These Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes are Mouthwateringly Tasty

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Some events, like Super Bowl Sunday, are all about bringing folks together. And if you're hosting, you want to make sure that you set out some snacks that everyone can enjoy.

Since more and more people are going vegetarian, that means having some meat-free options available for noshing. In that spirit, find a few dozen of our favorite vegetarian Super Bowl snacks. These are recipes that are either meat-free or can easily be made so with a few swaps. Got guest avoiding dairy as well? Try our vegan Super Bowl snacks!

Fried German Potato Salad Bites

Skip the bacon, or use a vegetarian bacon, to make these delicious, grabbable snacks bites meat free.

Get the recipe for Fried German Potato Salad Bites.

fried german potato salad bites
Becky Luigart-Stayner

"Mostly" Loaded Nachos

Though the fully loaded version of this has chorizo, it's easy to skip it—or use a soy alternative—to keep this classic Super Bowl food animal-free.

Get the recipe for "Mostly" Loaded Nachos.

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Veggie-Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadews

Why should meat-eaters get all the good snacks? Use a vegetarian bacon, to wrap these cheese-stuffed spicy-sweet pickled Peppadew peppers.

Make enough for meat eaters to have some, or you'll be swatting their hands away from your plate the whole game.

Get the recipe for Veggie-Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadews.

bacon wrapped stuffed peppadews
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Fire-Roasted Bread

This classic app gets a smoky treatment when cooked on a grill. To keep the fat content down, use lighter versions of sour cream and cream cheese.

Get the recipe for Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip.

skillet spinachartichoke dip with fireroasted bread
Brian Woodcock

Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans

You can make this meat-free chili ahead of time in your slow cooker, and then serve it in the same pot so it stays warm throughout the party.

Get the recipe for Vegetarian Chili with Grains and Beans.

vegetarian chili with grains and beans
Brian Woodcock

Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto

Ham biscuits are a staple party food in many Southern homes. This elevated version is what you want at an event.

Get the recipe for Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto.

asiago cheese biscuits with prosciutto
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Creamy Avocado Dip with Scallions

Here's a tangy update to your standard guac that will have folks scraping the bowl to get the last bits.

Get the recipe for Creamy Avocado Dip with Scallions.

creamy avocado dip with scallions
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Cilantro and Sunflower Seed Dip

This spicy, herby dip is great on crackers or with veggies. It's just the thing for your Super Bowl party!

Get the recipe for Cilantro and Sunflower Seed Dip.

cilantro and sunflower seed dip
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Quick Refrigerator Pickles with Pimento Cheese

If you're looking to elevate both your dip and what you're dipping with, then you'll want these recipes.

Get the recipe for Quick Refrigerator Pickles.

Get the recipe for Pimento Cheese.

quick refrigerator pickles with pimento cheese
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Onion Rings with Sage Aioli

Stun guests with a big platter of homemade, hot-from-the-kitchen onion rings and a dipping sauce that good enough you almost want to eat it straight.

Get the recipe for Onion Rings with Sage Aioli.

onion rings with sage aioli
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Grandsue’s Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Pecans

A bowl of spiced nuts is practically a Super Bowl must-have. These sweet crunchy gems are classics.

Get the recipe for Grandsue’s Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Pecans.

grandsue’s sweet and spicy roasted pecans
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dip

Made with everyday pantry staples and kernels cut straight from the cob, these airy fritters will get eaten up as fast as you can fry them.

Get the recipe for Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dip.

corn fritters with yogurt dip
Con Poulos

Everything Bagel Dip

This simple dish has it all: It's a snap to make, it's incredibly delicious, and you're sure to have friends and family asking for the recipe.

Get the recipe for Everything Bagel Dip.

everything bagel dip
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pepita Guacamole

Serve this creamy, crunchy guacamole with freshly sliced vegetables for healthy dipping.

Get the recipe for Pepita Guacamole.

pepita guacamole
Brian Woodcock

Herbed Cheese Ball

This isn't your average party cheese ball. With creamy goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and lemon zest, you'll never want to make another kind again!

Get the recipe for Herbed Cheese Ball.

herbed cheese ball
Brian Woodcock

Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

You've got to have a classic mac and cheese dish at any football party. This one has all the comforts of the baked cheesy dish, but also adds cauliflower to the sauce for a richer (and healthier) taste.

Get the recipe for Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese.

cauliflower mac 'n' cheese
Brian Woodcock

Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese

Lest you think, however, that vegetarian recipes can't be indulgent, take a look at what some crumbled butter crackers and powdered Ranch dressing can do.

