Today we’re going to look at gluten free, dairy free Super Bowl food. I’ll include recipes and ideas that are not only GF DF, but also very allergy friendly. Be sure to use the table of contents to jump around, as this article contains a wide range of recipes, ideas, and tips.
If you’re not primarily top 9 free, check out these Super Bowl articles as well:
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I might not know much about American football, but I do know how to throw a great gluten free, dairy free, allergy friendly party and have super delicious snacks, appetizers, desserts, and mains. This is something I’ve been doing for more than 15 years, and today I’ll be sharing great recipe ideas you can use for your gluten free, dairy free Super Bowl side dishes and more.
Sometimes, It’s All About the Decor
If you’re new to gluten free + dairy free living, you may feel overwhelmed when trying to create new recipes that are suited for the Super Bowl. Instead of stressing, create meals you already know how to make and serve them on cute football plates (and bowls). You can also use cake football pans as a serving platter and call it day.
You could also get a cute mini football cake pan like this one to shape gluten free + dairy free power balls, or even ice cubes. Just remember, there are a lot of ways to be festive without stressing out over game day food.
Gluten Free, Dairy Free Game Day Tips
When it comes to the food, I want you to remember this: serve whatever makes you and your family (and friends) happy. It doesn’t matter if it’s pasta with caviar, or toast and jam. Neither of those dishes are classic Super Bowl food and at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter.
Don’t try to tackle baking, especially if you’re new to the free-from life. I mean, you can if you really want to, but it’s not necessary to have a successful game day gathering. If you truly love to bake, consider baking items a week in advance that are freezer friendly. This gives you plenty of time to bake, and actually enjoy the process, without being completely slammed for time on Super Bowl Sunday.
If You’re a Host without Dietary Restrictions
If you’re hosting someone with Celiac Disease, food allergies, or a dietary restriction, click here to view my tips for hosts. I’ve included tips on communication, how to set up a safe free-from snack station, how to purchase safe food, tips on preventing cross-contact in your kitchen, and more. This Class Party article also has more party ideas that would apply to your Super Bowl party, so give it a read.
Pizza Dough: Your Ticket to Tasty Gluten Free Dairy Free Super Bowl Snacks
In the gluten free, dairy free, top 9 free, there used to be a time where we had very limited store bought dough options. When my kids were younger, I always wanted some kind of free-from crescent roll experience, and since that wasn’t happening, I turned to the next best thing. Pizza dough.
Now, you either have to use homemade pizza dough, or this type of gluten free + dairy free + vegan pizza dough to make these ideas work. Above is one of the easiest things you can do with your pizza dough.
Break off small pieces using a medium cookie dough scoop. Roll, then flatten, like you’re making a cookie. Press the dough thin enough that it will wrap around meat.
I would purchase organic chicken hotdogs (here’s a turkey version) since I have a child allergic to beef. I’d cut the hot dogs into three pieces, then wrap the dough around each piece. You can see that you don’t need full coverage. Just be sure to seal the connection point very well.
Place your wrapped hot dogs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake according to the pizza dough instructions. When the dough is done, your snacks are ready.
Let them cool a tad, then carefully squeeze ketchup and mustard on. I use a disposable piping bag to get the lines that small. To top it off, you can serve in a football pan to drive home the football look and feel.
Everyone LOVES when I make this, and it’s so basic it hurts. I don’t even season the pizza dough. So, if you’re looking for something easy, this could be your golden ticket.
Wrapped Hot Dogs and Sausages
Another way to use pizza dough is to fully wrap a hot dog or sausage in a mummy style. To pull this off, take a large piece of pizza dough and roll it out on a flat surface covered with parchment paper, like you’re playing with play dough.
Once your piece is long enough, wrap it around your sausage and you’re ready to roll. Bake according to the pizza dough directions and serve with condiments to you love.
Other Ways to Use Pizza Dough
OK, you can use pizza dough the way it’s intended to be used, by making pizza. Or even mini pizzas. However, there are more ways to use this kind of dough. Here are more ideas to get you excited:
Pizza Dough Ball Poppers
Here’s three ways you make these little balls of goodness:
- Use a small cookie dough scoop to portion gluten free pizza dough, roll into a ball, top with seasoning (Italian, etc.), bake, and serve with a dipping sauce.
