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Score Big with These Super Bowl Delights

Easy and Delicious Recipes to Elevate Your Game Day Spread!

By Monique Roberts, Publisher Macaroni KID Fairfax-Burke-Oakton-Chantilly, VA January 29, 2024

Fuel your Super Bowl excitement with quick and tasty snacks! Dive into the game day spirit with these scrumptious treats that are easy to whip up. From savory bites to sweet delights, these snacks will keep you fueled and satisfied as you gear up for a Super Bowl feast!

Buffalo Chicken Dip:

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package cream cheese

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).  In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.  Mix until well combined and transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.


Guacamole:

  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt to taste

In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork. Add lime juice, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to the mashed avocados. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.


Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers:

  • 12 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded (  wear gloves, wash hands after  )
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 12 slices of bacon, cut in half
  • Toothpicks

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill each halved and seeded jalapeño with cream cheese. Wrap each jalapeño half with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Mini BBQ Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix together ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Form small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with toothpicks and extra BBQ sauce for dipping.


Caprese Skewers:

  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh mozzarella balls
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Toothpicks

Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a fresh basil leaf onto each toothpick. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.


I hope these recipes are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing during your Super Bowl gathering!  Enjoy the game!