What’s the score? Doesn’t matter ~ everybody’s winning with these Game Day recipes from chips and dips to meatballs, pizza, and more, I’ve got all your bases covered for a slam dunk event.
Because some of us don’t know a hat trick from a Hail Mary, we just come for the food…
it’s all about the bread
What is it about warm toasted bread? You almost don’t have to serve anything with it ~ but please do! Pairing gooey cheese with crusty bread is a no-fail game plan.
French Bread Pizza
French bread pizza brings family and friends together over homemade pizza made in minutes!
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Mushroom Bruschetta with Gruyere
Mushroom Bruschetta is a quick and easy appetizer ~ the savory mushroom toast with a hint of garlic and lots of melty Gruyere is a combination no one can resist!
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How to Make Flatbread Pizza with a Tortilla
How to make flatbread pizza with a tortilla ~ this FABULOUS no- fail recipe is a family favorite! It's the best easy appetizer or light dinner.
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Everything Bagel Knots
My everything bagel knots are soft, warm pull-apart rolls that taste just like an everything bagel!!
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hot dips
It’s a good thing we humans have been hard wired with the ability to keep our eyes glued to the screen while simultaneously dipping and inserting hot gooey cheese straight into our mouths.
Foolproof Queso Dip
My queso dip recipe is a deliciously silky cheese dip perfect for Game Day snacking!
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Baked Caramelized Onion Dip has to be the queen of all hot appetizers, and once you learn to properly caramelize onions, this simple dip with incredibly complex flavors can be yours.
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Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip
Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip is an easy hot appetizer that will have everybody begging for the recipe! It’s perfect for game nights, holiday entertaining, or just a romantic night in.
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Cheesy Hatch Green Chile Dip
Cheesy Hatch Green Chile Dip is an irresistible hot cheesy dip filled with roasted Hatch chile peppers!
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beef it up!
Adding meat to your appetizer spread is always a winning strategy.
Bourbon Glazed Meatballs
These luscious little Bourbon Meatballs are going to be the hit of your next cocktail party ~ people will flock to the meatballs, but they'll hang around for the sauce!!
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Apple Butter Brandy Meatballs
Apple Butter Brandy Meatballs, the name tells you all you need to know. These luscious meatballs are smothered in a sweet and tangy apple butter brandy sauce that will bring you to your knees. Technically for the cocktail hour, no one will complain if you serve them for dinner.
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Middle Eastern ‘Nachos’
These Middle Eastern ‘Nachos’ are my take on one of our favorite appetizers, perfect for Game Day snacks or a romantic dinner for two ~ you decide!
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Salsa
This is where you’ll find me, no matter who’s playing who ~ I’ll be huddling up with the chips and salsa.
Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar ~ whether you call it Texas caviar, black bean salsa, black-eyed pea salad, or Southwestern bean dip, this all-American cross between a salsa and a salad is just plain GOOD!Â
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Better Than Restaurant Salsa
Restaurant style salsa has that deep rich roasted tomato flavor you love from your favorite cantina, brightened with fresh veggies and cilantro.
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Fire Roasted Salsa Negra (black salsa)
Fire Roasted Salsa Negra ~ this intense Mexican black salsa is made with roasted tomatoes and peppers for a deep dark color and a gutsy flavor.
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Pineapple Salsa
My vibrant pineapple salsa is a brighter, juicier version of pico de gallo ~ we serve it with chicken, steak, pork, and fish. But it's also the best excuse I know of to buy a big old bag of chips!
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fry it up!
There’s no contest here, fried snacks are the champs.
Beer Battered Mushrooms with Herbed Ranch
These Beer Battered Mushrooms with Herbed Ranch Dip are crispy on the outside, and insanely juicy on the inside…they're in my top ten appetizers of all time!
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Cornflake Crusted Cheese Curds
Cornflake crusted cheese curds are a twist on a favorite Midwestern snack that anyone can make ~ cornflakes are the secret to my extra delicious crispy crust.
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Vidalia Onion Strings with Horseradish Aioli
Vidalia Onion Strings with Horseradish Aioli might just be the world's most perfect appetizer, these thin sweet onions rings are fried to perfection in minutes!
