Super Bowl Party Food Recipes
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Super Bowl Party Food Recipes

When it comes to the biggest game of the year, do you have all your game snack plays ready? Your Super Bowl party menu is vital. Your guests will not complain about the comfort-food classics of wings, dips, chili, and subs.

How do these sound: Meatball Jalapeño Poppers, Smoke and Fire Cheese Straws, Smoked Brisket Chili, and Fiery Kickoff Wings?  Delicious huh?  We’ve got recipes for these and more to satisfy even the pickiest of football fans.

If you’re not sure what Super Bowl food to prepare, we got you covered with this collection of Super Bowl party food recipes. Get ready to wow your guests before the players even hit the field!

Which of these Super Bowl party foods will you be making for the big game?

Meatball Jalapeño Poppers

Courtesy of Casa De Bertacchi, casameatballs.com

"Serve these Meatball Jalapeño Poppers at your next tailgate party on the patio or parking lot!"

Cook time: 25–30 minutes Makes: 26 appetizers

 

13 jalapeños, stemmed

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

13 frozen, fully cooked Casa Di Bertacchi meatballs, thawed

13 slices (1 pound) sliced bacon, cut in half

Preheat oven to 375°F.  Slice each pepper in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and rinse out. Spread cream cheese in each jalapeño half.

Cut the meatballs in half. Place each meatball half, cut side down, over the cream cheese. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeño and secure with a toothpick.

Place on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until bacon is browned. Serve immediately on a platter.

Note: Use plastic gloves when cutting and preparing peppers to prevent skin irritation.

Smoked Brisket Chili

Courtesy of Sterling Smith, owner of Loot N’ Booty BBQ, lootnbootybbq.com

"A traditional beef-and-bean variety centered around the unbeatable scrumptiousness of smoked brisket."

Serves: 6–8

 

1 tablespoon beef tallow or olive oil

1 large, sweet onion, diced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced

1 pound smoked brisket (I use leftover chopped brisket)

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon Loot N’ Booty BBQ El Jefe Grande Southwest Rub

1 tablespoon garlic powder

½ cup water, add another ½ cup if needed

1 10-ounce can Rotel Mild Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles

1 7.75-ounce can El Pato Hot Tomato Sauce

1 14.5-ounce can chili beans

salt and pepper, to taste

 

for toppings:

Fritos, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions

In a large stockpot, heat the beef tallow or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and jalapenos. Cook for 5–8 minutes or until onions are translucent.

Add the leftover brisket and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the chili powder, El Jefe Grande, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.

Add the water, Rotel, El Pato, and beans. Stir to combine and bring to a slow boil. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.

After the chili reaches a slow boil, stir, put the lid on the pot, reduce heat, and simmer for an hour. After an hour, stir, taste and season, as needed. Serve with toppings.

Smoke and Fire Cheese Straws

Courtesy of McCormick,® mccormick.com

"Don’t let the size of these appetizers fool you—they’re bursting with cheese and the smoky, warm flavors of Ancho and Chipotle Chile Peppers. Be sure to include on your next tailgate menu!"

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes Makes: 18 2-piece servings

 

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup grated smoked Cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Chile Pepper, Ancho

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Chile Pepper, Chipotle

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cilantro Leaves

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Rosemary, Crushed

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder

2 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (1/2 of 17.3 ounce package)

1 egg, beaten

MIX cheeses, ancho and chipotle chili peppers, cilantro, rosemary, garlic powder and bacon in medium bowl.

ROLL pastry into a 13- x 16-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle bottom half of dough with half the cheese mixture. Fold top half over bottom half. Roll pastry into a 13- x 16-inch rectangle again. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture, pressing lightly with rolling pin to adhere cheese. Cut pastry in half crosswise, and then cut into 36 (3/4-inch wide) strips.

PLACE strips on large baking sheets, a few inches apart. Twist the ends of strips to create a spiral. Refrigerate 30 minutes. 

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and puff ed. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Serve warm or cooled.

Mexican 5-Layer Dips

Courtesy of Cacique,® caciqueinc.com

"A good layered dip is always a party favorite! Layering them in little clear plastic glasses makes for an unexpected and fun presentation. You’ll be the hit of the party when guests see you walking in with a tray of these individual layered dips!"

Prep Time: 15 minutes Serves 8

 

1 (16-oz.) can refried beans

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon water

1 (8-oz.) container guacamole

1 cup Cacique® Crema Mexicana Agria

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 cup pico de gallo

Cacique® Ranchero® Queso Fresco

chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

In a small mixing bowl, combine the refried beans with the lime juice and water. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the Crema Mexicana Agria and the taco seasoning.

Set 8 small 9-ounce clear plastic cups out in a row. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, layer 2 tablespoons of each of the following in this order: refried beans mixture, guacamole, Crema Mexicana Agria mixture, and pic de gallo. Smooth each layer out in between with a spoon. Sprinkle crumbled Cacique® Ranchero® Queso Fresco over the top and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, as desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Griddled Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Reprinted with permission from “Blackstone® Griddling” by Josh Hunt, ©2023 Page Street Publishing Co. Photo credit: © Josh Hunt

"A veggie option of a sweet, corn bread amid a spicy, savory topping. Cut into pieces for an appetizer or serve whole as an entree."

