Super Bowl Party Food + Snacks

A party-worthy round up of the best Super Bowl party food, snacks, and appetizers that are sure to drive your crowd wild on game day! Vegetarian, T-Rex, Low-Carb and Gluten-Free options available in this tasty tailgate collection.

Super Bowl Party Food - Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball with pretzels and crackers

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I couldn’t help myself! Especially if it means I get to bring you my favorite food (veggies!) topped with my other favorite food (CHEESE!) in the name of a game I only watch for the commercials.

Unless of course we’re talking college football, then I’m all over that screen like cheese on a veggie. No regrets. Florida State FTW!

Anywho! For those of you who insist the food is the main attraction of a Super Bowl party anyways (because let’s face it, it totally is!), here are a few goodies you can bring you your friend’s yearly let’s-pretend-this-is-about-the-sports shindig.

Or better yet, throw your own! Your couch is the comfiest anyways and this way you can control what’s watched during half-time…

Like the puppy bowl!

Puppy Bowl Super Bowl Half-time Show!
image via The New York Post

For those of you looking for a few lighter options to sneak on the table next to the ooey gooey, last years party post featured my favorite healthy game day eats, featuring some lighter eats that still packs a punch in the flavor department; they’re delicious!

This year I’m adding some of the more indulgent fare that you’ve come to expect from parties involving TVs and beer. Moderation, folks! It makes the world a far yummier place to live in.

(and eat in!)

Get your grocery list ready!

Super Bowl Party Food, Snacks, and Apps

To make things easy, I’ve divided our game day snack smorgasbord into three categories: vegetarian, vegan, and t-rex <— this way you can find something that all your friends and family can nosh on! There are also gluten-free options sprinkled throughout each category so… GAME ON!

Vegetarian Super Bowl Food

First up is my recent obsession, Baked Spinach Artichoke Wonton Cups

Baked Spinach Artichoke Won-ton Cups
Baked Spinach Artichoke Wonton Cups
5 from 20 votes
Take creamy spinach dip to the next level with these bite-sized Baked Spinach Artichoke Wonton Cups. This crispy, cheesy appetizer is sure to vanish at your next party or potluck and the individual cups make perfect hand-held snacks!
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Baked Jalapeno Popper Phyllo Cups
Baked Jalapeño Popper Phyllo Cups
4.97 from 27 votes
Easy to make and even easier to eat, these baked jalapeño popper phyllo cups are the ultimate appetizer! Everyone is sure to adore this jazzed up, bite-sized, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Baked Vegetarian Flautas
Baked Black Bean and Sweet Potato Flautas
4.95 from 106 votes
These cheesy Baked Black Bean and Sweet Potato Flautas are one of my most popular recipes ever, and for good reason too. I can’t wait for you to try them!
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This easy cheesy Four Cheese Baked Artichoke Dip is gloriously gluten-free and perfect for holiday entertaining. 
Four Cheese Baked Artichoke Dip
5 from 12 votes
This bubbly hot artichoke dip yields 4 cups of party-ready deliciousness!
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sheet pan nachos topped with queso
Sheet Pan Nachos with Queso
5 from 5 votes
These Easy Sheet Pan Nachos are topped with a speedy homemade queso and ready for faceplantage! Even better? They are totally customizable with both vegetarian and T-Rex versions!
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There are a lot of vegetarian appetizers and snacks around here (woot!) – here are a few more tasty options for your game day spread:

  1. Skillet Black Bean Queso Dip
  2. Sweet Potato Nachos
  3. Buffalo Ranch Football Cheese Ball
  4. Bell Pepper Pizza Bites
  5. Jalapeño Dip
  6. Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers
  7. Mediterranean Feta Dip
  8. BBQ Black Bean Taquitos
  9. Homemade Vegetarian Taquitos
  10. Garden Veggie Dip

T-Rex and Omnivore Friendly Super Bowl Food

And now a little something for the carnivores…

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball
Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball
5 from 49 votes
This Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball is sure to make a touchdown at your next game day party!
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Speedy Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip
Rotisserie Buffalo Chicken Dip
4.77 from 13 votes
Rotisserie chicken makes this delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip fast and flavorful! This crowd-favorite dip always leaves friends begging for the recipe.
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Loaded Tater Tot Nachos
Loaded Tater Tot Nachos
5 from 16 votes
Get ready to faceplant into the most epic loaded Tater Tot Nachos of your life! These easy cheesy totchos are smothered in a melty cheese sauce and all your favorite toppings!
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Wonton Pizza Cups
Wonton Pizza Cups
5 from 14 votes
These easy cheesy wonton pizza cups are fast, flavorful, and easy to customize with all your favorite pizza toppings! Recipe may be easily double, tripled, or quadrupled to feed a crowd.
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Bacon Cheddar Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Bites
Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Bites
5 from 17 votes
These easy cheesy Jalapeño Popper Bites combine my favorite jalapeño popper dip with flaky phyllo shells for a match made in snacking heaven!
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I also make a mean Bacon Cheddar Football Cheese Ball which was inspired by my crazy good jalapeño popper version. They’re both a stunning option for your game day party.

