Get Ready for Game Day Recipes!
You’re having friends over to watch sports so you need great recipes to keep them satisfied while you cheer on your favorite team. This collection of Game Day Recipes is sure to score big points with the fans.
Going out to a pub or restaurant to watch sporting events can be loads of fun. Friends and family can cheer on your favorite team while enjoying a variety of foods.
But it can also be expensive. If you plan and shop with your budget in mind, you can feed the gang great food for much less than if you all went to a pub.
Plus, keep food warm in crock pots or chafing dishes, so guests can serve themselves, allowing you to keep watching the game.
Best Game Day Recipes When Serving Beer and Wine
Guys like beer, it’s a well-known fact. Ladies prefer wine but if you’re like me you enjoy both. Here are some snacks that work in this situation, in addition to many of the recipes below.
- Cheddar Cheese Bites – These can be made ahead and frozen. Take them out when ready to bake.
- The ORIGINAL Chex Mix – A classic snack that’s always a winner.
- Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms – A healthy, vegetarian option for guests.
- Homemade Tortilla Chips – Perfect for dipping into hummus, baba ganoush, or another dip.
- Sour Cream Dip – Use the homemade tortilla chips as dippers along with carrots and celery sticks.
Game day recipes are for any gathering, including potluck parties or to watch any sporting event like basketball’s Final Four, The Daytona 500, The World Series, or the All-Star game, whatever your favorite may be.
Get Ready for Game Day!
Whether you're having the gang over to watch football, baseball, basketball, NASCAR, or your favorite sport, these recipes will keep them satisfied while you cheer your team to victory.
Game Day Grilling
Throw these delights on the grill for your main dish and sides.
Red Wine Marinated Flank Steak
Grilled to perfection, this flank steak makes an occasion special. Use
Colby Jack Cheeseburgers
Simple yet delicious, these Colby Jack cheeseburgers are perfect all summer long.
French Onion Burger
Delicious and flavorful, the French Onion Burger is sure to be a hit with the fans.
Herb Grilled Lobster Tails
Take game day to the next level if you're watching from home. Grill lobster tails!
Gigi’s Baked Beans
Gigi's baked beans are a delicious side dish for any party that includes burgers.
Every Game Day Party Needs Appetizers
Whether you offer appetizers like dips or make finger foods, here are delicious ideas.
Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Artichoke and sun-dried tomato spread is a little something to tide you over at brunch.
Baked Onion Dip
If you're looking for a dish for a pot luck, game day food, aka football food, look no further. This baked onion dip comes together quickly and bakes while you prepare other dishes.
Skillet Pizza Dip
Skillet pizza dip is perfect for any sporting event get together such as bowl games, game day, baseball, World Cup and NASCAR and others.
Easy Sandwiches and Sliders
If you need something a bit heartier, here are some sandwiches and sliders to serve the crowd.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Easy Buffalo chicken sliders with homemade blue cheese dressing is great for tailgate or game day parties.
Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sliders
Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sliders are perfect for many occasions like game day, sleepovers and anytime a snack is needed.
Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches
These Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches are a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. Bake them ahead of the game and keep warm.
It's All About the Wings!
Many people would agree that you can't have a game day celebration without chicken wings. Save money and make your own!
Polynesian Chicken Wings
Polynesian chicken wings are full of flavor and are delicious for a tailgate party.
Cranberry BBQ Chicken Wings
Cranberry BBQ chicken wings are perfect as an appetizer for game day or a weeknight dinner. Our FAVORITE wing recipe.
Desserts
Every game day party needs something sweet. These individual and easy to pick up treats will really score!
Homemade Brownie Cookies
Soft and slightly chewy, these homemade brownie cookies make a sweet after school treat.
Originally posted on January 22, 2017, and updated on February 6, 2021.
This is quite the tailgate collection! I’m stuffed just looking over everything! Great Post! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate 365 Football Party round up!
Thanks for putting this together, Ellen.
This seems like a fantastic menu.
What a great selection of game day food! Can’t wait to try your Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sliders. They sound so good!
Thanks, Quinn. They were a hit.
I’d happily eat my way through this menu while watching the big game!