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Grab the score and a treat for game day.
Kansas City has some of the best regional food in the US, and naturally, they make for some pretty tasty game-day snacks.
If you’re still putting together your Super Bowl spread, here are some great options to add to your menu. Throw a real Kansas City party and mix Midwest comfort food with Southern barbecue.
German settlers brought foods like Bierocks (meat-filled bread pockets) that Kansas still loves today. Your guests will enjoy everything from spicy barbecue sauce to chili with cinnamon rolls – a combo that Kansas made famous.
Pulled pork sliders with Kansas-style BBQ sauce
Inspired by: The fact that you can pour Kansas-style BBQ sauce on anything and it’ll be amazing.
How to Make It
Cook pork until it’s super tender, then mix it with sweet and tangy Kansas sauce. The thick sauce coats every bite of meat. Put the pork on soft buns and top it with coleslaw for crunch. Give your guests extra pickles on the side – that’s how Kansas City does it.
Burnt ends
Inspired by: This is Kansas City’s signature dish. Burnt ends are crusty, caramelized cubes of brisket known as “meat candy,” because they’re just as addicting.
How to Make It
Cut the fatty end of the brisket into cubes and smoke them twice. First, smoke the meat for 6-8 hours. Then cut it up, coat it with sauce and brown sugar, and smoke it again until it gets sticky and sweet. Serve it on white bread or add it to nachos and mac and cheese.
Mini Bierocks
Inspired by: A beloved staple at the Kansas State Fair. German-Russian immigrants brought these meat pockets to Kansas in the 1800s.
How to Make It
Make a soft dough and fill it with ground beef, cabbage, and onions. Make them small so your guests can try these Kansas treats without getting too full. Add cheese or sauerkraut if you want. Serve them with mustard or Thousand Island dressing.
Pork ribs
Inspired by: Henry Perry started Kansas City’s barbecue tradition by smoking ribs in an alley in 1908. His technique of slow-smoking and sauce-basting created the city’s signature style.
How to Make It
Cover the ribs with sweet and spicy seasonings hours before cooking. Smoke them for 4-6 hours over hickory or oak wood. Wrap them in foil halfway through, then finish with thick sauce made with tomatoes and molasses. Serve with coleslaw and baked beans for the full Kansas City experience.
Peppernut Cookies
Inspired by: The best cookies this side of the Midwest. These tiny spice cookies called Pfeffernüsse were brought by German Mennonite families to Kansas.
How to Make It
Make small, crunchy cookies with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and anise. Despite their name, they don’t have nuts. Make them weeks ahead – they stay fresh in airtight containers.
Copycat Stroud’s Cinnamon Rolls
Inspired by: Stroud’s, the holy grail of fried chicken and cinnamon rolls in KC.
How to Make It
Make rich dough with warm milk, butter, and eggs. Roll each piece in melted butter and cinnamon-sugar with a pinch of salt. Bake until golden and serve them warm.
Horsefeather cocktails
Inspired by: Kansas City’s signature cocktail, created by University of Kansas students in Lawrence during the 1990s.
How to Make It
Mix whiskey with spicy ginger beer. Add some bitters and a splash of citrus juice. Make a big pitcher for your party to serve with barbecue.
Chicken-fried steak bites
Inspired by: Kansas diners popularized chicken-fried steak as a way to make tough beef delicious.
How to Make It
Soak beef cubes in buttermilk and coat them twice with seasoned flour. Fry until golden brown. Serve with country gravy or ranch dressing for dipping. Make them ahead and reheat before kickoff.
Airfryer BBQ chicken wings
Inspired by: Gates Bar-B-Q sauce, created in 1946, inspired countless Kansas City wing recipes.
How to Make It
Pat wings dry and coat with oil and seasonings. Cook in the air fryer at 380°F for 18 minutes, shaking often. Finish at 400°F for extra crispiness. Toss in BBQ sauce and maybe give them one more quick air fry.
Chipotle Cocoa Three-Bean Chili
Inspired by: Kansas chili is amazing. Chocolate, too. So why not mix them up?
How to Make It
Mix three types of beans with spicy chipotle peppers and cocoa powder. Start by cooking onions, garlic, and peppers. Add your seasonings carefully. Serve with cornbread or cinnamon rolls – a weird but tasty Kansas tradition.
Pot Baked Creamed Cheesy Corn with Ham
Inspired by: The Kansas City Athletics’ Municipal Stadium served a famous corn dish called “The Corn Bowl” in the 1950s. Local families love their casserole with cheese and ham.
How to Make It
Cook frozen corn and ham with cream cheese, cheddar, and heavy cream in your pressure cooker. The corn stays sweet while the cheese gets melty. Use it as a side dish or a dip for chips. Brown the top under the broiler and add green onions for color.
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