Holidays & Occasions Super Bowl 50 Super Bowl Appetizers For A Winning Watch Party By Southern Living Editors Updated on December 13, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Super Bowl Sunday is a special day—mostly because it provides an excuse to eat lots of cheese, nurse an ice-cold beer, and (of course) watch some football. There's nothing better than settling in on the couch to watch the game with good friends and great food. We've given classic finger foods a serious update with some delicious bite-sized, handheld appetizers, making it easy to enjoy snacking while you keep your eyes on the game. If you're already late to the party or entertaining in a pinch, back-pocket recipes require minimal effort but deliver maximum reward. If you prefer to set up a family-style appetizer spread, boards, chips, and dips are the way to go. No matter how you like to set up your Super Bowl party, we have an appetizer idea that's sure to wow the crowd. Whether your team wins or loses, you'll be the MVP of Super Bowl appetizers. Game over. 01 of 50 Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Go full-out fiery with extra jalapeño or ditch the chorizo for a vegetarian app. You can load up these sheet pan nachos any way you'd like. 02 of 50 Mini Potato Skins Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer These miniature potato skins are the perfect size for snacking. Made with baby Dutch potatoes, these are topped with all your favorites. You may want to make a double batch if you want them to last past halftime. 03 of 50 Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Hot, bubbling cheese and toasted, cayenne-spiced nuts? Talk about a touchdown! Serve this dip with baguette slices or crackers. 04 of 50 Pull Apart Pizza Bread Alison Miksch When it comes to this Pull Apart Pizza Bread, there's no slicing necessary. Just set it on the counter and watch the pieces disappear. 05 of 50 Fried Pickle Chips Alison Miksch Forget about the French fries—this year, we're all about the fried pickles. These chips are just as addicting as the riff on Comeback Sauce we've paired them with. Sounds like a match made in heaven. 06 of 50 Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Amazingly crispy without a hint of greasiness, these homemade wings are sure to be a hit. With a bit of sweetness and spice, everyone will find something to love about these wings. 07 of 50 Garlic Butter Shrimp Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Design a whole appetizer platter around these buttery garlic shrimp. We promise they're worth it. 08 of 50 Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer There's no need to attempt any deep-frying at home when these chicken wings crisp so beautifully in the oven. Pepper jelly gives these a sticky-sweet glaze. 09 of 50 Cheeseburger Egg Rolls with Special Sauce Alison Miksch A whimsical way to serve up an American classic, these egg rolls are sure to be the star of the show on the fried appetizer spread. The sauce mixes up in a flash and is not to be left out. 10 of 50 Instant Pot Chicken Wings Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray Super Bowl party prep will be a breeze with the help of your handy kitchen companion, the Instant Pot. These drumettes are the ideal size to set out as an appetizer. 11 of 50 Collard Dip Southern Living An afternoon of football and a big dish of cheesy collard greens? Folks, it doesn't get much more Southern than that. 12 of 50 Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad Micah A. Leal This pasta salad is good enough to convert anybody into a football fan, even if it's only for one day of the year. With bacon and ranch, what’s not to love? 13 of 50 Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Micah A. Leal With just the right balance of heat, smoke, and creamy cheese, these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers deserve a prime place on any Super Bowl spread. The bacon cooks right on the poppers, giving these apps less than 30 minutes of hands-on time. 14 of 50 Basic Pimiento Cheese Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox We've been serving a bowl of Classic Pimiento Cheese at our Super Bowl party for so many years now, it'd simply be bad luck to reverse that tradition. Use this as a dip or a spread. 15 of 50 Sausage Balls Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox Yeah, we know, there's a game to watch, but isn't the Super Bowl really just an excuse to whip out Mama's recipe for Sausage Balls? With just three ingredients, these are a cinch to make. 16 of 50 Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Photographer: Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Let your air fryer in on the appetizer fun with these simple wings that offer the perfect combination of saucy and crispy in every bite. Honey mustard makes a tasty accompaniment. 17 of 50 Baked BLT Dip Skyler Burt When it comes to the Super Bowl, appetizers reign supreme. Rather than preparing a platter of sandwiches, set this creative BLT dip on the table for guests to enjoy. 18 of 50 Sweet Potato Chips Photo: Jennifer Davick The secret to crisp sweet potato chips is to fry them in small batches, in peanut oil, at a low temperature. This makes 6 servings when served as a side but will be plenty for 10 with the other foods on the tray. 19 of 50 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Pickled Okra Hector Sanchez Two Southern favorites come together to create one delicious recipe. Make the recipe’s pimiento cheese, and stuff the pickled okra pods for an appetizer guests will remember. 20 of 50 Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip Micah A. Leal Dips are an ideal way to feed a hungry crowd without fussing over perfect presentation or pre-set portions. This Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip has the potential to be your party's MVP. 21 of 50 Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Photo: Laurey W. Glenn These beef-filled nachos make a substantial appetizer. You can also serve the delicious Slow-Cooker Beef in slider buns with your favorite sandwich toppings for a heartier meal. 22 of 50 Muffuletta Deviled Eggs Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham This easy appetizer melds the flavors of olives, egg, and salty salami. The olive salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week. 23 of 50 Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos This is a Texas Caviar turned into a warm and cheesy dip. Made with black-eyed peas, jalapeños, ham, and gooey cheeses, this dip is meant to be served with chips and cold beer. 24 of 50 Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip Iain Bagwell You can keep the queso blanco warm in a fondue pot or 1-qt. slow cooker. These are hearty and would be a winner for a tailgate too. 25 of 50 Bacon-Parmesan Tassies Jennifer Davick These tasty little appetizers made of homemade pastry shells, bacon, and Parmesan cheese will be a hit at your party! 