The Ultimate List of Game Day Food, Snacks & Drinks
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on Feb 01, 2024, Updated Feb 02, 2025
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Super Bowl is right around the corner – are you a football fan or a football foodie? Or both? Whether you’re here for the game, the halftime show, or just the snacks, I’ve got a winning lineup of Game Day Snacks & Drinks.
Check out my top picks for Super Bowl favorites, ranging from chips and dips to wings, nachos, drinks, and dessert. Just choose a couple of hassle-free appetizers and dips from this list, grab some bags of chips, and you’re all set to host the ultimate Super Bowl fiesta!
Guacamole
There’s more than one way to guac – here I share four of my favorite recipes.
Classic Guacamole
This classic guacamole recipe is super simple and fresh. Beware; it’s also addictive.
Classic Guacamole Recipe
Hatch Green Chile Guacamole
The combination of creamy and rich avocados from Mexico and spicy and roasted green chile from Hatch, New Mexico is beyond heavenly!
Hatch Green Chile Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole al Pastor
Bacon and pineapple and avocados, oh my! This guacamole is so delicioso. The flavor combination is inspired from my favorite tacos: tacos al pastor.
Guacamole al Pastor Recipe
Fake Guacamole, a.k.a. Taqueria Salsa Verde
This creamy guacamole salsa has a flavor and texture similar to my avocado and tomatillo salsa, but there are exactly zero avocados in it. The magic ingredient? Summer’s favorite squash, the humble zucchini!
Fake Guacamole Recipe
Queso
Queso is a MUST on Super Bowl Sunday!
Chile con Queso
This recipe is my go-to potluck contribution, its easy and a crowd pleaser. This recipe falls into the Tex-Mex category. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Tex-Mex, but it is definitely not authentic Mexican. So to all our Mexican foodies out there, try it you’ll like it…it’s naughty.
Chile con Queso Recipe
Choriqueso
This Choriqueso (Queso Fundido with Chorizo)is Mexican melted cheese loaded with spicy Mexican pork chorizo, caramelized onions, combined with sautéed bell peppers. Seriously, what’s not to love?
Choriqueso Recipe
Queso Fundido with Mushrooms & Hatch Green Chile
This molten cheese dip is topped with a mouthwatering mixture of sautéed shiitake mushrooms and green chiles. This queso is made with two cheeses (queso quesadilla and queso Oaxaca) combined with an irresistible mixture of sautéed mushrooms and Hatch green chile. If you can’t find Hatch chiles, substitute with Anaheim chiles, which are available in most grocery stores. Serve this queso with warm corn or flour tortillas.
Mushroom Chile Queso Fundido Recipe
Salsas
Light on calories and heavy on fresh flavor, these salsa recipes are a great way to keep game day a little healthier.
Chile de Arbol Salsa
This salsa is spicy and smoky and pairs well with eggs, steak, brisket, and ribs.
Chile de Arbol Salsa Recipe
Green Chile & Tomato Salsa
This Homemade Green Chile Salsa Recipe is made with roasted green chiles and canned whole tomatoes, bringing bold, smoky flavors to your table in minutes. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this versatile salsa is packed with authentic flavor and comes together in just minutes, making it a perfect addition to any meal.
Green Chile & Tomato Salsa Recipe
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
This Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is often called Salsa de Tomatillo y Aguacate, Avocado Green Salsa, Salsa Verde con Aguacate, Salsa de Guacamole, or Guacamole Salsa. The creaminess of the avocados combined with tangy and roasted tomatillos, and the pop of spice from jalapeños and serranos make this salsa irresistible.
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Recipe
Salsa Verde Mexicana
Homemade Salsa Verde Mexicana is very simple to make with easy to find ingredients – all you need are tomatillos, garlic, onion, jalapeño, serrano, and cilantro. This tomatillo salsa is fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy.
Mexican Salsa Verde Recipe
Salsa Roja
This Authentic Mexican Salsa Roja recipe has a thin consistency and a deliciously crave-worthy spicy & garlicky flavor. It’s like having your favorite restaurant salsa at home! It's perfect for jazzing up your tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, or grilled dishes. Oh, and guess what? It doubles as an amazing marinade too.
Salsa Roja Recipe
Salsa Borracha (a.k.a. “Drunk Salsa”)
If you’ve been looking for a vibrant and spirited condiment to take your favorite Mexican meals to the next level of deliciousness, you need to try my simple recipe for Salsa Borracha! Also known as “drunken salsa,” this delightful taqueria-style salsa features smoky chiles, roasted tomatoes, and an unmistakable hint of malty goodness.
