Whether you like to refer to it as Super Bowl [1] Sunday, the post-Puppy Bowl show, or your favourite snacking day of all time, watching a good game of football is nothing without the grub. Since that's the motto we live by, we rounded up the easiest, tastiest, and most mouthwatering appetizers we could, even if you're feeding the pickiest of football fans. With bold kicks of flavour and big punts of taste, these big-day appetizers are sure to score points at the tailgate, during the game, and even at the afterparty.
This year, bring your A game to the table with these savory, rich, and flavour-packed snacks. May the best team win, and may the best appetizer [2] go down in the snacking Hall of Fame.
Green Goddess Dip
If your guests are less about the calories and more about the nutrients, we suggest serving up this delightfully healthy dip. All veggies are welcome!
Get the recipe: Green Goddess Dip
Caprese Skewers
Light, satisfying, and healthy, these simple skewers will be a hit for those who want something fresh.
Get the recipe: Caprese Skewers
Seven-Layer Bean Dip
A big bean dip will please the crowd in no time! This recipe is filled with beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, and black olives. Yum and done.
Get the recipe: Seven-Layer Bean Dip
Chili Con Queso Nachos
Nachos make the world go round. Right?
Get the recipe: Chili Con Queso Nachos
Bacon Guacamole
With bits of bacon and chunks of avocado, this will be your new favourite guacamole recipe.
Get the recipe: Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
There's nothing more game-stopping than this spin on grilled shrimp.
Get the recipe: Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Arugula Flatbread
Elevate your game-day snacking with this flatbread appetizer that will be chowed down in minutes.
Get the recipe: Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Arugula Flatbread [4]
Buffalo Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese Cups
Spicy buffalo chicken and rich cheddar mac. . . Need we say more?
Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese Cups
Classic Buffalo Wings
This easy buffalo chicken recipe is hassle-free and supertasty! Not to mention, these wings are baked not fried, so they are also lower in calories. Touchdown!
Get the recipe: Classic Buffalo Wings
Lightened Up Cauliflower Buffalo "Wings"
Looking for a lighter alternative to wings? These are what you're looking for!
Get the recpipe: Lightened Up Cauliflower Buffalo "Wings" [5]
Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits
Rich and savory, these bites will change how you feel about game-day foods.
Get the recipe: Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits
Pumpkin Football Hand Pies
Not only are these too cute, they are also so delicious.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Football Hand Pies
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Make snacking more elegant with this appetizer.
Get the recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos With Quick-Pickled Onions
Tiny tacos are all that matter anymore.
Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos With Quick-Pickled Onions [6]
Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Take your chicken to the next level with these baked buffalo tenders.
Get the recipe: Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Two words: rich flavour.
Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Bourbon-Glazed Wings
Sticky, sweet, and a total touchdown.
Get the recipe: Bourbon-Glazed Wings
Brown Butter Blondies With Pecans
Don't forget to feed your sweet tooth! These blondies will make the final score so much sweeter.
Get the recipe: Brown Butter Blondies With Pecans
Bubba Gump's Coconut Shrimp
We all know that Bubba knows shrimp best, and this recipe proves it!
Get the recipe: Bubba Gump's Coconut Shrimp
Buffalo Blasts
Kick off game day with these flavour-packed blasts.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Blasts
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Vegetarian options are always appreciated, which is why we love these cauliflower bites.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Carbonara Potato Skins
Creamy, rich, and your new favourite appetizer. That's all we have to say about that.
Get the recipe: Carbonara Potato Skins
Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots
Imagine cheese, bacon, and tater tots throwing a party in your mouth.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots
Feta-Stuffed Peppers
Game day will never be the same after you have these.
Get the recipe: Feta-Stuffed Peppers [7]
Frito Pie
Before the game even starts, this dip will be gone. It's that good!
Get the recipe: Frito Pie
Fudgy Brownies
These are a total touchdown.
Get the recipe: Fudgy Brownies
Grilled Polenta Avocado Rounds
These are so easy to eat, no one will have to interrupt the game to get a napkin.
Get the recipe: Grilled Polenta Avocado Rounds
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
Name a better way to spice up game day. We'll wait.
Get the recipe: Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
Hoagie Dip
Inspired by the famous sandwich, this dip will change the game.
Get the recipe: Hoagie Dip
Individual Hummus and Crudites Cups
Make snacking personal with these hummus cups.
Get the recipe: Individual Hummus and Crudites Cups
Hoisin-Glazed Baked Chicken Wings
Take your wings to the next level with this tasty recipe.
Get the recipe: Hoisin-Glazed Baked Chicken Wings
Honey-Barbecue Wings
Inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings, this recipe is a game day essential.
Get the recipe: Honey-Barbecue Wings
Loaded Potato Skins
Nothing says game day grub better than stuffed, overflowing potato skins. Right?
Get the recipe: Loaded Potato Skins
Mediterranean Layered Dip
A healthy dip? Count us in!
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Layered Dip
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Queso
Turn queso on its head with this tasty recipe.
Get the recipe: Mushroom and Goat Cheese Queso
Three-Cheese Mini Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites
If you like cheese, you will love these bites.
Get the recipe: Three-Cheese Mini Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Your taste buds will thank you after they taste this.
Get the recipe: Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Pizza Rolls
Not only are these pizza rolls incredibly tasty, they also look so gourmet!
Get the recipe: Pizza Rolls
Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa
These appetizers look flavourful, rich, and pretty!
Get the recipe: Red Potatoes With Tomato-Avocado Salsa
Queso Dip
Dive into the game with this cheesy dip.
Get the recipe: Queso Dip
Roasted Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa
Nothing beats chips and salsa on game day.
Get the recipe: Roasted Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa
Ramen-Crusted Chicken Wings
Rethink ramen in all the right ways with this recipe.
Get the recipe: Ramen-Crusted Chicken Wings
Slow-Cooker Carnitas
For ultimate flavour, these carnitas will do the trick.
Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Carnitas [8]
Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
This soup will heat up any game.
Get the recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
Spicy Hummus
Give your hummus a big kick!
Get the recipe: Spicy Hummus
Courgette Chips
Move over, tortilla chips. You've got company.
Get the recipe: Courgette Chips [9]
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Healthy meets game day with this recipe.
Get the recipe: Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas
This recipe will change the way you snack.
Get the recipe: Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas
Cheddar and Stout Fondue
Get fancy with some flavourful fondue.
Get the recipe: Cheddar and Stout Fondue
Chicks in a Blanket
Out with pigs, in with the chicks! Try this tasty revamp of a classic recipe.
Get the recipe: Chicks in a Blanket
Greek Salad Bites
Turn your favourite salad into a one-bite snack!
Get the recipe: Greek Salad Bites
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are a timeless appetizer, so be sure not to forget them!
Get the recipe: Mozzarella Sticks
Courgette Fries With Buttermilk Ranch Dip
These are oven-baked courgette perfection.
Get the recipe: Courgette Fries With Buttermilk Ranch Dip
Tiki Snack Mix
No one will be able to stop snacking after they have this snack mix!
Get the recipe: Tiki Snack Mix
Vegetarian Chili
Take this game-day essential up a notch with this vegetarian chili.
Get the recipe: Vegetarian Chili [10]
Twice-Baked Baby Potatoes
These baby tatters get the job done in one bite.
Get the recipe: Twice-Baked Baby Potatoes
Pepper Jelly
Take your cheese-and-cracker appetizer to the next level with this jelly.
Get the recipe: Pepper Jelly
Spicy Marinated Olives
Spicy game day up right with marinated olives.
Get the recipe: Spicy Marinated Olives