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If you’re looking for the best Game Day Foods for your football party, you’re going to love this list! From mouthwatering sliders to tasty dips, these football foods will score big at your get together!
There are a lot of things to love about game day. You’ve got all the fun Super Bowl party games, the funny commercials and of course, all the delicious food! Oh yeah, there might be an actual football game on in the background too.
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The Best Game Day Foods
But let’s get back to the game day food. There are the favorites, like wings and cheesy dips but it’s fun to throw some new appetizer ideas in the mix too (I’m talking to you Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bites!).
Not only will you have enough football party food recipes for your gathering, you’ll have enough for the entire football season. So scroll through, pick a favorite (or two…or three) and get snackin’!
When you’re done, you may also want to check out these fun Super Bowl Charcuterie Board ideas!
Even better, impress your guests with this amazing snack stadium! (Sure you could make your own but I’m all about doing things the easy way!)
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Football Cheese Ball
This easy party appetizer couldn't be more perfect to snack on as you cheer on your favorite team. A cheese ball made to look like a football, it's both fun and delicious!
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Maple Bacon Crack
This mouthwatering Maple Bacon Crack is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors that's always a crowd-pleaser!
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Beer Cheese Dip
Packed with zesty flavors and a hint of your favorite beer, this easy dip can be served either hot or cold and makes the ultimate appetizer for parties.
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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
These delicious bacon wrapped meatballs are always a crowd pleaser! Made with precooked frozen meatballs, they’re the perfect party snack.
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Easy Cheeseburger Cups
These Easy Cheeseburger Cups make a fun twist on dinner or a great party food for your next get-together.
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Italian Pinwheels
These Italian Pinwheels with Cream Cheese make the perfect party appetizer or a super easy dinner for the family. With savory meat and cheese layered on a flavorful cream cheese spread, they're as easy as they are delicious!
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Sausage Balls Without Bisquick
These cheesy Sausage Balls Without Bisquick are a delicious twist on everyone's favorite party food!
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Mini Cheese Balls
These savory Mini Cheese Balls are filled with flavor and make the perfect bite-sized party recipe for any occasion!
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Hot Sausage Dip
This recipe not only tastes amazing but it takes minimal effort to make. It’s so good that you’ll want to throw a party just to have an excuse to make it again!
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Ham And Cheese Crescent Braid
This ham and cheese crescent braid is a delicious and versatile recipe that's always a favorite!
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These tasty Buffalo Chicken Meatballs have all delicious flavors of buffalo wings but in fun, easy to make, bite size version.
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Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip
This easy recipeis a rich, creamy and sinfully delicious appetizer is a must-have for any party! With tender shredded chicken smothered in zesty hot buffalo sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, this hot appetizer is one that's sure to be a hit with your party guests!
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Pickles In A Blanket
A fun twist on the traditional pigs in a blanket recipe, these pickles in a blanket are a fun, delicious appetizer that'll be a huge hit at any party.
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Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip takes all the classic flavors of buffalo chicken wings and turns them into a creamy, tangy and totally irresistible appetizer. It’s also easy to make ahead of time so that you have one less thing to do on party day.
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Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites
Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites are the ultimate tailgating snack! Juicy sausage is wrapped in crispy bacon, then served with homemade honey mustard sauce for an appetizer that’s a total game changer!
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Ground Beef Taco Dip Recipe
With savory seasoned ground beef and a few other simple ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for all your snacking needs!
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Cold Jalapeno Popper Dip
Creamy and cheesy with a delicious spicy kick, you can make this one the day before so you have less work to do when all your guests are arriving.
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Easy Corn Dip
This recipe is filled with a delicious combination of fresh corn, bacon, cream cheese and more, making it a delicious addition to your appetizer table.
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Steak Quesadilla
With slices of mouthwatering steak, melted cheese, and tender veggies, all nestled in a crispy tortilla, this steak quesadilla recipe is both the perfect weeknight dinner or easy party appetizer!
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3 Ingredient Bisquick Sausage Balls
These 3 Ingredient Sausage Balls with Bisquick are always a hit. Just make extra because they disappear fast!
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Easy Rotel Dip Recipe With Ground Beef And Sausage
With just 6 simple ingredients, this Easy Rotel with Ground Beef and Sausage is guaranteed to be a hit on game nights or at your next party.
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Easy Pretzel Bites
These easy pretzel bites are both easy and delicious, making them the perfect party snack for any occasion.
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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings
These delicious Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings, baked to a golden brown and tossed in buttery parmesan sauce, are always a hit!
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Seven Layer Dip Cups
The fun bite size servings make this a great choice for any get together! With avocados, refried beans, cheese and more, it’s not only a crowd pleaser but you’ll also never have to worry about double dipping!
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Baked Jalapeno Poppers With Cream Cheese & Bacon
With just four ingredients, these mouthwatering Baked Jalapeno Poppers are one of our favorite go-to appetizer recipes.
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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe
These amazingCheeseburger Egg Rolls combine two favorite foods, cheeseburgers and egg rolls, into one crispy, savory and satisfying snack.
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White Queso Dip
The perfect appetizer for any party, you can make this cheesy appetizer from scratch with just a few simple ingredients.
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Black Bean And Corn Salsa
This black bean and corn salsa is as easy as it is delicious! Whip it up the night before, through a few tortilla chips on the side and you're good to go on party day.
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Easy Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
These delicious pizza pinwheels are one of my go-to Super Bowl recipes! Made with freshly baked pizza dough and your favorite pizza toppings, it’s perfect for snacktime, dinner and even parties.
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Cold Artichoke Dip Recipe
This Cold Artichoke Dip, with a rich, creamy texture and tons of flavor, is the perfect appetizer for your next party!
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Fried Goat Cheese
Fried goat cheese may just be the most delicious appetizer ever! Easy to make and filled with flavor, it’s one of our favorite bite size snacks.
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Sausage, Pepper & Onion Puff Pastry Bites
These easy sausage, pepper and onion puff pastry bites make the perfect bite size appetizer for any occasion! Just be sure you make plenty because they’re not going to last long!
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Avocado Deviled Eggs
Need a great recipe for your next party? You can’t possibly go wrong with these Avocado Deviled Eggs. Top them with a little bacon and blue cheese and you’ve got a winner!
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Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms make the perfect party food and we are loving these! You won’t believe how much flavor is packed into each delicious little bite!
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Game Time Sliders
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
With tender steak slices, gooey melted cheese, and sauteed onions and peppers, these philly cheesesteak sliders are a great recipe for game day, parties, or even a busy weeknight meal.
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Sloppy Joe Sliders (With Hawaiian Rolls)
These delicious Sloppy Joe Sliders make the ultimate party appetizer! Ground beef is cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, enveloped in warm, soft Hawaiian rolls and toasted to perfection. With gooey cheddar cheese dripping out in every bite, these mouthwatering sliders are always a big hit!
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Easy Meatball Sliders
These easy meatball sliders are a like a hearty Italian meatball sub in a cute, and delicious, appetizer-sized package.
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Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders (Oven or Air Fryer!)
These gooey pizza sliders with hawaiian rolls have the flavors of pizza in a delicious appetizer and can be made in the oven or air fryer!
Pork Sliders with Garlic Aioli
These simple pork sliders let the slow cooker do all the work, giving you more time to prep for the game.
Taco Sliders Recipe
These Easy Taco Sliders are a tacos and sliders in one, for a fun twist on your traditional slider recipes.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made from tender chicken seasoned with Frank’s wing sauce and topped with Ranch dressing, for a snack everyone will love.
BEST Shrimp Bacon Sliders
Seafood lovers will go straight for these delicious Shrimp Bacon Sliders so you’d better make enough of these shrimp sliders to go around!
Reuben Sliders
Reuben Sliders capture the taste of a Reuben Sandwich with sauerkraut, corned beef, and Russian Dressing in a buttery dinner roll appetizer-sized sandwich.
Easy Pork Belly Sliders
Pork Belly Sliders, piled high with juicy pork belly and tangy pickled vegetables, are the ideal football or backyard BBQ appetizer!
Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Sliders are always a crowd favorite, expecially when they’re as unique and delicious as these Chicken & Waffle Sliders. Super quick & easy to make, they’re a great choice for any social event.
