Food

Super Bowl Snacks

January 28, 2014

We look forward to the Super Bowl every year—probably more for the food than the football. From spicy wings to nachos to unexpected treats like fried cucumbers with sour cream dipping sauce, these are our favorite homemade game day bites.

Blue Cheese Dip — This tart, cooling dip is a classic for good reason—it's a perfect match for fiery Buffalo wings.Todd Coleman

Devils on Horseback — In this version of the classic hors d'oeuvre, oysters are cooked with garlic and wine, then set "astride" toasted garlic bread slices and sprinkled with bacon.Todd Coleman

Fried Cucumbers with Sour Cream Dipping Sauce — Sour cream and fines herbes make a great sauce for cooling down a spicy snack like our fried cucumbers.Maxime Iattoni

watercress dip, easy dips, party appetizers — Creamy cottage cheese combines with watercress, lemon, chive, and parsley to make a bright dip for raw vegetables or chips.Helen Rosner

Buffalo Wings — These are the Buffalo-resident's Buffalo wings: True to the original 1964 recipe, wings are fried in peanut oil and then tossed in a mixture of melted margarine and fiery hot sauce. Serve them up with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks to complete the classic dish.Todd Coleman

Homemade Jalapeño Poppers — Packed with a spicy, cheesy filling, roasted and fried jalapeños gain depth from charring under the broiler and a crispy crust from the bread crumb coating.Todd Coleman

Hearts of Palm Fries with Chipotle Mayo — These addictive fries, served at Yerba Buena restaurant on New York City's Lower East Side, can be made with fresh hearts of palm for a crispier texture. See the recipe for Hearts of Palm Fries with Chipotle Mayo »Todd Coleman

Roasted Carrot and White Bean Dip — Carrots are roasted with rosemary and garlic until tender and slightly caramelized before being puréed with cannelini beans and coriander to make a vibrant, sweet, and earthy dip for raw veggies or pita chips.Helen Rosner

Beer-Battered Onion Rings — A flavorful batter infused with honey, paprika, and lager beer is the secret to these crunchy onion rings.Todd Coleman

Football Sandwiches — A staple of Junior League cookbooks, these miniature ham sandwiches are doused in a tangy butter-poppyseed sauce and then baked in the oven.Helen Rosner

Homemade French Onion Dip — Our favorite recipe for this classic dip showcases onions three ways: fried, roasted, and fresh.Todd Coleman

Ohio Nachos — In this recipe from Columbus, Ohio's Cap City Diner, potato chips are topped with alfredo sauce, blue cheese, and chives.Todd Coleman

Lemon Parmesan Dip — Creamy and bright-tasting, lemon parmesan dip makes for an excellent accompaniment to a chip or crudité platter.Helen Rosner

Spiced Pecans — Bite-size and buttery, cumin and cayenne-spiced pecans glazed in dark brown sugar are the perfect smoky, spicy-sweet snack.Penny De Los Santos

Korean Fried Chicken — Double-frying chicken wings gives them a delicate, crackly crust that is the hallmark of this popular Korean specialty, made famous in this country at the Los Angeles restaurant Kyochon.André Baranowski

Deviled Eggs with Pickled Jalapeños — This recipe, packed with spice and tempered by sour cream, is based on one in Texas Home Cooking by Cheryl and Bill Jamison (Harvard Common Press, 1993). See the recipe for Deviled Eggs with Pickled Jalapeños »Todd Coleman

Sour Cream Nachos — Here is a simple but tasty snack of melted cheese, beans, and tortilla chips. See the recipe for Sour Cream Nachos »Laurie Smith

bacon appetizers, bacon recipes, party appetizers — At the Red Cat in New York City, these are a popular choice on the bar menu.Meredith Heuer

Maytag Blue Cheese Dip — The perfect companion for buffalo wings or a vegetable platter. See Recipe For Maytag Blue Cheese Dip »Christopher Hirsheimer

Cream Cheese Dip With Chutney — Tangy mango chutney cuts the richness of this cheesy, bacon-topped, cheddar-flecked dip.Matt Taylor-Gross

Homemade Kielbasa — These juicy, beefy smoked sausages can be served sliced on an appetizer platter accompanied by plenty of mustard. See the recipe for Homemade Kielbasa »Todd Coleman

Grilled Bratwurst with Shoestring Gremolata Fries — Garlic and lemon coated fries are the perfect accompaniment to a hearty bratwurst. See the Recipe for Grilled Bratwurst with Shoestring Gremolata FriesAndré Baranowski

Lao Tomato Dip — Penn Hongthong, the author of Simple Laotian Cooking (Hippocrene, 2003), taught us that charring the vegetables for this dip is the secret to its smoky flavor.Farideh Sadeghin

Pulled Pork Barbecue — Classic pulled pork served on rolls makes a great addition to any Super Bowl spread; this recipe, which incorporates Coca Cola, hails from Alabama. See the recipe for Pulled Pork Barbecue »Michael Piazza

Hot Onion Souffle — A warm and fluffy dip that is quick and easy to make. See the recipe for Hot Onion Souffle »Chris Granger

Korean Fried Chicken — Double-frying is the secret to achieving the delicate, crackly crust that is the hallmark of this popular Korean specialty. Soy sauce, gojujang (Korean chile paste), and honey work in tandem for a sweet-sour-salty-spicy-perfect wing.André Baranowski

Ham and Caramelized Onion Pizza — Caramelized onions, sweet ham, mozzarella, and fragrant rosemary combine in this flavorful pizza. Get the recipe »Ingalls Photography

Chile con Queso — This classic Tex-Mex dip comes from Lisa Fain (a.k.a. The Homesick Texan). With both serrano chiles and jalapeños, the dip has a bright spiciness that cuts through the richness of two cheeses. The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top.Matt Taylor-Gross

Spinach and Artichoke Dip — We like to use thawed, frozen artichoke hearts in this creamy, classic dip. See the recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip »André Baranowski

Mozzarella sticks — Crispy breading encases gooey melted mozzarella cheese in this classic appetizer.Farideh Sadeghin

Artichoke Dip — The powers of mayonnaise and melted parmesan combine to make this oven-baked dip extra creamy. See the recipe for Artichoke Dip »James Baigrie

Bacon-and-Cheese Deviled Eggs — Deviled eggs are easy to prepare and make for an eye-catching presentation. This charming rendition was inspired by a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich; in this form, it may be more elegant but it's just as delicious. See the recipe for Bacon-and-Cheese Deviled Eggs »Todd Coleman

Guacamole — Using simple ingredients is the key to this Mexican favorite. See the recipe for Guacamole »Luca Trovato

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