- Use a medium cookie dough scoop to portion GF pizza dough, roll and flatten, fill, fold over and roll into a ball, bake, and serve with a dipping sauce.
- Use a small cookie dough scoop to portion gluten free pizza dough, roll and flatten, place on a tray coated with bacon drippings, sprinkle seasoning on top, bake, serve with sauce (kind of like a unique pizza dough chip)
The sauce doesn’t have to be a pizza sauce. It can be anything that will pair well with your seasonings and/or filling. I made little bites like these for my kids when they were younger and they’d legit fight over the leftovers.
Pizza Dough Cannoli (Tube to be Stuffed)
You’ll need to purchase something like these molds to make this work. Spray the tube with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil or melted dairy free butter.
Break off a piece of pizza dough using a large or medium scoop. Flatten, then roll around the tube. Seal and shape so it doesn’t look too wild. Once all of the tubes are covered, bake on a tray lined with parchment paper.
When the tubes come out of the oven, let them cool a bit before trying to remove them from the tubes. Gently release your pizza dough, and now you have the perfect little tube to fill. You can fill it with ANYTHING. Don’t let your imagination hold back. Here are just a few filling ideas:
- Chocolate Cream Cheese
- Bacon Cream Cheese with Dates
- Honey, Fig, Bacon, Cream Cheese, Spinach Combo
- Shredded Beef + Cream Cheese + Dairy Free Queso
Notice I have cream cheese in all of the fillings. Dairy free cream cheese is a great way to hold ingredients together like a dip so you can properly fill your tubes.
If you can’t have dairy free cream cheese, create thick fillings (like sloppy joe levels of thick) so it stays in the tube.
Bread Sticks from Pizza Dough
I once watched my boys bicker over 3 pizza dough bread sticks. It was hilarious, and a testament to how good these little sticks are apparently. Since I can’t eat any of the recipes I develop, how they treat leftovers is a good indicator for me to go by.
To make pizza dough bread sticks, roll the dough out. I use this adjustable height rolling pin for an even height. Once rolled, cut into stick shapes.
Use a squeeze bottle (this is what I use) loaded with olive oil and drizzle oil all over. Sprinkle Italian seasoning all over, then bake. The final results are a bread stick shape everyone will love.
Pizza Dough Alternatives
If you can’t have yeast, or something else usually found in pizza dough, you can make homemade tortilla dough and use that instead. It’s still soft enough that you can get things done. I’ve also used my Paleo Bagel dough like a pliable dough for these kinds of projects and it works beautifully. Also know that you can purchase gluten free, dairy free, top 9 free puff pastry these days, so use it if you can.
Schär Puff Pastry | Sweet Lorens Puff Pastry (reviews for both are hit and miss)
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Super Bowl Appetizer Ideas
There are loads of amazing appetizers that you can serve at your gluten free and allergy friendly parties. Here are some ideas, many of which are naturally gluten free, dairy free, and allergy friendly.
Homemade Shake & Bake Chicken Wings
You’ll be hard pressed to find deep fried gluten free dairy free chicken wings in grocery stores nationwide. However, you can make an easy shake and bake chicken wing in your home oven. You can use a regular shake and bake style recipe or add your own custom breading. I like using these gluten free, allergy friendly panko breadcrumbs for this type of cooking.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are naturally gluten free and dairy free. You can find so many recipes online, so I’ll encourage you to do this: make a small batch of something that sounds delicious, but is new to you. Branch out with your spices and you may end up finding something new that your whole family loves.
Chips & Dip
You can serve up classic dips, or you can create fusion dips and sauces that most people would overlook. Here are ideas ranging from classic to non-traditional:
- Guacamole
- Artichoke Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Chocolate Cookie Dough Hummus
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus
- Italian Herbs & Spices Hummus with Chips
- Spicy Korean Dairy Free Cream Cheese Dip
- Caramelized Fig & Onion Dip
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Super Bowl Food Bar Ideas
This allows your guests to choose their toppings and build one of a kind plates. Here are some gluten free and allergy friendly bar ideas to get you started:
Pancake Bar
Start with a basic pancake recipe like this one. Have a range of toppings with cute utensils for your guests. Suggestions:
- Fresh Fruit Slices (bananas and strawberries are generally very well received)
- Sprinkles (bonus points if they’re in team colors)
- Whipped Coconut Cream
- Bacon, Sausage Links, Sausage Patties (here’s a recipe if you need one)
- Maple Syrup
- Dairy Free Butter (pre-cut into cute squares)
- Crushed Freeze Dried Fruit
- Mini Dairy Free Chocolate Chips
Taco Bar
You’ll want to start with taco seasoned meat. You can also have other cuts available, shredded meat, etc. Topping suggestions:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Dairy Free Sour Cream
- Black Beans or Pinto Beans
- Refried Beans
- Roasted Corn Kernels
- Spicy Elements (hot sauce, etc.)
