20 Game Day Recipes

If you need some snacks and appetizers for the big game, this post is for you! I’ve gathered some of my favorite game day recipes for you to try. Nachos, sliders, dips, slow cooker recipes, and chili recipes are just a few you’ll find in this list.

game day recipes photo collage.

Italian Sandwich Sliders

Baked Italian sliders are super easy to makeโ€”just layer different kinds of Italian lunchmeat on Hawaiian rolls, add pepperoncini and cheese, and bake them until they’re toasty hot.

close-up photo of a stack of two italian sliders

Slow Cooker Chili

This beef chili cooks in the slow cooker for hours. It’s made with ground beef, peppers, and green chile and doesn’t have beans (although you can add them if you want!). Set up a chili toppings bar so everyone can top their bowl of chili with whatever they like.

chili in a slow cooker with a ladle.

Loaded Cheese Fries

Frozen fries make these bacon cheese fries so easy! Crispy fries are topped with a super simple cheese sauce, bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions. Pop the fries in the oven until they’re warm and melty.

loaded cheese fries in foil on sheet pan.

Mozzarella Sticks

These mozzarella sticks are better than restaurant ones! My favorite thing about them (besides eating them!) is that they’re freezer-friendly. You can bread the cheese sticks ahead, freeze them, and fry them later when it’s time to watch the game.

overhead photo of mozzarella sticks

Chili Nachos

These chili nachos have layers of tortilla chips, cheese sauce, and chili. If you have some leftover chili hiding in the freezer, this is a great way to use it up. Assemble the nachos on a sheet pan and bake them until they’re nice and hot.

chili nachos.

Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is an easy spread that takes just minutes to make. It’s a classicโ€”if you love cheddar cheese, you have to try it!

pimento cheese spread in a bowl.

Chips and Salsa

This easy homemade salsa is full of fresh flavors from tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno. It has the best consistency (not too thick and not too thin!) and is so easy to make. All you need are some tortilla chips to go with it!

a bowl of salsa with chips

3-Ingredient Cajun Fries

These Cajun French fries have three ingredients and are so easy to make. After 20 minutes of baking, youโ€™ll have hot, crispy fries coated in a delicious, garlicky, and smoky Cajun spice seasoning. Theyโ€™re great as an appetizer, side dish, or snack!

Queso Blanco

This easy queso blanco is a creamy white cheese dip made with spices and two kinds of cheese. Itโ€™s easy to make in your slow cooker or on the stove for parties, game day, or any time youโ€™re craving chips and queso!

a chip being lifted out of a bowl of queso.

Sweet and Spicy Meatball Bites

Easy bite-sized sweet and spicy meatballs simmer in a 2-ingredient sauce for an easy snack or appetizer. You can make them ahead, too!

meatball bites

Jalapeno Popper Dip

This jalapeno popper dip is an easy appetizer recipe. You can make it a day before and serve it with crackers or chips. You can also use it as a spread to make pinwheels, sandwiches, or wraps. It has all the flavors of bacon-wrapped jalapeno wrappers but is served as a cold and creamy dip instead.

photo of jalapeno popper dip

Skillet Taco Nachos

These skillet nachos are an upside-down version of regular nachos for a fun dinner twist. The taco-seasoned ground beef is cooked with veggies, beans, and cheese and topped with tortilla chips and shredded cheese. Serve it with sour cream and salsa or your favorite nacho toppings.

a chip with a scoop of the filling.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Ribs

Teriyaki Ribs start in the slow cooker and finish under the broiler for the best sticky-sauced and tender pork ribs. You only need some simple pantry spices to make the dry rub and prepared teriyaki sauce to brush on at the end. Make these easy slow cooker ribs for your next game-day snack!

overhead shot of teriyaki ribs on a plate.

5-Ingredient Steak Quesadillas

Steak quesadillas, with gooey melted cheese and tender steak in every bite, are perfect for game day, parties, or dinner with chips and salsa on the side. This is an easy quesadilla recipeโ€”you only need five ingredients plus your favorite toppings and dips on the side.

pieces of quesadilla with dips.

Blue Cheese Dip

Cool and creamy blue cheese dip is the best dip for buffalo chicken wings, veggie sticks, or crackers. Itโ€™s easy to make in about ten minutes and can be made ahead. Great for game day, parties, holidays, or whenever you want a delicious and easy dip!

a buffalo chicken wing being dipped in the dip.

Steak Nachos

If youโ€™re planning a game-day menu, add these easy steak nachos! Thin-sliced sirloin steak, creamy pepper jack cheese sauce, and diced jalapeno are all layered on crispy tortilla chips. Pop them in the oven so theyโ€™re nice and hot, and serve them with your favorite nacho toppings.

steak nachos on a sheet pan.

Panko Shrimp

Panko shrimp are breaded with a crispy coating and pan-fried until golden brown. Theyโ€™re a delicious appetizer or snack, and sweet chili sauce on the side is perfect for dipping.

a shrimp being dipped in the sauce.

Green Chile Cheese Dip

Green chile cheese dip is a super-easy hot dip recipe with three kinds of cheese, diced green chile, and a few pantry seasonings. Mix, bake, and serve this easy cheese dip with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers for a delicious appetizer.

a celery stick scooping up some of the dip.

Chorizo Nachos

These chorizo nachos are perfect for game day, parties, or whenever youโ€™re craving a big plate of homemade nachos. They have warm tortilla chips layered with Mexican chorizo, creamy cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and cilantro!

nachos garnished with pico de gallo and cilantro.

Chili Frito Pies

Chili Frito Pies are a great way to use up leftover chili! Frito corn chips, chili, cheese, and chili toppings combine to make a delicious game-day snack. Itโ€™s simple but, oh, so satisfying.

frito pie with the ingredients around it.

More Recipe Ideas

I hope you try some of these game day recipes!

Happy cooking,

April

5 Comments

  1. Thanks for including my recipe!! I want it to be Super Bowl right now. These all look great. ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Oh my gosh, all of these look amazing and are easy to make. Which ones to try first โ€ฆ I gotta try them all!

  3. Thanks to you, the snack lineup for this week’s Super Bowl will be MUCH better than the game itself. Thanks for sharing!

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