53 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi1/53Cauliflower-Carrot Cheesy Tots
This kid-friendly Super Bowl appetizer isn't just for the kids. Everybody loves tots.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson2/53
Sesame Chicken Drumettes
Serve this one-pot baked chicken dish with steamed rice and broccoli.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton3/53
Plain Popcorn
You can't go wrong with a big bowl of popcorn. If the kids are into it, top with a little coconut oil and nutritional yeast. If not, stick with good old butter and salt.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Rhoda Boone, Food Styling by Ali Nardi4/53
Mini Beef and Mushroom Patties
These mini burger patties are versatile and family-friendly. Make a big batch to freeze and then serve all week long as sliders, on grain bowls, in pita sandwiches, and more.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi5/53
Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip
Forget about hot wings—these spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a meatless take on your favorite party snack.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege6/53
Instant Pot Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
Sweet potatoes almost melt as they cook under pressure in the Instant Pot, lending a silky texture and sweet flavor to this harissa-spiced chili.
- Photo by Denny Culbert7/53
Air Fryer Crispy Herbed Chickpeas
Unlike the oven, the air fryer makes actually-crisp chickpeas. The high heat, circulating at a super-fast speed, dries out the chickpeas so they’re almost dehydrated.
- Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt8/53
Boneless Buffalo Chicken "Wings"
These fried and sauced chicken breast strips have all the spicy flavor of Buffalo wings—without the hassle of bones. Serve them with a tangy blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell9/53
Homemade Spiced Coconut Chips
Customize this addictive crunchy snack to your heart’s content with your favorite sweetener and ground spices.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton10/53
Pigs-in-a-Blanket With Sauerkraut and Mustard
Classic German flavors bring a fresh twist to this beloved hors d'oeuvre.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi11/53
Creamy Pinto Bean Dip
Serve this lightly spiced, last-minute bean dip with tortilla chips and watch it disappear before half-time.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton12/53
Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Two rimmed baking sheets and a hot oven mimic a giant panini press, making grilled cheese for a crowd a super quick and easy prospect.
- Photo by Alice Gao13/53
Butterscotch–Potato Chip Balls
Butterscotch chips and crushed potato chips make these buttery brown sugar cookies dance across your tongue with sweet and salty flavor.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson14/53
Make-Ahead Sheet-Pan Meatballs
This is the simplest way to make a large batch of meatballs that you can turn into a variety of dinners, from pasta to soup to sandwiches.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton15/53
Luscious Hot Chocolate
Serve with differently-sized marshmallows and whipped cream for topping.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi16/53
Five-Cheese Pimento Cheese
Complete your Super Bowl snacking lineup with this addictive five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi17/53
Figs-in-a-Blanket With Goat Cheese
Spicy, honey-glazed figs and creamy goat cheese are baked in puff pastry in this fun vegetarian play on pigs-in-a-blanket.
- Photo by Alex Lau18/53
Monkey Bread
No secrets here—the key to the buttery flavor and signature texture of monkey bread is the brioche dough.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson19/53
Traditional Soft Pretzels
If you've ever tasted a real German soft pretzel, with a deep, dark, burnished skin showered with crunchy salt crystals, and a yeasty, chewy middle, then you know what you're in for here.
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Beef Chili
Skip that dusty bottle of chili powder. Instead, soak and purée whole dried chiles to stir into this authentic Texas beef stew.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone21/53
No-Bake Energy Bites with Oats and Dried Cherries
These coconut- and oat-studded bites come together in just one bowl—keep them on hand for a healthy anytime pick-me-up.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton22/53
3-Ingredient Tomatillo Guacamole
Store-bought tomatillo salsa provides a shortcut to spicy and flavorful guacamole.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell23/53
Double-Decker Peanut Butter Brownies
These rich, two-layer flourless brownies are endlessly customizable. Top with chocolate chips, chopped pretzels, or any crunchy snack you have in the pantry.
- Photo by Alex Lau24/53
Cacio e Pepe Chips
Cacio e pepe works on so many things, this potato chip recipe is just our latest obsession with using the whole flavor combination.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks25/53
Crispy Peanut Butter Snack Cake
This salty-sweet “snack cake” is made with a simple honey–peanut butter base, plus all your favorite snacks.