- Slaw
Only have shredded dairy free cheese as part of the lineup if you know everyone likes it. DF cheese can be a polarizing ingredient.
Grilled Chicken Bar
This can be a really fun bar to have, so long as you have a safe grill to work on. If your outdoor grill isn’t an option, you can use an indoor grill pan. When using an indoor grill pan, I always add a little liquid smoke to the meat to give a nod to traditional smoky flavours that accompany grilling. Here are some ideas for this bar:
- Grilled Chicken on Skewers (thigh, breast, or both)
- Gluten Free BBQ Sauce
- Spicy Sauces
- Gluten Free Soy Sauce
- Curry Seasoned Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Caramelized Onions
- Gluten & Dairy Free Thousand Island or Special Sauce
- Sliced or Diced Tropical Fruit (pineapple, mango, etc.)
- Homemade Bacon Jam
Burger or Sliders Bar
Sliders are really just mini burgers, so you can go either way with this bar. If there will be a lot of kids at your house on Super Bowl Sunday, you can have slider sized burgers and buns, along with regular size burgers and buns. Here are some ideas for your burger bar:
- Indoor or Outdoor Grilled Burger Patties (here’s a pork recipe and here’s a turkey recipe)
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Potato Fries
- Tots
- Caramelized Onions
- Sautéed Diced Mushrooms + Garlic
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.)
- Dairy Free Cheese Slices (gouda, cheddar, etc., only if it won’t be polarizing for your guests)
- Different Types of Lettuce (spinach, romaine, and other burger friendly greens)
- Sliced Tomatoes
- Some Kind of GF + DF Bread (get a few options if possible)
Note: If you purchase frozen fries or tots, make sure they are wheat and gluten free. This is a great brand and they’re available at a lot of locations.
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Fajita Bar
Fajitas are naturally a modular meal, like tacos. That makes them a great option for a build your own bar/station. Here are some items you can include:
- Grilled or Pan Seared Protein (this article on meat swaps, substitutions, and alternatives may be helpful)
- Sautéed Peppers (bell peppers or even spicy peppers)
- Gluten Free and/or Grain Free Tortillas
- Slaw
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Segments of Lemons and Limes
Note: Don’t use cilantro as part of your spice blend unless you know all of your guests like it. For approximately 25% of the population, cilantro tastes like soap, due to a specific gene. Wild right?
Easy Ways to Include Vegetables on Game Day
Let’s have a little real talk. The Super Bowl is fun, and a great time to pull out the fried foods and just have at it. However, not everyone wants to take that walk on the wild side, especially if they’re feeding little kids.
You can absolutely present a balance of indulgent foods, fun foods, and healthy foods at your Super Bowl party.
Easy produce you can prep and serve: celery, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, cauliflower, and carrots. Not only will veg be a healthy addition to the party, it also adds a great fresh element, and crunchy texture your guests can enjoy. Be sure to serve prepped veggies with several dips people can choose from. Also, don’t forget that potatoes are vegetables and absolutely delicious. addition
There are a lot of great ways you can include veggies without your Super Bowl spread overtly screaming health foods. Here are some easy ways:
- Added shredded carrot or shredded zucchini where possible (meatball recipes, select dips, etc.)
- Add fruit or veg powders to blended drinks, select baked goods, and power ball recipes.
- Serve a tasty hummus (beans are a vegetable)
- Use blended butternut squash as part of tomato based sauces you may serve. It adds a natural sweetness, and doesn’t scream for attention (flavour wise)
Quick & Easy Foods to Make for Your Super Bowl Party
If you’re currently living a super busy life and just need quick Super Bowl wins, here are my best ideas for you:
Meatballs
A meatball mix can come together in 5 – 10 minutes. You can use a cookie scoop to portion, skip rolling into perfect balls, and bake them on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper (makes for a quick cleanup). The beauty of meatballs is that you can make them wheat free, gluten free, egg free, and more. Plus, you can lean into all sorts of flavours (Thai, spicy, ginger garlic, barbecue, Italian, etc.).