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finger food
When the game gets close, the snacking goes on auto-pilot.
Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Mix
Spicy Sweet and Spicy Bar Mix whether you're celebrating the beginning of a new year or the end of a busy week, this snack mix recipe will be your best friend. The only downside is that you really can't stop once you start!
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Gruyere Cheese Crackers
Crisp Gruyere cheese crackers to serve with wine or as part of a charcuterie board!
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Ultimate Party Mix
Gone Loco Party Mix ~ the Ultimate No Bake Recipe is a decadent sweet and spicy snack mix loaded with your favorite guilty pleasures, and it's a-mazing!!
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Party Mix
My Naughty and Nice Party Mix Recipe is updated take on classic Chex snack mix combining spicy, salty, and sweet flavors into one seriously irresistible snack. It's endlessly customizable, just make sure to save some for Santa!
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kick it up a notch
Game day grub doesn’t have to be lowbrow ~ here are some delicious ways to upscale your spread.
Crispy Crab Balls
My crispy crab balls are crunchy on the outside, velvety smooth and packed with crab inside. A classic cocktail party appetizer that's great for date nights in, and game day nibbling, too.
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Jarcuterie
Jarcuterie are single serve charcuterie in adorable jars or cups. Everybody gets to take their meat and cheese appetizer with them as they mingle (the concept is pure genius!)
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Baked Feta Cheese with Olives, Lemon and Rosemary
Baked Feta Cheese with Olives and Lemon ~ an easy baked cheese appetizer that shows off the spectacular sun drenched flavors of the Mediterranean.
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Baked Brie
Do you know how to bake Brie the right way? Baked brie is one of the most luxuriously easy appetizers ever invented, and I'm sharing all the secrets to getting that perfectly oozy, gooey Brie every time.
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go big
Don’t get caught short if the game goes into overtime!
Sheet Pan Smashburgers
Juicy smashburgers with all the fixings made quick and easy on a sheet pan!
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Sheet Pan Tuna Melts
Sheet pan tuna melts are a quick and easy meal that everyone loves!
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Sheet Pan Peppers and Brats
Sheet Pan Peppers and Brats are the easy way to serve a hungry family or a game day crowd. The sausages get beautifully caramelized, and the peppers get glossy and lightly charred… provide buns or go low carb, but let people help themselves right from the pan. Â And don’t forget the grainy mustard!
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Beer Braised Short Rib Tacos
Mexican short rib tacos are the BEST tacos ~ melt-in-your-mouth tender beef braised in a beer and guajillo chile sauce for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just because!Â
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Chili Mac and Cheese
Chili Mac and Cheese is the ultimate fall comfort dinner, a combo of meaty chili, pasta, and lots of gooey cheese. Perfect for Game Day or every day!
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Can you use an air fryer to fry the Vadalia Onion strings?
I haven’t tried, let me know how it goes if you do!
Wow-what a lineup! Even though our 49ers didn’t make it to Superbowl we will chow down anyway and all of these look fabulous…any excuse to party!
I want to watch football at your house! You make some phenomenal recipes Sue! Happy weekend 🙂
Holy moly, sign me up for the ANTIPASTO SKEWERS! You know what I would do? I would eat an entire skewer then use the skewer as a sword to fend off anyone who tried to eat the rest! I legit would probably take the entire tray of skewers and lock myself in the closet with them. I would whisper “my precious” as I devoured each one.
Whoops, sorry, things just got a little weird. That happens when I’m blown away by awesome recipe ideas!
You and me both Christina, I’ll join you in that closet!
The situation is….there is no game going on……but I believe I can do this without the game, right? (?) And, I agree with Robin about a cookbook, it will be wonderful! Great entertainment Sue, thank you!
Wow ! What a spread !
Any thoughts about writing a cookbook? Your recipes are wonderful!
That’s something that should be coming soon, Robin…
My mouth is watering and I’m ready to party now! Pinning and sharing!
At this point, I don’t even know who is still playing, but I’m still excited for the food! Great inspiration here 🙂
You and me both Jennifer 🙂
I truly enjoy your work. Thank you so much !