Tater Tot Recipes
Cheeseburger Tots
Tater tot bites filled with cheeseburger and topped with a special sauce, these cheeseburger tots area party app that’s a hit every time.
Loaded Tater Tot Nachos
These loaded tater tot nachos are with loaded with crispy tots, melted cheese, meatand bacon! It’s an irresistible recipe that makes the ultimate appetizer.
BBQ Pork Totchos
Pork, baked beans, BBQ sauce and cheese transform an ordinary bag of frozen tots into an exciting shareable meal or party recipe.
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are a recipe that everyone will love. Perfect for watching the big game, this delicious recipe may just become your new favorite!
Wonton Wrapper Recipes
Easy Taco Cups Recipe
These cheesy Taco Cups make a fun bite size food for any party but they’re even more fun when you’re watching your favorite team play!
Chili Lime Baked Shrimp Cups
Wonton wrappers are baked in the oven until crisp, filled with arugula, a lime sour cream, and then topped with a big juicy chili-lime baked shrimp for a bite size treat everyone will love.
Steak and Cheese Wonton Cups
Wonton cups are filled with classic steak and cheese flavors for an easy recipe that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Cheese Dips
Tequila Lime Flaming Dip
Tequila Lime Flaming Dip is the perfect game day recipe! This delicious queso is doused in tequila and lit on fire, for a delicious recipe that’s sure to wow all your guests.
Authentic Maryland Crab Dip Recipe
This Maryland crab dip recipe is always a favorite. Made with Chesapeake Bay Maryland blue crab, your guests won’t be able to get enough of this delicious hot dip recipe.
Loaded Texas Trash Dip Recipe
Texas trash dip is a classic warm bean dip that gets loaded with corn, olives, black beans, and ooey gooey cheese! It’ll be the hit of your next party!
Hot Sausage Beer Cheese Dip
This creamy dip is filled with sausage, beer and cheese, making it the perfect hot dip for your celebration.
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
If you’re looking for an insanely easy and delicious dip recipe, this warm and cheesy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is the ultimate party appetizer.
Hot Bacon Cheddar Dip
Hot Bacon Cheddar dip is hot and cheesy and loaded with flavor! Pair it with crackers and potato chips for the perfect bite.
Caramelized Onion Dip
This easy game day dip is loaded with delicious caramelized onion flavor! Serve with chips or veggies for a snack everyone will love!
Homemade Queso Dip
This Loaded Queso Dip is easy to make and so delicious that everyone will be scooping and dipping this cheesy party favorite!
Air Fryer Brie Cheese Bread Bowl Recipe
This smooth and creamy brie cheese recipe is easy and delicious and can be made with your favorite sweet or savory ingredients.
Buffalo Chicken Dip (Stuffed French Bread)
Your favorite creamy cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip baked right into the loaf! Crazy delicious side or EASY crowd pleasing appetizer for the big game.
Chicken Wings
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
These honey lemon pepper wings are made with a sweet and savory glaze and baked in the oven for a delicious chicken recipe that makes a great appetizer or main dish.
Oven Baked Buffalo Wings
You can never go wrong with buffalo wings and these super crispy oven baked wings are always a favorite! Serve with a homemade ranch dressing, or blue cheese if you prefer, and you’ve got the perfect snack for parties.
Spicy Habanero Hot Wings
These tender, spicy hot wings have a rich, layered flavor that will have you licking your fingers to get every last bit!
Air Fryer Wings (Crispy and Golden!)
These extra crispy wings are crunchy on the outside, juicy & flavorful on the inside, for a tasty wing that nobody will be able to resist.
Crock Pot Chicken Wings
This Crock Pot Wings Recipe is SO easy to make that you’ll want to whip up this delicious recipe every weekend!
Garlic Parmesan Wings
These Garlic Parmesan Wings are easy to make and filled with flavor. We’ll put them up against a restaurant version any time.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
Make these crispy Sweet and Sour Wings in the oven with a homemade sweet and sour sauce, then watch everyone devour them at your tailgating party.
Easy Baked Peri Peri Chicken Wings
These peri peri wings are the best Nando’s copycat chicken. Spicy, smoky with a hint of sweetness, you’ll want to make these any chance you get.
