It doesn’t matter which team your rooting for; when it comes down to it, everyone watching wants to eat delicious food. Whether you’re watching football, baseball or hockey at home or tailgating before the big game, it all builds up quite the appetite.
And don’t forget about the halftime show and commercials – you need some serious eats to take everything in.
These game day recipes are some of the best appetizers, dinners, desserts and drinks for a crowd. Make one or two from each category or, if you are having a huge group, make them all! Get all of your ideas here and have the best game day party yet.
Whether you're looking for taco dip or bean dip, these dip recipes are going to please all of your guests. This easy 7-layer bean dip recipe is perfect vegetarian appetizer for football season. Serve it with tortilla chips! I am always on the lookout for vegetarian appetizers for my non-meat eating friends. My 7-layer bean dip recipe omits ground meat like beef or turkey and instead uses just refried beans for protein. It is always… This beer cheese dip is perfect for football parties! Serve it in your slow cooker or fondue pot to keep it bubbling hot. Some bread chunks, apple slices, chips and carrots are the perfect dippers for this dip. I got a craving the other day for beer cheese dip. I don’t know where it came… Go big with this layer taco dip recipe - it is the perfect appetizer for large crowds. It's full of meat, cheese, cream cheese, veggies and more. If you're looking for game day recipes, this is the appetizer for you! This buffalo chicken dip recipe is the perfect game day food! It tastes just like buffalo wings but with less mess and no frying. Serve it with chips, bread chunks or carrots and celery. Hot pimento cheese dip is perfect for tailgating, parties and all pimento cheese fans. You’ll be quickly adding this appetizer to your party menu once you try it – everyone is going to love this twist on a Southern favorite. My favorite recipes are the ones that I create unexpectedly. Like this hot pimento cheese… This slow cooker taco dip is perfect for parties - it can easily be thrown together in 2 hours with store bought ingredients! This corn dip recipe is perfect for all parties. Just throw all of the ingredients together! It's a great last minute appetizer and can be served hot or cold with tortilla chips. This creamy slow cooker refried bean dip is the perfect game day party appetizer. It has just the right amount of cheese, green onions and cream cheese. Add a jalapeno to make it a spicy bean dip recipe. Is it bad that I am pretty happy eating appetizers? If I could, I’d probably eat taco… This tomato queso dip recipe is perfect for game day parties and tailgating. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Add this to your party recipe rotation when you are looking for a quick and delicious dip! If you like cheese dips, this chipotle bacon corn cheese dip recipe is going to make you so happy! Baked in the oven with three different types of cheese, it's creamy and delicious. This creamy blue cheese dip is perfect for your next party or holiday gathering. Serve it with autumn flavored tortilla chips or vegetables!Game Day Dip Recipes
7-Layer Bean Dip Recipe
Beer Cheese Dip
Layer Taco Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
Slow Cooker Taco Dip
Corn Dip Recipe
Slow Cooker Bean Dip
Tomato Queso Dip
Chipotle Bacon Corn Cheese Dip
Creamy Blue Cheese Dip for Chips
Small bites make everyone happy. These game day appetizers recipes should definitely be added to your Super Bowl menu! This mini bacon ranch cheese ball recipe is so easy to make and delicious! You only need 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes to put together this game day ready appetizer. Sundays have been my favorite day of the week for a very long time. There is something about sitting down to watch football all day that really… These slow cooker sweet and spicy meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Add them to your tailgating and party menus today! If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect appetizer! Two years ago, I shared an awesome recipe on A Night Blog for slow cooker sweet spicy sausage and it was a hit there. I… These sheet pan loaded chicken nachos are delicious AND easy to make! Make the slow cooker chicken the night before or the morning of to save time. This appetizer is the perfect game day food and it's also great for large holiday gatherings! This buffalo chicken pizza bread recipe is going to be a hit at your next party! It's made with KING’S HAWAIIAN® Sweet Bread Rolls for easy eating! Chicago-Style deep dish breadsticks are the easy version of fan-favorite Chicago style pizza. Dip them into your favorite pizza sauce for a fun game day snack! I have a confession to make. I don’t enjoy deep dish pizza. Stop the presses. I am sure I’m breaking some unwritten rule as a life-long Chicagoan. Chicago-style thin crust,… These baked buffalo chicken egg rolls are great as an appetizer or lunch! Pair them with blue cheese dressing and extra buffalo sauce! If you’re looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect appetizer! Dip these baked loaded mashed potato tater tots into my creamy loaded potato dipping sauce. They are the perfect healthier way to use leftover mashed potatoes! I am totally getting ready for all the future holiday parties coming up. My favorite part of a good holiday party is the appetizers. Appetizers are one of my favorite… If you're looking for game day food, this sausage pinwheel appetizer is going to be your new favorite recipe for tailgating season. Just serve it with a little ranch!Game Day Appetizer Recipes
Mini Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Sheet Pan Loaded Chicken Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Bread Recipe
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Breadsticks
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Baked Loaded Mashed Potato Tater Tots
Sausage Pinwheel Appetizer
Game Day Dinner Recipes
Game day spreads should include something heartier too. These dinner recipes are perfect for parties.
Slow Cooker Mango Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Mango pulled pork sandwiches – the best sandwich for any party! This sweet take on pulled pork is easy to make in your slow cooker. This post is in collaboration with Peapod and FromthePod.com. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! I see pulled pork sandwiches at many parties. They are…
Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken
Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken is crowd friendly and perfect for parties! Or, throw it in the crockpot in the morning and on the family dinner table at night.
Ham Jalapeno Green Onion Quesadilla
If you have a ton of leftover ham after Easter or Christmas dinner, make this ham jalapeno green onion quesadilla.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
These slow cooker chicken taco lettuce wraps are going to be your new favorite taco recipe. Make the chicken taco meat in the slow cooker and substitute iceberg lettuce leaves for tortilla shells!
Creamy Taco Pasta
This creamy taco pasta recipe is a quick and easy dinner! Ready in 30 minutes, this meal is a great way to add extra vegetable portions and it is kid-friendly!
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
This chicken fajita mac and cheese is some serious comfort food. It is perfect for Sunday supper so invite your whole family over for dinner! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This winter hasn’t been that cold and usually we would take advantage of the moderate temperatures and…
Chicken Fajitas
Make everyone happy with this chicken fajitas recipe. Chicken fajitas are perfect recipe for family dinners! - everyone can make their own fajitas.
Slow Cooker Coffee Barbacoa Beef
Make this slow cooker coffee barbacoa beef the next time you are in the mood for tacos, burritos or quesadillas! If you're looking for game day recipes, this is the perfect dinner!
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This game day party plan has all the ideas you could ever need!
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