Super Bowl Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving when it comes to food consumption in the United States. Across the country, Americans consume a whopping 30 million pounds of snacks. If you’re hosting a Super Bowl event, the menu is one of the most important considerations. We have a wide variety of Super Bowl party food ideas to take your event to the next level. Pick one or several and assemble a winning Super Bowl table this year.
Sweet Potato Chili
Create an impressive Super Bowl food spread with hearty sweet potato chili. Packed with good-for-you veggies and legumes such as bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, poblano peppers, sweet potatoes, black beans, and pinto beans, this meatless chili is a great choice for plant-based or vegetarian guests. This unique chili recipe packs in the flavor with a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, and cilantro. Masa harina acts as a thickener, and a squirt of lime juice brightens the meal.
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
Chicken wings are a classic Super Bowl food. This timeless pick gets an intriguing twist here as it goes into sandwich form as buffalo chicken sloppy joes. The filling includes ground chicken, carrots, and celery to pack all the traditional features of a wing plate onto your bun. Buffalo sauce, garlic, honey, and Worcestershire sauce add ample flavor. Pile this filling high on hamburger buns and serve ranch and blue cheese on the side so guests can dip or dress their sammies.
Air Fryer Taquitos
If you’re looking for Super Bowl easy foods that will still impress, these air fryer taquitos are a quick and convenient way to go. Taquitos are great on a Super Bowl finger foods menu, and they’re easy to customize to suit any guest’s tastes. This taquito recipe features shredded beef, salsa, green chiles, and taco seasonings, but you can substitute any other protein, including chicken, pork, or beans.
The key to crispy taquitos is a lightly warmed corn tortilla. After wrapping your filling into a long, skinny roll, brush the tortilla in egg wash and crisp it up in the air fryer. These fun Super Bowl snacks can be the center of your table, surrounded by toppings and dips such as sour cream, salsa, avocado creme, guacamole, hot sauce, and melted cheese.
Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
Kebabs are a versatile menu option that work for both Super Bowl appetizer ideas and appealing party mains. The Super Bowl marks the second-biggest grilling weekend of the year, and skewers of meat and veggies are a great option to accompany or stand in place of the 14 billion burgers consumed each year for the event.
These spicy shrimp and chorizo kebabs are especially appetizing, so they’re sure to dress up your buffet. Large shelled and deveined shrimp are wrapped around round slices of sausage. Garlic, caraway seeds, and chili powder add flavor to these bold Super Bowl snacks.
Meatball and Provolone Subs
Hearty meatball and provolone subs are sure to add appeal to your Super Bowl food setup. This flexible menu item can be as simple or as complex as you like. If you enjoy your time in the kitchen, you can make your meatballs from scratch with a savory blend of pork, beef, cheese, milk, eggs, and parsley. Add a touch of rich tomato flavor with a homemade sauce featuring onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, basil, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and dry red wine.
If you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more with the TV, you can also make mouthwatering subs with store-bought frozen meatballs and jarred tomato sauce. Your guests will love this filling feature no matter how you prepare the dish.
Smoked Brisket
Sometimes, the lead-up to the Super Bowl is as exciting as the event itself. Add a new ritual to your party prep with a day of slow smoking so you can serve this delicious smoked brisket at your Super Bowl party. Slice the finished brisket into 1/4-inch slices and serve up a mouthwatering platter of juicy bites.
Smoked brisket lends itself to several good Super Bowl food ideas. You can pile the brisket slices on Texas toast, serve them slathered in barbecue on a bun, or dip them in your favorite sauces. This is a great Super Bowl centerpiece you can surround with macaroni, coleslaw, baked beans, and other delights.
Order Pequod’s Pizza for the Super Bowl
Pequod’s has everything you need if you’re looking for hands-off Super Bowl catering ideas. Pizza is among the top two Super Bowl mains, ranking up there with wings. While you can attempt to make a pizza yourself at home, it’s hard to top the most-awarded pizza in Chicago. The burnt cheese crust on these distinctive pan pizzas makes them a must-try for guests new to Pequod’s and a go-to favorite for anyone who’s experienced this delicacy before.
If you want to order a fresh, hot pizza from Pequod’s for the Super Bowl, you’ll need to plan well in advance. Even on an ordinary day, getting an order in can take time. If you want to make sure you can time your pizza right, order one of Pequod’s frozen pizzas for Super Bowl Sunday so you can handle the finishing touches at home.
Assemble an Unforgettable Super Bowl Spread
Deciding what to serve for a Super Bowl party may seem tricky, but a well-rounded spread makes it easy. You don’t have to choose just one item from our list. Pair a premade Pequod’s pizza with other popular options, such as taquitos and sliders, for a buffet with a little bit of everything. We’ll help you make your Super Bowl food setup as memorable as the game.
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