26 of 50 Bacon Bow Tie Crackers Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman You won’t believe how easy these crackers are to make. Even though they’re made with just two ingredients, they’re packed with flavor. Make extra because they're gone just as quickly as they're put out. 27 of 50 Chili-Roasted Black Eyed Peas Southern Living Turn canned chickpeas or black-eyed peas into a unique and affordable party snack. Simply toss them in olive oil with a few seasonings and roast until crisp. The key is to bake the beans as long as possible without letting them burn. This will dry them out, making them extra-crunchy like nuts. Enjoy by the handful or sprinkle over a salad. 28 of 50 Super Quick Chili Beth Dreiling Hontzas Slice tops from hearty round dinner rolls, and then let guests hollow out centers and spoon Super Quick Chili into them. Keep the chili warm in a slow cooker during the game. 29 of 50 White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Photo: Hector Sanchez Here's the secret to nice pimiento-cheese texture: Grate the cheese by hand, half on the large holes of a box grater and half on the small holes. Choose an aged sharp Cheddar cheese for extra bite. Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add piquant punch in place of grated onion. 30 of 50 Chicks in a Blanket Hector Sanchez Dough-wrapped chicken-apple sausages are best fresh from the oven, so bake one batch at a time and serve warm. Serve these with spicy mustard. 31 of 50 Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole Hector Manuel Sanchez We know what you're thinking: Bacon, pimiento cheese, and guacamole, all together in one dip? Just wait until you try it—this inventive dip will become the new party-favorite appetizer. 32 of 50 Creamy Crab Dip Alison Miksch Ditch the cream cheese in favor of a sour cream and mayo combo in this freshened-up Crab Dip recipe. Old Bay replaces cocktail sauce, still giving plenty of Lowcountry taste. 33 of 50 Cheese Dreams Iain Bagwell These melt-in-your-mouth cheese bites are likely to disappear before either team even gets the chance to make a touchdown. These can be made ahead and frozen and baked right from the freezer. 34 of 50 Cheddar Cheese Straws Lee Harrelson When it comes to the Super Bowl appetizer spread, we follow one simple rule: The more cheese the better. Stick to the classic or kick it up a notch with Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws. Either way, you can't go wrong. 35 of 50 Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham Bring some greens to the Super Bowl spread with this warm spinach dip that features sweet onions and country ham. Just pair it with crudité, chips, or pretzels for dipping. 36 of 50 Fire Crackers Kate Robertson We have found an appetizer that requires the least amount of effort (hint: you don't even need to turn on the oven) but yields the maximum reward (big, fiery flavor). You won’t believe how easy—and addictive—these crackers are. 37 of 50 Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner You can assemble these snacks in less than 30 minutes with a rotisserie chicken and puff pastry. Cream cheese, blue cheese, and hot sauce create a decadent creamy spiced chicken mixture that’s so good, you may not even want chicken wings. Serve the rolls with blue cheese dressing. 38 of 50 Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall These quick and easy sliders pack a lot of flavor between two miniature-sized buns. Make the pimiento cheese in advance, then assemble the sandwiches on game day. 39 of 50 Smoky Snack Mix Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Spiced crackers, pretzels, nuts, and crispy cereal make this mix addicting. This snack is perfect to satisfy that crunch craving beyond halftime. Make a big batch—this recipe doubles and even triples well. 40 of 50 Stove-Top Bacon Popcorn Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Popcorn is a super easy snack to have on hand throughout the game, but guests have never had popcorn like this. Bacon takes it to the next level. You can also take the flavor even further with other combinations like Jalapeño-Parmesan and Smoky-Chile Garlic. 41 of 50 Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip Jennifer Davick Spinach dip just got an upgrade. Adding sausage and beans to this reliable party dip makes it almost substantial enough to be a meal. Serve it with corn chips, pretzel rods, and pepper strips. 42 of 50 Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell This hot take on a Southern favorite may have you rethinking pimiento cheese. You know it as a sandwich spread. Make this baked version for your party and guests will find anything to dip into it. 43 of 50 Austin Diner-Style Queso Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Make your favorite restaurant queso at home. American cheese or brick-style processed cheese is the key to this creamy dip. Transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm during the game. 44 of 50 Corn and Jalapeño Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Your guests will be fans of this creamy dip. The slow cooker works its magic to cook the dip and keep it warm during the game. Double the recipe for a larger crowd. 45 of 50 Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip Jennifer Davick You’ll score with this fan favorite. Combine a few ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you. You’ll have a tasty dip your crowd will cheer for. 46 of 50 Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs This snack mix satisfies sweet and salty cravings. Marshmallows, cereal, pretzels, and candy-coated peanut butter pieces are coated with a buttery sweet glaze. Fill a large bowl so guests can help themselves, or serve the mix in waffle cones that double as serving ware. 47 of 50 Buffalo Chicken Sliders Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Prop Styling: Christine Keely These messy sliders have all the components of a good game-day snack. They’re cheesy, spicy, and meaty. Top with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, and dill pickles to cool the heat. 48 of 50 Queso-Filled Mini Peppers Antonis Achilleos Guests can enjoy their favorite queso in these petite bites. This jalapeño poppers variation takes sweet mini peppers and fills them with the beloved party dip. Make them a day ahead and warm up just before kickoff. 49 of 50 Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce Hector Manuel Sanchez Meatballs cooked in a slow-simmered sauce are the star of these delicious sliders. Broil the sliders to melt the cheese before serving. 50 of 50 Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs Jennifer Davick Start with frozen meatballs for this five-ingredient appetizer that is big on flavor and convenience. Add a bottle of barbecue sauce and cherry preserves, and kick up the heat with some chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Substitute cocktail sausages for variety. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit