7 Big Game Snacks You Need and Deserve

Maybe you don’t know a Hail Mary from a blitz, and the closest you’ve come to a touchdown is finding the remote before kickoff. That’s OK, because some of us are just here for the snacks. This year, draft bold, crowd-pleasing bites that make halftime the real highlight of the Big Game. 

1. Super Bowl Wing Trio

Wings and the Big Game go hand in hand. This recipe serves up a flavor triple threat with classic Buffalo, sticky-sweet gochujang and zesty garlic-Parm sauces to choose among. Each sauce is finger-licking good and worthy of the pile of napkins they’ll demand. Feeding a crowd? Fry separate batches for each sauce and let everyone pick their favorite. And if you’re nervous about managing the frying process in your Deep Sauté Pan, our handy chicken frying tips will have you tossing perfect wings in no time.

2. Hex Hoagie

Building the perfect hoagie is an art form, and this Italian-American classic is a true masterpiece. Stacked high with bold, savory layers, it’s as impressive as it is delicious. The gang’s all here: mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, a homemade artichoke-pepper spread and a tangy vinaigrette to tie it all together. Pre-slice the hoagies for easy grab-and-go bites, making it the ideal centerpiece for your game-day spread.

3. Spinach & Artichoke Dip With Pull-Apart Rolls

This dip sets the gold standard for a dynamic duo. Creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip meets golden, Parmesan-encrusted pull-apart rolls in a skillet masterpiece. Using pizza dough keeps things simple, but for an extra touch, flatten each dough ball, tuck in a chunk of mozzarella and pinch to seal before baking. The result? Gooey, cheesy rolls that make dipping even more indulgent.

4. Chicago-Style Italian Beef

Sure, these sandwiches might skew more supper than snack, but during the Super Bowl’s marathon of eating, hearty options are a must. Braise beef chuck roast in your 5-Quart Hybrid Dutch Oven until it’s fall-apart tender, then shred it and let it soak up the rich sauce. Piled onto soft hoagie rolls with homemade giardiniera and melt-in-your-mouth peppers and onions, the result is, dare we say, transcendent. Plus, this recipe is a make-ahead dream. Prep the giardiniera up to a week in advance. Braise the beef and cook the peppers up to three days ahead. Simply reheat before serving.

5. Pork Belly Bao Buns

If bao buns haven’t been on your annual Super Bowl lineup, it’s time to fix that. These pillowy buns are stuffed with tender pork belly and spicy mayo and feature crunchy toppings like cilantro, cucumber and peanuts to balance the richness. The recipe makes plenty, but for a main snack, doubling up isn’t a bad idea.

6. DIY Dill Pickle Chips

Sure, you could buy pickle-flavored chips, but why settle? Take plain kettle chips to the next level with dried dill, vinegar powder, mustard powder and garlic powder for an irresistible pickle punch. A final sprinkling of fresh dill adds a burst of bright flavor. Tossing and baking them in your Hybrid Roasting Pan makes this upgrade as easy as it is delicious.

7. Pizza Nachos

While pizza is a classic Super Bowl food, homemade pizza is too much work for the cook who deserves a spot in front of the couch. Instead, set your 4.5-Quart Hybrid Deep Sauté Pan down on the coffee table (on a trivet, of course) featuring the best of both worlds: pizza nachos. This mash-up takes its flavor cues from pizza, combining tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with nacho standards like cheddar, salsa, pickled jalapeños and guacamole. It is, dare we say, game day heaven.