Hosting a Super Bowl party doesn’t have to break the bank. These budget-friendly Game Day appetizers will feed a crowd and save you enough to splurge on fancy beer. 😉
From homemade crackers, chicken flautas, and allergy-friendly bagel bites to dips and crock pot appetizers, we’ve got a range of recipes for whatever you’re craving and they’ll fit any budget.
How to Plan for a Game Day Party
When hosting any kind of party, it is important to know about how many people you are expecting. This way, you can plan your food budget to make sure that you don’t spend an arm and a leg feeding everyone.
The trick for calculating appetizers for any party is:
- 1-2 pieces per person per hour bite size snacks
- 1-2 ounces of dip per person
- 1-2 drinks per person per hour (this could be one beer, one glass of wine, one can of soda or one bottle of water)
How to Keep it Budget-Friendly
For parties where you won’t have a sit-down meal, one of the best ideas for keeping food costs low is to make your own veggie and cheese tray.
Whole carrots are incredibly affordable, and even baby carrots are still worth the time it will save you to peel and cut. Choose two to three vegetables and make a dip out of sour cream and ranch seasoning.
To fill out the veggie tray, cube some Colby-Jack cheddar cheese. You will save so much money by cutting up the cheese yourself. Finish it off with some crackers.
Budget-Friendly Game Day Appetizers
Budget-Friendly Game Day Appetizers
Super Bowl is the best excuse to get together with your friends for good food and a little team rivalry. That doesn't mean that you have a spend an arm and a leg to make all of that yummy food.
Turn your event into a potluck and have everyone bring a dish, or try one of these super budget-friendly appetizers that will still impress your guests. No matter who you and your guests are root for, these delicious and budget-friendly game day appetizers will be a hit.
With just 4 ingredients, this Crescent Roll Taco Ring is a quick and easy appetizer that is sure to be a hit! Also known as a crescent roll taco bake, serve with your favorite toppings for a fun game day snack!
In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy these fun Beef Enchilada Taquitos as an easy and delicious dinner or snack any night of the week! Pair with your favorite salsa, enchilada sauce or sour cream for a delicious twist to Taco Tuesday.
This no fuss meal will be on the table in less than 20 minutes, and as little as 3 ingredients! This Ham and Cheese Crescent ring can be a dinner served with salad and some fruit for a complete meal, or as an appetizer for a crowd.
Make a batch of homemade BBQ sauce or use store-bought for an easy 2-ingredient appetizer to feed a crowd. Serve at your Super Bowl party or your next family gathering and it's sure to be a hit.
An easy, budget-friendly guide to making an impressive charcuterie board. This simple meal is perfect for entertaining! And you can customize it with in season fruits and vegetables to make it even more budget friendly!
With a handful of cheap ingredients, hummus is so easy to make at home with some help from your Instant Pot. Make the recipe as written for classic hummus, or add any of the recommended mix-ins.
Mac and cheese is always a hit and these mini macaroni and cheese bites are the perfect finger food for game day.
An easy appetizer for pizza lovers, these mini bagel bites will be a crowd-pleaser. You can add any toppings you want for the pizza bagels or go simple with just sauce and cheese. These also make great snacks for the kids while the game is on!
With just a few ingredients, these crackers make for a great appetizer. The crackers are homemade and affordable to make so you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank.
Perfect for children and adults, these creamy chicken taquitos will be a crowd pleaser and because they’re budget friendly, you can make enough for everyone to enjoy all day.
If you’re looking to feed a crowd, this pull apart cheesy garlic bread is a great go-to appetizer. The bread is filled with gooey cheese and the dish is topped with a tasty hint of garlic.
Fresh spinach is used to create this delicious dip that’ll make enough for everyone to enjoy. Serve with your favorite bread, crackers or chips.
A great budget friendly recipe, this tasty appetizer can be made with a few inexpensive pickles and some panko-style breadcrumbs.
Get the flavor of an "Everything" bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese in a spread. Serve with some bread-sliced bagels or crackers and you've got a great spread to feed your game-day crowd.
Everyone loves tacos so why not make these delicious taco cups that everyone can enjoy. Tacos can go a long way making it a great budget-friendly option.
An easy recipe that looks a bit intimidating when you see it, but don’t be frightened! This is a delicious appetizer that’s easy to make and pairs well with game day.
