Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl watch party this year or heading to someone else's place for a game-day potluck, one thing is true: everyone wants all the Super Bowl snacks [1], but carving out time to make a full spread right before the game starts isn't ideal. After all, this is a day to relax (well, kind of), have fun, and visit with friends, not to silo yourself in the kitchen. That said, having some make-ahead Super Bowl recipes up your sleeve is a must. Sure, it might not be Super Bowl Sunday [2] without some of the classic day-of treats, like baked spinach-artichoke dip [3] or buffalo chicken wings [4], but trust us when we say it makes all the difference if most of the menu can already be good to go when the day starts. (That is, unless you aren't particularly into the game and enjoy hiding away in the kitchen for much of it.)
From Super Bowl appetizers [5] to easy, snackable finger foods, these 41 make-ahead recipes will make your Super Bowl Sunday run that much more smoothly. Many of these recipes can be made ahead in their entirety and served at room temperature, while others need only a finishing touch or to be briefly reheated at party time. Now, bookmark your favorites, hit the grocery store, and get your Super Bowl snack [6] lineup going ASAP.
— Additional reporting by Theresa Massony
Three-Cheese Mini Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Get the recipe: three-cheese mini bacon macaroni and cheese bites [8]
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
Get the recipe: bacon cheddar ranch dip [9]
Chocolate-Frosted Peanut Butter Bars
Get the recipe: chocolate-frosted peanut butter bars [10]
Tiki Snack Mix
Get the recipe: tiki snack mix [11]
Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef chili [12]
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pinwheels [13]
Funfetti Blondies
Get the recipe: funfetti blondies [14]
Buffalo Cauliflower "Wings"
Get the recipe: buffalo cauliflower "wings" [15]
Spicy Hummus
Get the recipe: spicy hummus [16]
Homemade Cheese Crackers
Get the recipe: homemade cheese crackers [17]
Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas
Get the recipe: barbecued black-eyed peas [18]
Zucchini Chips
Get the recipe: zucchini chips [19]
Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos With Quick-Pickled Onions
Get the recipe: slow-cooker carnitas tacos with quick-pickled onions [20]
Lucky Charms Treats
Get the recipe: Lucky Charms treats [21]
Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: peppery ranch cheese ball [22]
Brown Butter Blondies With Pecans
Get the recipe: brown butter blondies with pecans [23]
Smoky and Spicy Almonds
Get the recipe: smoky and spicy almonds [24]
Fudgy Brownies
Get the recipe: rich, fudgy brownies [25]
Pepper Jelly
Get the recipe: pepper jelly [26]
Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: slow-cooker vegetarian chili [27]
Roasted Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa
Get the recipe: roasted chipotle-tomatillo salsa [28]
3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip
Get the recipe: three-ingredient funfetti dip [29]
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates [30]
Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: lightened-up pimento cheese dip [31]
Hummus and Crudités Shots
Get the recipe: individual hummus and crudités shots [32]
Churro Cheesecake Bars
Get the recipe: churro cheesecake bars [33]
Slow-Cooker Baked Potato Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker baked potato soup [34]
Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits
Get the recipe: pimento-cheese- and prosciutto- topped biscuits [35]
Slutty Brownies
Get the recipe: slutty brownies [36]
Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta
Get the recipe: peppadew peppers stuffed with whipped feta [37]
Turkey and Kidney Bean Chili
Get the recipe: turkey and kidney bean chili [38]
Pumpkin Football Hand Pies
Get the recipe: pumpkin football hand pies [39]
Classic Hummus
Get the recipe: classic hummus [40]
Slow-Cooker Beef Taco Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef taco soup [41]
Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts
Get the recipe: cinnamon sugar candied nuts [42]
S'mores Brownies
Get the recipe: s'mores brownies [43]
Greek-Yogurt-Based French Onion Dip
Get the recipe: lightened-up french onion dip [44]
Cocoa Cinnamon Popcorn
Get the recipe: cocoa cinnamon popcorn [45]
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blondies
Get the recipe: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup blondies [46]
Bacon, Cheddar, and Horseradish Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: bacon, cheddar, and horseradish cheese ball [47]
Marshmallow Cereal Treats
Get the recipe: marshmallow cereal treats [48]
