19 Super Bowl Recipes That Kansas City Chiefs Fans Will Love

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 2 cups

Let’s start with the basics: a tried-and-true barbecue sauce recipe from a Kansas City local. It’s the ideal balance of sweet, tangy and smoky. Serve it brushed over slow-cooked ribs (ahem, see below) or as an alternate wing topper to the usual Buffalo sauce.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours, 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 6

Once you’ve mastered the sauce, you’ll want to put it to good use. These pork ribs get slow-roasted in the oven so they’re as easy to make as they are delicious. "What I love about this recipe is the sheet pan-braising technique, which is crucial for helping the meat stay tender," says Candace Davison, cookbook author and PureWow vice president of editorial content. "Nagi Maehashi calls for pouring hard cider—though broth or regular apple cider works too— under the ribs, then tenting the whole thing in aluminum foil and baking it. The foil traps in steam, cooking the meat without drying it out."

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
• Serves: 48 bites

What goes best with your K.C. barbecue? The side dish to end all side dishes. "This is the ultimate kid-friendly Super Bowl snack," Davison says. "Though for the grown-ups, I recommend topping it with a drizzle of hot honey and sliced chives. Ranch or Buffalo sauce are great options too."

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 24 wings

It’s not really a football game-watch without copious amounts of Buffalo wings, is it? (Don’t forget to make extra sauce for dipping.) Whether you like yours dipped in "seemingly" ranch or blue cheese, this beginner-friendly appetizer will please everyone.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours, 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients, vegetarian
• Serves: 15 rolls

These sweet bites—made famous by the Kansas City institution Stroud’s—are like a cross between a dinner roll and a cinnamon bun.

Fun fact: The restaurant's baker, Bea Lewis, came up with the creation, which quickly became so popular she was whipping up 5,000 rolls a night. All from her home kitchen and without working from a recipe, per NPR. Don't you owe it to pay homage to Lewis and try some for yourself?

• Time Commitment: 50 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian
• Serves: 6 to 8 people

Chili is a tailgate staple, but it can also be a great nod to the Midwest—particularly if you serve it alongside cinnamon rolls. No, really. "While researching Kansas City foods, I kept stumbling upon 'chili and cinnamon rolls,' and I had to know more," Davison says. "Turns out, the pairing often appeared on school lunch menus, with the rolls counting as a grain—and encouraging kids to eat the chili."

Now, whether you dip the roll in the chili or eat them separately is up for debate, but I vote that you follow your heart in whatever direction it leads you. And while it doesn't have to be this chipotle cocoa three-bean chili, it's become a PureWow favorite for complex, layered flavor.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, vegetarian
• Serves: 6 to 8

Missouri is home to many a dairy farm. Pay homage with a plate of these melty nuggets made from squeaky cheese and dipped in a crisp beer batter. (Choose something light, like a pilsner, for best results.)

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, gluten free, vegetarian
• Serves: 6 people

Balance out all the smoke and spice of your barbecue-inspired spread with bites of this mayo-free sweet and crunchy coleslaw. The dressing is made with vinegar and a touch of Greek yogurt, so it’s just creamy enough.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegan, vegetarian, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 3 people

Got a vegan on your couch? They won’t be left out of the fun, thanks to these as-good-as-the-real-deal cauliflower “wings.” (The secret ingredient is smoked paprika.)

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, gluten free
• Serves: 8 people

If you’re all about the sides, you might want to make a double batch of this tasty potato salad, which features cucumbers and hard-boiled eggs. It’s cool and creamy—ideal for pairing with a rack of ribs.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: special occasion–worthy, high protein
• Serves: 4 people

With this incredible sandwich on the menu, no one will even be paying attention to the commercials. It’s a labor of love to fry the chicken, but one bite and you’ll realize it was worth the effort. (Pro tip: Make the jalapeño honey up to a week before the big game to save on prep time—or use store-bought hot honey. I won't tell.)

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 2 people as a meal; 5 to 6 as an appetizer

Psst: Kansas City Steak is a type of steak you're probably more familiar with than you realize. It's the same cut as a NY strip, only it has the bone in. If you're hosting a small gathering and really want to elevate things, opt for one, then slice it into bite-sized strips for serving, so it's easy to eat with your eyes glued to the big screen.

• Time Commitment: 6 hours, 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: slow cooker recipe, make ahead, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 6 people

OK, we know K.C. folks are picky about their baked beans. If you’re an absolute beginner, here’s a basic slow cooker recipe to get you started. (Besides, you’re using your oven for wings tonight.)

• Time Commitment: 23 hours
• Why I Love It: make ahead, <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
• Serves: 12

Natives will need no introduction to burnt ends, but for the uninitiated, they’re basically the best part of a beef brisket. Think tender, juicy meat with just the right ratio of crispy edges. Plan ahead—as in, start cooking a full day ahead—so it’s ready when your party starts.

• Time Commitment: 27 minutes
• Why I Love It: kid-friendly, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes
• Serves: 12 nests

OK, OK, I had to sneak in a nod to Swift. In an interview with Elle, she listed "spaghetti and meatballs" as one of the three recipes she always serves at dinner parties, and this one happens to be appetizer-friendly and kid-friendly to boot. Bonus points if you trade the frozen meatballs for Swift's version: Ina's Real Meatballs, only with "packaged bread crumbs and only ground beef for meat," per the pop superstar.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
• Serves: 8 to 10 people

Whether your guests are Chiefs or Eagles fans, one thing is certain: They’re all fans of pigs in a blanket. (Who isn’t?) Everything bagel seasoning classes them up a touch—as does the five-ingredient aioli.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: Instant Pot recipe, crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes
• Serves: 12 people

If you’re not serving your barbecue with a side of cheesy corn, well, you must not be a K.C. native. And good news, it also makes an excellent dip.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 16 bundles

These flaky bundles look fancy but take all of 10 minutes to put together (and will disappear from your party in even less time). If you're really feeling fancy, you can swap out the pepperoni for barbecue pulled pork for a more KC spin.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours, 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: slow cooker recipe, crowd-pleaser, make ahead
• Serves: 16 people

It’s cheesy, spicy and a given for any game-watch party, but PureWow's version has a secret: You can make it ahead. Just break out that slow cooker and let it do the hard work. Keep it on warm during the party with a platter of chips and crudité, and you'll have a happy crowd, no matter who wins.