40 Game Day Recipes Worth Getting Excited About

Whether you’re gearing up for the Super Bowl or simply craving some scrumptious snacks to accompany your favorite game on TV, here are 40 mouthwatering game day recipes that are both effortless to prepare and a joy to devour! With an abundance of delectable options ranging from cheeseburger hot pockets and beef nachos to Italian pressed sandwiches and meatball subs, there’s something here to satisfy every craving. So, get ready to elevate your game day experience with these irresistible treats!

Cheeseburger Hot Pockets

Cheeseburger hot pockets make fabulous comfort food! These cheeseburger hand pies with French fry topping aren’t hard to make, and they boast so much flavor plus a charming homemade look.
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Italian Beef

You won’t be able to resist making slow cooker Italian beef again and again once you try it. This hearty and filling dish is perfect on toasted rolls or hoagie buns and the slow cooked beef is incredibly tender and flavorful.
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Fall off the Bone Hawaiian Ribs

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just cooking for your family, slow cooker Hawaiian ribs are a sure-fire way to impress everyone with their tender texture and exotic flavors. With a range of side dishes that pair perfectly, this meal is an excellent choice for any occasion.
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Loaded Taco Dip

This slow cooker taco dip is the perfect party appetizer, loaded with Mexican-inspired flavors and easy to prepare. Let the slow cooker do the work while you focus on other dishes or entertaining your guests.
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Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Burgers

Impress your friends this summer with a delicious smoked cheddar bacon stuffed burger recipe. These juicy burgers are packed with flavour and perfect for any BBQ or grill night. Add this to your list of dinner ideas!
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Hot Italian Sliders

Spice up your next gathering with hot Italian sliders – the perfect appetizer for tailgating or backyard picnics! Made with slider rolls, deli meats, and cheeses, these mini sandwiches are a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget the marinara dipping sauce for an extra kick of flavor!
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Meatball Marinara Subs

Savor the juicy homemade meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and fluffy brioche buns in Italian meatball marinara subs – a satisfying comfort food that’s perfect for lunch or busy weeknights. These sandwiches are far tastier than the fast-food version and are sure to please anyone, regardless of their Italian heritage.
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Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

These homemade mini pizza bagel bites are just as more-ish as they sound! That’s right – one is never enough. Once you know how to make bagel bites, you’ll want to rustle up this bite size pizza snack all the time.
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Blackened Salmon Sliders

This smoked blackened salmon sliders recipe should be added to your must-make list! These summer BBQ salmon burgers feature pickled red onions and wasabi mayo for maximum flavor. Add this to your list of favorite slider recipes!
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Chipotle Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Firecracker Ranch

Everyone loves this tasty air fryer chicken recipe with a buttermilk firecracker ranch recipe dipping sauce. Put this one the menu and learn how to make air fryer chicken wings tonight!
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Chopped Italian Sandwich

A chopped Italian sub is sure to satisfy even the strongest hunger pangs. This Italian bread sub with deli meats, cheese, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, and more make a great lunch.
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Meatball Marinara Subs

Savor the juicy homemade meatballs, tangy marinara sauce, and fluffy brioche buns in Italian meatball marinara subs – a satisfying comfort food that’s perfect for lunch or busy weeknights. These sandwiches are far tastier than the fast-food version and are sure to please anyone, regardless of their Italian heritage.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Marinara Subs

5 Layer Bean Dip

This Mexican layered dip with ground beef is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Its layers of pinto beans, ground beef, tequila lime sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese make it a flavorful and satisfying treat.
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Hot Italian Sliders

Looking for a game day appetizer, simple funeral sandwiches, or backyard picnic party ideas? If so, these easy-baked Italian sliders might be ideal. The mini Italian sandwiches boast meats and cheeses, a zesty mayo, and sweet Hawaiian rolls.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

These air fryer bacon wrapped cheeseburger bites are a perfect appetizer for any occasion, with a quick and easy preparation. Whether you call them bacon wrapped meatballs or meatloaf balls, you’re sure to love their amazing taste!
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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip

