8 Super Bowl Food Ideas That Will Steal the Show

The Super Bowl isn’t just about the game—it’s an all-out food event. If you’re looking for something beyond the usual chips and dip, these eight recipes bring bold tastes, hearty portions, and the kind of bites that will have everyone coming back for more.

Pepperoni Rolls

A West Virginia classic, pepperoni rolls are a simple yet unbeatable snack. Soft, slightly chewy bread wrapped around cured pepperoni creates the ultimate grab-and-go bite. They’re easy to make in batches and perfect for dipping into marinara or cheese sauce.

Texas Sheet Cake

No Super Bowl spread is complete without dessert, and Texas sheet cake delivers. This ultra-moist chocolate cake, topped with a rich, crackly icing, feeds a crowd with ease. The best part? It gets even better as it sits, so you can make it ahead of time and let the fudgy goodness settle in.

Polish Boy

Cleveland’s own Polish Boy is a powerhouse of a sandwich. A smoky kielbasa stuffed into a bun, piled high with French fries, tangy coleslaw, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce makes this one a showstopper. Messy? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.

Sonoran Dog

The Sonoran dog takes a standard hot dog and supercharges it. Wrapped in bacon, grilled to perfection, and loaded with toppings like pinto beans, pico de gallo, and a creamy sauce, this one is an instant crowd-pleaser.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Mini sandwiches that disappear in minutes—these chicken bacon ranch sliders pack everything you want into one bite. Juicy shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce come together in soft Hawaiian rolls, baked to golden perfection.

Spicy Sausage Dip

This dip is a game-changer. Spicy Italian sausage, melted cheese, and a kick of heat make for a creamy, meaty dip that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, crackers, or even sliced bread. It’s rich, bold, and one of those dishes that gets scraped clean before halftime.

Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls

Jalapeño poppers are already a hit, but wrapping them in a crispy egg roll shell takes them to another level. Creamy cheese filling, spicy jalapeños, and crispy fried perfection make these an irresistible snack that will fly off the plate.

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philadelphia’s roast pork sandwich is a heavyweight when it comes to game-day eats. Slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky broccoli rabe all come together on a sturdy roll. It’s juicy, rich, and a must-have for meat lovers.

No matter which of these dishes you add to your Super Bowl lineup, they’re guaranteed to be a hit. Load up the table, grab some napkins, and let the eating begin.

8 Super Bowl Food Ideas That Will Steal the Show

Author: Maddy & JD – Them Bites

Here are 8 recipes that will make your Super Bowl party a sure fire hit!

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Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 10 people

Calories 865 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Polish Boy Ingredients

• 4 smoked kielbasa links
• ½ tbsp oil
• 4 hoagie rolls
• ¼ cup your favorite barbecue sauce
• french fries store bought

 Sonoran Hot Dog Ingredients

• 6 all beef hot dogs
• 6 slices bacon

For the Salsa for Sonoran Dogs

• 2 jalapenos
• 1 ½ white onion cut into slices
• 1 tsp oil
• salt and pepper
• juice of 1 lime
• handful of cilantro stems and leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• For the Pinto Beans
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small white onion finely diced
• ½ jalapeno finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 16 oz can of pinto beans
• ½ tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt and pepper to taste

For Serving Sonoran Dogs

• 4 top cut hot dog buns*
• mustard
• mayo
• diced tomato
• diced avocado
• diced raw onion

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Ingredients

• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 1½ – 2 cups cooked chicken
• 12 oz cooked bacon
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Ranch dressing
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• pinch of salt

Spicy Italian Sausage Dip Ingredients

• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 block cream cheese softened
• 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped banana peppers
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided in half
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning we used Adobo but whatever you like to use
• salt to taste

Jalapeno Popper Egg Roll Ingredients

• 1 8 oz package of cream cheese softened
• 6 slices bacon cooked cut into small pieces
• 3 stalks green onion finely chopped
• 4 jalapenos finely chopped
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• salt to taste
• 6 egg roll wrappers
• oil spray

Roast Pork Sandwich Ingredients

• 1 3 lb boneless pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• ½ tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil divided
• 1½ tbsp salt
• 1 small white onion sliced
• 1 small carrot diced into chunks
• 3 garlic cloves left whole
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 hearty sub rolls split lengthwise
• 12 slices sharp provolone cheese
• roasted long hots sliced pepperoncini, or other pickled pepper for serving optional

Texas Sheet Cake Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup butter
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Icing
• 6 tbsp milk
• ½ cup butter
• 3 tbsp unsweetend cocoa powder
• 3½ cups powdered sugar

Recipe Instructions

 

Polish Boy Sandwich Instructions

• Mix the cabbage, mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a medium bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.
• Make fries in oven according to store bought instructions.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ½ tbsp oil and heat until it begins to shimmer.
• Add kielbasa and cook until all sides are charred, about 1 minute per side.
• Place the kielbasa in the opened hoagie roll. Top with fries, slaw, and drizzle barbecue sauce over.

