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.
Ultimate List of Game Day Food
Best Game Day Food
The recipes below are my own tried and true game day snacks and appetizers. These are the must-haves on your menu for the super bowl or any other NFL or college football game day celebration.
Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
Learn how to make the best deviled eggs! This recipe is a classic appetizer made with pickled dill relish, tangy Duke’s mayonnaise, and a zing of yellow mustard and a fan favorite at your next cookout, potluck, holidays, or even for your weekly meal prep. See my secrets for easy-to-peel eggs (that actually works!) and my secret for piping the filling below.
Easy Caprese Appetizer Recipe
This Caprese appetizer recipe is an elegant dish made with mozzarella cheese pearls, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and topped with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Toss this together for a quick appetizer or salad in just five minutes!
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
Melty ham and cheese sliders are the perfect finger foods! These Hawaiian roll sandwiches are layered with juicy baked ham, swiss cheese, and your favorite condiments. This hearty snack recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe
Learn how to make buffalo chicken wings in the air fryer! Tangy and crispy but without the breading, deep-frying, or mess to clean up afterward. Air fryer chicken wings give you crispy skin on the outside while still juicy and tender on the inside. Toss them with Frank's red hot buffalo sauce and serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping. These can be made in under 30 minutes!
Pigs in a Blanket
Learn how to make Pigs in a Blanket! This classic potluck appetizer is made with mini hot dogs wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, baked until golden brown, then sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Make these in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
BBQ Baked Chicken Wings
Baked instead of fried, these chicken wings are tender on the inside and covered with perfectly sticky BBQ sauce on the outside. Nothing quite says gameday like these oven-baked wings!
Pulled Pork for BBQ Sandwiches
An oven roasted pork shoulder, cooked low and slow, yields beautifully shredded pork. This recipe is great for sandwiches, potlucks and makes great leftovers!
Loaded Nachos Platter with Pulled Pork
The ultimate loaded nachos platter is layered with pulled pork, kettle-style chips, and other nacho toppings of your choice. Plus, it’s made in under 30 minutes and served right from the sheet pan!
Oven Roasted Brisket
Learn how to make a juicy, tender beef brisket in the oven! Low and slow, this whole brisket is cooked overnight and yields a perfectly shreddable cut of meat for sandwiches or BBQ. No smoker necessary!
Grilled Pork Chop Recipe
This recipe is perfect for beautiful days, relaxing on the deck with friends and family. Tender, juicy with a beautifully seared exterior, using a cast iron grill pan on the grill makes the best chops!
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a classic party food! So creamy, delicious and easy to put together, you can assemble and bake this crowd pleaser in less than one hour.
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
An impressive charcuterie board is the secret for easy entertaining! Piled high with meats, cheeses, olives and other snacks, this elegant appetizer can be as extravagant or as simple as you like.
More Game Day Snacks and Appetizers
Need more recipes to fill out your game day menu? Try these recipes from trusted bloggers around the globe.
Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Wings
Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Wings are a new favorite. They are perfect for Game Day because they aren't too messy.
Crock-Pot Turkey Chili
This Healthy Crock-Pot Turkey Chili is boldly flavored without being too spicy! It’s so easy in the slow cooker, or on the stovetop. Make a big, double or triple batch for parties or for meal prep freezer meals!
Beef Taco Dip
Simple taco inspired ingredients transform this beef dip into a flavor packed, creamy appetizer. You can use the leftovers as a filling for quesadillas or enchiladas.
Spicy Cheddar Pub Cheese
Spicy Cheddar Pub Cheese is an easy beer cheese dip that’s soft and creamy with big cheddar cheese flavor! It’s the perfect snack for Game Day!
Chorizo Queso Dip
Chorizo Queso Dip is made from just three ingredients! This creamy, cheesy, gluten free dip recipe will be the hit of your next tailgate party.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This easy slow cooker (crockpot) Buffalo Chicken Dip – real chicken recipe – is the best. In this cream cheese chicken dip recipe, the melding of cheese, dressing, hot sauce, and chicken does something wonderful in your mouth that is almost irresistible.
Buffalo Ranch Football Cheese Ball
You’re guaranteed touchdown status at your next game day party with this Buffalo Ranch Football Cheese Ball! This crazy easy appetizer can be made in advance and is portable and DELICIOUS!
7 Layer Taco Dip
7 layers of Mexican inspired flavor that is so delicious! This dip is gluten-free and optionally dairy-free and paleo!
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings Recipe - Southern Cravings
Friday 24th of June 2022
[…] make a great appetizer for gamedays! Serve these with other delicious finger foods like a charcuterie board, spinach and artichoke dip, […]
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders - Southern Cravings
Friday 24th of June 2022
[…] you are making these as a part of an appetizer spread, be sure to include other game-day snacks, like a charcuterie board, chicken wings, spinach and artichoke dip. The great thing about this […]
Loaded Nachos Platter with Pulled Pork | Southern Cravings
Wednesday 9th of February 2022
[…] chips, and other nacho toppings of your choice. This great appetizer will be a huge hit game day, Super Bowl Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, or even an easy dinner. It’s the best party […]
Emmie
Friday 5th of October 2018
Ok, so now I'm super hungry! The chicken dip is really great, always a crowd pleaser.
Anna Kate
Tuesday 9th of October 2018
Yep! It's a tailgate staple.
JC Phelps
Friday 5th of October 2018
Brb, drooling over all of these
Anna Kate
Tuesday 9th of October 2018
So are we!