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Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely
Whether you start with the game clock or the halftime show, Super Bowl appetizers are the best way to kickoff watching on game day. Every Super Bowl should have dips, chicken wings, snacks, and desserts. These are exciting, impressive Super Bowl appetizers to have among the standard spread.
Spinach Dip Hot Bread
![Spinach Dip Hot Bread](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/rKCsS8vnS4brjFB0MHQf6vAEK2A=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Spinach-Dip-Hot-Bread-FT-RECIPE1022-2000-c00333467d70403bb227c1709346d778.jpg)
This gooey, cheesy appetizer is perfect for watching the game, filling a toasty sliced sourdough boule with buttery bechamel sauce, spinach, and a gentle kick of heat from Calabrian chiles.
Grilled Vegetable Flatbread with Smoked Almond Muhammara
![Grilled Vegetable Flatbread with Smoked Almond Muhammara Recipe](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/PJYNw4BjqdueqGUjgHRmJM3rcaM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/grilled-vegetable-flatbread-with-smoked-almond-muhammara-FT-RECIPE0620-1-60d23ce866404a2a9a6632b09e1843bc.jpg)
This vegetarian wonder is packed with make-ahead options and smart shortcuts.
Honey-Pepper Coconut Shrimp
![Honey Pepper Coconut Shrimp Recipe](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/P-j-5plO8ooxB7OjJq619jO4f2U=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/honey-pepper-coconut-shrimp-FT-RECIPE0620-2ced1c1798824999bd64b3171f7c63b6.jpg)
A drizzle of syrupy honey glaze, infused with black pepper and lemon, adds a tart-sweet bite to shrimp breaded with sweetened shredded coconut and panko.
Three-Cheese Queso Nachos
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Each individual component takes this dish to the next level, from homemade pickled red onions and jalapeños to creamy queso made with Monterey Jack, white American, and goat cheese. A few special tricks make these nachos even better.
Spring Onion and Salami Sheet-Pan Pizza
![Spring Onion and Salami Sheet Pan Pizza](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/wZIn2_8sIFh_ahLywMXZyftVU4E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Spring-Onion-and-Salami-Sheet-Pan-Pizza-FT-recipe0619-2a03c52651c1422782ff33880d63cccb.jpg)
A timeless crowd-pleaser, pizza is easy to section into bite-sized sticks or square slices for easy access.
Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Green Goddess Dip
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Inspired by merguez, these meatballs are loaded with cumin, garlic, and paprika for the ideal one-bite nosh.
Smoked Trout Toasts
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Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely
Hot-smoked trout fillets, crispy fried challah, and a crust of nutty sesame seeds come together in this crispy, craveable starter that's deliciously salty and crunchy.
Fried Cheese Curds with Buttermilk Ranch Dipping Sauce
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White Cheddar cheese curds are battered and deep-fried until they're golden brown for an irresistible appetizer or snack perfect for game days.
Chile Crisp-Glazed Bacon Bites
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For this party starter, meaty bites of slow-roasted slab bacon are tossed with a homemade chile crisp that's studded with freshly toasted chunks of dried chiles, fresh ginger, and garlic.
Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
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Satisfy cravings for golden, crispy french fries with a vegetable and your own homemade marinara.
Bollitos de Papa y Elote (Potato Elote Bites)
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Crunchy, cheesy, and a little bit spicy, these potato elote bites are inspired by bollitos from the Dominican Republic. Paola Velez wraps a spiced corn filling based on the Mexican street food elote in spiced mashed potatoes and deep-fries it.
Tater Tot Casserole
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The secret to this casserole is the layer of creamed spinach in the middle. We don’t know of anyone who would turn down a Tater Tot.
Stuffed Jalapeños
![Stuffed Jalapeños](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/y8wPeRajRUm1bShq3-HzscxWK34=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffed-jalapenos-xl-recipe2016-8aa1de0a28af4e4d85d954d02ce207d5.jpg)
Cheesy, perfect with a cold beer, and vegetarian friendly, these jalapenos belong at all game day parties.