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Classic pub food is always worth a trip to the bar, but if you’re craving something hearty and delicious, why not try making it at home? Pub food is known for being easy to whip up and hard to mess up, which is why it’s so popular. If you want something cozy to enjoy with a pint and a show, check out this collection of easy pub food recipes and pick your favorite.

Hot Turkey Sandwich

A hot turkey sandwich with peas.
Hot Turkey Sandwich. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Having a bunch of leftovers to use up after your Thanksgiving feast is no fun, especially when the fridge is full to bursting with them. There are only so many recipes you can use that leftover turkey in before you get tired of it – or are there? The following recipe might just change your mind.
Get the Recipe: Hot Turkey Sandwich

Truffle Nacho Loaded Fries

A casserole dish with steak loaded fries.
Truffle Nacho Loaded Fries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You are going to love all the flavours in this truffle nacho loaded fries recipe. It’s made with thick cut steak fries, strip steak, cheese, and more, for an incredible flavour in every mouthful.
Get the Recipe: Truffle Nacho Loaded Fries

Hearty Beef Chili

Hearty Beef Chili. Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

This is the best hearty beef chili recipe! This is a traditional chili recipe is just like mom used to make, with a delicious homemade taste.
Get the Recipe: Hearty Beef Chili and a Party Chili Bar

Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

Mini bagel bites.
Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

Hot Italian Sliders

Sliders with deli meats and cheeses on a platter.
Hot Italian Sliders. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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!
Get the Recipe: Hot Italian Sliders

Shepherd’s Pie

A Dutch oven with a shepherd's pie.
Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is an easy weeknight dinner using leftovers, such as turkey and mashed potatoes, as well as onion, herbs, vegetables, and Guinness for flavor. It’s a delicious and hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

Overhead view of homemade chicken mozzarella sticks on a platter.
Chicken Mozzarella Sticks. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta

Side view of mac and cheese.
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta

Loaded Poutine

Canadian poutine on a plate.
Poutine – Smothered Fries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Indulge in Canada’s most beloved dish, the delicious poutine, which is perfect for satisfying any comfort food cravings. Smothered with cheese curds, bacon, and gravy, this tasty dish is a must-try for fry lovers.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Poutine

Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa

Homemade red salsa in a bowl with a tortilla chip in it.
Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make your own fresh tomatillo red chili salsa with this easy copycat Chipotle recipe that’s perfect as a snack or appetizer with chips or crackers, and goes great with steak, chicken, or any south of the border inspired meal.
Get the Recipe: Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa

Parmesan Truffle Polenta Fries

Polenta fries on a small baking sheet.
Parmesan Truffle Polenta Fries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These crispy polenta fries, flavored with parmesan and truffle, are perfect as a side dish or appetizer and can be paired with a delicious truffle mayo dipping sauce. If you serve them at your next gathering, your guests are sure to ask for the recipe!
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Truffle Polenta Fries

BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings

Homemade wings on a platter with dipping sauce.
BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These delicious air fryer BBQ peach bourbon wings can be served as an appetizer or as part of a tasty dinner for any occasion. The combination of peach and bourbon flavors with the chicken wings, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, will leave your guests wanting more!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings

Baked Artichoke Dip

Above view of baked artichoke dip in a dish.
Baked Artichoke Dip . Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This baked artichoke dip is quick and easy to throw together. It’s perfect when you have last minute guests show up! I love making this hot artichoke appetizer and enjoying it with toasted baguette slices, chips, crackers, or veggie crudités.
Get the Recipe: Baked Artichoke Dip

Sheet Pan Blackened Tilapia Fish Nachos

Sheet pan tilapia nachos.
Sheet Pan Blackened Tilapia Fish Nachos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These sheet pan blackened tilapia fish nachos are the perfect meal for any night of the week. Made with crispy blackened tilapia, and loaded with all your favourite nacho toppings, these fish nachos are sure to become a new family favorite
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Blackened Tilapia Fish Nachos

Mini Corn Dogs

Mini corn dogs on as stick.
Mini Corn Dogs. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

These Mini Corn Dogs take half hot dogs, roll them in a sweet, cornmeal batter, and then deep fry to golden brown perfection! Great for a weekend snack, game day appetizer, or a quick lunch your kids will love!
Get the Recipe: Mini Corn Dogs

Pasta Chips

Pasta chips on a plate.
Pasta Chips. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Pasta Chips are a deliciously crunchy viral TikTok recipe that’s perfect for enjoying with warm marinara sauce or any of your favorite dips! Ready for dipping and eating in just under 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Pasta Chips

Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

A plate with bacon wrapped cheeseburger bites and some fries.
Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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!
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites

Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip

Above view of roasted red pepper cream cheese dip
Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip

Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

Jalapeno popper rolls on a plate with a bowl of dip.
Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls

Everything Bagel Beer Dogs

Bagel beer dogs on a plate.
Everything Bagel Beer Dogs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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.
Get the Recipe: Everything Bagel Beer Dogs

Crab Cake Egg Rolls

A plate of egg rolls and a bowl of dipping sacue.
Crab Cake Egg Rolls. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Prepare an amazing appetizer with these air fryer crab cake egg rolls that are easy to make and bursting with flavors of Old Bay, lemon, and sriracha. Dip them in the fire sauce for an extra kick and enjoy the perfectly crispy texture achieved by air frying.
Get the Recipe: Crab Cake Egg Rolls

Easy Stuffed Pizza Rolls

A homemade pizza stuffed roll with a bite missing on a pile of pizza rolls.
Easy Stuffed Pizza Rolls . Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Cheesy pizza toppings wrapped up in a flaky roll makes a great snack You can munch on when you get a craving for gooey, cheesy pizza!
Get the Recipe: Easy Stuffed Pizza Rolls

Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

Korean chicken wings in a bowl.
Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Sugar and Soul.

Grilled Korean BBQ chicken wings are tender, juicy, and covered in mouthwatering sweet heat sauce after being perfectly grilled with indirect heat! A delicious appetizer that takes only 5 minutes to prep!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cheesy garlic bread cut into slices.
Cheesy Garlic Bread. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Homemade cheesy garlic bread like this, has nothing on the dried out version you can order at the pub. Instead of heading out with friends, why not invite them over for a cocktail and a slice of this dreamy bread?
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Garlic Bread

Warm Rustic Black Bean Dip

Scooping bean dip with a tortilla chip.
Warm Rustic Black Bean Dip. Photo credit: Noshing with the Nolands.

This warm rustic black bean dip recipe would make any party a hit. The bean dip has it all, lots of garlic, chilies, chili powders, 4 kinds of cheese, and more make it a memorable feast. Game Day or family get-togethers won’t be the same without it.
Get the Recipe: Warm Rustic Black Bean Dip

Pretzel Dogs

Beef hot dogs wrapped in pretzel dough.
Pretzel Dogs. Photo credit: Crayons and Cravings.

Wrap these beefy franks in pretzel dough for a hearty pub food style recipe you can enjoy for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. Don’t forget to grab some mustard or beer cheese dip to enjoy with these dogs!
Get the Recipe: Pretzel Dogs

Steak and Ale Pie

A steak and ale pie with meaty filling exposed.
Steak and Ale Pie. Photo credit: Krumpli.

Who can resist those tasty little steak and ale pies at the pub? Now you can get that unforgettable flavor, in your home kitchen, complete with the perfect flaky crust.
Get the Recipe: Steak and Ale Pie

Chili Cheese Nachos

A platter of cheesy nachos topped with chili and jalapenos.
Chili Cheese Nachos. Photo credit: Entirely Elizabeth.

Chili cheese nachos are topped with onions, cheese, jalapenos and all of your favorite goodies to make a dish that is worthy of the best pub menu. These are so good, you are going to want to make them all the time for a munchie that is so easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Chili Cheese Nachos

Scotch Eggs

A pork wrapped egg, fried to perfection.
Scotch Eggs. Photo credit: Where Is My Spoon.

Wrap hard boiled eggs in pork for a total treat. Order these for breakfast after a long night out, or make them at home and enjoy them anytime you want! Who could resist a scotch egg for a satisfying start to the day?
Get the Recipe: Scotch Eggs

Wisconsin Cheese Curds

Pan fried cheese curds.
Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Photo credit: The Art of Natural Living.

If you like cheese, then you are going to fall in love with this cheese curd recipe at the first bite. These are crispy and crunchy on the outside, but have a gloriously melty center for the perfect snack.
Get the Recipe: Wisconsin Cheese Curds

Beer Battered Onion Rings

A row of crunchy, fluffy onion rings on a plate.
Beer Battered Onion Rings. Photo credit: Aleka’s Get Together.