Little Smokies & Sausages
Roasted Pineapple Habanero Little Smokies
Roasted Pineapple Habanero Little Smokies are the bomb! They’re always a huge hit and almost always the first to go but the best part is just how easy they are to make.
Instant Pot BBQ Hawaiian Little Smokies
A quick and easy instant pot appetizer recipe with little smokies cooked in BBQ sauce with pineapple, this makes a great appetizer for any tailgate party.
Crockpot Little Smokies
Savory and sweet crockpot little smokies are a deliciously easy appetizer made with barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and lil smokies sausages.
Puff Pastry & Crescent Roll Party Apps
Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Crescent Ring is a loaded with incredible flavor and is one of our favorite game day food ideas. Served as a party appetizer or with a simple side dish for a hearty weeknight dinner, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Meatball Sub Cupcakes
Cheese, frozen meatballs, marinara, and mozzarella are stuff stuffed in crescent rolls & baked in a muffin pan for a recipe idea that makes the perfect easy dinner or finger food for a crowd.
Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip Bites
Cheesy bacon spinach bites are a tasty appetizer made with creamy, cheesy spinach dip baked into bite-size crescent dough cups. Easy and delicious, your guests won’t be able to get enough!
Pigs In A Blanket
These easy pigs in a blanket are a classic party appetizer. You can never go wrong serving these golden brown bites of deliciousness.
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry is made with delicious crispy puff pastry sheets filled with cheese, ham, and arugula then baked until golden brown on the outside and melty and warm on the inside!
Mini Cheese Dogs
These Cheese Dogs are stuffed with cheddar cheese, wrapped in crescent roll dough then rolled in everything seasoning and baked to perfection.
Easy Tomato Pesto Tarts
Tomato pesto tarts with flaky puff pastry squares, pesto, fresh tomato slices, and cheese make a super easy and delicious appetizer.
Ultimate Game Day Party Meatballs
BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs
Sweet and savory BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs are a classic party appetizer and a must have for any tailgate party!
BBQ Turkey Meatballs Recipe
This gluten free BBQ Turkey Meatballs recipe is easy and healthy and makes a tasty bite size snack.
Bourbon Meatballs
Bourbon Meatballs are smothered in a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze for a tender juicy meatball appetizer that’s sure to be a hit.
Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
Bacon wrapped meatballs are an app recipe you’ll definitely want to try! Just one bite and you’ll agree that they make an amazing choice for any occasion.
Potato Party Snacks
Crispy Baked Potato Skins
These cheesy, salty, crispy baked potato skins with Kimchi Mayo and Gochujang are delicious marriage of American bar food and Asian flavor.
Healthy Sweet Potato Skins
A perfect appetizer for watching the game, these sweet potatoes are crispy, filling, satisfying, and vegan friendly too!
Crispy Seasoned Potatoes
Crispy seasoned potatoes that are seasoned, crispy, and fun. Even better, they look just like mini footballs!
Bacon Roasted Potato Skins
You know how they say “bacon makes everything better”? These Bacon Roasted Potato Skins are a GREAT demonstration of that fact! Make plenty because these are sure to be the first to go.
Crispy Buffalo Smashed Potatoes
Crispy buffalo smashed potatoes are an instant favorite! The smashed potatoes get crisped up perfectly in the oven, and then are topped with a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce.
Ultimate Party Nachos
Tex Mex Vegetarian Sheet Pan Nachos
These Tex-Mex Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos are so easy to make and just what you need to feed a hungry crowd!
Chicken Fajita Nachos
These chicken fajita nachos are made with juicy, well-spiced chicken with bell peppers and onion baked with tortilla chips and lots of cheese.
Crab Nachos with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
These easy crab nachos are made with tortilla chips, cheese, Dungeness (or canned) crab, and a quick garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or game day!
Loaded BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
These Loaded BBQ pork nachos are loaded with flavor and texture. They are perfect for a fun dinner or an appetizer for a party.
Veggies & More
Easy Crispy Baked Cauliflower (Vegan)
This is the easiest and best crispy baked cauliflower you will ever taste! It is totally vegan/vegetarian and is breaded and spiced to perfection.
Spinach Balls
This recipe will be big with your guests who want healthier options to choose from. These delectable spinach balls made which can be made gluten-free and no-carb.
