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.
Italian Sandwich Sliders
Baked Italian sliders are super easy to make—just layer different kinds of Italian lunchmeat on Hawaiian rolls, add pepperoncini and cheese, and bake them until they’re toasty hot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pimento Cheese
Pimento cheese is an easy spread that takes just minutes to make. It’s a classic—if you love cheddar cheese, you have to try it!
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!
3-Ingredient Cajun Fries
These Cajun French fries have three ingredients and are so easy to make. After 20 minutes of baking, you’ll have hot, crispy fries coated in a delicious, garlicky, and smoky Cajun spice seasoning. They’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. It’s easy to make in your slow cooker or on the stove for parties, game day, or any time you’re craving chips and 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!
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.
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.
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!
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 recipe—you only need five ingredients plus your favorite toppings and dips on the side.
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. Great for game day, parties, holidays, or whenever you want a delicious and easy dip!
Steak Nachos
If you’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 they’re nice and hot, and serve them with your favorite nacho toppings.
Panko Shrimp
Panko shrimp are breaded with a crispy coating and pan-fried until golden brown. They’re a delicious appetizer or snack, and sweet chili sauce on the side is perfect for dipping.
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.
Chorizo Nachos
These chorizo nachos are perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you’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!
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. It’s simple but, oh, so satisfying.
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I hope you try some of these game day recipes!
Happy cooking,
What a mouthwatering lineup! I have got to try those garlic fries of yours!!
Thanks for including my recipe!! I want it to be Super Bowl right now. These all look great. 🙂
Pinned! Loving this list like woah! – especially the garlic knots oMG!
Oh my gosh, all of these look amazing and are easy to make. Which ones to try first … I gotta try them all!
Thanks to you, the snack lineup for this week’s Super Bowl will be MUCH better than the game itself. Thanks for sharing!