These Crispy, Cheesy Sliders Are Actually Vegetarian, and They're All I Want on Super Bowl Sunday

Maybe it comes as a shock, but not every football fan and Super Bowl party host wants to load up on meat (even if the typical game day menu consists of burgers, buffalo wings, and pigs in a blanket). The good news? There are plenty of ways you can fill up your very own Super Bowl Sunday buffet that's completely free of meat and loaded up on veggies. The oh-so-satisfying options we've rounded up here are guaranteed to appeal to any vegetarian, and certainly will have meat eaters coming back for more.

You can sub meat in more traditional Super Bowl favorites with heartier vegetables that can stand up to spicy, zesty flavors. You'll find plenty of recipes featuring tender mushrooms, which is a velvety, smooth replacement for ground beef, and staples like bell peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, and plenty of avocados. We're interweaving these ingredients into tacos, sandwiches, salads, and plenty of finger-friendly foods that the whole family will love.

Whether you’re vegetarian yourself or you’re just feeding a crowd that includes someone who’s chosen to eat meat-free, you’ll want to try cooking up one — or more — of these delicious vegetarian Super Bowl recipes this game day. (May we suggest the creamy beer cheese and pretzels on slide 9?) And when you’re done, don't forget to check out our favorite Super Bowl party games, plus more game day dessert and snack ideas.