The Super Bowl (February 11, 2024) is such a special event, especially how it can bring people together, united over one common goal—watching Usher in the halftime show. 😉 We jest, obviously we’re talking about the food! Whether you’re in it for the sports, the wild commercials, the Puppy Bowl, or the halftime show, everyone can unite over some winning apps for Super Bowl LVIII. We have all the classics, like next-level wings, dips, and sliders, plus some show-stoppers like pull-apart breads and football-themed desserts.
There’s really something for everyone, from last-minute party throwers to hosts with the most. Short on time? Throw some chips or crackers in a bowl, serve next to an epic dip like our Nashville hot chicken dip or our football field dip, and call it a day. Looking for something a little easier? Homemade guacamole is always a hit, and queso is a classic for a reason. Looking to impress? Our sloppy Joe cups, our cheeseburger tot sliders, and our shrimp tostada bites are the perfect intersection between classy and game day. Want to really wow your crowd? Put our pull-apart spinach-artichoke football, or our blooming quesadilla ring in the middle of your app table and watch people lose their minds.
Sometimes all it takes for an incredible party spread is to change up the flavors of old standbys. We love Buffalo wing sauce as much as the next person, but were happily blown away by the flavor of our honey-garlic cauliflower and our ranch wings too. We almost couldn’t believe it, but grape jelly does truly elevate meatballs. And turns out, you can put anything in an egg roll—like Reuben sandwich-, meatball sub-, or cheesesteak-inspired fillings—for the perfect party appetizer.
No matter who you’re cheering for this Super Bowl, these apps will start the day off right—and keep everyone happy right up to the last play. For more game day inspiration, check out our favorite Super Bowl snacks, our top game day desserts, and our best-ever Super Bowl drinks too.
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Classic Buffalo Wings
To save time (and avoid missing the game!), skip the fried wings this year and make these baked Buffalo wings instead. They're so much easier while still giving you a deliciously crispy, saucy, and caramelized result.
Get the Classic Buffalo Wings recipe.
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Pigs In A Blanket
There's something very classic about the crescent roll dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough both should work here too.
Get the Pigs In A Blanket recipe.
3
Super Bread Bowl Dip
Class up the traditional spinach-artichoke dip by swapping in everyone's favorite superfood: kale. For game day, we baked this delicious dip in a football-shaped bread bowl, but it's just as delicious without it (so you can make it year round!).
Get the Super Bread Bowl Dip recipe.
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Loaded Potato Skins
We expect nothing less than fully loaded from our potato skins. What does "fully loaded" mean to us? If it's topped with cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and scallions (or chives), it's loaded. Examples include (but are CERTAINLY not limited to): loaded mashed potatoes, loaded pickle chips, and loaded zucchini skins.
Get the Loaded Potato Skins recipe.
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Football Field Dip
Hut, hut, DIP! The Super Bowl is upon us, and this dip is the fuel you need to cheer on your favorite team. Dipping into this edible football field will reveal layers of all of your favorite (store-bought!) dips, spreads, and sauces packed into one adorable dish.
Get the Football Field Dip recipe.
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Tailgate Tots
If you’re looking for the cutest (and easiest) Super Bowl snack, look no further than these tailgate tots. See—they even sound cute! Tailgate food can be tricky—you want it to be fun, creative, and most importantly: easy to eat while watching the game. These tots do all of the above, and more.
Get the Tailgate Tots recipe.
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Chex Mix
Homemade Chex Mix takes everything you love about the packaged snack and makes it even better. There’s a delightful butteriness that can only be accomplished by making it from scratch. The seasoning is more evenly distributed. Plus, you can customize it however you like.
Get the Chex Mix recipe.
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Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Sliders are always a guaranteed hit on game day, but these ones are the crème de la crème. In them, ham, Swiss, and jammy caramelized onions are layered between the star of the show: buttery and soft Hawaiian rolls.
Get the Hawaiian Roll Sliders recipe.
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Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
We wanted to make sure this pizza- and-garlic-bread-inspired dip was absolutely perfect, so we tested it over and over (and over) again until it was. Make this and it'll be gone in 10 seconds flat—we can almost guarantee it.
Get the Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip recipe.
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10
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
In this recipe, cream cheese and shredded pepper jack are stuffed in the jalapeños before being wrapped in smoky bacon (because everything is better with bacon 😉). When cooked, the cheese gets hot and melty while the peppers mellow slightly, making every bite a perfect combo of flavors.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers recipe.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
While beer cheese, Buffalo chicken, and queso will always have special places in our hearts, we keep coming back to good ol' dip. Full of creamy, cheesy goodness, it really is the dip to end all dips.
Get the Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe.
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Ham & Swiss Hasselback Biscuit Bites
Step aside, hasselback potatoes: Hasselback biscuit bites are coming to steal your thunder. Featuring convenient canned biscuits stuffed with ham and cheese, these flaky, buttery bites will delight party guests and tailgaters wherever they appear.
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13
Lemon Pepper Wings
Lemon pepper chicken is one of our most popular recipes ever, and it's easy to understand why. Even with only a few ingredients, it has SO. MUCH. FLAVOR. The same can be said for these wings. Prep time is 10 minutes... or less!
Get the Lemon Pepper Wings recipe.
14
Hoagie Dip
Here’s our favorite deli sandwich, dip-ified! This chunky, fully loaded appetizer has all the savory, crunchy, and creamy elements and meatiness you love in a traditional hoagie, but it’s spreadable, spoonable, and totally shareable. You’ll want to serve this 10-minute one-bowl appetizer for every game day gathering.
Get the Hoagie Dip recipe.
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Pull-Apart Spinach-Artichoke Football
Who wouldn't want a cheesy spinach-artichoke dip encased in pizza dough that's also shaped like a football?!?
Get the Pull-Apart Spinach-Artichoke Football recipe.
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Beer Cheese
Creamy and warm dips are required on any game day, but if you really want to start the party, put out a pot of beer cheese. Spiked with lager and Dijon mustard, this smooth and glossy cheese dip will be devoured by tailgaters everywhere.
Get the Beer Cheese recipe.
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Potato Skin Bites
Loaded potato skins are the MVP of game day apps. That being said, when you’re throwing a big bash, the full-sized skins aren’t the easiest app to prepare. Enter: potato skin bites.
Get the Potato Skin Bites recipe.
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Bacon Spinach Dip
We love baked spinach dip more than we like to admit, and this is one of our faves. The smoky bacon bits make it feel extra fancy, but feel free to skip for vegetarians. It's got enough going on with the three types of cheese.
Get the Bacon Spinach Dip recipe.
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Best-Ever 7-Layer Dip
This truly has everything we could ever want in a dip: refried beans, homemade guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese (😍) all topped with fresh veggies for an added crunch. You'll never buy the store-bought version again after trying this homemade dip.
Get the Best-Ever 7-Layer Dip recipe.
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Rotel Dip
You only need 4 ingredients to make this cheesy dip—ground beef, Rotel tomatoes (with the chopped green chiles), Velveeta, and chili powder. It comes together all in one pot too, meaning less dishes!
Get the Rotel Dip recipe.
Camille Lowder
Digital Food Producer
Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.