You guys know we love a good party, but here is our confession.. We're just here for the Halftime Show. That is our Super Bowl. While everyone is screaming at the TV, we're pacing myself. But the second that music starts? It's showtime.
That is when the snack table shines. We want our wings hot, our dips cheesy, and our drink full so we don't miss a single second of the performance.
We've organized this year's menu into quarters so you can pace your eating (and cooking). From the only buffalo wing recipe you'll ever need to the desserts that guarantee a win!
1st Quarter: The Kickoff (Wings & Finger Foods)
We start strong. No soggy appetizers allowed.
The MVP of this entire lineup is our Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings (Baked). We have tested this recipe dozens of times to prove you don't need a deep fryer to get that crunch. It is science, it works, and it will change your life.
4.86 from 155 votes
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings (Baked)
My secret baking powder trick makes these taste deep fried. No oil mess, just crunch. Click for Recipe
5 from 10 votes Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken Wings
Sweet, savory, and sticky finger licking good. You'll need extra napkins. Click for Recipe
4.88 from 16 votes Sticky Thai Chicken Wings
A flavour explosion with garlic, fish sauce, and chili. Click for Recipe
5 from 10 votes Sausage Rolls
The ultimate party staple. Flaky puff pastry wrapped around seasoned pork. Click for Recipe
4.95 from 51 votes Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi
Buttery, garlicky, and breaded perfection. Gone in seconds. Click for Recipe
4.88 from 8 votes Baked Brie Bites
Melty cheese in a crispy shell. Be careful, they are hot! Click for Recipe
5 from 9 votes Sausage Cream Cheese Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
Low carb but you wouldn't know it. Savory sausage meets creamy cheese. Click for Recipe
5 from 14 votes Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
A little bit of luxury for game day. Rich, cheesy, and packed with flavour. Click for Recipe2nd Quarter: The Grazing Game (Dips & Boards)
This is for the Pick and Go crowd. Keep these on the coffee table.
If you only make one dip, make the Buffalo Chicken Dip. It's rich, spicy, and vanishes in minutes.
5 from 26 votes Buffalo Chicken Dip
All the flavour of wings without the bones. Scoop it up. Click for Recipe
4.97 from 29 votes Queso
Silky smooth and stays liquid. Ditch the jar stuff forever. Click for recipe
5 from 5 votes Guacamole
Authentic, fresh, and zesty. The only guac recipe you need. Click for Recipe
4.78 from 18 votes Chili Lime Texas Caviar
A bean salad that doubles as a dip. Fresh, healthy, and addictive. Click for Recipe
5 from 8 votes Cheese Ball Antipasto
A centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Click for Recipe
5 from 3 votes Fried Tortilla Chips
Once you fry your own, you'll never go back to bagged chips. Click for Recipe
5 from 4 votes Homemade Truffle Fries
Gourmet snacking at home. Parmesan and truffle oil are a match made in heaven. Click for Recipe
4.29 from 7 votes Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges with Garlic Avocado Aioli
Sweet, salty, and crispy. The dip makes it. Click for Recipe
4.93 from 54 votes Crispy Garlic Baked Potato Wedges
Fluffy on the inside, golden crunch on the outside. Click for RecipeHalftime: The Showstoppers (Mains)
The big game needs big fuel. These are the crowd pleasers.
Slow Cooker Chili is good here set it, forget it, and let people serve themselves while you watch the show.
5 from 20 votes Slow Cooker Chili
Set it, forget it, and feed a crowd. Rich, deep flavors that get better with time. Click for Recipe
4.86 from 28 votes Mongolian Glazed Meatballs
Glossy, sweet, and savory glaze clinging to tender beef. Click for Recipe
5 from 6 votes Best Teriyaki Beef Meatballs
Homemade teriyaki sauce makes these impossible to stop eating. Click for Recipe
5 from 6 votes Garlic Butter Pizza Pull Apart Bread
Cheesy, garlicky fun. Rip off a piece and watch the cheese stretch. Click for Recipe
4.20 from 10 votes Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
The classic sidekick. fast, easy, and always a winner. Click for Recipe
4.84 from 6 votes Individual Garlic Cheese Bread
No fighting over a reliable slice. Everyone gets their own cheesy goodness. Click for Recipe4th Quarter: Sweet Victory (Desserts)
Win or lose, we eat dessert. Finger food sweets are best so you don't need plates.
We are ending with Best Churros Recipe. Nothing beats fresh fried dough coated in sugar.
5 from 8 votes Best Churros Recipe
Crispy ridges, soft centers, coated in cinnamon sugar. Dip them in chocolate! Click for Recipe
4.91 from 542 votes Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Crackly tops and fudgy centers. No mixer required. Click for Recipe
4.96 from 24 votes Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth soft with that classic cross-hatch pattern. Click for Recipe
4.75 from 140 votes Quick Soft Cinnamon Rolls
fluffy rolls ready in a fraction of the time. Click for RecipeIf you have been following us for a while, you will know that we love hosting parties. So we have made many recipe roundups for all your party needs. So next time your hosting Christmas Thanksgiving Halloween Party or a New years eve partywe have you covered!
