30+ Easy and Delicious Game Day Recipes
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Football season is here! And you can’t watch football without having easy game day recipes. It’s a rule. Not really, but it should be!
For many of us football season means weekends will be spent at parties, tailgate events or watching football on the couch.
If you’re a football lover, or just want to make football a little more exciting for your family, fun game day recipes are the difference between a so-so party and a spectacular one.
Sometimes we like to serve a variety of easy football finger foods. And if you’re looking to go all out, set your table with these fun football party decorations.
Don’t forget that you could host a taco bar, which is always a hit with our crowd. Prep and set-up are easy and your guests get to serve themselves. Which means less work for you!
Simplify your party prep and plan an unforgettable game day.
Whether you’re packing up for a tailgate, inviting people over, or just cooking something fun for the family, these easy football food recipes are sure to please. And all the recipes are easy to prepare and so delicious.
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31 Fantastic Game Day Recipes
You can't have a game day without amazing food! Enjoy these appetizer, main dish and dessert recipes.
Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring
Made with flaky crescent rolls, savory ham, melty cheese and brushed with a flavorful herb butter. Serve as a hearty appetizer or main dish.
Teriyaki Meatball Bowls
Looking for a quick and easy game day recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further because my Teriyaki Meatball bowls are always a hit! Using pre-made meatballs reduces the cooking and prep times.
Honey BBQ Wings
What's a game day without wings? These Honey BBQ wings a perfectly sweet option for those who don't like a wing that's too hot. Tangy and crispy your guests will be wanting more.
Beer Cheese Dip with Ranch (Serve Cold or Hot)
Mix up your game day snacks with this easy and delicious Ranch Beer Cheese Dip – a guaranteed touchdown with your taste buds!
6-Ingredient Fiesta Salad
Want an easy recipe with only 6 ingredients? My Fiesta Salad uses basic ingredients you already have on hand along with a few fresh ones. Budget-friendly and healthy, this game day recipe can be served with tortilla or corn chips as an appetizer or over lettuce for a hearty meatless main dish option.
Leftover Brisket Sliders
These handheld flavor-bombs bites are packed with tender beef and melty cheese piled on Hawaiian rolls and drizzled with a tangy BBQ sauce. They're sure to become the star of your game day party.
Neiman Marcus Dip (Million Dollar Dip)
Million Dollar Dip will have your guests asking for the recipe! With just 5 minutes to prepare you'll have plenty of time to watch the game. For a spicier version, add some hot sauce. Serve with crackers, veggies, or chips for an easy appetizer.
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla
Great for game day, this Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla is a delicious twist to your traditional chicken or cheese quesadilla. Combining tender beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, peppers, and warm cheese makes an amazing app or main course meal.
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes
You can't go wrong with homemade Sloppy Joes. This retro dish is a great option for your Sunday football crowd. Quick and easy and you can make it in the crockpot or on the stove top.
Easy Homemade Pretzel Bites
Homemade Pretzel Bites will be a touchdown! Easy to make and ready in less than an hour. Brushed with butter and sea salt these bites are delicious on their own or served with melted cheese sauce.
Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
These popular meatballs are always the first to disappear! Made with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep then set it and forget it. Serve as an appetizer or main dish.
Easy Taco Soup
Taco soup is a hearty recipe that's quick to prepare and can feed a crowd. Think of it as the perfect Superbowl main course.
Country Style Potato Salad
Country Style Potato Salad may not be a traditional game day recipe, but it pairs well with wings, ribs, and BBQ sandwiches.
Rotel Dip
You only need 3 ingredients to make Rotel dip. It's easily doubled if you need to feed a crowd.
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian Pasta salad is a lighter addition to your game day menu. Feel free to change up the veggies to use what you have on hand, you really can't go wrong. Add some cooked rotisserie chicken for a hearty main dish.
French Onion Dip
A twist on traditional French Onion dip, this recipe gets extra flavor from caramelized onions. Serve it with your favorite dippers - veggies, chips, or crackers.
