21 Super Bowl Recipes That Buccaneers Fans Will Love

It’s no secret that Florida is home to some of the best Cuban food in the U.S. Feel free to press the sliders, add roast pork and use pan de manteca to turn them into true Tampa Bay Cuban sandwiches.

Did you know the iconic Bloomin’ Onion was born in Tampa? Outback Steakhouse started there, and it was invented in one of their test kitchens. These homemade minis will give the O.G. a run for its money.

Tampa is also the birthplace of the deviled crab croquette, an oblong mound of seasoned blue crab meat rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried. This dip delivers all the essentials in a much more convenient package.

While grouper is the traditional choice in Tampa, this recipe works with halibut, cod, bass, tilapia and basically whatever mild white fish you have on hand.

Tarpon Springs, a city in the Tampa Bay area, has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any U.S. city. So, it’s no surprise that you can find some killer Greek food there. Tip your cap with this simple salad starter that’s complete with olives, cucumber and feta. (Pro move: For a true taste of Tarpon, serve it with a dollop of potato salad.)

Nothing says Florida like fresh-squeezed orange juice. This recipe uses it in both the cake and the three-ingredient glaze.

There’s no shortage of spots slinging next-level clam chowder in Tampa Bay (and c’mon, it’s a fun nod to Tom Brady, the Patriot-turned-Buc). You can tackle this recipe in an hour, leaving you plenty of time to pregame.

Dade City’s Annual Kumquat Festival puts these sour gems front and center. Their tartness and slight sweetness make them prime for a citrusy, jalapeño-infused cocktail.

Because of where they’re fished, stone crabs are the go-to in Florida. But these ten-minute legs are a worthy substitute no matter where you’re located. Have them Tampa-style with creamy, drool-worthy mustard sauce, or stick to melted butter and lemon juice.

Let the Greek influence of the Tarpon Springs area inspire your appetizer menu. These handhelds won’t last long on your game day table (especially next to a side of sriracha mayo or spicy yogurt).

Celebrating the Gulf Coast = your excuse to go big on seafood. Smoked fish dip is traditionally made with mullet, amberjack or other oily types of fish. This version uses red snapper filet instead, plus a whole boatload of seasonings and herbs.

Whether you’re eating this garlic-citrus roast pork over rice, on a sandwich or straight out of the pot, it’s sure to blow your quarantine pod away. Feel free to make it in the slow cooker the morning of Super Bowl Sunday (or the night before), so you don’t miss any of the game.

Garlic shrimp are everywhere in Tampa Bay. You can get them Latin-, Cajun- or Chinese-style, but we’re partial to this 15-minute Mexican version made almost entirely from pantry staples. Serve them over white rice or set them out on a big platter with toothpicks and napkins.

Want to keep the kids from eating pigs in a blanket and buffalo wings for dinner? Serve these single-skillet chicken thighs, finished with feta and green olives.

Speaking of ridiculously impressive mains that come together in a skillet, paella is always an easy win. It’s been a local mainstay since Tampa’s first influx of Spanish immigrants in the late 19th century.

Just because Tampa’s six hours north of Key West doesn’t mean you can’t find an epic key lime pie there. Any Florida resident will tell you it’s all about the sugar-to-lime juice ratio, and this version made with sweetened condensed milk and Greek yogurt totally nails it.

Your kids might have reservations about trying this fruit for the first time…but not if it’s simmered in sweet vanilla-cinnamon syrup.

This iconic banana-pineapple spice cake originated in Jamaica but is now a Southern staple. You and your guests will go bonkers for the pineapple cream cheese frosting—promise.

Give this Greek dessert a second life in the form of pie. It’s still got all the usual suspects, from crunchy nuts to flaky phyllo dough to gooey honey—you’ll just be saving yourself the sticky fingers.

Ybor City features some of the best pastelitos around, but if you don't live in the area, this six-ingredient take on the famous guava and cream cheese-filled pastries is the next best thing.

For when your heart says “pie,” but your patience says, “fat chance.” The only thing more appetizing than the four-ingredient filling (good looking out, condensed milk) is the two-ingredient gingersnap cookie crust.