Balsamic Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Easy to make and so delish, these balsamic glazed bacon wrapped brussels sprouts are paired with a simple mustard dip for a recipe that will be a hit with veggie lovers.
Air Fryer Pickles
Air Fryer Pickles are the best crunchy, crispy, salty snacks. Heavenly pickle slices are dunked in an egg mixture, breaded in your favorite bread crumbs, then lightly fried to create this delicious fried pickle appetizer.
Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Pickles with a Creamy Garlic Dip
Grilled bacon-wrapped pickles are hot and crispy with a juicy pickle center. Serve with this creamy garlic dip and you’ve got a savory snack that’s perfect for your get-together.
Dill Pickle Hummus
This dill pickle hummus is vegan, oil free, and gluten free. It is super healthy, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!
Cucumber Avocado Shrimp Appetizer
This Shrimp Appetizer features blackened shrimp atop creamy avocado and a cucumber slice. It’s an easy, cold appetizer recipe that you can serve at any party or bbq..
Texas Twinkies Recipe
This step by step guide to Texas Twinkies will have you making perfect brisket stuffed jalapenos in no time. Get the recipe now!
Corn Dip Stuffed Jalapeños with Bacon
Corn Dip Stuffed Jalapeños are filled to the brim with creamy corn dip, melted cheese and crumbled bacon for one of the best game day appetizers!
Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs
Take a delicious crispy biscuit crust, fill it with an amazing cheeseburger filling and then load it up with gooey cheese for an easy football food everyone will love.
Traeger Smoked Pig Shots Recipe
Smoked Pig Shots on the Traeger are the latest and greatest appetizer! Bacon “shot glasses” filled with smoked sausage, cream cheese and more!
Philly Cheesesteak Bombs
A tasty mini version of the classic cheesesteak sandwich, these are perfect for parties or just a great afternoon snack.
Cheez-It Fried Cheese Sticks
Covered with the flavorful crunch of a delicious Cheez-It breading, these snacks are a gooey, delicious, and flavorful appetizer.
Baked Chicken Taquitos with Avocado Cream Sauce
This healthy Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos recipe is made in the oven, then drizzled with an avocado cream sauce for a tasty gluten free party appetizer!
The Best Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls
Take two favorite snacks and roll them into one and you get this delicious eggroll appetizer!
Creamy Crab Wontons
Is there anything more delicious than a crispy, savory wonton filled with fresh, sweet crab meat? We don’t think so, which is why we are always so excited to make these Creamy Crab Wontons any chance we get.
Tailgating Pull Apart BBQ Chicken Bread
This Tailgating Pull Apart BBQ Chicken Bread is crazy fun and makes a delicious grab and go snack that’s a hit with everyone!
Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs, stuffed with cheese, bacon, cheddar and 3 types of jalapenos, make a low carb keto appetizer that everyone will love.
Bacon Halloumi Bites
These gorgeous little Bacon Halloumi Bites are the PERFECT party food! Easy to make & quick to disappear. Click for the easy step by step picture recipe.
Antipasto Skewers
These Antipasto Skewers are the easiest appetizer ever! Packed with Italian flavors, these are perfect for putting together at the last minute.
Game Day Desserts
It’s not a party without sweets! Here are some dessert ideas that your guests will love!
- No Bake Cheesecake Bites
- Oreo Fluff
- No Bake Pineapple Pie
- Peanut Butter Truffles
- Dunkaroo Dip
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101+ Best Game Day Foods
Course Appetizer, Appetizer / Party Food
Cuisine American
If you’re looking for the best game day foods for your tailgating party, you’re going to love this list! From mouthwatering sliders to tasty cheese dips, these football foods will score big at your get together!
Ingredients
- Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
- Mini Cheese Balls
- Sausage Dip with Cream Cheese and Cheddar
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites
- Ground Beef Taco Dip
- 3-Ingredient Bisquick Sauage Balls
- Easy Rotel with Gound Beef and Sausage
- Easy Corn Dip
- Easy Pretzel Bites
- Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Seven Layer Dip Cups
- Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Cream Cheese and Bacon
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- Easy Pizza Pinwheels
Instructions
Choose your favorite appetizer recipe.
Gather all the ingredients needed.
Make your appetizer and enjoy!
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used.
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