Salsa Borracha Recipe
Pico de Gallo (Salsa Bandera) Recipe
This iconic fresh tomato salsa is also called salsa bandera (flag) because it has the three colors of the Mexican flag: green, white, and red making this salsa perfect for Mexican Independence Day.
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Dips
If you can dip it or spread it, I’m all for it!
Texas Caviar
I guarantee this dish will be the hit at your next picnic, potluck, or party! This budget-minded salad is chock-full of colorful veggies and black beans in a tangy and spicy dressing that really hits the spot. Serve it as a side salad or with tortilla chips for an awesome dip.
Texas Caviar Recipe
Seven Layer Dip
Upgrade your game-day hosting with this effortless yet delicious easy vegetarian 7-Layer Dip! Made with just seven simple ingredients, this Mexican-inspired dip is a crowd-pleaser that takes mere minutes to assemble.
Seven Layer Dip Recipe
Spicy Roasted Green Chile Hummus
This easy Spicy Roasted Green Chile Hummus recipe is made with pureed chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, Hatch roasted chile, olive oil, and toasted pepitas for garnish. This homemade Mexican twist to classic hummus is fresh, hearty, creamy, rich, spicy, and high in protein.
Spicy Green Chile Hummus Recipe
Artichoke Roasted Green Chile Dip
I seriously considered titling this recipe Artichoke Crack! If artichoke dip wasn’t addictive enough, this one is over the top with the addition of spicy roasted green chile.
Artichoke Green Chile Dip Recipe
Finger Foods
As far as I’m concerned, grazing is the name of the football food game. These are some of my favorite things to nibble on while I’m waiting for my team to score.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Every bite of these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers is loaded with creamy, spicy, cheesy, smoky flavor that is totally irresistible!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Blistered Japanese shishito peppers are absolutely addicting accompanied with a spicy margarita. They’re insanely easy to prepare pan-fried in oil, soy sauce, maggi seasoning, and lime juice — just add a sprinkle of salt and enjoy. They are a quick-to-cook appetizer or side.
Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
Crispy Spicy Tostones
These highly addictive Crispy Spicy Tostones scream fiesta or game-watching food while crushed red pepper flakes give these tostones a little heat without making them overly spicy!
Spicy Tostones Recipe
Carne Asada Fries (Loaded Fries)
Freshly baked French fries, with tender pieces of carne asada, topped with mounds of shredded cheese, and baked till the cheese melts. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, and spicy pico de gallo. Talk about the perfect football food.
Carne Asada Fries Recipe
Baked Chicken Wings with Mild and Spicy Sauce
Crispy buffalo chicken wings are easy to make at home and perfect for the Big Game! Skip the oil and fryer and make amazing baked chicken wings that rival your favorite restaurants with your choice of homemade mild or spicy wing sauce.
Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Baked Beef Flautas with Birria
Crispy Baked Birria Flautas – an easy, delicious twist on tacos! Perfect for parties, they're dip-friendly and made with less than 10 ingredients.
Baked Beef Birria Flautas Recipe
Pork Green Chile Loaded Nacho Fries
If the idea of french fries smothered in spicy shredded pork and all your favorite nacho fixins sounds like a good idea, you’re going to love this recipe for Pork Green Chile Loaded Fries! This hearty recipe is a real fan favorite, and is perfect for serving on game day.
Pork Green Chile Nacho Fries Recipe
Nachos
Melty cheese, crunchy chips, and all the toppings make for an excellent game-day snack.
Carne Asada Nachos with Guacamole
These nachos are made with black beans, carne asada, fresh toppings and a luscious mountain of homemade guacamole. These show-stopping nachos are a hit and perfecto for your Super Bowl party.
Carne Asada Nachos Recipe
Chicken Mole Nachos
This spicy and slightly sweet mole sauce makes a great topping on nachos. Once the nachos are baked the melted cheese and toppings really makes this dish unforgettable.
Chicken Mole Nachos Recipe
Brisket Nachos
If you’re on the hunt for a delicious and stress-free appetizer, dinner, or game day spread, stop your search! These Brisket Nachos are quick, easy, and totally customizable depending on your topping preferences.
Brisket Nachos Recipe
Sweets
Victory is sweet, but so are these tasty little bites.
