The Best Super Bowl Appetizers For Your Party of 2

The biggest football game of the year is almost here, and curating the perfect Super Bowl snack spread is all you need to do to make the day a total touchdown come Feb. 9. (Although, a win for your team certainly doesn't hurt.) And if you're celebrating as a party of two, there are plenty of appetizers and snacks for you to enjoy.

Chicken wings, dips, bacon-wrapped bites, and even football charcuterie boards are just a couple appetizers that make watching the Super Bowl so enjoyable, and tweaking fan-favorite recipes to (heartily) cater to two people is what will make your 2025 watch party a success.

If you want to craft a Super Bowl menu full of good food for two, these easy recipes will bring you all that and then some. Complete with everything from bacon, jam, and triple crème jalapeño poppers to chili-cheese pretzel bites, these touchdown-worthy appetizers will get game day going in the right direction. Dive into the best dips, most mouthwatering finger foods, and all-around, game-winning appetizers now. May the best team app win.

Marinated Cheese
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Marinated Cheese

This marinated cheese recipe is a game day favorite, and for good reason! Load up on the crackers, and dive into this dip anytime you're in the mood for some seriously good cheese.

Get the recipe: marinated cheese

Charcuterie Board For 2
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Charcuterie Board For 2

Charcuterie boards are jam-packed with mouthwatering cheeses, crunchy crackers, hearty meats, and fresh fruits, and figuring out how much of that stuff you need to feed two people is always a struggle. Luckily, this recipe is easy to tweak, meaning you can make the perfect amount for you and your cheese-loving friend in no time. Just adjust the serving size to the amount you want to make, and your work here is done.

Get the recipe: charcuterie board

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

These jumbo scallops are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, meaning this simple yet elegant appetizer will instantly wow anyone who tries them. You can easily tweak this recipe to feed as many mouths as you want, so just adjust the number in the recipe box, and you'll be good to go.

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped scallops

Cheesy Beef Taco Dip
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Cheesy Beef Taco Dip

Put this taco dip in a big tortilla shell, and you'll get the game-winning points. The best part is, it only takes 15 minutes to make, so you can whip this up right before the game begins. This recipe serves eight, so chop it in half so you can enjoy more than enough for two people.

Get the recipe: cheesy beef taco dip

Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Baby Potatoes
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Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Baby Potatoes

Tender on the inside and crispy and seasoned on the outside, these bite-size potatoes are as easy to make as they are to devour. Wrapped in a warm bacon layer, you won't be able to get enough of 'em. Try dunking them into a variety of dips to really make the flavors come to life.

Get the recipe: smoky bacon-wrapped baby potatoes

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

A healthier alternative to wings, these chicken meatballs will score you points on game day. You can make them before for easy noshing or you can cook them up day of. Top 'em off with a blue cheese dressing, and your taste buds will thank you.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker buffalo chicken meatballs

Chili-Cheese Pretzel Bites
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Chili-Cheese Pretzel Bites

Let's make a bet: you won't be able to eat just one of these drool-worthy bites. Complete with all the best chili-cheese-dog flavors, these mini homemade soft pretzels are about to score you more than the standard seven points. This recipe makes about 45 to 50 bites, so you can slice the ingredients in half to make a more suitable amount for two people.

Get the recipe: chili-cheese pretzel bites

Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
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Grilled Buffalo Shrimp

There's nothing more game-stopping than this spin on grilled shrimp. With bold flavors and the perfect mix of savory and sweet, these skewers will go fast. Enjoy them with your favorite dip for best results.

Get the recipe: grilled buffalo shrimp

Oven-Fried Pickles (aka Frickles)
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Oven-Fried Pickles (aka Frickles)

Pickle fanatics will flip over just how tasty these crispy bites are. They're easy to make and even easier to eat, so stock up on the pickles, please! This recipe makes enough to feed four people, and since these are so good, two people could easy nosh on all of 'em.

Get the recipe: oven-fried pickles

Rueben Dip
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Rueben Dip

Put your slow cooker to good use when you turn your favorite sandwich into a dip with this easy recipe. It's warm, creamy, and extra cheesy. The best part about this recipe is that you can customize how many people you want to feed, and the ingredient list automatically adjusts to the number you picked.

