Make the big day extra special with this fantastic list of 20+ phenomenal Game Day Recipes. Just below you will discover a jaw dropping, why-didn’t-I-think-of-that list of snacks, meals, and treats so good you’ll want to try them all.
Trust me, if you use the recipes from this list, you’re celebration will be AMAZING no matter who wins.
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Classic Rice Krispie Treats
You can never go wrong with classic rice cereal treats. They’re crispy, they’re chewy, and so irresistible (I’d bet you want to make a batch right now). But you can get a recipe from anywhere, so why ours? It’s the ratios, the tips, and our secret ingredients that do the trick.
Kielbasa Quesadillas
Kielbasa…in a quesadilla? Yep, you’ve read that right! Just go with me. We took uber-flavorful kielbasa sausages, sliced them into medallions, tossed them with taco seasoning, and stuffed them inside two tortillas. It’s simple, but trust me, it’s so good.
Buffalo Kielbasa Dogs
For this buffalo kielbasa dogs recipe, we took the flavor loaded sausage, tossed it in buffalo sauce, and stuffed it in a fluffy brioche bun. Then we added a drizzle of ranch dressing and blue cheese crumbles. Absolutely delicious!
Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Mmmm! You’re game day needs this shredded BBQ chicken sandwich. We used chicken legs, but you can use thighs, or even breast plus BBQ sauce, and our secret ingredient. Let the crockpot do it’s thing. Then pile it on a bun with slaw and pickles. Yummy!
Dulce de Leche Mousse
Mmmmm…this dulce de leche mousse recipe is pure caramel indulgence. All you need are a few ingredients including a can of dulce de leche and whipping cream for a treat everyone will want more of.
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
If you thought our classic treats are good, our strawberry Rice Krispie treats are even better. Like our vanilla treats, these are crispy, chewy, and stay that way for a few days after making them. BUT, these are even better because they are filled with intense strawberry fruity flavor. They are soooo good!
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
As the team at To Taste puts it, their cilantro jalapeno hummus is “…delicious, nutritious, and easy to make…” It’s also dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, nut-free, vegan, and still tasty. If that doesn’t sound like a win, I don’t know what does.
Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip
We know a little something about cottage cheese dips, like this ranch cottage cheese dip by Heavenly Spiced. The 5 minute appetizer is packed with protein and loaded with flavor thanks to the fresh dill, parsley, chives, and other seasonings.
Beef Queso Dip
After a few bites, this beef queso dip by Get Inspired Everyday starts to feel more like a meal rather than an appetizer. It starts with a nice queso base that’s elevated with fresh tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and of course, ground beef. Wow, that’s some dip!
Dry Rub Baked Wings
These dry rub baked wings from Mary’s Whole Life bring flavor by the truckload thanks to seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. They also happen to have just 1 net carb.
Easy Fried Pickle Dip
Um…what? Yeah, when we first came across this Easy Fried Pickle Dip recipe from The Cookin’ Chicks, we we’re a bit thrown. But that caution soon turned to curiosity. I mean it’s a recipe with pickles, breadcrumbs, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing for crying out loud!
Korean Beef & Kimchi Nachos
Mikha Eats invites you to “level-up your nachos in the most epic way” with this Korean Beef & Kimchi recipe. I’m in, who can resist tender marinated Korean beef, tortilla chips, mozzarella, Japanese mayo, kimchi, and all kinds of other deliciousness.
Game Day Popcorn Bar
This Game Day Popcorn Bar idea by Aleka’s Get Together is a great way to keep your guests engaged. She keeps it cute and simple using microwaveable popcorn and seasonings but also gives you some ideas like candy, cookies, and sprinkles to level it up.
3 Ingredient Chicken Sausage Rolls
While this chicken sausage rolls recipe from The Family Food Kitchen has just 3 ingredients, there are more than 3 reasons to make it for game day. It’s a classic crowd pleaser, they’re ready in just minutes, a great way to use up leftovers, and more. Check it out!
Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls
Crab meat, cream cheese, and a perfect blend of spices make these crab rangoon egg rolls from Small Town Woman the perfect football snack. Oh, and by the way, they’re fried until golden brown, and Beth shows you exactly how to do it.
Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
You’ll want to send Kathleen of Grits and Gouda a personal thank you after making these air fryer honey BBQ chicken wings with shortcuts. I mean, how many appetizers offer tender, juicy, crispy, sweet, and salty, all in one bite?
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Kathleen of The Fresh Cooky wants you to save time and money by making her copycat Chick-Fil-A grilled chicken nuggets recipe at home. They take less than an hour (most of the time is for marinating), they’re super tasty, and healthier than most game day options.
Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
There’s something that’s just magnetic about this cheesy roasted red pepper dip by Ned of Dutch Oven Daddy. Mmmmm! Could it be the cheese? That bite shot looks…just like heaven. Or maybe it’s bacon, onion, and other flavors. Whatever it is, it’s not hard to imagine everyone loving this dip til’ the very last bite.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These air fryer bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are cheesy, savory, and creamy with a bit of a kick. They’re a reliable crowd pleaser that will disappear almost as fast as you put them out. Oh, and they’re wrapped in bacon, which literally makes everything better.
Crispy Hot Sauce Smashed Potato Bites
Spicy, crunchy, cheesy, and salty, these crispy hot sauce smashed potato bites from are everything most folks want in a tailgating finger food. Actually, I’d eat them everyday, but my doctor said that’s a bad idea.
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