Are you ready for the big game? Planning a Super Bowl party can be fun, but it can also be very stressful.
You want to make sure your guests have a great time and enjoy the food, but you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen.
We’ve got the solution for you – 16 easy and delicious prep-ahead recipes that will save you time and stress.
These recipes include yummy dips and easy-to-make appetizers that your guests will love.
With these recipes, you can focus on enjoying the game with your friends and family.
Delicious Dips for a Crowd
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can of artichoke hearts
- 1 package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlic.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or pita bread.
Easy Appetizer Recipes
Delicious spinach and artichoke dip for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Drain and chop the artichoke hearts.
- Squeeze out excess water from the spinach.
- In a large bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer the dip to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or pita bread.
Quick and Hearty Sliders
Mini beef burgers served on small buns with various toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Cheese slices
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Pickles
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Use your hands to mix the ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape into small patties.
- Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Meanwhile, toast the buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading a small amount of condiment on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
- Top with the top bun and serve immediately.
Flavorful Chicken Wings
Spicy and savory chicken wings perfect for game day snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup frank’s redhot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the chicken wings and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix together the hot sauce and butter.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the wings and toss again.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange the wings on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through.
- Increase oven temperature to broil and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Super Bowl Sunday Chili
Hearty Super Bowl Sunday Chili perfect for game day gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or diced onions.
Prep-Ahead Veggie Platter
Delicious and healthy veggie platter perfect for Super Bowl gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 large carrots
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup ranch dip
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers into bite-sized strips.
- Arrange the sliced vegetables on a large platter.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the platter.
- Serve the ranch dip on the side or in a bowl in the center of the platter.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Queso Fundido for the Win
Queso fundido is a Mexican dish of melted cheese, chorizo, and served with tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mexican chorizo, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 corn tortillas
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheese.
- In a 9-inch baking dish, arrange half of the cheese mixture in the bottom of the dish.
- Add the cooked chorizo and onion mixture on top of the cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Serve the queso fundido with tortillas, sour cream, and salsa.
Mini Quiches and Savory Tarts
Mini quiches and savory tarts are perfect snacks for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper.
- Add cold butter and use a pastry blender to work it into the flour mixture.
- Press the mixture into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into small squares.
- Spoon a small amount of cheese, ham, and bell peppers onto one half of each square.
- Fold the other half over to form a triangle and press edges to seal.
- Brush tops with heavy cream and make a small slit in the top of each tart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Classic Guacamole Recipe
A classic dip made from ripe avocados, perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
- Add the lime juice, chopped red onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, and cilantro to the bowl with the avocado flesh.
- Use a fork to mash the ingredients together until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season the guacamole with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap is pressed directly onto the guacamole to prevent air from reaching it.
- Refrigerate the guacamole for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a dip for your favorite vegetables.
Baked Mac and Cheese Bites
Crispy baked mac and cheese bites perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and beaten egg.
- Divide the macaroni mixture into small portions and shape into balls.
- Dip each ball into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat.
- Place coated mac and cheese balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with milk and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Spicy Nachos and Dips
Spicy nachos and dips are perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 1 can of refried beans
- 1 cup of shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup of diced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of salsa
- 1/4 cup of diced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Spread the refried beans over the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the beans.
- Top with diced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and diced onion.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make-Ahead Meatballs
Delicious meatballs perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, and garlic.
- Mix everything together with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, carefully place them in the saucepan with the marinara sauce.
- Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or basil, if desired.
Touchdown Taquitos
Crispy taquitos filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, perfect for game day snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet of taquitos wrappers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken, cheese, onion, and cilantro.
- Lay a taquitos wrapper on a flat surface and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
- Brush the edges of the wrapper with olive oil and roll up the taquitos, repeating with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Place the taquitos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Ribs
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Ribs are a delicious twist on traditional barbecue.
Ingredients
- 2 racks of pork ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and brush the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over both racks.
- Bake for 2 hours, or until the meat starts to pull away from the bone.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the ribs are caramelized and sticky.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Pre-Game Pinwheels and Wraps
Delicious pinwheels and wraps perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
Ingredients
- 1 package of large tortillas
- 1/2 cup of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup of diced onion
- 1/4 cup of diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup of sliced ham
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.
- Lay a large tortilla on a flat surface and spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
- Arrange 2-3 slices of ham on top of the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the ham.
- Roll up the tortilla tightly and slice into pinwheels.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Game-Day Desserts to Score Big
Touchdown Brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for game-day celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs.
- Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Conclusion
You’ve got a winning lineup with these prep-ahead Super Bowl recipes. They’re a touchdown for reducing game-day stress, letting you kick back and enjoy the big game. With these dishes, you’ll be on a roll, saving time and scoring big with your guests – it’s a home run for party planning.