Get the recipe: rueben dip

Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs

These chicken meatballs are stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham, and cooked in a white wine dijon sauce that makes every bite you take practically burst at the seam with flavor. To adjust the recipe for two people, just toggle the slider on the part of the recipe where it says "servings."

Get the recipe: chicken cordon bleu meatballs

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

If you like mushrooms, you'll love this recipe. It's a healthier take on the classic artichoke dip due to the greek yogurt, so you can enjoy it without getting too full. Topped with warm mozzarella and baked to perfection, these are too good to pass up. You can adjust the recipe to your needs, so if you want to feed two people, just type that in where it says "yield."

Get the recipe: spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Cooked in a cranberry pepper jelly sauce, these flavorful meatballs are a perfect harmony of all the best flavors. To customize how many meatballs you want to make, simply hover your mouse over the number of servings section, and you're good to go.

Get the recipe: sweet and spicy cranberry cocktail meatballs

Caramelized Garlic Butter Toast With Pan-Fried Mushrooms
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Caramelized Garlic Butter Toast With Pan-Fried Mushrooms

If your main course is savory, this rich toast will pair perfectly with it. Top it off with as many mushrooms as you can fit! This recipe feeds 10, so just chop the ingredients in half, and you'll have the perfect amount of toast for two.

Get the recipe: caramelized garlic butter toast with pan-fried mushrooms

Caprese Skewers
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Caprese Skewers

How could you say no to easy-to-prepare finger fare? These caprese skewers are made with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, and their simplicity is genius. They're super light, so if you're looking to feed two people, it's best to make about five to six skewers so you can both indulge.

Get the recipe: caprese skewers

Baked Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots
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Baked Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots

Take advantage of the season's best sweet potatoes with this drool-worthy recipe. These tots are crispy on the outside (thanks to crunchy Panko bread crumbs) and soft on the inside (thanks to warm mashed sweet potatoes) and will have you coming back for more. Dunk them in ketchup, ranch, or honey if you want some extra flavor.

Get the recipe: baked sweet potato parmesan tater tots

Turkey Smoked Sausage Dip in Mini Bread Bowls
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Turkey Smoked Sausage Dip in Mini Bread Bowls

Get your taste buds excited before dinner when you introduce these cute little bread bowls to the appetizer table. Filled with turkey smoked sausage, cream cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, green chilis, and spices, these bite-size bowls will fill your mouth with all the best flavors. You can adjust this recipe to make the amount of servings you want by simply writing in the number you need into the "yield" section.

Get the recipe: turkey smoked sausage dip in mini bread bowls

Artichoke Dip Stuffed Rolls
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Artichoke Dip Stuffed Rolls

Take artichoke dip to the next level when you make these divine rolls. Just stuff biscuits with a hefty scoop of artichoke, jalapeño dip, and some jack cheese, and top 'em off with butter. This recipe makes eight rolls, so cut the recipe in half and you can enjoy two rolls for dinner one night and two the next.

Get the recipe: artichoke dip stuffed rolls

Mini Spinach-Artichoke-Stuffed Potatoes
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Mini Spinach-Artichoke-Stuffed Potatoes

These little potatoes pack big flavor, so get ready! Since they're so small, they're pretty light, meaning you can nosh on a few before dinner and still have room to chow down. This recipe is easy to adjust, so just add in how many potatoes you want to make, and the recipe will update depending on that number.

Get the recipe: mini spinach-artichoke-stuffed potatoes

Chorizo, Caramelized Onion, and Poblano Sausage Rolls With Creamy Cilantro Dip
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Chorizo, Caramelized Onion, and Poblano Sausage Rolls With Creamy Cilantro Dip

Game day fans will become even bigger fans of this appetizer. These sausage rolls are filled with herb-and-spice-spiked pork sausage meat and enclosed in a buttery bundle of egg-washed puff pastry. Is your mouth watering yet? Because same.

Get the recipe: chorizo, caramelized onion, and poblano sausage rolls with creamy cilantro dip

Classic Buffalo Wings
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Classic Buffalo Wings

This easy buffalo chicken recipe is hassle-free and supertasty! Not to mention, these wings are baked not fried, so they are also lower in calories. Touchdown!

Get the recipe: classic buffalo wings

Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Aioli
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Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Aioli

Make the most of sweet potatoes when you cook up these perfectly crunchy fries. Who can say no to warm potato slices with a rich and spicy aioli, anyway? Since this recipe makes six servings, you can cut it in half and enjoy enough fries for two people, and then some.