- Photo by Alex Lau26/53
Cheesy Baked Pasta With Cauliflower
Chopped cauliflower adds earthy sweetness and turns as tender as the pasta in this more substantial version of mac ‘n’ cheese.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich27/53
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks With Savory Caramel
These grilled chicken drumsticks cook over indirect heat until the skin is browned and crisp, then get basted with a savory-sweet glaze.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Susan Spungen28/53
Snickerdoodle Party Cookies
We helped our snickerdoodles get party-ready by upping the spices and adding texture with toffee, cornflakes, and a sparkly finish.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi29/53
Creamy Avocado Dip With Scallions
Avocado, yogurt, and a mix of caramelized and fresh scallions give this dip a creamy texture that sits between onion dip and guacamole. Pair it with pita chips, tortilla chips, or carrot sticks.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini30/53
Crudités With Chile-Lime Salt
Forget dip: this zesty spiced salt wakes up any sliced raw fruit or veggie—don’t feel limited to the ones listed in the recipe.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone31/53
Sheet-Pan Brownie Thins
These sheet-pan brownies don't require any special equipment. The batter gets spread into a thin layer yielding rich, chewy brownies that are about 1/4-inch thick.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle32/53
Turkish Spiced Meatballs with Pomegranate Yogurt Sauce
These warmly spiced lamb meatballs are so juicy, light, and flavorful—not to mention easy—they'll be rocking your party world this holiday season.
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Herbed Feta Dip
Creamy and packed with herbs, this cheese dip is so easy to make.
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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
This is a creamy, cheesy, classic mac 'n' cheese you can make using your favorite new kitchen appliance!
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Ultimate Nachos
The key to crispy nachos is to limit the number of ingredients that go into the oven with the chips. These start with three essential ingredients: a dollop of homemade pinto bean dip, sliced jalapeños, and plenty of grated cheddar.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks36/53
Edible Cookie Dough with Variations
Cookie dough lovers, eat your hearts out! Toasting the flour in this egg-free version zaps any bacteria, making the raw dough safe to eat as is.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone37/53
3-Ingredient Microwave Cheese Sauce
This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter—the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.
- Photo by Jerrelle Guy38/53
Sweet Potato Rice Crispies
Here, all of the best flavors of sweet potato casserole are combined into your favorite sweet-and-crunchy childhood treat. The best part? It all comes together in about half an hour.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone39/53
Classic Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Mozzarella and Parmesan
Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.
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Crispy Whole Wheat Graham Crackers
These homemade grahams are buttery and crisp, with an incredible depth of flavor thanks to earthy whole wheat flour and the mellow maltiness of golden syrup—a type of light molasses.
- Photo by Deb Perelman41/53
Kale-Dusted Pecorino Popcorn
Given that this popcorn is green and has the word "kale" in the title, it has proved to be shockingly popular among kids (as well as adults).
- Photo by Penny De Los Santos42/53
Nutter Butter® Cookies
Made from equal parts butter and peanut butter, these shortbread wafers are ultra-crunchy and salty-sweet—perfect for sandwiching with whipped peanut butter creme. They’re best made with commercial peanut butter, which makes the dough and filling easy to handle.
- Photo by Charles Masters, Food Styling by Suzanne Lenzer43/53
Our Favorite Lasagna With Sausage, Spinach, and Three Cheeses
Easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for a dinner party.
- Photo by Izabella Wentz PharmD.44/53
Coconut-Fig Energy Balls
Made of dried figs blended with coconut and a pop of cinnamon, pack these energy balls along for a post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up.
- Photo by Colin Price45/53
Instant Pot Hummus
The secret to making a smooth, light, fluffy dip is to use warm just-cooked chickpeas. And the Instant Pot makes that easy.
- Photo by JP Bevins, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone46/53
Slow-Cooker Green Chicken Chili
This easy chili is a cross between chile verde and white chicken chili, an effortless and hearty dinner that’s perfect for weeknights.
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Mini Doughnut Muffins
This recipe gives you bite-sized doughnuts with none of the wait. Use any type of jam to fill them or simply eat them plain.
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Hidden Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese
A creamy, healthy take on your family's favorite that you can make in one pot using the Instant Pot.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks49/53
No-Bake Butterscotch-Coconut Cookies
Need cookies in a flash? These butterscotch "buttons" come together fast and don't require an oven, which means you can have a treat any time you want it.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell50/53
Fudgy Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Brownies
Everyone's favorite bake sale treat goes gluten-free—with ingredients you already have in your pantry.
- Photo by Kathy Hester51/53
Instant-Pot Vegan Cauliflower Queso
Cauliflower is a magical vegetable. It’s tasty on its own, but it can transform into oil-free creamy sauces and even replace meat. In this recipe, it’s the base for a creamy, cheesy take on queso dip. This is great on chips but even better on top of burritos and enchiladas. Best of all, you can get the pickiest of eaters to eat their veggies this way.
- Photo by Helene Dujardin52/53
Slow-Cooker Beef and Two-Bean Chili
This chili pleases all palates—it's not too spicy or too mild, but it's loaded with flavor.
- Photo by Tara Donne, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell53/53
Creamy Cauliflower Dip
Earthy and rich without being heavy or filling, this creamy vegetable dip is just the thing to whet the appetite without ruining it before a big holiday meal.