Be sure to serve them up with a dipping sauce top complete this great party food.
Note: you can also make meatballs in your air fryer for another hands off cooking method.
Shake and Bake Chicken Tenders
These are so easy to make. Grab a large gallon baggie. Add smoked salt and spices, then shake it to combine. Now, add your chicken tenders. Shake everything together really well, then transfer the contents to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake until the chicken has cooked all the way through.
You can also add these gluten free, top 9 free breadcrumbs to your shake mix.
Waffles
Waffles are one of the easiest foods you can make. If you have a large waffle iron like me, it’s even faster because this double waffle maker cooks two waffles in one go. Plus, there’s an audible beep on the waffle maker so you can walk away and get other things done whilst the waffles cook.
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Fun Beverages to Serve on Super Bowl Sunday
You can absolutely serve bottled water during your Super Bowl party, and no one will complain. If you want to jazz things up a bit, you have lots of options.
Butterfly Pea Tea
If you’ll be hosting kids, this is an especially fun drink to serve. The starting color is blue, however, if you add an acid or select fruits to the drink, it turns purple. The color change doesn’t disrupt the flavor much, and kids always get a kick out of watching it happen.
Carbonated Drinks
Sure, you can purchase carbonated drinks and sodas, but did you know a lot of soda companies make their drinks on shared equipment with milk?? I know… trust me.
The solution is to purchase your own carbonator. I have this one for myself, and my kids use an older SodaStream. You don’t need to purchase flavor drops. I made my kids a wide range of “soda” flavors from regular spices, vanilla extract, and fruit juices. You can also simply mix fruit juice + carbonated water for a really tasty drink.
Cashew Drinks
You can make some rich and tasty drinks with a blend of cashews, water, vanilla extract, and fruit (or alternative flavouring agent). Here are a few examples:
- Cashew + Cacao Powder + Maple Syrup + Water + Optional Peppermint Drops
- Cashew + Ground Coffee + Maple Syrup + Water or Dairy Free Milk
- Cashew + Frozen Strawberries + Maple Syrup + Water + Vanilla Extract
- Cashew + Freeze Dried Peaches + Maple Syrup + Water + Vanilla Extract
Gluten Free Plant-Based Super Bowl Recipes
Here’s a few ideas on how to include vegan recipes on Super Bowl Sunday. If you’d like more plant-based Super Bowl foods, read this article instead. I go to town on all the awesome ways to have a vegan Super Bowl party.
As we continue thru this article, with the exception of the dessert section, all of the recipes are going to be meat forward. Know that you can use pulled jackfruit, shredded mushroom, trumpet mushroom, or banana blossom in place of the meat to keep your recipes if you’re not comfortable with commercial vegan meat substitutes.
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- Vegan Pulled Porque Recipe (carrot based play on pulled pork)
- Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
- Chickpea Mock Tuna Salad Recipe
- Vegan Sushi Rice Balls Recipe
- Creamy Gourmet Vegan Fettuccine Recipe
- Chickpea Patty Recipe
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Delicious Meaty Gluten Free Super Bowl Recipes
If you’re wanting to serve meat forward, savory gluten free dairy free Super Bowl snacks, here are four options to get you started. These are also great finger foods for the party (some may be better with toothpicks).
- Easy Meatball Recipe, No Breadcrumbs, No Eggs
- Bacon Bomb Meatballs
- Maple Bacon Popcorn Chicken
- Chicago Style Meatballs
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More Meaty Gluten Free Dairy Free Super Bowl Foods
Here are four more meat forward recipes that could make a wonderful addition to your game day spread. The shredded chicken can be paired with a wide range of sauces, making it one of the most versatile recipes you can serve up.
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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Super Bowl Recipes (Top 9 Free)
Here are more tasty recipes for Super Bowl Sunday. Each one is gluten free, dairy free, and top 9 free, making it super inclusive for all your friends. Also, they’re real crowd pleasers. These are the kind of recipes that you could serve to everyone at your Super Bowl party and no one would care that they’re free-from. The advantage to doing that: you eliminate the cross contact risk at your party.
