Super Bowl Party Snacks and Starters with a Gourmet Twist!

Kick off your Super Bowl party with snacks and starters that pack a surprise. Go gourmet! That’s right. Why limit your game day spread to the usual football-watching fare? Slip in some unexpected munchies and appetizers that are a bit more ‘fancy shmancy’ than burgers, bbq, and beer. You never know, the guys just may like them!

Spot your faves among our snack finds below and try your hand at making them. Or see our suggestions at the end of this post for some ready-to-serve gourmet goodies you can offer as well.

Fancy Super Bowl Snacks You Can Actually Make

We know, we know. Everything looks so delicious and party-pretty! But don’t worry, each link includes a great recipe and many have helpful tips for presentation and serving. So go ahead, click away!

1 – Garlic rosemary baked sweet potato chips from Oh My Veggies
Crispy baked sweet potato chips brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt.

2 – Salmon, dill, and cream cheese spread from House and Home
Perfect with baguette rounds, vegetables or tortilla chips.

3 – Mini cheese ball bites from Five Heart Home
Made with cream cheese, blue cheese crumble, cranberries and chopped pecans on a pretzel stick.

4 – Ricotta crostini from Honestly Yum
Almost too pretty to eat! The mouth-watering toppings include salmon, fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, nuts and special oils.

5 – Hasselback potatoes from Sea Salt with Food
Drizzled with olive oil, seasoned with garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, then baked.

6 – Spicy cilantro shrimp with honey lime dipping sauce from My Recipe Magic
Such a celebration of flavors with cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, lime juice and cilantro!

7 – Baked crab rangoons from Six Sisters Stuff
Crab meat seasoned with soy and Worcestershire sauces, combined with cream cheese, then baked in wonton wrappers till golden brown.

8 – Green chile deviled eggs from Chow.com
The ‘devil’ is in the details: Dijon mustard, green chiles, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and topped with corn salsa!

Snacks and Starters that are Ready-to-Eat!

Some ready-to-eat gourmet items and where you can source them.

TERRA Yukon Gold Potato Chips – Wegmans
Onion Dip Mix – Trader Joe’s
Everything Pretzel Chips – Whole Foods
The Art of Caramel booze-infused popcorn – Goldbely
Fritos Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Dip – Amazon
Tres Agaves Margarita Mix – World Market
Pepper Smoked Alaskan Salmon – World Market
Daniele Mini Charcuterie Assortment – Costco
Kirkland Signature(™) Extra Fancy Unsalted Mixed Nuts – Costco