From crockpot recipes to dips and snacks to sliders, there’s something for everyone in this Game Day Food list! Complete your next sports gathering by adding some of these 33 easy recipes to the menu.
You’ll love this assortment of finger foods and easy appetizer recipes when planning your next game day menu. These Game Day Food ideas are perfect for tailgating, sharing, bringing to a potluck, and even serving as main courses or sides any night of the week.
One thing’s for certain though, you’ll be eating lots of delicious food even if the outcome of the game isn’t as you’d hoped!
This Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is everyone’s favorite snack for game day and parties! Made with creamy blended cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, and shredded chicken, this dip will be the first to disappear at the tailgate!
If you’re looking to take your guacamole game to the next level, look no further than this recipe for the perfect Avocado Salsa! Guacamole is already a fan-favorite dip, but by adding a few extra ingredients and a dash of creativity, you can transform it into a flavorful and refreshing salsa that will have your taste buds dancing.
Make these easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs for your next get-together! Made with only a handful of simple ingredients and barely any prep, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next game day party or holiday get-together! You can even make your own homemade meatballs if you’d like, too.
Creamy, cheesy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer for tailgates during football season or for any gathering! Dip your favorite veggies, crackers, and tortilla chips into this warm, creamy dip that has just a hint of spice to heat things up. You’re going to love this spinach party dip!
These Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect simple appetizer! Made with herb-seasoned cream cheese, button mushrooms and parmesan, this easy recipe delivers BIG flavor in every bite.
You’ll enjoy Restaurant salsa, made fresh at home with this quick and Easy Salsa Recipe. This chunky red salsa with green jalapeños is perfect for scooping with your favorite tortilla chips. This recipe can be made using fresh tomatoes, too!
Parmesan Bread Bites are a great appetizer dipped in your favorite marinara. They’re easy to make from my pizza dough recipe, are basted with a healthy dose of garlic butter, and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. I promise you they won’t last long!
A fresh bean and corn dip appetizer with a cowboy flair! Texas Caviar {or Cowboy Caviar} is packed with colorful southwestern ingredients in a zesty marinade. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or grab a fork and dig in.
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect as a meal or for a game day snack, these homemade Big Mac Sliders are just the ticket! They’re packed with all the iconic flavors of the classic burger but in a fun, shareable slider. Featuring juicy ground beef patties and classic Big Mac toppings like melted American cheese, tangy pickles, crisp lettuce, and a homemade special sauce, these sliders deliver on taste!
These Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are a quick and easy, family-friendly recipe that can be modified to suit any taste buds! Mix up the toppings or follow along exactly, for a classic pizza appetizer that also serves like a meal!
This classic Chex Mix recipe is crunchy, buttery, and has a hint of sweetness mixed in! It’s super quick and easy to make, as well! This snack mix is great for parties, as an after school snack, and more, so mix up a batch today!
This homemade Guacamole Recipe made with avocados, tomato, lime, cumin, and onion will have you coming back for more. It’s a delicious and easy appetizer, a fun party food or just a simple afternoon snack. Bring on the chips and make sure you have plenty of them because this dip, like this one, will be gone in a flash!
Spanakopita Bites are flaky and flavorful, and make a perfect appetizer to bring to your next party! With only six simple ingredients, these spinach bites are not only easy to make, but taste great! They’ll be gone in a flash!
These Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms made with cheddar cheese, Italian sausage, cream cheese and a touch of Cajun spice are the must-have finger food for your next gathering. With Kerrygold cheeses, this stuffed mushroom recipe has a flavor combination unlike any other and one you’ll want to eat and serve more often than when you entertain.
Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect spicy, cheesy appetizer for your next party. With rich cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and savory spices, these stuffed peppers are the perfect appetizer for game day or any occasion.
Enjoy this creamy Smoked Salmon Dip at your next party! Chunky smoked salmon is combined with cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream and flavored with lemon and fresh herbs. Toast up your own bagel chips for dippers or enjoy this dip with fresh veggies and more!
