27 Game Day Recipes

Chips and Salsa

Homemade salsa that’s not watery, not too thick, and full of fresh flavors from tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno. This is a cooked salsa recipe that is ready to go in less than 30 minutes. It’s full of fresh flavors and so easy to make.

Green Chile Pork Quesadillas

These pork quesadillas with green chile are cooked in the oven on a sheet pan. This is an easy way to make four quesadillas at a time – the tortillas crisp up under the broiler so they’re hot, cheesy, and toasty when they come out of the oven.

Garlic Parmesan Fries

These garlic parmesan fries are so easy thanks to store-bought frozen French fries. A few ingredients like garlic-infused olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley make them a go-to snack to satisfy a salty craving.

Baked Chili Dogs

Baked chili cheese dogs are topped with chili, cheese sauce, and garnishes for a great dinner or game day meal!

Blue Cheese Dip

Cool and creamy Blue Cheese Dip is the best dip for buffalo chicken wings, veggie sticks, or crackers. It’s easy to make in about ten minutes and can be made ahead.

Frito Pie

There are a few things I miss about living in New Mexico and close to the top of the list is Frito pie. Now I make it at home and it’s one of my favorite guilty pleasures – crunchy Fritos topped with homemade chili, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. I whipped up a simple chili for this recipe, but feel free to substitute your favorite chili – the rest is very easy!

Pimento Cheese Dip

Pimento cheese is a classic Southern cheese spread made with simple ingredients that, when combined, is hard to resist. If you can’t find pimento you can substitute roasted red peppers. This recipe is heavy on the cream cheese which makes the dip extra creamy, but you can easily customize the amounts to suit your own tastes.

Crispy Baked Chicken Sliders

These crispy baked chicken sliders are a delicious bite for a holiday party or game-day get-together.

Loaded Pizza Sandwiches

Loaded pizza sandwiches with salami, pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese, olives, green peppers, and fresh herbs. Everything is optional or trade it out with your favorite pizza toppings, just don’t overload the bread otherwise your pizza sandwich may become a pizza mess.

Bacon & Goat Cheese Sliders

All-beef sliders topped with goat cheese, bacon, and a herbed mayo. Make the herb mayo first and keep it in the fridge to give the flavors a chance to mingle. After the bacon and burgers are cooked it’s just a simple assembly operation and the sliders are ready to serve.

Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels

These pinwheels are so simple to make and a great appetizer when you need something easy to make. I like to use whipped cream cheese because it’s easy to spread without having to wait for a block of cream cheese to soften. Also, these are best when they have a chance to chill in the refrigerator before serving, so plan to make these up to a day in advance.

Chili Nachos

Chili Nachos topped with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, cilantro sour cream, and green onions is a great way to use up leftover chili. They’re perfect for game-day, parties, or any time you’re craving some seriously good nachos!

Sweet & Spicy Meatball Bites

These sweet & spicy meatball bites are so easy to make (the sauce has just two ingredients!) and are a great holiday or game-day snacky-treat. You can make them up to a day in advance and just warm them up when you’re ready to serve them.

Pork Sausage Rolls

Tasty bite-sized pork sausage rolls with apple and sage – make extra because these will disappear fast!

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Oven-baked jalapeno poppers wrapped up in crispy bacon and stuffed with a zingy cilantro-lime cream cheese filling. These are the quintessential party food and always a hit.

Scared of spicy peppers? See the recipe notes for tips on buying jalapenos that won’t burn your face off!

BBQ Chicken Nachos

These BBQ chicken nachos are loaded with tender chicken, BBQ sauce, and a super simple homemade cheese sauce. I use several shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and store-bought sauce so they’re easy to make. These nachos are great for parties, game-days, or just your average Friday night 🙂

Honey BBQ Chicken Meatballs

All the things you love about BBQ chicken wings, but meatball style!

Easy Italian Sandwich Sliders

These Italian slider sandwiches are a great combination of salty/sweet with a tangy kick from banana peppers. They’re easy to prep and great as a game-day snack or party appetizer.

Easy Cajun Fries

If you need a super easy appetizer these Cajun fries are the answer. 3 ingredients, 10 minutes of prep, and 20 minutes baking time. They’re come hot and crispy with garlic and smoky seasoning!

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Learn how to make hot and crispy mozzarella sticks at home! These mozzarella sticks are a great make-ahead snack or appetizer that can be frozen and fried whenever you have a craving.

Teriyaki Ribs

These easy teriyaki ribs cook in the slow cooker and then are brushed with teriyaki sauce and broiled. They’re juicy and tender with a delicious caramelized sticky-sauce crust.

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Creamy, hot spinach artichoke dip for all the game days, holidays, and other snack-appropriate events. This is a super easy dip recipe – just mix, bake, and serve. It’s cheesy, creamy, and perfect with tortilla chips, crackers, and veggie sticks.

5 Ingredient Honey Garlic Meatballs

All you need is a slow cooker and five ingredients to make these honey garlic meatballs. They are a great appetizer for parties and game days! They’re a super easy snack or dinner!

Slow Cooker Queso Blanco

This easy Queso Blanco is a creamy white cheese dip made with two kinds of cheese, spices, and garnished with tomatoes and cilantro. Make it in your slow cooker for an easy dip for parties, game day, or any time you’re craving chips and queso!

Cajun Baked Onion Rings

Baked Onion Rings are crispy and flavored with Cajun seasonings for a great appetizer or side dish. 

Cowboy Caviar Guacamole

Cowboy caviar combined with creamy guacamole is a quick and easy dip recipe loaded with fresh flavors. It has avocado, beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, and fresh lime juice all mixed up and ready for a big bowl of tortilla chips to go with it. 

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo chicken meatballs are a great appetizer recipe with the same flavor as the classic wings but easier to make and less messy.