Although most grocery stores carry sweet pepper dip and other dipping options, this homemade roasted red pepper cream cheese dip is well worth the effort. It’s a Mediterranean inspired dip with bell peppers, basil, garlic, shallot, and more.
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Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwiches

Transport your taste buds to Italy with these amazing pressed Italian picnic sandwiches! Perfect for lunch or a summer picnic, these sandwiches are bursting with authentic flavors that will have you coming back for more.
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Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

These air fryer jalapeño popper rolls are a spicy and cheesy appetizer that can be made with Pillsbury pizza or crescent dough. With hot sauce, jalapeños, and two types of cheese, these quick and easy pull apart rolls are perfect for fans of spicy food.
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Everything Bagel Beer Dogs

Everything bagel beer dogs are a great game day appy which are easy to make. Cocktail weenies are coated in a tasty coating and then served with an easy horseradish mayo dipping sauce.
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3 Ingredient Sausage Balls

3 Ingredient Sausage Balls are so simple to make with Bisquick, sausage and cheese. These are the best party appetizer: perfect for game day!
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Stuffed Chicken Gyros Touchdown Taters

These Stuffed Chicken Gyros Touchdown Taters make the perfect healthier appetizer or meal for game day! Assemble them in advance or allow your guests to load them up themselves. This recipe will be the talk of the party! {Gluten-free}
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Epic Beef Nachos Supreme {Better than Taco Bell}

This beef nachos supreme recipe is fully loaded with veggies, ground beef, cheese, and refried beans for an easy dinner or game day appetizer!
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Goat Cheese Appetizer

This goat cheese puff pastry recipe is an elegant and flavorful goat cheese appetizer with flavors of caramelized onion, thyme, & loquat jam!
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Marinated Chicken Wings

An easy homemade marinade gives these oven-baked chicken wings a rich sweet and spicy flavor—perfect for dinner, or serve as party food!
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Seasoned Whipped Ricotta With Honey Recipe

Seasoned Whipped Ricotta with Honey is a perfect blend of creamy ricotta cheese, aromatic herbs, a touch of spice, lemon zest, and sweet honey.
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Brownie Batter Dip (ready in 5 minutes)

Looking for a quick and easy dessert dip? Try this chocolate brownie batter dip that is ready in 5 minutes! It’s the perfect party food.
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Super Soft Homemade Pretzels

Homemade soft pretzels are perfectly tender and salty. They are easy to make from scratch and taste delicious with cheese dip!
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Sourdough Garlic Knots

Learn how to make the best Sourdough Garlic Knots with a pull-apart texture and irresistible garlic butter with parmesan and parsley. Great dipped in marinara!
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese. The perfect party appetizer!
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Buffalo Baked Feta White Bean Dip

This buffalo baked feta white bean dip is a delicious healthy vegetarian dip recipe. It is easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Healthy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza Rolls

These healthy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza Rolls are the perfect easy snack. They are made with only 4 ingredients.
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Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Footballs

Win the Day with these Home-made Chocolate Peanut Butter Footballs! These sporty footballs are taste just like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups!
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Oreos Cookies & Cream Football Dip

Time to kick it off with this Football Oreo Cream Cheese Ball loaded with cream cheese & Oreo cookie bits! Super easy football game day dip!
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Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Crusty bread infused with butter, garlic and herbs plus that perfect cheese pull that you get in every crispy bite is easy to achieve with your air fryer. Try this Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe and you’ll never make it any other way!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings? Is this real life? This is certain to be your new favorite way to cook up onion rings in an air fryer.
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Crescent Roll Pigs In A Blanket

Transform your appetizer game with these easy Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket. Uncover the secret to golden, flaky perfection in every bite.
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Loaded Potato Skins With Roasted Garlic Sour Cream

Crispy baked potato skins are filled w/ shredded cheese and crispy bacon. They are served topped w/ green onions & Roasted Garlic Sour Cream Dip.
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Hot Jalapeño Corn Dip

This spicy, cheesy, hot jalapeño corn dip is made with sweet corn, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, pickled jalapeños and topped with crispy, bacon.
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Caramelized Onion Dip With Greek Yogurt

This irresistible caramelized onion dip with Greek yogurt is a lighter, lower calorie version of a crowd favorite.
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