Super Bowl Sides Everyone Will Love

When I am making food for game day, I love recipes with simple prep and that can be served easily. These are tried-and-true recipes that I feel confident making when we have people over. My Super Bowl Sides make it easy to enjoy the game without spending all day in the kitchen.

Hamburger Sliders – 10 Minute Dinner

These hamburger sliders are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for busy nights, game days, or quick lunches.

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 12 dinner rolls
• 8 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until fully browned.
3. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Stir in the pickle relish, mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup until well combined.
5. Slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally and place the bottoms on a sheet pan.
6. Layer the cheese slices on the rolls, then spoon the hamburger mixture evenly over the cheese.
7. Place the tops of the rolls on.
8. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and sesame seeds.
9. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
10. Bake for 5–8 minutes, until warmed through and lightly golden.

👉 If you are planning a full game-day spread, my Doritos Taco Salad is another easy option that works well alongside these sliders.

Jalapeño Popper Dip

This creamy jalapeño popper dip is rich, cheesy, and easy to scoop.

Ingredients:

Dip

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (4 oz) can diced jalapeños
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Dash of salt
• Dash of black pepper

Topping

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic powder, bacon, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese.
5. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dip.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a lightly golden top.
7. Let cool slightly before serving with chips, crackers, or veggies.

👉 For another crowd-friendly appetizer, Sheet Pan Loaded Quesadillas are simple to prep and easy to serve.

Football Oreo Dip

This sweet football-shaped Oreo dip is a fun dessert that disappears really fast.

Ingredients:

Dip

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 15 Oreo cookies, crushed

Coating and Decoration

• 2 cups mini chocolate chips
• ½ cup vanilla frosting

For Serving

• Vanilla wafers
• Pretzels
• Graham crackers

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.
4. Spoon the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a football.
5. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes or refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
6. Press the mini chocolate chips all over the football.
7. Pipe football laces using the vanilla frosting.
8. Serve with wafers, pretzels, or crackers.

👉 If you want another no-bake dessert option, my No-Bake Cookies are always a reliable choice.

Loaded Potato Rounds

These loaded potato rounds are perfect for serving to a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes
• ½–1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1–2 cups cooked bacon, crumbled
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook the potatoes using one of the following methods: Microwave: Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave 8–12 minutes, turning halfway, until tender. Oven: Bake at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Let potatoes cool slightly, then slice into 1½-inch rounds.
3. Place rounds on a sheet pan and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Sprinkle cheese evenly over each round.
5. Top with bacon and green onions.
6. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
7. Serve warm with sour cream.

Tortilla Chip Tacos

These mini tortilla chip tacos are quick, fun, and a perfect finger food.

Ingredients:

• 20 round tortilla chips
• ½–¾ cup cooked taco-seasoned meat
• ½ cup refried beans
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

• Sour Cream
• Salsa
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Jalapeños

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Arrange tortilla chips flat on a baking sheet.
3. Spread a small amount of refried beans onto each chip.
4. Spoon taco meat over the beans.
5. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 7 minutes, until cheese melts.
7. Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute.
8. Carefully fold each chip in half to form a taco shape.

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