By analyzing nearly 1,300 food-related and 300 dessert-specific keywords, we uncovered fascinating trends and regional specialties shaping this year’s Big Game feast.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Buffalo chicken dip dominates, ranking as the most-searched food for the Big Game in 29 states—a testament to America’s love for this creamy, spicy classic.
- Regional flavors shine, with funeral potatoes trending in the Mountain West and Louisiana favoring crawfish etouffee.
- Strawberry shortcake is the top dessert in 14 states, while peanut butter blossoms take second place, leading in 13 states.
- Healthy trends emerge: Poke bowls are the surprising favorites in Florida and Hawaii, signaling a shift toward lighter fare.
- Classic comfort foods remain strong: Baked potatoes are the second most popular savory dish and a top choice in five states.
If you look at the map it says the most popular snack for the Big Game in Missouri is Buffalo Chicken Dip.
We like things the easy way so we called on our friend, The Cookie Rookie– Becky Hardin– for a nice twist to the traditional Buffalo Chicken Dip. She shows us how to make it in the crockpot.
“Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is creamy, cheesy, tangy, and has just the right amount of spice,” she says. “It couldn’t be easier to make this game day recipe and it always disappears before any other appetizer! Grab some chips and get ready to dig into your new favorite cheesy dip.”
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature and cubed (1 brick)
- 1 pound cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce.
- ¾ cup Ranch Dressing
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- Sliced green onions optional, for garnish
- Crumbled blue cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
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Place the cubed cream cheese inside the crock of a slow cooker. Top with shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.8 ounces cream cheese,1 pound cooked and shredded chicken,1 cup Buffalo sauce,¾ cup ranch dressing,2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
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Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or until heated through. Stir the dip together until well-mixed, and top with the remaining cheese.
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Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
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Serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks, garnished with green onions and/or blue cheese crumbles, if desired.Sliced green onions,Crumbled blue cheese
The comprehensive analysis of Super Bowl food preferences across all 50 states reveals fascinating insights into America’s diverse culinary landscape. From traditional favorites like buffalo chicken dip to surprising regional specialties like funeral potatoes and Sonoran hot dogs, the data paints a picture of both nationwide trends and unique local tastes that make Super Bowl Sunday one of the most fascinating food days of the year.
Key Findings
- Buffalo chicken dip dominates the national scene, emerging as the most-searched Super Bowl food in 29 states, highlighting Americans’ enduring love for this creamy, spicy comfort food.
- Regional specialties maintain strong local followings, with dishes like funeral potatoes in the Mountain West and crawfish etouffee in Louisiana reflecting distinct cultural heritage.
- In the dessert category, strawberry shortcake leads the pack as the most-searched Super Bowl dessert in 14 states, followed by peanut butter blossoms in 13 states.
- Healthy options are making unexpected inroads, with poke bowls emerging as the top choice in two states suggesting a shift in some regions toward lighter fare.
- Traditional comfort foods remain strong contenders, with baked potatoes ranking second among savory dishes and being the most popular in five states.
