Most popular game day food in every state
Football and snack food are a match made in sports-watching heaven. Americans' tradition of snacking during football games culminates on Super Bowl Sunday, a national day of snacking that fans prepare for in advance, shopping for and prepping their favorite game-day foods to turn watching the game into a certified event. In fact, according to a January 2025 survey from Talker Research, 54% of Americans say that food is the most important part of the Super Bowl experience—even more so than finding out which team wins, the halftime show, or the commercials.
Super Bowl parties could look a bit different in 2025, as inflation has taken its toll on tailgating staples like raw chicken wings and the fresh vegetables used for veggie platters. But still, fans are expected to indulge in a wide range of fare, from regional variations of chili to bacon-wrapped everything, while the Kansas City Chiefs battle it out against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9. From elaborate tailgating traditions to extravagant spreads, you don't even need to enjoy watching sports to feast on a buffet of the country's top game-day food.
Stacker mined three General Mills-owned food sites—BettyCrocker.com, Pillsbury.com, and Tablespoon.com—for data on the most searches for a food item in each state. Each dish is linked to its recipe, for your convenience. Some states stick to classics like wings and hearty dips, while others nosh on seafood dishes and decadent desserts. Read on to feast on the details.
Alabama: Slow-cooker Mississippi roast sandwiches
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker Mississippi roast sandwiches
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Alaska: Creamy potato salad
Favorite game day food: Creamy potato salad
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Arizona: Slow-cooker chili
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker chili
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Arkansas: Beefy queso skillet dip
Favorite game day food: Beefy queso skillet dip
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California: Hot and spicy chicken wings
Favorite game day food: Hot and spicy chicken wings
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Colorado: Impossibly easy taco pie
Favorite game day food: Impossibly easy taco pie
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Connecticut: Slow-cooker teriyaki chicken wings
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker teriyaki chicken wings
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Delaware: Ooey gooey butter cake bars
Favorite game day food: Ooey gooey butter cake bars
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Florida: Sausage cheese balls
Favorite game day food: Sausage cheese balls
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Georgia: Barbecue chicken and squash sliders
Favorite game day food: Barbecue chicken and squash sliders
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Hawaii: Crescent sloppy Joes
Favorite game day food: Crescent sloppy Joes
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Idaho: Mini bacon-wrapped sausages
Favorite game day food: Mini bacon-wrapped sausages
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Illinois: Original Chex Party Mix
Favorite game day food: Original Chex Party Mix
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Indiana: Pulled chicken sandwiches with root beer barbecue sauce
Favorite game day food: Pulled chicken sandwiches with root beer barbecue sauce
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Iowa: Mini crescent dogs
Favorite game day food: Mini crescent dogs
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Kansas: Dill pickle soup
Favorite game day food: Dill pickle soup
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Kentucky: Buffalo chicken casserole
Favorite game day food: Buffalo chicken casserole
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Louisiana: Creamy crab au gratin
Favorite game day food: Creamy crab au gratin
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Maine: Creamy clam dip
Favorite game day food: Creamy clam dip
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Maryland: Chicken-bacon-ranch pizza sticks
Favorite game day food: Chicken-bacon-ranch pizza sticks
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Massachusetts: Buffalo chicken dip
Favorite game day food: Buffalo chicken dip
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Michigan: Loaded potato soup
Favorite game day food: Loaded potato soup
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Minnesota: Tater tot hot dish taco boats
Favorite game day food: Tater tot hot dish taco boats
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Mississippi: Classic beef stew
Favorite game day food: Classic beef stew
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Missouri: The classic hamburger
Favorite game day food: The classic hamburger
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Montana: Buffalo chicken dip
Favorite game day food: Buffalo chicken dip
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Nebraska: Hot and spicy chicken wings
Favorite game day food: Hot and spicy chicken wings
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Nevada: Sausage cheese balls
Favorite game day food: Sausage cheese balls
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New Hampshire: Slow-cooker chili
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker chili
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New Jersey: Slow-cooker chili
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker chili
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New Mexico: Seven-layer bean dip
Favorite game day food: Seven-layer bean dip
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New York: Buffalo chicken wings
Favorite game day food: Buffalo chicken wings
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North Carolina: Sausage cheese balls
Favorite game day food: Sausage cheese balls
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North Dakota: Mini bacon-wrapped sausages
Favorite game day food: Mini bacon-wrapped sausages
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Ohio: White chicken chili
Favorite game day food: White chicken chili
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Oklahoma: Crab and fontina-stuffed mushrooms
Favorite game day food: Crab and fontina-stuffed mushrooms
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Oregon: Taco soup
Favorite game day food: Taco soup
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Pennsylvania: Loaded potato soup
Favorite game day food: Loaded potato soup
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Rhode Island: Slow-cooker chili
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker chili
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South Carolina: Cowboy caviar
Favorite game day food: Cowboy caviar
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South Dakota: Hummus
Favorite game day food: Hummus
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Tennessee: Beefy queso skillet dip
Favorite game day food: Beefy queso skillet dip
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Texas: Sausage cheese balls
Favorite game day food: Sausage cheese balls
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Utah: Slow-cooker pulled pork
Favorite game day food: Slow-cooker pulled pork
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Vermont: Bruschetta
Favorite game day food: Bruschetta
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Virginia: Zesty deviled eggs
Favorite game day food: Zesty deviled eggs
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Washington: Jalapeño popper dip with panko
Favorite game day food: Jalapeño popper dip with panko
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West Virginia: Barbecue chicken and squash sliders
Favorite game day food: Barbecue chicken and squash sliders
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Wisconsin: Ham and cheese crescent roll-ups
Favorite game day food: Ham and cheese crescent roll-ups
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Wyoming: Barbecue chicken and squash sliders
Favorite game day food: Barbecue chicken and squash sliders
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