Get the recipe for Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese.

ritzy ranch mac ’n’ cheese
Hector M. Sanchez

Lemon-Herb Cheese Bites

Sure, they look really elegant. But the real draw is that they're why-can't-I-stop-eating-these tasty.

Get the recipe for Lemon-Herb Cheese Bites.

lemon herb cheese bites
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Take a page—or two—from the Southern Hospitality Playbook: Upgrade classic deviled eggs with the caviar of the South.

Get the recipe for Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs.

pimiento cheese deviled eggs
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix

Crunchy chickpeas and sesame sticks, and a variety of spices like aleppo pepper and lemon zest turn a handful of nuts into an irresistible snack.

Get the recipe for Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix.

spicynsweet snack mix
Hector M. Sanchez

Parmesan Tots with Dipping Sauce

A sweet-chili-and-pickle sauce is the perfect sweet and salty complement to these tater tots.

Get the recipe for Parmesan Tots with Dipping Sauce.

parmesan tots with dipping sauce
Brian Woodcock

Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Shallots

The crispy shallots take this already-better-than-storebought dip and turn it into something just extraordinary.

Get the recipe for Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Shallots.

caramelized onion dip with crispy shallots
Brian Woodcock

Football Whoopie Pies with Cinnamon Cream

Everyone will feel like a winner when these festively shaped sweets are served.

Get the recipe for Football Whoopie Pies.

football whoopie pies with cinnamon cream
Brian Woodcock

Pineapple-Serrano Pico de Gallo

Anthony Lamas, chef and owner behind Seviche in Louisville, Kentucky, gets all the credit for this flavorful salsa recipe.

Get the recipe for Pineapple-Serrano Pico de Gallo.

pineappleserrano pico de gallo
Romulo Yanes

Sliced Radish and Radish Leaf Toasts with Lemon Butter

These radish toasts are a perfect finger food. They've got a crispy, bold bite without a ton of calories.

Get the recipe for Sliced Radish Toasts.

sliced radish and radish leaf toasts with lemon butter
Brian Woodcock

Marinated Squash Tart

Fresh veggies, creamy cheese, and a good puff pastry. What more could you want?

Get the recipe for Marinated Squash Tart.

marinated squash tart
Brian Woodcock

Zucchini-and-Pecorino Fritters

Bake these crispy fritters in the oven and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Get the recipe for Zucchini-and-Pecorino Fritters.

zucchini and pecorino fritters
Brian Woodcock

Dill Scallion Dip

Warning: Your game day guests will be scraping the bowl clean with this creamy dip. It's that good.

Get the recipe for Dill Scallion Dip.

dill scallion dip
Brian Woodcock

Oven Avocado Fries

Dip these avocado fries in our creamy chipotle-lime sauce and get ready to go to snack heaven.

Get the recipe for Oven Avocado Fries.

oven avocado fries
Buff Strickland

Sunchoke Chips with Warm Blue-Cheese Dip

This seasonal take on chips and dip is full of deep, rich flavors and perfect for a Super Bowl bash. If sunchokes — also called Jerusalem artichokes — are difficult to find, potatoes work too, of course.

Get the recipe for Sunchoke Chips with Warm Blue-Cheese Dip.

sunchoke chips with warm blue cheese dip
Andrew Purcell

Crispy Rosemary Potato Chips

...and here's an easy potato chip recipe that'll knock their socks off, and have you reconsider buying bags off the shelf ever again.

Get the recipe for Crispy Rosemary Potato Chips.

crispy rosemary potato chips
Anna Williams

Mini Portobello Burgers

Grilled mini portobello burgers offer vegetarians a savory option for the main course. But you might want to make extra—they look so good that meat lovers might snag one, too!

Get the recipe for Mini Portobello Burgers.

mini portobello burgers
Charles Schiller

Veggie Burgers

Of course, a veggie burger is the go-to vegetarian party food. This recipe puts the emphasis on "veggie" with pinto beans, edamame, and shredded carrots, so it's healthy, too!

Get the recipe for Veggie Burgers.

veggie burgers
Kate Mathis

Milk-Powder Red-Onion Rings

Light, crispy, and absolutely luscious, these homemade onion rings from Ford Fry, executive chef at JCT. Kitchen in Atlanta, are a real treat.

Get the recipe for Milk-Powder Red-Onion Rings.

milk powder red onion rings
Marcus Nilsson

Margherita Pizza

We recommend making this divine Italian classic with fresh mozzarella and hand-torn basil leaves—it's worth it.

Get the recipe for Margherita Pizza.

margherita pizza
Tina Rupp

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