Appetizers, finger foods, healthy snacks, main courses, and even recipes on a budget… all the ideal selections for game day. Wow your guests with all of these recipes for football season!
For sport fans, the season is never really over. We just wait around for pre-season, analyze talent and dispute all smack talk until the next season rolls around. No matter what team you root for, good food plays a major factor when watching the game.
If you don’t know already, I am a die-hard Alabama Football fan and a pro at tailgating. Give me my ‘Bama shaker, cold beer and yummy food and I will watch football all day long.
I never like to show up to any party empty-handed! Whether you are serving up a football feast or just hosting large hangout, these recipes are easy to make and sure to please a crowd.
Best Tailgate Party Food
Game Day Recipes
Game Day Dips
Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe
Perfect way to use up leftover pulled pork and serve a crowd at the same time!
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Creamy and totally guilty! These is the ultimate spinach and artichoke dip!
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
A classic dip always a hit at a football party!
Buffalo Ranch Football Cheese Ball
Buffalo + Ranch + Cheeseball. The ultimate recipe for the next touchdown at your party.
Caramelized Onion Dip
Way better than the dry mix from the grocery store, this dip is made with delicious, savory caramelized onions!
The Ultimate 7 Layer Taco Dip with Meat- Lexi's Clean Kitchen
A gluten-free version of the classic 7 layer dip!
Quick Restaurant Style Salsa
A classic dip with a homemade flare makes this game day app an essential!
Chorizo Queso Dip
Queso is what dreams are made of...add in Chorizo and you've got yourself the ultimate cheese dip.
Hatch Chile Corn Dip
Hot & spicy and a crowd pleaser! This hot corn dip is made with hatch chiles and irresistible cheesy goodness.
Spicy Chicken Ranch Dip
Juicy chicken, spicy ranch mix, green onions and cheese make this a dip to die for!
Spicy Cheddar Pub Cheese
Who doesn't like pup cheese and pretzels? It's an easy dip made with cheese, beer and a little extra kick.
Beef Taco Dip Recipe
Everything you love in a taco piled onto a chip for an extra delicious appetizer.
Spinach & Caramelized Onion Dip
A twist on a classic onion and spinach dip for the ultimate game day snack.
Chipotle Ranch Chip Dip
A southwestern twist on this classic chip dip! Delicious and cheesy!
Amazing Bacon Cheese Dip
A mix of bacon, cheddar, cream cheese and sour cream topped with green onion makes a delicious hot dip!
Easy Cheeseburger Dip Recipe
Our favorite cheeseburger flavors into an irresistible easy-to-make dip!
Healthy Game Day Snacks
Healthy twists on all of our favorite game day recipes.
Classic, Healthy Crock-Pot Turkey Chili - Two Healthy Kitchens
A bold, classic chili recipe as a healthier version. Double or triple this recipe for hungry guests!
Spicy Hummus Queso Dip
Hummus and queso in one appetizer? This healthier version of queso is packed with yummy goodness.
The Best Healthy Seven Layer Dip
A lightened-up version of the 7 layer dip is just what we need for game day.
Game Day Main Dishes
Serving a hungry crowd? These game day recipes will have their bellies full in no time!
Make Ahead Pressure Cooker BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Tender ribs in under 30 minutes? Say, whaaaat?! These are perfect for plopping in the pressure cooker then on to the tailgate!
Hummus Flatbread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto
An excellent main course option for a crowd of hungry football fans!
Easy Pepperoni Bread
Pizza and football are life-long best friends. With this easy to make pepperoni bread, you can have the best of both worlds in appetizer form.
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Beef
With just three ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have pulled beef sandwiches just in time for the big game.
Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs Recipe (Pressure Cooker Meatballs)
A scrumptious recipe in under 30 minutes! Perfect for hungry football fans.
Instant Pot Turkey Chili
Perfect for game day and ready in a snap! This chili recipe is packed with protein and delicious flavors!
Game Day Chicken Wings Recipes
A game day classic with so many variations!
Sticky, Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
Chicken wings baked right in the oven for sticky deliciousness!
Jamaican Jerk Baked Wings
Jamaican Jerked chicken wings that are delicious and breading free! This recipe is paleo and gluten-free.
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Wings Recipe
Delicious grilled chicken wings with punchy teriyaki flavor!
Instant Pot Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings
Sweet, sticky, spicy! These can be made in the pressure cooker or slow cooker.
Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Wings
Tangy and delicious! Serve these wings with a cool, creamy sour cream dressing.
Peach Chipotle Chicken Wings
A little gourmet for your game day. These wings have unique and delicious flavors.
Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe
Toss these in the slow cooker and have this classic snack ready to go for all of your guests.
Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Crispy, tangy, and peppery! These are irresistible in flavor. Bet you can't have just one.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Toss these bad boys in the oven for the classic buffalo flavored snack!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Thanks for sharing my recipe!
Anna Kate says
Of course! We can’t wait to give them a shot at our next MNF!
Samandnate says
Buffalo chicken dip is normally my go-to tailgate dish, but those Jamaican wings and chili looked so amazing I might just need to try those next time!
Anna Kate says
Yes!
JC Phelps says
Brb, drooling over all of these
Anna Kate says
So are we!
Emmie says
Ok, so now I’m super hungry! The chicken dip is really great, always a crowd pleaser.
Anna Kate says
Yep! It’s a tailgate staple.