I Just Found Out I'm Hosting The Super Bowl—These Are The Last-Minute Recipes That Are Saving Me
Just like all the best football games, planning my Super Bowl party is happening under the wire. I’m hosting this year, which means it’s on me to supply the majority of the party dips, Super Bowl appetizers, and snacks to keep everyone satisfied as the game rages on. My house last-minute became the designated game day destination, so that means that I’m looking for recipes that are quick, easy, and can feed a crowd without a lot of effort. Enter: These 20 recipes.
I’ve got familiar game day favorites here (looking at you Buffalo chicken), but all of these recipes have a twist or hack that make them so much easier to make. From chicken Parm sliders (with frozen chicken nuggets) to French dip stuffed biscuits (with store-bought biscuits) to flaming hot nachos (pretty self-explanatory), these recipes have the shortcuts you need to pull together a last-minute party for the ages. If you also have to host last-minute or simply need a killer potluck dish you can whip up in no time, then these recipes won’t disappoint you (even if your team does).
Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Bombs
If you're craving something that’s equal parts spicy, cheesy, and downright delicious, these buffalo chicken biscuit bombs are about to become your new favorite snack. Serve them with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for the perfect dip—because let's face it, the best part of buffalo wings is always the sauce!
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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.
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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, in just 20 minutes.
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Buffalo Chicken Waffle Fry Nachos
When game day rolls around, I’m craving something crispy, cheesy, and packed with familiar flavors, and this Buffalo chicken waffle fry recipe is the ultimate shareable comfort food.
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Potato Skin Bites
We took the classic app down a size by turning coin-sized potato slices into crispy bites ready to be topped with all your favorite loaded toppings. Whether you’re looking for an easier version of the loaded app or need to serve a big crowd this Super Bowl, these bites are the answer.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Forgot to order Buffalo wings? Enter: Buffalo chicken meatballs. Ready in just 30 minutes, these meatballs are a flavor-packed app you can have ready in no time, so you don't have to miss any of the big game.
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Pigs In A Quilt
I’m sure you’ve heard of pigs in a blanket, but have you heard of pigs in a quilt? Pigs in a blanket are one of the best make-ahead party bites, but it’s time they get an upgrade. Here, we swap crescent dough wrapped around the hot dog with a quilt made with woven crescent dough.
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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.
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Kalimotxo Cola Punch
The kalimotxo took the internet by storm earlier this year, giving “sophisticated sangria” vibes as a composed cocktail—now we're turning it into a big-batch version. This sangria upgrade is literally a little bit of this, a little bit of that with a top off of everyone's favorite soda—an ice cold Coca-Cola.
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Chicken Parm Sliders
We kept things super-easy and convenient in this recipe by using frozen breaded chicken tenders, jarred marinara, and shredded mozzarella—all tucked into soft, fluffy slider buns.
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Flaming Hot Nachos
We took sheet-pan nachos and gave them the flamin’ hot treatment—and we don’t just mean making them spicy, either. Instead, we amped them up with the zest, zing, and delicate heat of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. 😍
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Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Skillet
Sometimes good cooking is more about knowing how to assemble great things than spending hours in the kitchen. For example: opening up a can of Pillsbury biscuits and turning it into pizza rather than just baking it off into biscuits.
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French Dip Stuffed Biscuits
Who knew simple, store-bought ingredients like a can of biscuits, deli sliced roast beef, and a packet of au jus gravy mix could be transformed into something so delicious? Well, we did, which is why we’re strongly suggesting you add this to your Super Bowl spread for something hearty and comforting with a fun twist.
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Snickers Puppy Chow
This puppy chow tastes like a Snickers bar and adds in peanuts alongside the classic Chex cereal for a crunchy twist. It still has the makings of a classic puppy chow recipe with a gooey melted chocolate sauce and a nice coating of confectioners’ sugar.
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Sloppy Joe Cups
Store-bought crescent dough is stuffed with our sloppy Joe recipe before being covered in gooey cheese—what more could you want? They only take a little over half an hour to come together, meaning they're the perfect comfort food for sharing at your game day celebration.
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Pinwheel Sandwiches
These are easy to assemble, look great on a game day platter, and are ideal for a party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. See, simple!
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
When it comes to Super Bowl dips, our allegiance lies with anything thats super-cheesy, creamy and smoky. This jalapeño popper-inspired dip nails all three! It gets a kick from the jalapeño, but not so much that you'll be running for a glass of milk. Plus, it's so much easier than stuffing individual jalapeños.
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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. But beyond all of the flavor benefits, it’s also incredibly easy to prepare.
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Giant Party Sub
This is THE definition of a crowd-pleaser, and it's easier to make than it seems. Simply bake some store-bought French bread dough in a Bundt pan, slice it in half, then fill it with all your favorite sandwich fillings.
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Reuben Pickle Bites
Here at Delish, we’re all about a good Reuben sandwich. Creamy dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese… what’s not to love? Pair all those delicious ingredients between pickle chips for the the perfect bite-size appetizer. (Bonus: They come together SO fast.)
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