Game Day Recipes

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Game day is all about gathering with friends and family, enjoying the excitement, and of course, having plenty of good food to share. The best game day recipes are ones that are easy to make, easy to eat, and don’t keep you stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is watching the action.

Best Game Day Recipes

This post brings together a variety of recipes that work perfectly for any game day spread. From simple finger foods and dips to heartier bites that can stand in for a meal, these dishes are meant to keep everyone satisfied. Whether you’re hosting a big crowd or just a few people, these game day recipe ideas make it simple to put together a table full of snacks and bites everyone will enjoy.

Sliders

Cheeseburger Sliders – mini version of a classic burger, just perfect for tailgating.

Muffuletta Sliders – a mini version of the classic New Orleans style sandwich.

Hot Caprese Sliders – handheld mini sandwiches with tons of Italian flavor and fresh ingredients.

Hawaiian Chicken Sliders – island inspired mini sandwiches with sweet chicken and pineapple.

Monte Cristo Sliders – a simple to make mini sandwich version of the classic sandwich.

Chicken Wings

Korean Chicken Wings – sweet and spicy baked wings.

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings – easy to make and so crispy with just the right level of heat.

A hand dipping a chicken wings in a buffalo sauce.

Fried Chicken Wings – extra crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.

Garlic chicken wings dipped into a dish of ranch.

Garlic Chicken Wings – super flavorful baked wings.

Huli Huli Chicken Wings – island inspired flavor in a crispy baked chicken wing.

Basket of buffalo wings and carrot and celery sticks.

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings – after trying oven baked wings you’ll never go back! Sauce ’em how you like.

BBQ Chicken Wings – sticky sweet made with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Dips

tortilla chips dipped into a white bowl of rotel dip

3-Ingredient Rotel Dip – creamy, spicy and oh so delicious.

5 Minute Chip Dip – the best dip for game day, made with just a few ingredients.

hand holding piece of bread with jalapeno, cheese pull, dip in white dish

Jalapeno Popper Dip – creamy and spicy with all the flavor of traditional poppers in an easy to make dip.

Hot Corn Dip – creamy and rich with tender pops of corn in each bite.

side of of layered taco dip showing the layers.

7 Layer Dip – my easy version of the classic dip. It’s a family favorite and a total crowd pleaser.

Roasted Garlic Dip in a baking dish with a piece of crostini.

Garlic Dip – so rich and creamy with tons of garlicky flavor.

Homemade Hummus – skip the store bought hummus and make your own easily at home.

Finger Foods

Jalapeno Poppers – a cult classic recipe that no party is complete without.

Bacon Crackers – don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. This party favorite has only 5 ingredients!

Fried pickles in a pile on a tray, with a small cup of ranch.

Fried Pickles – no need to pay full price at a restaurant for these, when you can easily make them at home.

pigs in a balnet on a platter with everything bagel seasoning, a dish of honey mustard dip

Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket – trust me, the seasoning makes all the difference!

Greek Salad Pinwheels – an easy, healthy snack that everyone loves.

Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives – a classy appetizer that’s surprisingly easy to make.

Marinated Shrimp – so delicious and easy to make. Enjoy the hot or cold.

Mozzarella Bruschetta – creamy cheese, fresh tomatoes, tangy balsamic and crispy bread. What’s not to love??

Hearty Snacks and Meals

Walking Tacos – set out the ingredients for your guests to make their own. All you need are mini bags of chips, taco meat, and toppings.

Buffalo Chicken Nachos – all the flavor of buffalo wings is easy to enjoy nachos.

Steak chili in a slow cooker with a ladle.

Slow Cooker Steak Chili (Chili con Carne) – every game day spread needs something hearty, and if you only bring one thing to the party, let it be this filling steak chili.

crack chicken sandwiches laying on their sides, bacon bits, chivesm sesame seed buns

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Sandwiches – easily made in the slow cooker, this sandwich filling has only 5 main ingredients and can be made with pre-cooked chicken. Try it in slider form too.

Mini Bean and Cheese Quesadillas – forget burritos, these mini quesadillas are the best!

Grape Jelly Meatballs piled on a platter with a toothpick.

Grape Jelly Meatballs – another classic that will disappear as quickly as they are set out on the table.

Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders – take a little extra time to fry up some chicken tenders for a hearty meal/snack.

Loaded Chicken Nachos – load them up with your favorite toppings and let your guests go to town. The recipe shows them in a pie plate but you can spread them out on a baking sheet for easy sharing.