Game Day Recipes

Game day means a counter full of food and a belly full of the cheesiest, sauciest, most delicious dishes around! From dips to fries to wings, this collection of recipes has everything you need to make sure everyone is snacking to their heart's content all game long, even through triple overtime.
Game Day Recipes
Game Day Recipes
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Chip Chip Hooray!

EASYPEANUT-FREE

Homemade Spiced Tortilla Chips

Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Homemade tortilla chips are so tasty and healthy. You know exactly what goes into them, and you have control over how much spice to put to suit your taste. Most importantly, it’s super easy. You only need about 10 minutes to prepare these babies.

The Spice of Life

PEANUT-FREETREE NUT-FREE

Hatch Chili Hot Wings

Garlic & Zest

If you like spicy wings, you're gonna love these. Succulent, spicy, and smoky at the same time, they're sure to elevate your tailgate!

Let's Taco 'Bout It

EASYLOW-FAT

Cauliflower Tacos

Leanne Brown

Roasted veggies are always delicious, but there’s something magical that happens to cauliflower in the oven. It gets so crispy and nutty, and that flavor is brought out even more with the spices here. The crunchy bits, spices, and the meatiness of the cauliflower texture make these really satisfying.

Learn from the Best

EASYLOW-FAT

Guacamole & Chips

E is for Eat

Chipotle's guacamole is actually pretty simple and straightforward. This version is derived from their awesome recipe!

Do a Dip

EASYPEANUT-FREE

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Fool Proof Living

Healthy and delicious, this dip is the best of both worlds!

Holy Crab

EASYLOW-FAT

Crab Guacamole

Vodka & Biscuits

Roma tomatoes, red onions, jalapeno peppers, and cumin with a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper make the perfect flavor mix to boost fresh crab meat!

Truffle Maker

EASYLOW-FAT

Oven-Baked Crispy Truffled Fries

Fool Proof Living

Truffle oil gives these fries a little more flavor and a crinkle cutter makes them more fun. Top it off with some chopped fresh parsley and Gorgonzola cheese, and you're golden!

Hot Stuff

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Vegan Buffalo Hot Wings

The Edgy Veg

Give these delicious vegan wings a try--they taste JUST like the meat version. The seitan chicken is moist and perfectly spiced.

Feeling Blue

EASYPEANUT-FREE

Baked Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Artichokes With Blue Cheese

Climbing Grier Mountain

This buffalo chicken is stuffed into some roasted seasonal artichokes and topped with a spicy cheddar cheese sauce and blue cheese.

Super Snack

PEANUT-FREETREE NUT-FREE

Mini Sausage Stuffed Pretzel Bites

Picture The Recipe

Whether it's game day or you're relaxing at home, these pretzel bites are just the thing for easy snacking.

Nugs and Kisses

PEANUT-FREETREE NUT-FREE

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Lady and Pups

A Parmesan crust lifts these chicken nibbles above the ordinary. Serve alone or with an array of dipping sauces.

Belle of the (Meat)ball

EASYLOW-FAT

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Vodka & Biscuits

Perfect for football season! Baked chicken meatballs with minced celery and carrots hidden inside, topped with hot sauce and homemade blue cheese dressing.

BBQ Flavors

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Sweet Chipotle Glazed Wings

Vodka & Biscuits

Let’s be real--who can pass up on wings? This marinade is full of yummy ingredients, like chipotle peppers, fresh orange and lime, ginger, honey, and ketchup, all of which give it the barbecue-spin off perfect for when winter ends and the sun comes out.

Best Bites

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites

Pip & Ebby

These delicious bites are the PERFECT party or game day food! A ham and cheese combo is wrapped up in a salty and buttery crust to make the best finger food.

Grandma Knows Best

EASYLOW-FAT

Grandma’s Tailgate Cookie Bars

Well Worn Fork

Grandma's Tailgate Cookie Bars are part cookie, part chocolate, part cake, and all delicious.

Sleepless in Seattle

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Seattle Drunk Dogs

Well Worn Fork

These Seattle Drunk Dogs are a tribute to the late-night food vendors on the streets of the beloved city they're named after.

So Corny

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Corn Dogs

Candid Appetite

Homemade hot dogs on a stick, coated in a corn, bacon, cheddar cheese, and jalapeño batter, and deep-fried until crunchy and golden brown. Did we mention there’s a sweet and spicy honey mustard dipping sauce involved?

Kale Yeah!

PEANUT-FREETREE NUT-FREE

Kale and Artichoke Dip

Candid Appetite

Classic spinach artichoke dip gets an easy upgrade with everyone's favorite superfood, kale.

Getting Chili

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Buttermilk Biscuit Chili Cups

Hapa Nom Nom

This chili is just incredible! What’s the secret? Throw in a little bit of semi-sweet chocolate. It adds body, dimension, and a certain je ne sais quoi, and it pairs just beautifully with the dark beer and chipotle peppers. When the culmination of all of the ingredients simmers together, they make something magical!

Let it Slide

LOW-FATPEANUT-FREE

Pulled Pork Sliders

Hapa Nom Nom

Slow-cooker Pulled Pork Sliders are made with fall off the bone tender pork that's packed with flavor! Pair with Sriracha BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw for an extra boost.

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