Get the recipe: garlic parmesan sweet potato fries with spicy aioli

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese
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Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese

Complete with just five ingredients, each one of these savory-sweet bites is packed with the perfect balance of flavors. Dunk these in your favorite dips and sauces of all kinds, and get ready to grub. You can easily adjust the number of bites you want to make by typing in your desired serving amount where it says "servings."

Get the recipe: spicy bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese

Burrata With Lemon Pepper Salami Bites
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Burrata With Lemon Pepper Salami Bites

Burrata — can you ever really have enough? This delicious recipe takes the traditional cheese appetizer to the next level by adding lemon-twisted olive oil and salty salami to the mix, meaning it's absolutely bursting with flavor. Since this recipe was made to feed eight, just cut it in half and you'll have more than enough for two people.

Get the recipe: burrata with lemon pepper salami bites

Balsamic Steak Bites With Kale and Roasted Tomatoes
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Balsamic Steak Bites With Kale and Roasted Tomatoes

Wow everyone around the table with these delicious steak bites. They're rich in flavor and taste just as good as a steakhouse's very own recipe. This recipe makes 30 bites, so we suggest cutting the recipe down to make around four to eight if you're just serving two people.

Get the recipe: balsamic steak bites with kale and roasted tomatoes

Bacon, Jam, and Triple Crème Jalapeño Poppers
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Bacon, Jam, and Triple Crème Jalapeño Poppers

It's not game day without something wrapped in bacon, right? These hot poppers will be the touchdown of the night. To adjust the recipe for two people, just toggle the slider on the part of the recipe where it says "servings." Easy does it!

Get the recipe: bacon, jam, and triple crème jalapeño poppers

Baked Mashed Potato Bites
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Baked Mashed Potato Bites

These bite-size snacks are rich and hearty. Add a dollop of sour cream on top to complete them. To adjust the serving size, all you have to do is tweak it on the website and it will automatically adjust.

Get the recipe: baked mashed potato bites

Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
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Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites

You know your dinner is off to a good start when mac and cheese makes a debut at the top of the menu! These little bites are filled with warm noodles and rich cheese, making it hard to stop eating them. Since this recipe makes about 48 mac bites, we suggest cutting the recipe in half and freezing the leftover ones for later.

Get the recipe: three-cheese mini macaroni and cheese bites

Bacon and Cheese Croquettes
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Bacon and Cheese Croquettes

Crispy potatoes mixed with savory bacon and sharp cheddar cheese could only be made better if it was breaded and fried. That's where these croquettes come in. We suggest making a couple extras because they're damn good.

Get the recipe: bacon and cheese croquettes

Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits
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Pimento Cheese and Prosciutto Biscuits

Rich and savory, these bites will change how you feel about game-day foods. Enjoy a cheese-filled mouthful with every bite you take, along with a nice hint of baby arugla and a buttery biscuit. Yes, please.

Get the recipe: pimento cheese and prosciutto biscuits

Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
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Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Everyone knows chili is a football-watching essential, and these loaded bowls are about as easy as they get. This recipe is made to feed eight people, so you can either cut the ingredients in half to make four servings and enjoy some extra, or you can make the full recipe and freeze the rest. Get grubbin'!

Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef chili

Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Logs
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Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Logs

You won't care what the outcome of the game is after you've had some of these. Complete with gooey cheese and rich chicken, these tasty logs are a touchdown. If you're looking to feed two people, you'll want to make a couple of these so you can both be satisfied.

Get the recipe: buffalo chicken mozzarella logs

Green Goddess Dip
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Green Goddess Dip

If the person you're serving is less about the calories and more about the nutrients, we suggest presenting them with this delightfully healthy dip. All veggies are welcome!

Get the recipe: green goddess dip

Baked Caramelized Onion Dip
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Baked Caramelized Onion Dip

You might've had onion dip before, but have you had it baked and caramelized? Warm, rich, and bursting with sharp flavor, this dip will go fast. The recipe is easy to adjust, so just note that you're making it for two people, and it will update.

Get the recipe: baked caramelized onion dip

Lamb Lollipops
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Lamb Lollipops

These finger-licking pops are juicy and divine. Let's just say that the mint-pistachio pesto that's on top of the lamb pairs wonderfully with buttery white wine. Yum, yum, yum.