This flavorful Curry Dip is perfect for dipping raw vegetables, but also makes a lovely sandwich spread or even a dip for potato wedges or French fries! Made with just six simple ingredients, this dip is the perfect choice for your next party or game day tailgate!
A meat and cheese board, also known as charcuterie (pronounced “shahr-KOO-tuh-ree”), is a board, platter or tray filled with a combination of finger foods. They include a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, veggies, fruit, and more. You can make them as big or as little as you’d like which is why they are perfect for entertaining, snacking and even dinner. The best part is that they are only limited by your imagination!
7-Layer Dip is the ultimate party and game day appetizer!
With layers of refried beans, spicy Mexican sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, and green onions, you’ll want plenty of thick tortilla chips on hand to scoop it all up in one delicious bite.
Sausage Balls made with Bisquick are one of the easiest appetizers ever! These cheesy, meaty morsels take just a few minutes to assemble and make the perfect party food or game day snack.
This Pepperoni Bread with easy homemade pizza dough, pepperoni, and provolone cheese makes one heck of an easy and delicious appetizer. Remember the marinara or Good Season’s Italian dressing for dunking!
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect party food for all your game day gatherings this football season! Shredded chicken is smothered in a creamy buffalo ranch sauce, topped with melty cheese, and sandwiched between two halves of a sweet Hawaiian roll. Make a batch of these mini sandwiches for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love!
If you’re a fan of Jalapeño Poppers, you need to make this Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe right now! It combines fresh jalapenos with a savory cream cheese filling and is topped with buttery Ritz crackers and crispy bacon bits. This easy appetizer is perfect for game day, baby showers, and backyard barbecues!
Chicken Sliders are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make, making them the perfect party food for potlucks, game days, or weeknight meals. Whether you cook the chicken in a skillet, Instant Pot, or slow cooker, this recipe delivers tender, saucy, and delicious pulled chicken served on soft slider buns with your favorite toppings.
This creamy Shrimp Dip recipe is a popular party dip or appetizer you’ll want to make on repeat! With cream cheese and Greek yogurt, spicy seasonings like chili sauce and sriracha, and plenty of shrimp, this dip will satisfy the whole crowd! Make a batch to bring to your next tailgate or holiday party!
Make these sweet and savory Grape Jelly Meatballs for your next get-together! With only a few simple ingredients and hardly any prep, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for a holiday party, tailgates, and game day gatherings!
When you need an easy party dip, look no further than this 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip! It’s creamy, it’s beefy, and it’s so easy to throw together for your next game day celebration, family party, or any get-together!
If you love snacking on cheese-filled spicy Jalapeno Poppers, you have to try these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms! This easy appetizer has all the flavors of a jalapeno popper stuffed in tender mushroom caps. Make this delicious appetizer next time you host a crowd!
This easy Chicken Nachos Recipe makes the perfect quick dinner or game-day appetizer that you’ll want to make again and again. You can never go wrong with crisp tortilla chips, shredded BBQ chicken, cheese, and all the delicious toppings! It might just become your favorite easy dinner!
These savory Sausage Rolls make the perfect party food or appetizer! Lightly seasoned ground sausage is rolled up into a flaky puff pastry, sliced, and baked until golden brown. Serve it for a light meal or set out a tray on a party table for everyone to enjoy!
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is a great appetizer for your next game day tailgate party! Everyone will love this super easy, cheesy no-bake Buffalo chicken recipe!
Combine premade crescent rolls and a filling made from scratch to get deliciously savory Taco Pockets! They make the perfect appetizer for Game Day, a potluck, or when you’re feeding a large crowd! Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for the perfect bite!
Bacon Ranch Crackers are an easy snack packed with zesty cheesy flavor! Cheese Ritz Bits are oven baked with ranch seasoning and bacon bits in this 30 minute recipe. This is a great recipe for movie nights, and the perfect appetizer for your upcoming game days!
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