins of a baked potato filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. To make it more of an appetizer, you can opt for smaller potatoes.
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Man 'n' Cheese Bites
This appetizer is like a miniature bite of comfort food. They’re creamy balls of mac and cheese that are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. And they are made with a few ingredients including pasta, cheese, milk, flour, eggs, panko, and seasonings.
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