30+ Game Day Recipes

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. 

Game Day Dips

[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”2505″ template=”roundup-summary”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”2752″ template=”roundup-summary”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/best-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe/” name=”Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe” summary=”This easy slow cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is the best with the irresistible mix of cheese, dressing, hot sauce, and chicken!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/buffalo-chicken-dip-facebook-card-1.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://peasandcrayons.com/2017/10/buffalo-ranch-football-cheese-ball.html” name=”Buffalo Ranch Football Cheese Ball” summary=”You’re guaranteed touchdown status at your next game day party with this Buffalo Ranch Football Cheese Ball! This easy appetizer can be made in advance too!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://peasandcrayons.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/buffalo-ranch-football-cheese-ball-recipe-peas-and-crayons-7.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://vintagekitchennotes.com/red-onion-dip/” name=”Caramelized French Onion Dip” summary=”Super flavorful, creamy and easy to make this appetizer is also known as French Onion dip. No more store-bought stuff as it comes together in 20 minutes! Eat it with potato chips, it’s the best way.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://vintagekitchennotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Onion-dip-4..jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://lexiscleankitchen.com/7-layer-taco-dip/” name=”The Ultimate 7 Layer Taco Dip with Meat- Lexi’s Clean Kitchen” summary=”This gluten-free 7 Layer Taco Dip is just what any party, or fun Saturday night needs! 7 layers of Mexican inspired flavor that is so delicious!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://lexiscleankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/7-Layer-Taco-Dip2-673×1024.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://lexiscleankitchen.com/restaurant-style-salsa/” name=”Quick Restaurant Style Salsa – Lexi’s Clean Kitchen” summary=”Nothing tastes better than fresh homemade salsa! This restaurant style salsa is SO easy to make, less expensive than buying it and customizable.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://lexiscleankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Blender-Salsa1.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://iowagirleats.com/chorizo-queso-dip/” name=”Chorizo Queso Dip – Iowa Girl Eats” summary=”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.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://iowagirleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chorizo-Queso-Dip-iowagirleats-Featured.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://familyspice.com/hatch-chile-corn-dip/” name=”Hatch Chile Corn Dip for Game Day Eats – Family Spice” summary=”Creamy with a kick, this Hatch chile corn dip is just what you need to munch while watching the big game with friends.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://familyspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hatch_chile_corn_dip2_680.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/spicy-chicken-ranch-hot-dip/” name=”Spicy Chicken Ranch Dip” summary=”It’s a Spicy Chicken Ranch Dip made in a skillet with chicken, green onion, cream cheese and Hidden Valley Spicy Ranch mix.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Spicy-Chicken-Ranch-Dip-3-from-willcookforsmiles.com-dip-chickendip-ranch.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flavorthemoments.com/spicy-cheddar-pub-cheese-2″ name=”Spicy Cheddar Pub Cheese” summary=”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!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://flavorthemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pub-cheese-1.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.acedarspoon.com/beef-taco-dip-recipe” name=”Beef Taco Dip” summary=”Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this quick and easy Beef Taco Dip Recipe. Simple taco inspired ingredients transform this beef dip into a flavor packed, creamy appetizer.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.acedarspoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beef-Taco-Dip-Recipe-Image-9.jpg”]

Healthy Game Day Snacks

[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://twohealthykitchens.com/healthy-crock-pot-turkey-chili” name=”Classic, Healthy Crock-Pot Turkey Chili – Two Healthy Kitchens” summary=”This Healthy Crock-Pot Turkey Chili is a beloved classic! Boldly flavored and not too spicy – and so easy (in the slow cooker, or on the stovetop)! Make a big batch for parties or for meal prep freezer meals!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://twohealthykitchens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Classic-Healthy-Crockpot-Turkey-Chili-Recipe.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.fannetasticfood.com/the-best-healthy-seven-layer-dip/” name=”Healthy Seven Layer Taco Dip (the best!) – Appetizer Recipe” summary=”Easy to make and so delicious, this healthier, vegetarian version of seven layer taco dip will be a hit at your next gathering!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.fannetasticfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/7-layer-dip-healthy-682×1024-1.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.theroastedroot.net/hummus-flatbread-sun-dried-tomato-spinach-pesto/” name=”Hummus Flatbread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto – The Roasted Root” summary=”Hummus flatbread with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, spinach, pine nuts, and pesto sauce makes for an easy-to-prepare appetizer or snack.” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.theroastedroot.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hummus_flatbread_sun_dried_tomato_spinach_pesto.jpg”]

Game Day Chicken Wings Recipes

[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”3541″ template=”roundup-summary”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://hungryhobby.net/jamaican-jerk-baked-wings/” name=”Jamaican Jerk Baked Wings” summary=”Jamaican Jerk Baked Wings – no breading, just tons of flavor and crispiness – gluten free and paleo friendly” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://hungryhobby.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/baked-wings-twitter.png”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.drugstoredivas.net/grilled-chicken-teriyaki-wings/” name=”Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Wings Recipe – Drugstore Divas” summary=”We are so excited for football season to be back, especially now that we have a house. We turned our garage into a home theater and use a projector to stream the games on our garage wall. To make homegating even more fun, we’ll pull the grill onto the driveway, sending up signals to the … Read mor…” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.drugstoredivas.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/grilled-chicken-teriyaki-wings-recipe.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flavorthemoments.com/instant-pot-honey-buffalo-chicken-wings” name=”Instant Pot Honey Buffalo Wings” summary=”Instant Pot Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings are sticky, sweet and spicy buffalo wings with instructions on both pressure cooker and slow cooker methods!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://flavorthemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/instant-pot-honey-buffalo-chicken-wings-1-flavorthemoments.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/air-fryer-salt-and-vinegar-wings” name=”Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Wings” summary=”Looking for a great Game Day recipe that’s easy to make and flavorful? These Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Wings are sure to be a hit!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/air-fryer-salt-and-vinegar-wings-2.jpg”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.countrycleaver.com/2015/10/peach-chipotle-chicken-wings.html” name=”Peach Chipotle Chicken Wings – Country Cleaver” summary=”Chicken wings are a football party must have – and now you don’t have to go to the bar or your local wing place to get them! Try these Peach Chipotle Chicken Wings next time that craving hits!” image=”-1″ image_url=”https://www.countrycleaver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_2009.jpg”]