Ree Drummond's Top 10 Favorite Super Bowl Recipes
Plus, her tips to hosting a crowd on game day.
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Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and that means two things: One is that football season is officially ending but the other is it's prime time to indulge in all that game day food before it's over! As a football mom herself, Ree Drummond understands both. She's spent plenty of time under Friday night lights when her two boys Bryce and Todd played high school football for the Pawhuska Huskies, oftentimes with snacks for the whole team in tow. "Friday night football. College football. NFL football. Fantasy football... have I mentioned that we're a football family?" she says.
Here, you'll find a list of the Drummond family's favorite Super Bowl snacks. They're simple, they're easy, and all perfect for a crowd, especially a crowd full of football fans. Wings, nachos, and homemade dips are all here to represent the classics, but there are also fun, one-of-a-kind bites cooked up by the Pioneer Woman herself. Try the handheld sliders with spicy whiskey BBQ beef ("when I took my first bite, I actually heard angels singing," she says) or the bacon-wrapped jalapeño "thingies" that her sister-in-law Missy first introduced to family functions and have remained a mainstay ever since. Whether you're hosting a whole crew or just huddled around the TV with your closest family, these finger foods will bring everyone together from kickoff through overtime. Prep a whole batch of these snacks and share in the comments which one is the champion pick. It might be all of them, as Ree would say: "I think appetizers are my favorite food group."
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies
Bacon-wrapped anything is always delicious—and these poppers are the proof! All you need are three ingredients and as Ree says, they're as simple as it gets: "Cook 'em. Pop 'em in your mouth. Sing praises. Faint. They're absolutely addictive."
Get Ree's Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies recipe.
Frito Chili Pie
Crunchy Fritos, hearty chili, and melty cheese—why, it's a snack that's easy as opening a bag of chips! "I love them because they remind me of football games," Ree says, adding that this grab-and-go homemade chili was a favorite of the boys in high school.
Get Ree's Frito Chili Pie recipe.
Buffalo Wings
It's just not Super Bowl Sunday without wings. Follow Ree's recommendation for cooking up a big batch: "Make them Saturday! After you get 'em all done, throw 'em in a baking pan and cover with foil. Keep it in the fridge, then just pop it in the oven the next day to warm 'em up." Serve with carrots, celery, ranch dressing, and an empty bowl for the bones.
Get Ree's Buffalo Wings recipe.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
There are four—yes, count 'em—four different types of cheese in this recipe and that might be why it's Ree's favorite. "Every time I make this baked-in-the-oven dip, I close my eyes and sigh over how delicious it is," Ree gushes. Her tip: Make it the night beforehand, then bake it at the start of the game.
Get Ree's Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe.
Queso Totchos
Here's a new favorite of Ree's who says, "These 'totchos' are a little crazy... and crazy good!" Crispy golden tater tots are smothered in queso and piled with toppings like sliced jalapeño, olives, pickled red onions, and cilantro. Everyone can eat right off the sheet pan.
Get Ree's Queso Totchos recipe.
Chicken Nachos
Whether you like 'em plain (like Ladd) or piled high with fixin's (like Ree), a plate of nachos brings the whole group together on game day. The key to good nachos is layering the chips, cheese, and chicken—and serving them hot from the oven. Ree herself admits: "We've had these for dinner more than for a snack! So, so good."
Get Ree's Chicken Nachos recipe.
Restaurant-Style Salsa
Whether you're scooping it up with tacos, nachos, or plain ol' tortilla chips, you'll want to have this restaurant-style salsa on hand. "My favorite homemade salsa of all time!" Ree says. "Throw it in the blender—so easy. You will fall in love!"
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Air Fryer Pickles
Anything deep fried can be tricky to serve in batches to a crowd, but that's the beauty of these quick air-fried pickles. They're easy to fry up and serve in all kinds of ways, as Ree describes: "Put 'em on burgers, dip 'em in ranch, dunk 'em in ketchup... however you like 'em!"
Get Ree's Air Fryer Pickles recipe.
Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders
Slider sandwiches come in so many variations, but Ree has three simple words to describe this batch: "To. Die. For." Here's a tip for serving them game day: Fry the patties ahead of time, then start simmering them in the sauce when everyone is ready to eat.
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Shrimp and Veggie Quesadillas
Quesadillas are one of Ree's "favorite things on Earth." She likes to prep all the ingredients ahead of time, then let guests assemble their own quesadillas on the spot. Just remember: "it's impossible and improper to eat a quesadilla without pico de gallo, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream. So don't even try it."
Get Ree's Shrimp and Veggie Quesadillas recipe.
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