Sports-and-snacking time is upon us. That’s right, Super Bowl 2026 is here, and if you’re not making Seattle Seahawks-themed apps, you must be on the other side, right? Don’t think we forgot about you, ride-or-die Patriots fans.
Here, 13 game day-worthy recipes that are just as epic as Drake Maye's touchdown passes—and celebrate New England's robust food scene.
Ah, tastes like a New England summer. Skewers make this meal easy for guests to grab and snack on as they watch the big game. (You may still want to line the table with newspaper—or a disposable tablecloth—to catch any garlic butter drippings.)
Don’t forget the bacon garnish. You can serve it by the bowl or turn it into an easy app by serving it in small ramekins (like this chic ceramic set) or disposable shooters.
If you really want to lean into the theme, there's no better dessert to serve than a fresh-baked pie loaded with wild Maine blueberries.
Lobster is a New England staple, but it can get pricey, fast. This recipe helps stretch it out. Not to mention it's loaded with gooey cheese. Who can resist that?
Boston Cream Pie is excellent, but these blondies offer a fresh twist that's easier to serve and share. If the thought of making custard from scratch freaks you out, you can substitute vanilla pudding. I won't tell.
Consider this pub food at its finest. You could skip the minted mashed peas, but I highly recommend whipping up the Spicy Blue Cheese Remoulade; it adds a zingy, tangy kick that livens up the whole meal.
If you're not into blueberries, why not honor the Massachusetts state crop instead? Or serve both and let people pick sides? After all, they're betting on everything else during the game.
These pillowy, buttery rolls are a true crowd-pleaser. Just note that you'll have to budget in a little extra time to make them, since you'll need to let the dough rise for about an hour and a half to two hours before baking.
Maybe you're not into wings and pigs in a blanket. Maybe you want a classier affair for your Super Bowl party. If that's the case, make this. It comes together quickly with minimal effort; just make sure to de-sand the clams so they don't taste gritty.
Time Commitment: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Why I Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
Serves: 18
Fluffernutter—that combo of peanut butter and Marshmallow creme—is considered a New England classic. And just when you thought you couldn't improve upon a classic, Half-Baked Harvest takes peanut butter-banana chocolate chip cookies and sandwiches them between homemade marshmallow.
You can't have a Patriots party spread without Boston Baked Beans! Skip the canned stuff in favor of homemade. These are smoky, sweet and creamy all at once.
Eight ingredients (many of which are probably in your pantry already) stand between you and this knockout Super Bowl snack. The key is cutting a little rectangle into each piece of puff pastry before adding the layer of apple slices. "This keeps the buttery layers of pastry from puffing up in the middle of the tarts, so they come out of the oven looking just as neat and tidy as when they went in," says former Senior Food Editor Katherine Gillen.
