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“Scoop,” there it is
Have your dip and eat it too with these adorable seven-layer-dip mini tostadas featured on Brit + Co by sports commentator Jaymee Sire. Skip the messy, double-dipped chip situation and give everyone all of the tastes they’re craving in one happy bite. These sweet little tostadas offer up layers of beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, tomatoes, olives and green onions.
Check out the full post for Jaymee’s easy walkthrough on making your own homemade “scoop” tostada chips (easy!), and for two additional Super Bowl bite-sized recipes: homemade pita chips with hummus and mini potato skins loaded with French onion dip.
Want more easy game-day bites? Jump to the snack you’re making for Super Bowl Sunday:
- Kicked-up quesadillas
- Bison and black bean chili
- Crockpot chicken tacos
- Winning lettuce wraps
- A light take on the classic seven-layer dip
- Skinny potato skins
- Zippy zucchini
- Carrot and celery dip cups
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Up first: Kicked-up quesadillas
Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was updated most recently by ParentMap’s editorial team on on Jan. 29, 2026, just in time for Super Bowl XL. All links were checked and information was verified by our editorial team. Go Hawks!
Kicked-up quesadillas
We couldn’t agree more with Shawnda of The Brewer & The Baker when she says, “Quesadillas don’t get the respect they deserve.” Give your quesadillas an extra boost in flavor at this year’s Super Bowl bash by including grilled chicken, avocados and/or other low-cal options such as fresh salsa, jalapenos and black beans. Don’t forget the delicious sharp cheddar to bind it all together! Check out Shawnda’s full post for her go-to wet rub chicken recipe before getting started.
Up next: Bison and black bean chili
Bison and black bean chili
Matt of Have Her Over for Dinner offers up his delicious bison and black bean chili — what a great idea for serving a quick and easy low-fat version of crowd-pleasing chili without sacrificing any of the flavor! With a similar rich flavor as organic grass-fed beef, buffalo works perfectly as a lean alternative to beef. Matt even admits that many of his guests never even realized the bison difference! Be sure to check out the rest of the post for the full recipe. Ground buffalo can typically be found at Whole Foods or your local grocery story, but if you run into problems, consider checking out this equally lean (and delicious!) turkey chili recipe.
Up next: Crockpot chicken tacos
Crockpot chicken tacos
Looking for a dish that puts your crockpot in charge? (We feel ya!) Don’t miss out on Jessica’s recipe for cheddar-beer chicken tacos featured on How Sweet Eats. Finished off with a delicious stack of lettuce, salsa, Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream), avocados and black beans, these tasty tacos will require cooking your chicken on low for 7–8 hours, but Jessica promises the delicious result is well worth the wait. Hoping to make your chicken without the beer? Substitute some fresh or jarred salsa in the crockpot for a spicy punch.
Up next: Winning lettuce wraps
Winning lettuce wraps
We absolutely love this idea for buffalo wing turkey lettuce wraps we discovered on The Girl Who Ate Everything. Perfect for the football fans who crave that signature buffalo wing zing, these tangy hot wraps are creative and easy to make for a large group. Mom Christy says that her buffalo-wing-obsessed husband completely loved them!
Up next: A light take on the classic seven-layer dip
Light seven layer dip
Rebecca of Ezra Pound Cake fame shares her go-to light take on the classic seven-layer dip recipe, destined to be a Super Bowl winner no matter which team wins the game! Rebecca says that this recipe not only works perfectly as a party dip, but that it can also be used in a variety of ways: as a meatless filling for tacos, burritos and taco salads; as a topping for a meatless Mexican pizza or warmed nachos; and beyond. Yet another reminder that eating light doesn’t have to mean sacrificing on flavor!
Up next: Skinny potato skins
Skinny skins
Skinny Taste shares this inventive recipe for making skinny potato skins with buffalo chicken. What a great idea for delivering two Super Bowl standbys in one dish! Featuring shredded buffalo chicken breasts made in the crockpot, melted cheddar, blue cheese dressing, and carrots and celery, this appetizer logs in at only 82 calories and 2 grams of fat for every loaded potato skin you eat. Talk about some awesome guilt-free snacking!
Up next: Baked zucchini fries
Baked zucchini fries
Say no to frozen French fries this year and head straight for the produce section to make these baked zucchini fries with marinara featured on Chocolate Covered Katie. Offering up that needed crunch and a healthy dose of veggies, this appetizer is surely one that everyone will love munching on during the big game.
Up next: Easy party veggie cups
Easy party veggie cups
Though these personal carrot and celery dip cups were featured on Veggie-Quest as a treat for a party, we also think they’re a great idea for making sure that all of your Super Bowl guests get their veggies for the day. Quick, easy and less messy than a veggie tray, these healthy snacks can be made with a variety of dipping sauces, such as a low-fat homemade hummus dip or blue cheese dressing with Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Simple and nutritious — just the way we like it!
Up next: Baked chicken nuggets
Healthy chicken nuggets
Another family favorite from the tastemakers at Skinny Taste, these healthy baked chicken nuggets are a must-have for kids and adults alike! Made using moist chunks of all-white chicken breaded with panko and grated Parmesan cheese, this fab finger food only contains 4.6 grams of fat per serving and can be presented along with a variety of favorite dipping sauces for extra flavor. This is one appetizer that’ll score you major points with football fans of all ages!