Cowboy Cookies Recipe
These easy Cowboy Cookies are the best combination of chewy, crispy, and chocolatey. Loaded with oats, pecans, coconut, and a touch of cinnamon, they’re a crowd-pleasing cookie with a warm, ranchero-style twist.
Cowboy Cookies Recipe
Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
If you've been on the hunt for the perfect dessert for taco night, look no further than these light and fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos! Sweet cinnamon-sugar-dusted dessert taco shells are filled with an avocado yogurt "cheesecake" filling before being topped with juicy fresh fruit and shredded coconut for a tasty treat that is both nutritious and delicious.
Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos Recipe
Beer Cocktails
Football doesn’t feel the same without beer or some kind of beer cocktail. Here are some of my favorite game day drinks made with cerveza.
Easy Chelada With Mexican Beer
A chelada is a quick beer cocktail (or cerveza preparada) made with ice, lime, and salt
Mexican Chelada Recipe
Spicy Michelada
Micheladas are a popular beer cocktail served throughout Mexico and is a great way to elevate a Mexican beer with flavorful combinations that include vegetable juice, lime, and hot sauce for some spice. This beer cocktail is tangy, refreshing, and spicy with the bold flavor of Tabasco. It is served in a Tajin-rimmed glass and garnished with a celery stalk and a lime slice.
Spicy Michelada Recipe
Chavela
A chavela is a twist on a michelada, but simpler made with only tomato juice, Tabasco, beer, and ice, with a Tajin seasoned rim. Drink it on its own, or try it with a shot of tequila for a real kick. This beer cocktail is so refreshing and always delicious paired with a spicy Mexican dish.
Chavela Recipe
Cocktails
When you’ve got your eyes on the game, you don’t need any distractions. Whip up a pitcher of drinks in advance so the good times can keep on rolling – with, or preferably without, your assistance. 🙂
Spicy Green Tea & Lemonade Margarita
If you think jalapeños, green tea, and tequila are a weird pairing, think again. I can basically promise that if you’re a fan of margs and Arnold Palmers, you’ll fall in love with my Spicy Green Tea and Lemonade Margarita. Your happy hour will never be the same again!
Spicy Green Tea Lemonade Margarita Recipe
Margarita on the Rocks
Make the perfect classic margarita on the rocks at home by following this simple recipe. Have a delightfully tart, perfectly fresh, and lightly sweet cocktail for happy hour tonight. Don’t worry, it’ll take you less than five minutes to make!
Margarita on the Rocks Recipe
Skinny Margarita
This guilt-free and flavorful Skinny Margarita is so simple to make with a handful of ingredients – quality tequila, fresh orange and lime juice, and agave nectar.
skinny margarita recipe
Aguas Frescas
Make sure the kids and DDs have something tasty to cheers with when their team scores! Here are some of my favorite aguas frescas.
Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler)
A common agua fresca from Mexico. Refreshing, healthy, and delicious! Serve over ice.
cucumber agua fresca recipe
Easy Homemade Horchata Recipe (Authentic Agua de Horchata)
Milky, yet dairy free Mexican classic drink is made with rice, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and served ice cold. It is sweet and refreshing.
homemade horchata recipe
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
Today I will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect Agua de Jamaica — a yummy sweet-tart Mexican hibiscus tea. It's a symphony of tart sweetness, a burst of floral and citrusy deliciousness, and an ode to the rich tapestry of Mexican flavors — and it's so easy to make!
agua de jamaica recipe
Agua de Piña (Pineapple Cooler)
Sweet, tart, and super refreshing, this Agua de Piña is a delightful drink for summertime. Try making your own Pineapple Agua Fresca for your next backyard bbq and revel in the "oohs" and "ahhhs" of your family!
Pineapple Agua fresca recipe
Agua de Melón (Melon Water)
Agua de Melón is a lovely cantaloupe flavored drink that will immediately transport you to the beach. If you are looking for a cooling, sweet beverage to quench your thirst, you’ve come to the right place! Oh, and for all you adults out there? This recipe also makes for a mean Melon Margarita.
melon agua fresca recipe
Sparkling Limeade (Limonada con Agua Mineral)
Bright, bubbly, and refreshing, this simple Sparkling Limeade (known as “limonada con agua mineral” in Spanish) is my favorite summer beverage. Lightly sweet, beautifully tart and so easy to make, you’re sure to love it as much as I do.
sparkling limeade recipe
Related Posts
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