With the big game just around the corner, a game plan is always needed to make sure your guests have plenty of nibbles during the game. Here’s over 20 game day recipes for tailgating or football party.
Is your house the go to place to watch the games? Then, have we got the roundup of recipes for you! From dips to sliders and meatballs to deviled eggs, there’s a recipe to please all your guests. These game day recipes for tailgating are deliciously simple and perfect for your big game party.
Ham and Swiss Sliders
Growing up on hot ham and cheese sandwiches, these Ham and Swiss Sliders from Family Around the Table are perfect bites of delicious for your game day guests.
Garlic Peri Peri Baked Wings
Who says you have to go to a wing joint for good, crispy wings? Try these Garlic Peri Peri Wings from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. They will change your mind about home made, oven baked wings.
Slow Cooker Queso Fundido
You can’t go wrong with lots of cheese! And this Slow Cooker Queso Fundido is not only an easy, slow cooker recipe, but the The Cookie Rookie added delicious chorizo to the queso.
Fully Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Of course, there can’t be a game day party without potato skins. Serena Simply Bakes from Scratch loaded her Fully Loaded Potato Skins up with tons of bacon, cheese, and cool sour cream.
Chipotle Popcorn Chicken with Honey Mayo
Everyone should spice things up a little on game day and make this Chipotle Popcorn Chicken. The Endless Meal served theirs with a honey mayo dipping sauce.
Spicy Crockpot Meatballs
There is no easier game day recipe for tailgating than slow cooker meatballs! Pack Momma kicked up these Spicy Crockpot Meatballs with sriracha.
Honey Mustard Pork Sliders with Brussel Sprout Slaw
Sliders are the best game day recipes for tailgating! They’re small, so you can load up on them. These Honey Mustard Pork Sliders are packed with flavor and super easy to prepare. A Mindfull Mom served hers with a delicious Brussel sprout slaw.
Cinnamon Soft Pretzel Bites
With Salt and Wit knows that every good tailgate or football party needs something sweet. She cooks up delicious Cinnamon Soft Pretzel Bites for her parties.
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are always a party favorite. Especially when they’re Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs from Love Bakes Good Cakes. She loaded her eggs up with delicious bacon and sharp cheddar.
Mini Margherita Pizzas
Forget about those frozen bagel pizzas. The Cookie Rookie made tasty little mini pizzas that everyone will love. Her Mini Margherita Pizzas will fly off the plate at your party.
Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
Oh Sweet Basil is on the same page. Her Pepperoni Pizza Puffs are packed with cheese and pepperoni and completely drool worthy!
Easy Pretzel Dogs
Hot dogs and brats epitomizes game day recipes for tailgating. Especially when they’re Easy Pretzel Dogs like theese from Love Bakes Good Cakes.
Crispy Pork Belly Sliders
This great slider recipe from Grumpy’s Honeybunch has a form of bacon some might not know about. Crispy Pork Belly Sliders are coated in a delicious sauce before being topped with slaw.
Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions
It’s not a game day party without Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions. Craving Some Creativity makes hers not only easy to pack up for tailgating but packed with delicious flavors.
Beer Braised Brats
To make tailgating easier, Back to Her Roots braises her brats in beer the day before. Her Beer Braised Brats are delicious and topped with a quick kraut you can also make beforehand.
Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Cheese goes over well at any party. Especially when Pack Momma tops it with bacon, cheese, and jalapenos. Her Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball will vanish, so you better make a double recipe!
Favorite Spinach Artichoke Dip
Every good game day party has a Favorite Spinach Artichoke Dip. This recipe from Blue Bowl Recipes is packed with hearty spinach and tender artichoke hearts.
Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Shredded Beef Sandwiches is literally dripping with delicious flavor. Five Heart Home makes one of their game day tailgating recipes that is effortlessly delicious for the big game.
Pineapple Tequila Meatballs
There’s no better pairing than pineapple and tequila! Especially when it’s in a Pineapple Tequila Meatball Recipe like this one from Sugar and Soul.
Leftover Mashed Potato Ham Cakes
My Food Story always makes a double batch of mashed potatoes. This allows her to serve up these Leftover Mashed Potato Ham Cakes at her tailgating parties.
Individual Spinach Dip Bread Bowl
How cute are these Individual Spinach Dip Bread Bowls!? Seriously, The Love Nerds cooked theirs up in a muffin tin for easy, single serving dip.
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Being a total tater tot lover, these Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are super adorable and delicious! Made with Happy calls this one of her epic game day recipes for tailgating.
Italian Ground Pork and Leek Meatballs
Try cooking up a different kind of meatball like Fearless Dining. They fearlessly served up Italian Ground Pork and Leek Meatballs for their game day party.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese
It’s not a game day party without Jalapeno Poppers! These poppers from Savory Tooth are like the traditional poppers, but hers are keto friendly.
Garlic Parmesan Clam Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms, like these Garlic Parmesan Clam Stuffed Mushrooms, are easy to make ahead and then bake the day of the party. Kleinworth & Co. stuffed theirs with minced clams and three types of cheese!
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
One of the perfect game day recipes for tailgating is Loaded Baked Potato Dip. The Love Nerds makes this as her go to dip for every party.
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