Beer battered onion rings are always a good idea for a snack or a side. This recipe pairs perfectly with red pepper aioli sauce for a pub inspired food that always hits the spot. Serve with an ice cold beer and relax while you savor the flavor.
Get the Recipe: Beer Battered Onion Rings

Gouda and Bacon Loaded Tots

A bowl of loaded tots with cheese sauce, chunks of bacon and scallions.
Gouda and Bacon Loaded Tots. Photo credit: Life as a Strawberry.

Loaded tots sound good right now! This recipe uses plenty of salty bacon and flavorful velvety gouda cheese sauce to make a pub inspired food that is lip smacking delicious!
Get the Recipe: Gouda and Bacon Loaded Tots

Brioche Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip

Four homemade brioche soft pretzels on a platter.
Brioche Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Warm, fluffy pretzels pair perfectly with beer cheese dip. If you can’t resist a soft pretzel you will want to make a batch of these right away. You can freeze some for your next snack attack too.
Get the Recipe: Brioche Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. Photo credit: The Country Chic Cottage.

Jalapeno poppers are the perfect place to add salty bacon! Wrap your peppers with a thick cut bacon for the best pub food you can make at home in just a few moments.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Spinach and Feta Stufffed Pretzels

A tray of stuffed pretzels with feta and spinach. One pretzel is torn in half so you can see the filing.
Spinach and Feta Stufffed Pretzels. Photo credit: Quiet Baking Day.

Stuff homemade pretzels with spinach and cheese for the ultimate snack. You will want to share these with your friends because they taste nothing short of amazing! These are better than any option you can find at a mall kiosk stand!
Get the Recipe: Spinach and Feta Stufffed Pretzels

Tacos De Camaron

A plate of three shrimp tacos with bowls of toppings surrounding.
Tacos De Camaron. Photo credit: The Seaside Calls.

Serve these shrimp tacos with drunken salsa for the taste of the San Diego food scene, straight from your home kitchen. Make them with a pitcher of margaritas for an authentic Mexican flavor.
Get the Recipe: Tacos De Camaron

Blue Cheese Kettle Chips With Bacon and Scallions

A skillet of baked kettle chips topped with cheese, bacon and green onions.
Blue Cheese Kettle Chips With Bacon and Scallions. Photo credit: Scarlati Family.

Blue cheese, bacon and green onions come together to make one unforgettable snack. Make these loaded chips for a munchie to share that everyone will love. This is so much better than chips and dip!
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Kettle Chips With Bacon and Scallions

Easy Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe

Easy Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe.
Easy Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

These shredded chicken nachos are loaded with layers of crunchy chips, shredded salsa chicken, beans, and two layers of cheese. After a quick broil, it’s time to top with the perfect nacho toppings your heart desires.
Get the Recipe: Easy Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe

Chicken Croquettes

A bowl of chicken croquettes.
Chicken Croquettes. Photo credit: Simple Living Recipes.

These tasty little bites are sure to be a favorite snack after the first bite. They are crispy on the exterior and have a creamy insterior that is nothing short of addictive. Everyone will enjoy the flavor of Brazillian coxinha.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Croquettes

Fried Olives

A white bowl filled with breaded fried olives.
Fried Olives. Photo credit: Best Served Vegan.

These vegan fried olives are perfectly pop-able for an easy to make at home pub food. These are salty, crispy and have plenty of garlic cream cheese stuffed into the center.
Get the Recipe: Fried Olives

Chicago Style Pub Pizza

Chicago style pub pizzas cut into squares.
Chicago Style Pub Pizza. Photo credit: Carne Diem.

Get the iconic flavor of Chicago pub style pizza with this easy to make at home recipe. Load these pizzas up with all of your favorite toppings to make a meal that is customized to your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Chicago Style Pub Pizza

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

A plate of sticky honey lemon pepper wings.
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Pure and Simple Nourishment.

Get the flavor of great lemon pepper wings at home with this recipe. It uses honey to make a sticky and delicious wing that rivals anything you can pick up at Wingstop.
Get the Recipe: Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Air Fryer Home Fries

A plate of golden brown home fries.
Air Fryer Home Fries. Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

These quartered potatoes cook in the air fryer to get a golden brown color. You will love the crispy exterior and fluffy interior these offer as a munchie that tastes like it came from your favorite pub.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Home Fries

Beef Queso Dip

A bowl of cheesy beefy dip with tortilla chips.
Beef Queso Dip. Photo credit: Couple in the Kitchen.

Chips and dip are always a good idea! You know you would order queso to share with your friends on a night out, so why not recreate this beefy queso and invite some friends over for a super cheesy night in snack.
Get the Recipe: Beef Queso Dip

Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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