Easy Fruit Cocktail Salad
Fruit cocktail salad makes an excellent side dish or light dessert with your favorite game-day foods. A lemon pudding sauce is mixed with your favorite fruits to create the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
Taco Ring
Who can say "no" to a Taco Ring? The presentation always pleases your guests. Wrapped in warm crescent rolls and served with all of your favorite taco toppings.
Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies
Looking for a sweet treat on game day? Coconut and lime combine to make the perfect tropical creation. If you like key lime pie you'll love these easy sugar cookies.
Gameday Salmon Burgers
Gameday Salmon Burgers are not your traditional football food but you've got to trust me on this one. The sweetness of the pineapple combined with the spiciness of the jalapeno creates a seafood burger that is irresistible!
Preacher Cookies {No Bake}
Preacher cookies are a hands-down all-time favorite cookie. Simple to make and no-bake. You can't go wrong when you mix peanut butter and chocolate!
Creamy Buffalo Wings Recipe
Looking for a tasty wing for your football gathering this Sunday? Creamy Buffalo Wings are a unique twist to an old recipe. Mayonnaise and horseradish are the secret ingredients for these creamy delicious wings.
Glazed Cherry Bars
Serve these Glazed Cherry Bars up at your next football gathering. They are easy to make and hard to pass up!! This semi-homemade treat is delicious and easy to serve. Best yet you can easily swap out for your favorite pie filling.
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
Want a creamy cheesy dip that's perfect with veggies or crackers? Then this Bacon Cheddar Ranch dip is what you've been looking for. Not only is it delicious but it's easy to make - a perfect appetizer anytime there is a game on.
Air Fryer Drumsticks
When you are hosting a crowd and want a budget-friendly option, choose these flavorful drumsticks! Making them in the air fryer is super easy and they cook up in no time.
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
It's hard to go wrong with sliders. Especially these Pepperoni Pizza Sliders. Your kids will love them as well as your friends on college game day. Simple to throw together and so delicious, you'll want to keep this recipe handy.
Air Fryer Ravioli
Main dish or appetizer...Air Fryer Ravioli can go either way. Crispy and cheesy and ready in only 5 minutes! Serve with a dipping sauce or eat alone, no matter how you eat them we promise you'll love them!
Vegetable Pizza Appetizer – Healthy Party Appetizer or Game Day Snack!
Want a healthier appetizer to take to your next football party? Vegetable Pizza is always a hit. Minimal ingredients with little preparation make it an easy choice. Feel free to customize the toppings to satisfy your taste buds.
Loose Meat Sliders with Cheese
Kids and adults love these easy sliders. Not only do they taste fantastic you can make them in 30 minutes. The recipe can be doubled or tripled easily if you need to feed a crowd.
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Triscuit
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Triscuits are an easy app for any party.
BLT Dip with Crostini
BLT as a dip? Now we are talking. Super creamy and so delicious you'll think you are eating a classic BLT sandwich. Serve with crackers or chips.
Crispy Maple Hot Wings - Double Fried
Anything that is double fried has to be good!! Crispy Maple Hot Wings are just that. Maple syrup combined with hot sauce creates the perfect flavor. The crunchy coating and sweet heat make these wings irresistible.
Hot Cajun Crab Dip
Cajun Crab Dip is packed with chees...cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. So creamy, spicy, and filling it's a good go-to appetizer idea.
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Classic Cowboy Caviar is a very versatile recipe. Eat it as a dip or as a salad topping. No matter how you eat it, it's always a crowd pleaser.
Game Day Reuben Sandwich Sliders
Have leftover corned beef? Throw these sliders together in no time. Your kids will love them and they are a great choice for game day.
Smoked Grapes with Goat Cheese Fondue - Easy Appetizer Recipe
Gameday deserves a unique and delicious dip. Have you ever heard of smoked grapes? They pair perfectly with a Goat Cheese Fondue, this recipe is a must-try!