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    Home » Recipe Round-ups

    20 Best Game Day Food Ideas

    Modified: Apr 15, 2023 · Published: Sep 11, 2022 by Renée B. · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments
    7-panel collage of various game day recipes. Pin text reads: Winning Recipes | Game Day Snacks

    Game day food is just as important as the game itself! Here's a winning recipe lineup of the best game day appetizers and finger foods that everyone will love!

    9-panel collage of various game day recipes.

    From finger foods, like easy air-fryer pigs in a blanket and sauerkraut fritters, to heartier bites, like Greek sliders and Southwestern egg rolls - we have a winning recipe lineup for all your game day snacking!

    Winning Finger Foods for Game Day

    1

    Greek Sliders

    Slider-size Greek turkey burgers are a perfect game-day bite! Topped with fresh veggies, feta, and our delicious homemade tzadiki sauce, these light, juicy turkey burgers are ready in less than 30 minutes!

    2

    Crispy Sauerkraut Fritters

    When it comes to game day foods, these Crispy Sauerkraut Fritters with bacon, sausage and cheese are champs! They can be prepared days ahead of time, stay crisp for hours, and are a snap to make in your air-fryer!

    3

    Pigs in a Blanket (Air Fryer Recipe)

    Photo Credit: urbanblisslife.com

    These Pigs in a Blanket are are always a crowd pleaser and perfect for Game Day! Just two ingredients; ready in about 20 minutes.

    4

    Beer Cheese Dip & Homemade Pretzel Bites

    Photo Credit: www.365daysofbakingandmore.com

    This smooth, slightly spicy cheese dip, made with a splash of your favorite brew, goes perfectly with easy homemade pretzel bites.

    5

    Sweet & Spicy Grilled Buffalo Wings

    These savory-sweet wings grill up fast and have just the right amount of spice for a your game day gathering! Perfectly charred, they pack a nice little kick and big, bold flavor.

    6

    Cool Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip

    Cool and creamy, Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip is loaded with fresh celery, green onions, garlic, and blue cheese.Delicious paired with our Sweet & Spicy Buffalo Wings, tortilla chips, or cut veggies!

    7

    Fried Ravioli (Air Fryer Recipe)

    Photo Credit: www.lanascooking.com

    Serve these perfectly breaded and air fried little bites of deliciousness with marinara sauce for dipping at your next game day gathering.

    8

    Mini Baked Potatoes

    Photo Credit: veggiedesserts.com

    Roasted baby potatoes are loaded up with sour cream and chives are a tasty finger food that everyone will love.

    9

    Cheesy Cheddar Bacon Bombs

    Photo Credit: www.littlesweetbaker.com

    This savory appetizer has a creamy, cheesy, and smoky bacon filling surrounded by a buttery puff pastry. Only 5-ingredients; 15 minute prep.

    10

    Southwestern Egg Rolls (Air Fryer Recipe)

    Photo Credit: thedizzycook.com

    These southwestern egg rolls are a vegetarian version of the popular appetizer at Chili's,, made int an air fryer. Served with cilantro sauce or southwestern ranch for dipping, they're a a tasty handheld mini-meal.

    11

    Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp (Kahuku Truck-style)

    Buttery, velvety shrimp-truck style Kahuku Garlic Shrimp are simple, easy, and ready to eat in under 30 minutes.

    12

    Caprese Tortellini Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

    Photo Credit: happyhoneykitchen.com

    Caprese Tortellini Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are all the simple Italian flavors we know and love - a perfect bite. Ready in 25 minutes.

    13

    Layered Taco Salad (Vintage Recipe)

    This layered taco salad is perennial fan-favorite, and makes enough to feed a crowd! Dress it up or toss it together - it's delicious either way!

    14

    Popcorn Shrimp Recipe

    Photo Credit: healthyrecipes101.com

    Popcorn shrimp makes an irresistible appetizer that everyone will love. Ready in 30 minutes.

    15

    Big Game Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Photo Credit: spiceandsugarmama.com

    These meatballs are always a big game day favorite! Bring these simple Buffalo chicken meatballs to any cookout or potluck and they are sure to be devoured first every time!

    16

    Seahawks Seven-Layer Dip

    Our Pacific NW take on a classic: Seahawks Seven-Layer Dip, suitable for consuming during regular season play, as well as the playoffs.

    (Easy to customized with your team colors, too!

    17

    Crispy & Delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls

    Photo Credit: wokyourworld.com

    This Chinese restaurant classic consists of chicken chunks dunked in batter, deep fried to golden perfection, then dipped into an addictive sweet and sour sauce. So good!

    18

    Ginger Chili Deviled Eggs

    With just a hint of sweet heat, these delectable Ginger Chili Deviled Eggs are a unique and tasty spin on an old favorite! Have them party-ready in minutes!

    19

    Easy Pepperoni Cheese Stuffed Pizza Bites

    Photo Credit: www.kindlyunspoken.com

    Easy Cheese Stuffed Pizza Bites are made with homemade or canned pizza dough, mozzarella sticks, pepperoni, and topped with garlic, herbs, and parmesan. With a 20-minute prep time, they are perfect for game day snacking.

    20

    Roasted Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Caramelly, butter-soft roasted garlic is the magic ingredient in this crazy-good dip, transforming classic spinach-artichoke dip and taking it to a whole new level.

    8-panel collage of various game day recipes.

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    1. Mary says

      February 05, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Ha, love the cat. I have several photos on my blog of my dog photobombing some of my food images 😉

      Love the Cuban theme for Super Bowl and that dip sounds delicious. Pinned it to try soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        February 05, 2016 at 3:30 pm

        Thanks so much, Mary. Our dog is about three steps behind the cat in that picture.

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    2. Pech says

      February 05, 2016 at 9:29 am

      I like how you incorporated a little bit of spiciness but in a refreshing way with ginger ale and Mr B's Whiskey Ginger, and it works well for those who want to imbibe and those who don't or need a break!

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        February 05, 2016 at 3:32 pm

        Thanks, Pech. I'm always careful with the spices when we have a house full of people because everyone has their own tastes. Serving up the ginger syrup and soda separately allows people to mix their drink to their own tastes. (I like my ginger ale about 4x as hot as most people!)

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    3. Kari says

      February 05, 2016 at 9:21 am

      Thanks for including me. All of these dishes look delicious! I am looking forward to game day!
      Kari
      http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

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      • Renée ♥ says

        February 05, 2016 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks for letting me share your recipe, Kari!

        Reply
    4. Marlynn [UrbanBlissLife] says

      February 05, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Love the recipe, but especially love the Cat Uncropped photo at the end 🙂 I have a few of my dog sniffing around the dish while I'm taking photos too. I need to check out your homemade ginger ale recipe too! Thanks for this great list!

      Reply
    5. Create/Enjoy says

      February 05, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Those all sound like very tasty dishes! Homemade dips are so much better than storebought and great for special occasions like this!

      Reply

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