When you’re feeding a houseful of hungry fans, it’s good to have some Super Bowl snack recipes you can rely on. A solid starting lineup, of sorts. And, while we’re all about counting on the classics (like chili, chicken wings and nachos), we also know that you need to have one or two star "players" ready to join the mix. That’s where these clever recipes come in. With both sweet and savory options you’re sure to find something that’s perfect for your get-together—and there’s no doubt in our minds that every fan will love the playful theme. Not sure where to start? This charcuterie board will feed the whole team and then some. You can prep the fruit and vegetables and make the cheeseball earlier in the day so all you have to do is put everything together on the board before the big game. If you have one, a large wooden carving board with a well around the edge that catches carving juices is ideal—you can tuck the folded charcuterie in the well to help it stand up and create the edge of your "stadium."

These cute cake pops are a must on game day. You can save time and effort by using a box cake mix and store-bought frosting. Plus, they're easy to decorate — just pipe a few white lines and they'll look just like the real deal!

Calzones will never be the same: This giant, doughy football has a surprise inside: meatballs!

This game day-ready recipe makes it totally acceptable to play with your food. We took classic crisp rice cereal treats and gave them a Super Bowl-inspired makeover by molding the pliable mixture into mini footballs before it sets. The end results are pretty touchdown-worthy!