 Sonoran Hot Dog Instructions

• For the Beans
• Add oil to a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat. Once hot, add white onion and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Next add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add in can of beans (liquid included) and all the seasoning. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Using a potato mashed (or wooden spoon if you don’t have one) mash the beans until about ½ are mashed or until your desired consistency.
• Taste and add more salt if necessary. If beans get a little dry, add a ¼ cup of water or broth at a time. Taste and season if needed. Leave beans on low while you prepare everything else.
• For the Dogs and Salsa
• Wrap one slice of bacon around each hot dog. Set aside. Toss onion slices (for the dogs and the salsa) in a little oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill to 350℉. Place the bacon-wrapped dogs, onions, and jalapenos onto the grill. Turn dogs, onions, and jalapenos, occasionally cooking all sides. Remove vegetables and dogs when they have a good char and the bacon is crispy, about 20 minutes.
• Add half of the grilled onions and jalapenos (with the stem removed) into your processor with cilantro, lime, salt and pepper. Blend. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. Taste or seasoning.
• Assembly
• Place your buns in a metal steamer basket and steam until soft, about 1 – 2 minutes. Carefully remove with tongs.
• Spread a layer of beans into the bun and top with a hot dog. Top with your salsa, remaining grilled onions, mayo, mustard, and any more desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350℉.
• In a bowl, combine the chicken, crumbled up bacon, a little less an ½ cup of Ranch, and about half of the cheese. Mix to combine.
• Cut the rolls in half lengthwise. Place the bottoms onto a baking sheet. Spread remaining cheese over the bottom buns. Place in oven until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and add the chicken mixture on top, spreading evenly across. Place the top buns on top.
• Mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and salt together. Brush the butter onto the tops of the buns. Bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven, cut, and enjoy with more Ranch dressing.

Spicy Italian Sausage Dip Instructions

• Heat a cast iron over medium heat. Remove the sausage casings and add the meat to the pan. Break up with a wooden spoon into small pieces. Cook until brown. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
• Preheat oven to 350℉. In a large glass bowl, combine the sausage, cream cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers, ½ cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and the seasonings. Stir to combine and taste. Add salt if needed. (It’s going to look ugly at this stage, but trust the process).
• Spray your casserole dish with oil. Dump the dip into the dish, spreading out evenly. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and a little salt and pepper.
• Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the edges get bubbly. Then, bump your oven up to broil and broil until the cheese gets slightly browned, about 3 minutes (depends on your oven, so keep a close eye).
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and dip into it with toasted baguette, chips or crackers.

Jalapeno Popper Egg Roll Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl, add the cream cheese, bacon, green onion, jalapeno, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix to combine. Taste and season with salt.
• Lay out wrappers with corners left and right. Spoon mixture into the center of the wrapper. Fold bottom corn over the filling and tuck under. Next, fold in the left and right corners, and then turn over.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉. Spray basket with oil. Add enough egg rolls so that they don’t touch. Spray again. Air fry for 8 – 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Roast Pork Sandwich Instructions

• For the Pork
• Grind fennel seeds and peppercorns into a coarse powder, using a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl and combine with rosemary, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, brown sugar, and 1 tbsp of olive oil.
• Coat pork in 1 tbsp of oil and 1½ tablespoons of salt. Next, using your hands, evenly coat the pork in the spice mixture. Let stand for 30 minutes – 1 hour or until it reaches room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 300℉. When ready, heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until hot. Place pork into hot pan and sear until golden brown, about 1 – 2 minutes. Flip and repeat until all sides are brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add the onion and carrot to the pan (add a little olive oil if dry). Stir frequently and cook until softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Add garlic. Cook another minute. Add the broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape off the browned bits. Add the thyme sprig and season with salt and pepper.
• Add pork shoulder to the center of the skillet. Place in your preheated oven, uncovered. Cook until the internal temp reaches 155℉, about 1½ hours. (It will reach 165℉ when resting).
• Remove from the oven and allow to completely cool, about 1 hour. Strain the liquids, discarding the solids, into a resealable container. Once cool, tightly wrap the pork in plastic wrap. Refrigerate both to use the next day. (You don’t have to do this a day ahead. But we found wrapping it and refrigerating it overnight locks in the juices and makes it easier to thinly cut, because it’s cold).
• For the Rabe
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in garlic, stirring often, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add in broccoli rabe and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in broth, bring to a boil, and let steam until stems are tender but still have a little bite, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• To Assemble
• Set your oven to broil. On a baking sheet, assemble inside of the rolls with provolone cheese. Broil buns until cheese is melted, about 1 – 2 minutes.
• Add reserved jus to a small sauce pan and heat over medium. Once warm, (If you need more liquid, add a little broth, taste, and adjust seasoning).
• Unwrap the pork, and using a serrated knife, cut into slices as thinly as possible. Take a few at a time and dunk into the warmed jus.
• Place the heated, juicy pork into the buns. Place roughly ⅓ cup of broccoli rabe onto each bun. Place top bun on top and cut sandwiches in half. Use the remaining jus for dunking. Insert pickled peppers if desired.

Texas Sheet Cake Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease sheet pan.
• In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large separate bowl mix together the flour, sugar baking soda and salt. Mix in your sour cream mixture.
• Add water, butter, and cocoa powder to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove it from heat and pour it into the batter. Mix until combined and no lumps remain.
• Pour mixture into your greased sheet pan and smooth with a spatula to make sure it is dispersed in an even layer.
• Bake in preheated oven until it’s set, about 15 – 20 minutes.
• For the Icing
• When the cake is halfway through cooking, begin making the icing.
• Add milk, cocoa and butter to a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil.
• Once boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in powdered sugar. Mix until there are no lumps.
• Pour hot icing over hot cake. Use a spatula to spread it evenly over the cake. Allow frosting to set for about 10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 865kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 65gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 2452mgPotassium: 995mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg

Keyword comfort food

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