1Tater Tot Casserole
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Midwesterner or not, this tater tot casserole will become a weekly staple meal in your home because it’s easy and reliable. Sure, it sounds ideal for the kiddos, but your inner child will be scooping seconds.
Get the Tater Tot Casserole recipe.
2Potato Skin Bites
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON We took the classic app down a size by turning coin-sized potato slices into crispy bites ready to be topped with all your favorite loaded toppings. Whether you’re looking for an easier version of the loaded app or need to serve a big crowd this Super Bowl, these bites are the answer.
Get the Potato Skin Bites recipe.
3Nashville Hot Chicken Fries
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4Best-Ever 7-Layer Dip
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE This truly has everything we could ever want in a dip: refried beans, homemade guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese (😍) all topped with fresh veggies for an added crunch. You'll never buy the store-bought version again after trying this homemade dip.
Get the Best-Ever 7-Layer Dip recipe.
5Flaming Hot Nachos
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER We took sheet-pan nachos and gave them the flamin’ hot treatment—and we don’t just mean making them spicy, either. Instead, we amped them up with the zest, zing, and delicate heat of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. 😍
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6Classic Buffalo Wings
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON To save time (and avoid missing the game!), skip the fried wings this year and make these baked Buffalo wings instead. They're so much easier while still giving you a deliciously crispy, saucy, and caramelized result.
Get the Classic Buffalo Wings recipe.
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7Beer Cheese
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Creamy and warm dips are required on any game day, but if you really want to start the party, put out a pot of beer cheese. Spiked with lager and Dijon mustard, this smooth and glossy cheese dip will be devoured by tailgaters everywhere.
Get the Beer Cheese recipe.
8Tailgate Tots
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON If you’re looking for the cutest (and easiest) Super Bowl snack, look no further than these tailgate tots. See—they even sound cute! Tailgate food can be tricky—you want it to be fun, creative, and most importantly: easy to eat while watching the game. These tots do all of the above, and more.
Get the Tailgate Tots recipe.
9Football Field Dip
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Hut, hut, DIP! The Super Bowl is upon us, and this dip is the fuel you need to cheer on your favorite team. Dipping into this edible football field will reveal layers of all of your favorite (store-bought!) dips, spreads, and sauces packed into one adorable dish.
Get the Football Field Dip recipe.
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10Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Jalapeño poppers are one of the easiest, most satisfying party apps. Mix cream cheese with pepper Jack, stuff it in jalapeños, and wrap it all in bacon. In the oven, the cheese gets hot and melty and the peppers mellow slightly. The combination is PERFECT.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers recipe.
11Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Skillet
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE Sometimes good cooking is more about knowing how to assemble great things than spending hours in the kitchen. For example: opening up a can of Pillsbury biscuits and turning it into pizza rather than just baking it off into biscuits.
Get the Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Skillet recipe.
12Chipotle Pulled Pork
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER This pulled pork is saucy and spicy, but don't worry, the creamy coleslaw helps calm the heat. Pile it high on some hamburger buns or serve it in toasted tortillas for a change. Either way, this will be an instant win.
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13Loaded Potato Skins
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 14Super Bread Bowl Dip
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 15Ranch Wings
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS If the best (undebatable) wing flavor and sauce combination is hot Buffalo wings and ranch dip, then it stands to reason that a ranch wing with hot Buffalo dip would be equally delicious—right? Damn right.
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16Toasted Ravioli
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON The steps are simple for this foolproof app: Start with your favorite ravioli (store-bought are just fine here), coat them in eggs and bread crumbs, then fry—either in hot oil or in your air fryer. Serve them with warm marinara on the side and showered with Parmesan for the best tailgate app around.
Get the Toasted Ravioli recipe.
17Blooming Quesadilla Ring
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 18Hoagie Dip
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Here’s our favorite deli sandwich, dip-ified! This chunky, fully loaded appetizer has all the savory, crunchy, and creamy elements and meatiness you love in a traditional hoagie, but it’s spreadable, spoonable, and totally shareable. You’ll want to serve this 10-minute one-bowl appetizer for every game day gathering.
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19Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE 20Pull-Apart Spinach-Artichoke Football
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