Get the recipe: lamb lollipops

Bacon Green Bean Bundles
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Bacon Green Bean Bundles

Sneak in vegetables and bacon all in one by making these tasty bundles. The are rich in flavor and have nutrients, too! You can adjust this recipe to your liking by choosing how many servings you want to make before you start cooking.

Get the recipe: bacon green bean bundles

Baked Chicken Ranch Yogurt Egg Rolls
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Baked Chicken Ranch Yogurt Egg Rolls

Turn the game upside down with these wild rolls. Made with Greek yogurt dip, diced chicken, celery, red bell peppers, and a dash of hot sauce, these eggs rolls are healthy, crunchy, and oh-so tasty. This recipe is easy to tweak, so just adjust the amount of people you want to feed, and your work here is done.

Get the recipe: baked chicken ranch yogurt egg rolls

Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
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Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

Take the traditional pigs in a blanket to a place it has never been before when you whip up this divine recipe that features a maple-mustard dipping sauce. These perfectly baked little blankets will melt in your mouth with every bite. To adjust the recipe for two people, just toggle the slider on the part of the recipe where it says "servings."

Get the recipe: pigs in a blanket wreath

Melty Baked Brie With Walnuts, Honey, and Figs
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Melty Baked Brie With Walnuts, Honey, and Figs

If you want something that's both sweet and full of fresh flavors, you must try these honey-covered figs. Walnuts, brie, honey, and fresh thyme work together to make these purple figs a treat for your taste buds. You can make as many as you want, so dig in!

Get the recipe: melty baked brie with walnuts, honey, and figs

Baked Cheddar Sweet Potato Fritters
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Baked Cheddar Sweet Potato Fritters

Made with a base of grated sweet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and an alluring blend of spices, you might have to make an extra batch of these potato fritters for good measure. Pair these with an ice-cold beer, and you'll wish it was the Super Bowl every Sunday.

Get the recipe: baked cheddar sweet potato fritters

Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta
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Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta

To give this bruschetta a burst of extra flavor, add crumbled goat cheese, feta, or shaved parmesan on top. Note: the cheese pairs oh-so well with the tangy strawberries and balsamic vinegar. If you're making this recipe for two people to enjoy, we suggest slicing four to five pieces of bread so you can have more than one.

Get the recipe: strawberry tomato bruschetta

Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Piña Colada Coconut Shrimp Sauce
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Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Piña Colada Coconut Shrimp Sauce

Bring some full-body flavor to the table with this coconut shrimp duo. With crispy shrimp and effortlessly sweet sauce, this award-winning appetizer will go down in the snacking hall of fame. Dig in!

Get the recipe: crispy coconut shrimp with piña colada coconut shrimp sauce

Feta With Honey and Pine Nuts
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Feta With Honey and Pine Nuts

Toasted pine nuts, sweet honey, and fresh mint work together to make this recipe one to remember. Serve it with crispy crackers or warm bread for best results. This recipe yields about four to six servings, so you can enjoy it the day after, too.

Get the recipe: feta with honey and pine nuts

Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls
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Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls

With a total of just seven ingredients, these heavenly rolls are almost too good to be true. Enjoy the rich flavors of flaky phyllo, creamy brie, and mouthwatering prosciutto with each roll you eat. This recipe makes 12 rolls, so you can either make the full batch and freeze some for later or simply cut down the recipe to make the amount you want. The choice is yours!

Get the recipe: baked brie and prosciutto rolls

Mini Pizzas
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Mini Pizzas

Made with crescent roll dough and topped with sauce, cheese, and the toppings of your desire, these mini bites will be your new favorite food. They're easy to make and even easier to eat, so be sure to make extra. We suggest making about four or five pizzas if you want to feed two people. Enjoy!

Get the recipe: mini pizzas

Additional reporting by Theresa Massony


Theresa Massony is a former senior editor at PS, overseeing home, food, love, sex, tech, astrology, and more content. Prior to joining PS, Theresa was the senior style editor at Bustle Digital Group's Elite Daily, where she oversaw all daily operations for the Style vertical and fashion and beauty content. She was also the Beauty editor, senior Dating editor, and a copy editor during her time at Elite Daily.



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