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It's Super Bowl Time! These Are the Best Snacks to Serve on Game Day

This year, football fanatics celebrate Super Bowl once again. We picked our best game-day snacks of all time. You can count on the MVPs like hot wings and nachos, but we've also got some rookies to watch, like fried mac-and-cheese bites and white pizza.

By Victoria Spencer

Ultimate Dip Recipes Perfect for Any Gathering

Don't underestimate these party-pleasers because they're so easy. They pair well with everything from chips and crackers to crudites and crostinis. Just as guests tend to gather in the kitchen, they'll quickly gravitate toward these delicious dips.

How to Make the Best Buffalo Wings Ever: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to the ultimate game-day appetizer.

10 Nachos Recipes That Are So Much More Than Chips and Queso

Nachos are the perfect snack for sports fans, as they're easy to make, utensil-free, and always a crowd-pleaser. Our favorite recipes are loaded with all kinds of delicious toppings and are just the thing for game-day entertaining.

By Frances Kim

What Martha Is Serving at Her Super Bowl Party

Go Panthers! Go Broncos! And Go Buffalo Wings, Nachos, and other essential game day recipes!

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Baking, simplified: One pan and two steps create this soft, gooey, giant cookie.

Deviled Egg with Relish

Relish adds a sweet, tangy kick to the classic deviled egg.

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies

Chock-full of chocolate and raisins, these oatmeal cookies won't disappoint. And by using oats in place of wheat flour, everyone can get in on the fun.

Emeril's Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

In less than 15 minutes, you can prep this roast chicken wing recipe from Emeril Lagasse with help from the kids. Serve it with your family's favorite dipping sauce.

Baked Chicken Wings

Chicken wings have become a staple at Super Bowl parties, and this baked recipe couldn't be easier to pull off. Try it with one of our irresistible sauces: Sriracha-Buffalo, Maple-Dijon, or Sweet-and-Sour Orange.

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are crispy at the edges, chewy in the center, and loaded with 2 kinds of chocolate. Feel free to add 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.

Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

This shrimp appetizer couldn't be easier to make. Simply poach the shrimp in water, then tossed them with butter and Old Bay Seasoning, which provides the spark.

Inspiration and Ideas

24 of Our Best Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes for Game Day

15 Quick Quesadilla Recipes Ideal for Snack or Dinner

There's more to quesadillas than tortillas and cheese. Our creative recipes are ready in a flash (and make ideal Cinco de Mayo appetizers, game-day snacks, or kid-friendly weeknight dinners).

Meatball Appetizer Recipes

30 Sweet and Savory Super Bowl Finger Food Ideas

18 Lighter Super Bowl Snacks to Enjoy on Game Day

Our Most Winning Recipes for Chicken Wings and Tenders

Sriracha-Glazed Chicken

Make this recipe with chicken wings for a crowd-pleasing game-day appetizer; make it with drumsticks for a simple weeknight dinner.

All Game Day Appetizers & Snacks

Movie-Theater-Style Popcorn

Serve A-list snacks, and your next movie night (or game day) will win rave reviews. This recipe offers two deliciously different takes on popcorn: classic butter and a maple-cayenne kettle corn variation. You just need a medium stockpot with a lid to get popping.

Baked Potato Chips

Potato chips are the natural accompaniment to our Tuna Nicoise Sandwiches; ours are sliced russets that are baked, not fried.

Slow-Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies

Think beyond stews: Uncover the sweet side of your slow cooker with these crowd-pleasing brownies.

Shaker Lemon Bars

These lush treats are wonderful on any dessert table.

Brown-Sugar BBQ Chicken Drumettes

A simple, sweet barbecue sauce will please even finicky eaters.

Stuffed Jalapenos

These stuffed jalapenos make a great party appetizer. The recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.

Fried Macaroni-and-Cheese Bites

Make way for little squares of heaven -- these fried morsels are sure to be voted most popular at any party. You can (and should) prepare the stovetop macaroni and cheese a few days ahead, since it will firm up in the refrigerator, for easier cutting. Then follow a two-step breading process, using panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for a crust that's crisp yet light. Don't be put off by the yield; the squares fry quickly, in three or four batches, and you can reheat replenishments over the course of the evening -- whenever the platter is wiped clean (which will be often).This recipe originally appeared in "Martha Stewart's Appetizers" (Clarkson Potter).

Citrus Bars

Hello, sunshine: This mix of citrus fruits is a sweet change from tangy lemon bars.

Guacamole Without Tomatoes

No tomatoes here! Just creamy avocados amped up with lime juice, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Hot Spinach Dip

This rich, creamy dish makes the perfect party dip. Otherwise, you might devour it all yourself.

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillos should be bright green and firm, with dry paper-thin husks. When used raw, they brighten any salsa.

Quick Salsa Verde

Freshly prepared salsa verde is an addictive chip dip.

Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes

To serve these bacon-wrapped potatoes as an appetizer, simply leave in the toothpicks they were secured and baked with. Remove them to serve as a side dish.

Classic Guacamole

For many, cilantro is the key to making the best guacamole. Serve this with chips, crackers, or crudites.

Gluten-Free Fudgy Pecan Brownies

Skipping wheat flour doesn't have to mean forgoing decadent baked goods. These rich, nutty brownies are irresistible -- and easy to make. Don't worry about specialty ingredients; these brownies use ordinary pantry items.

Marinated Mozzarella

Aromatic herbs and a pinch of spicy red-pepper flakes enliven the subtle, creamy flavor of fresh mozzarella.

Pigs in Blankets

Our secret to making this classic finger food extra irresistible? Brush the puff pastry with honey mustard before baking these pigs in blankets.

Mexican Hot-Chocolate Cookies

These crumbly cookies are spicy, chocolaty treats the whole family will love.

Caramelized-Onion Tart with Olives and Anchovies

This tart-pizza dotted with already-made onions and olives takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.

Seasoned Popcorn

A big bowl of seasoned popcorn goes a long way -- and is an excellent healthy snack. There's a secret to getting every last kernel to pop (let stand 30 seconds), but this is among the easiest of snacks to make. Try it in one or more of our variety of flavors: sea salt-pepper; chili-lime; sesame-pepper; Pecorino-rosemary; smoked paprika; and spicy-sweet. This recipe originally appeared inMartha Stewart's Appetizers (Clarkson Potter).

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