Make these game day recipes on repeat through Super Bowl Sunday
Football’s in full swing and coming to your screen Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. Whether you’re a casual sports fan or breaking tables with the Bills Mafia, you’re going to need something to eat at kickoff—especially if you’re having friends over to watch the big game. Cue our best cheese recipes for football season: a collection of satisfying, savory dishes paired best with a cold beer and flat-screen TV.
Nondips
Sweet and Salty Party Mix
This recipe calls for sprinkled parmesan, but consider upping the ante with Parmigiano Reggiano, now the official cheese sponsor of the New York Jets.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Stuffed with Pimento Cheese
Jalapeño poppers are a classic appetizer, but we’ve tricked them out with pimento cheese for a modern update.
Litehouse Caramelized Pear & Gorgonzola Tarts
Tarts are a no-brainer finger food. These feature blue cheese and pear for a touch of sweetness.
Chile Con Queso For Totchos
Cut down on spillage with these totchos served in individual vessels.
Deviled Eggs
With a little finessing, these devil eggs could be decorated to look like tiny footballs.
Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Flatbreads
If you’re hosting fans of the Buffalo Bills, make sure to have tons of blue cheese involved in your spread. These flatbreads ought to go over well.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
And here’s another Buffalo-themed dish with a hefty blue cheese dip on the side.
Stuffed Meatballs
Mozzarella-stuffed meatballs lend themselves to a low-effort meatball sub buffet, which means you won’t miss any plays being in and out of the kitchen all night.
Dips
Provolone Dip
Go Birds! This cheese dip is an inspired choice for anyone who enjoys a good cheesesteak as well as Philly fans.
Pimento Cheese
Add some elevation to your table with this pimento cheese recipe from James Beard Award winner Barry Maiden.
Whipped Feta Spread with Roasted Red Peppers and Scallions
Photo by Douglas Fletcher.
This feta spread, made of fridge staples, comes together quickly for a last-minute recipe.
Gouda Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese is a quintessential dip for tailgates on chilly fall days. Try this gouda one with pickles and soft pretzels.
Mexican Cheese Dip with Chicken (Queso Fundido con Pollo)
Need some protein? You can’t go wrong with our queso fundido. Pair this with a pitcher of Palomas and become the life of the potluck.
Creamy Onion Dip
Pro tip: swap the fingerling potatoes for tater tots if you’re short on time.
Alana Pedalino
Alana Pedalino serves as Managing Editor of culture. Her work has been featured in Bon Appétit, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and more. She loves to write, cook, and kayak. Find her bylines at alanapedalino.com.