- Mind Blowing Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- Bison Chili Recipe
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe
- Bacon Smash Burger Recipe
- Pineapple Pork Balls Recipe
- Duck Nuggets Recipe
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Super Bowl Snacks (Top 9 Free)
Creating gluten free, dairy free super bowl snacks that are also top 9 free doesn’t need to be difficult or time consuming. Here are four of the easiest recipes you can make. You can add some festive football vibes to these recipes by shaping them with this super cute mini football pan.
If you’d like to purchase snacks for your game day get together (tortilla chips, chips, puffed snacks, etc.), check out my 99+ Free-From Snack Brands download. More than half the brands shared are top 9 free. You’ll need to make sure they’re safe for you if shared equipment is an issue for you.
Also, remember that a tray of fruit and veggies (cucumbers, celery, strawberries, carrots, etc.) is naturally top 9 free.
Super Bowl Tip: Jazz up your power balls! Make two basic vanilla glazes and colour each glaze to match the teams in this year’s game. It becomes a fun way for your guests to enjoy rooting for their favorite team.
- No Bake Cookie Recipe
- Chocolate & Date Power Balls Recipe
- Easy Power Balls Recipe
- Baked Oat Bars Recipe
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Gluten Free Dairy Free Super Bowl Dip Recipes (Top 9 Free)
If dips are a quintessential part of a Super Bowl party for you, here are some dip recipes that you can scale up and serve.
- Corn Free Creamy Bean Dip Recipe
- Chocolate Sesame Free Hummus Recipe
- Pepperoni Pizza Dip (yup, that’s totally a thing)
- Nut Free Dairy Free Top 9 Free Queso, vegan (great for nachos, pairs with this pulled pork)
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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Super Bowl Dessert Ideas (Top 9 Free)
This awesome cake uses my Bakery Chocolate Cake Recipe, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe, and Vanilla Frosting Recipe. Gluten free, egg free, top 9 free, vegan.
Did you really think you could have an allergy friendly Super Bowl shindig and leave out dessert?? Here are delicious desserts you can serve, all gluten free, dairy free, egg free, top 9 free, and vegan as well.
- Edible Mint Chip Cookie Dough Recipe (can also be baked as chocolate chip cookies)
- Candy Cookie Bar Recipe (one of my kids all time favorites)
- Vanilla Cake Baked Doughnuts Recipe
- Top 14 Free Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
- Double Chocolate Muffin Recipe
- Apple Pie Fritters Recipe
If you’re a fan of peanut butter cookies, check out this recipe as well. It’s gluten free and egg free, plus you can swap the peanut butter for a peanut free option if needed.
Party Activity: You can bake up a simple batch of cupcakes and have vanilla frosting tinted in team colours. Have your guests decorate their cupcakes during the half time show.
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Answering Your Questions About Gluten Free, Dairy Free Super Bowl Foods
What are some good gluten-free low sugar treats to serve at my party?
When it comes to low/no sugar treats, lean into ingredients that are naturally sweet such as ripe bananas and strawberries. You can pair these ingredients with lightly sweetened whipped cream and it feels like you’ve been super indulgent, but without the added sugar.
You can also look into recipes for gluten free angel food cake. It taps into egg whites to produce the airy texture, and that type of cake is usually minimally sweetened.
Graham crackers with a dip are another way to have a lightly sweetened option, but also have great texture.
Are there any brands that sell gluten-free and top 9 free crackers?
This is a great question. I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of gluten-free foods (and grain free as well) that include tree nuts. Soy can be present as well, but it’s not as prevalent in crackers.
To answer your question, rather than get carried away, here are the top gluten free + top 9 free cracker options I can share with you. Be sure to check each brand’s website for additional allergen information before making a purchase, especially if shared equipment isn’t an option for you.
- Artisan Tropic
- Everybody Eat
- Habeya
- Laiki (double check for sesame)
- Le Pain Des Fleurs (not all flavors are top 9 free, but most are)
- Made Good (their puffed stars are cracker adjacent)
- Sunnie (flavor can be polarizing)
Is it possible to make deviled eggs without eggs?
Yes, but there’s plenty of work involved. Rather than make it, know that you can now purchase vegan “eggs” that read like a hard boiled egg. You could use that as your jumping off point to make a deviled egg.