Makes: 2 servings (3 corn cakes each)

 

For the Southwestern Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon water

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

 

For the Pico De Gallo:

1 cup white onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped

¼ cup lime juice

¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

1½ pounds ripe red tomatoes, chopped

1 cup (about 2 bunches) fresh cilantro, freshly chopped, plus extra for topping

 

For the Corn Cake:

3 cups frozen sweet corn, divided

6 tablespoons sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup corn masa harina flour

4 tablespoons olive oil

 

For the Garnish:

2 tamale corn husks, for serving, optional

16 ounces tomatillo salsa verde, for serving

16 ounces sour cream, for garnish, to taste

1 avocado, diced, for serving

Let’s start by making the southwestern sauce. Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, water, sugar, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl until well combined. Place the sauce into a squeeze bottle and keep it chilled.

To make the pico de gallo, in a large bowl, mix together the onion, jalapeño, lime juice, sea salt, tomatoes, and cilantro. Keep it chilled as well.

Let’s get to those sweet corn tamale cakes by pulsing 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor until it’s coarsely pureed. Place the puree into a large mixing bowl with the sugar, salt, and butter. Mix until well combined. Add the flour and masa. Mix until no flour is visible. Mix in the remaining 2 cups of whole frozen corn kernels.

Use ½-cup measuring cup to portion out the corn cake mixture. Use your hands to form into 3-inch-wide patties. If the patties do not want to stay together, add a tablespoon or two of water to the mix until they do. Place the patties on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Turn your griddle to medium-low heat and spread the olive oil out across your cooking surface. Once the griddle is up to temperature, lay each cake on the griddle. Shallow-fry the patties until they are golden brown on the bottom, 5–8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5–8 minutes, until golden brown as well. Remove the cakes from the heat.

Place the tomatillo salsa in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1–2 minutes, until warmed.

On two serving plates, lay a tamale corn husk down flat. Spoon about ½ cup of the warmed tomatillo salsa and three corn cakes to each plate. Top each corn cake with a dollop of sour cream, Pico de gallo, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro to taste. Drizzle some of the southwestern sauce over each corn cake and serve hot.

Turkey Sliders

Excerpted from Sliders and Rollers, by David Cowie, photography by Sue Stubbs, © 2013 New Holland Publishers

"Impress your backyard barbecue or tailgate party guests with these tasty Turkey Sliders!"

Makes: 12 sliders

 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced

1 clove garlic, minced

17 1/2 ounces ground turkey

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper, to taste

4–6 cheese slices (Swiss or Tasty), cut in half*

12 strips streaky bacon**

12 slider buns of your choice

Mayonnaise

Seeded or Dijon mustard

Cocktail sticks for serving

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the pan until golden and allow to cool.

Place the turkey in a large bowl, add the cooked onion and garlic and Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Mix together until well combined.

Roll into small balls and flatten the patties to fit your buns. In a non-stick frying pan, heat the rest of the oil, and cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes each side until brown. Place a slice of cheese on top of each patty for the last minute of cooking. While the patties are cooking, cook the bacon in another pan until crispy.

Slice the buns in half lengthwise. Spread the bottom half of the buns with mayonnaise and add a cooked turkey patty with the melted cheese, a slice of bacon and a dollop of mustard on top. Add the top of the bun and hold it together with a cocktail stick. Serve while hot.

Notes:

*Tasty cheese is found in Australia and is similar to Cheddar.

**Streaky bacon comes from the pork belly, is very fatty and is the most common form of bacon in the United States.

Fiery Kickoff Wings

courtesy of McCormick®, McCormick.com

"These wings deliver the winning flavor! Grill Mates® Zesty Herb Marinade is the perfect short-cut to great taste with crushed red pepper providing the kick."

McCormick®
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 18 minutes Serves: 12

 

1 package McCormick® Grill Mates® Zesty Herb Marinade

1/3 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup ketchup

1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Red Pepper, crushed

3 pounds chicken wing pieces

Mix marinade mix, vinegar, oil, ketchup and red pepper in large bowl. Add wings; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

Grill over medium heat 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through, turning frequently. Or, bake in preheated 400°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Caramel Almond Popcorn Clusters

Recipe and photo courtesy of the Popcorn Board

"These popcorn clusters are bursting with sweet, nutty flavors that are perfect for entertaining a group, giving as a gift or just enjoying at home!"

Makes: about 20 pieces

 

10 cups freshly popped popcorn

2 cups whole almonds

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 225°F. Spray a 10- x 15-inch baking sheet with non-stick spray. Mix popcorn and almonds in a large bowl.

Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Over low heat, stir mixture until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high, and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract and baking soda.

Pour over popcorn and almonds, immediately stirring gently to coat. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.

Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven. Cool completely. Break into pieces, and store in airtight container.