Champagne Food Pairings

Champagne has an effervescent quality to it that makes it perfect for pairing with rich dishes (like risotto) and fried foods since it cuts through the richness of the dish.

Here are some of what I consider to be the best pairings.

The BEST Champagne food pairings:

These delicious recipes pair perfectly with a glass of champagne or sparkling wine.

What snacks go well with sparkling wine?

• Popcorn
• Potato Chips
• Classic Potato Latkes
• Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Appetizers
• Asiago Gougères (Cheese Puffs)
• Fennel & Salami Bites

You can even put together a full cheeseboard to pair with sparkling wines.

Crispy chicken dishes:

Crispy Baked Chicken

If you love Sour Cream & Onion potato chips, you’ll love this Crispy Baked Chicken recipe! Chicken breasts are coated with sour cream, then covered in crushed fried onions. Serve it all up with a lemon-chive sour cream sauce and you are in heaven!

Air Fried Chicken Tenders

Air Fried Chicken Tenders cook up golden & crispy on the outside, but juicy inside. The best part is they can be made in under 20 minutes with just 6-ingredients. A parmesan breadcrumb coating makes them extra delicious.

Creamy Dishes

Lemon Risotto Recipe with Mascarpone Cheese

This is a totally luxurious Lemon Risotto recipe. Swirled with with creamy mascarpone cheese, it’s rich, creamy, and tangy – Its bright flavor makes a perfect vegetarian entrée or a delicious side dish.

Creamy Tomato Risotto Recipe

This creamy tomato risotto features all the flavors of your favorite caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes, basil and melty mozzarella cheese combine with the creamy risotto. Finished off with a balsamic glaze drizzle.

Mushroom based dishes

Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Mousse

This Mushroom Risotto topped with an optional dollop of truffle mousse is rich, creamy and totally decadent. It’s a delicious side dish that pairs well with beef or chicken.

Mushroom Pate

This Walnut Mushroom Pate recipe is the perfect addition to a charcuterie platter when paired with crispy crostini. It’s a delicious, vegetarian pate with a creamy texture that packs so much flavor!

Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Riesling too.

My newest recipes that pair with champagne: