16 Easy, Impressive Super Bowl Appetizers
A Super Bowl party is a great way to put appetizers and snacks center-stage. But if you're putting together multiple appetizers at once, you probably don't want to spend a ton of time on any individual dish. So we rounded up the best easy Super Bowl appetizers to feed a crowd—or just yourself. Classic Bacon Wrapped Dates and Black Bean and Corn Salsa come together in no time at all, while Crispy Cheese Sticks are sure to please every guest on the list. Read on for even more easy appetizer recipes to enjoy on game day.
Slow Cooker Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Let your slow cooker do your work for you and serve these saucy meatballs with toast, or just a knife and fork. To make them more bite-sized, just cut down the portions of the meat mixture into smaller balls.
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Crispy Buffalo Potatoes
Buffalo flavoring doesn't stop at buffalo chicken wings. Try these steak fries with buffalo seasoning and blue cheese dip for a twist on a classic.
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Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon-wrapped dates look fancy, but they're pretty easy to put together. Wrap up some and put them on a platter for guests to grab with their forks, or just their fingers.
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Stilton-Stuffed Pickled Peppers
It takes under half an hour and just three ingredients to make delicious, tangy peppers full of rich, funky blue cheese.
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Charred Shishito Peppers With Furikake
A big pile of gently charred peppers with a sprinkling of Japanese furikake seasoning is just the ticket for a plant-forward appetizer that goes beyond a pile of crudité.
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Cheddar Rillettes
Queso is a stalwart of the party table. Take it a step further with these easy but sophisticated Cheddar Rillettes.
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Crispy Cheese Sticks
These bite-sized cheese snacks use white sandwich bread as a wrapper for a filling of mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano, for a simple, quick version of mozzarella sticks.
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Tater Tots with Spicy Aioli
Give a bag of frozen tater tots a little extra something-something with an easy spicy dipping sauce.
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Classic Cheese Fondue
This luxurious showstopper is rich and creamy with two kinds of Swiss cheese (Emmentaler and Gruyère) and two kinds of spirits (white wine and Kirsch). Serve with bread, salami, and pickles.
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Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This simple, homemade black bean-and-corn salsa can be served with chips, or also with chopped romaine and grilled chicken to make a satisfying salad or taco filling. Can't get fresh corn? Use 1 1/2 cups of thawed frozen corn instead.
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Tuna Croquettes
These irresistibly crispy bites can transform a grazing board into a hearty supper; a drizzle of honey takes them over the top. Begin frying these breaded croquettes immediately after removing them from the freezer to help them hold their shape.
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Corn Queso Fundido
Use frozen sweet corn to create this cheesy, slightly spicy dip. Studded with smoky poblanos, chopped cilantro, radish matchsticks, and thinly sliced jalapeños, all you need is tortilla chips for dipping.
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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Chili powder, smoked paprika, and a squeeze of lime spice up this super cheesy appetizer. This fajita-quesadilla mash-up is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ultimate Veggie Skillet Nachos
The key to successful nachos? Good quality ingredients, and tortilla chips that are layered with attention to their respective cheese-to-topping ratio. These ultimate skillet nachos are covered in lots of fresh toppings after they've emerged from the oven, which give them a great contrast of hot and cold.
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Baked Chicken Wings
These super-easy baked chicken wings use just a few ingredients and are ready in four simple steps.
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Green Peppercorn-Marinated Feta
Marinating cubed feta is a low-effort move with big-flavor results. Pair it with crackers and fruit to anchor your cheese board. Feta's slightly airy texture makes it perfect for soaking up bold flavors, such as these briny, piquant peppercorns. For the best results, look for feta in brine, and drain off the brine before marinating.