If you’re looking for something in the pasta salad or potato salad neck of the woods, try my Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad and/or Bacon Sriracha Potato Salad.

Love them so!

Vegan Super Bowl Food

Black Bean Dip with Pico de Gallo Salsa
Healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip with Pico de Gallo
5 from 17 votes
This Chipotle Black Bean Dip with Pico de Gallo is healthy and delicious! Serve up this vegan bean dip as a quick and easy snack or appetizer and a tasty addition to taco night! Recipe yields 3 cups of dip.
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Black Bean Salsa with Chips
Black Bean Salsa
5 from 51 votes
This Black Bean Salsa is perfect as a dip, taco topper, party appetizer, and even as a taco salad mix-in too! We love the simple ingredients and big flavor.
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Vegan White Bean Dip with pita wedges
Tomato Basil Vegan White Bean Dip
5 from 7 votes
Snack in style with this healthy Tomato Basil White Bean Dip. This tasty vegan dip comes together in minutes and can be made in advance for easy peasy snacking, without the fuss!
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Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
Chipotle Corn Salsa
5 from 15 votes
This copycat Chipotle corn salsa is quick, easy, and crazy delicious! Dive in with tortilla chips or use it to top burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, and more!
Recipe yields 2 cups salsa.
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa
4.99 from 67 votes
This quick and easy Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa is fresh, flavorful, and super simple to make!
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Pescatarian Super Bowl Food

Easy Cheesy Buffalo Shrimp Dip!
Buffalo Shrimp Dip
4.91 from 22 votes
Whether you’re partying it up with friends or whipping up a date-night spread at home, this easy cheesy Buffalo Shrimp Dip makes the perfect appetizer! Hot melty cheese with shrimp, veggies, and a kiss of hot sauce? Perfection!
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Hot crab dip with a twist! :: Cheesy Baked Seafood Dip with Crab, Shrimp, and Veggies!
Baked Seafood Dip with Crab, Shrimp, and Veggies!
5 from 38 votes
Say hello to my fun spin on the classic hot crab dip! This skillet-baked seafood dip is easy, cheesy, and loaded with crab, shrimp and veggies. It’ll be the first dish licked clean at your next party or potluck!
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Tacos
5 from 24 votes
These spicy Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Tacos are fast, flavorful, and ready to Taco Tuesday your face off! Each tasty taco is gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and keto friendly too. Woot!
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Another tasty option is my Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip — it can be made with or without shrimp and tastes absolutely amazing both ways! We’re positively obsessed with it.

Of course when all else fails…

Sweet potato cheese fries to the rescue!

Whenever I have a lone bag of french fries in my freezer I bake them up and make Loaded Mexican Sweet Potato Cheese Fries - like nachos, only better!
Loaded Sweet Potato Cheese Fries
5 from 9 votes
Whenever I have a lone bag of french fries in my freezer, or a sweet potato just begging to become snack food, I bake them up and make Loaded Sweet Potato Cheese Fries. Like nachos; only better!
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Pile your favorite fries high with any and all toppings you have on hand for easy, effortless game day grub.

They’re easy to customize and even easier to eat!

If you get a chance to try any of these super bowl party food recipes, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Jenn Laughlin has been creating and sharing recipes for over 15 years. After graduating with a B.S. in Dietetics from Florida State University and working as a Nutrition Educator for WIC, she created Peas and Crayons in 2009. The goal was simple: create and share delicious tested and perfected recipes with vegetables as the star!

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Ummm I’m that guy who LOVES scrolling through a million photos! I am way more likely to click a recipe link if it has a photo associated with it. 🙂

  2. Wait! The Super Bowl isn’t all about the snacks? That’s all I give a hoot about. I’ll just make all these snacks and stay home and watch Food Network. That works for me.

  3. We’ve got super bowl plans with a few other vegetarian bloggers so I’m SUPER excited 😉 Nothing like a veggie super bowl party!

  4. I guess I’m a weirdo because I actually like seeing all the pics. I think I’m a visual person and all the words kinda blur together with all the titles. Regardless, this is a great list! I love party food. 🙂