30 Best Game Day Foods - Easy Football Food Recipes

2022-09-10 03:14:00 By : Ms. lydia Lydia

Every item on this page was chosen by The Pioneer Woman team. The site may earn a commission on some products.

They're easy, delicious, and fit for a crowd.

Come fall, it's all about football season for the Drummond family. On Friday nights, you can find Ree cheering on her youngest child, Todd, as he plays for his hometown team—the Huskies. And you better believe there's going to be a tasty meal to celebrate the game! From finger foods and buffalo chicken recipes to party dips and easy desserts, this list of game day foods is sure to score big with your very own team of friends and family. Here, you'll find all the crowd-pleasing snacks you could want for watching football, baseball, soccer, or any game you're cheering on.

Of course, there's plenty of ideas for the biggest game of the year—we're talking about Super Bowl foods that are worthy of a touch down, like pepperoni pizza rolls, Instant Pot chili, and garlic-parmesan chicken wings. Plus, we've even included some tailgating recipes that are easy to pack-up or make-ahead, like barbecue beef sandwiches, Italian pasta salad, and mini Oreo cheesecake bites. For extra points, check out the football-shaped snack board featuring your team's colors. The best part is that these game day foods are incredibly easy to prepare. (Translation: you won't miss a second of the game.)

These little bites are always the first to go at any party—game days included! They're easy to make thanks to refrigerated crescent roll dough and they can be served up with a variety of dips, like honey-mustard, spicy mayo, or homemade ranch.

Get the Pigs in a Blanket recipe.

The secret to these crowd-pleasing wings is baking them in the oven. While fried wings are delicious, you can get them just as crispy in the oven with way less mess and effort. Now that's a win-win!

Get the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe.

This twist on jalapeño poppers is warm, cheesy, smoky, and ready in just 30 minutes! The dip itself isn't too spicy, but you can always add more jalapeños if you like a kick.

Get the Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe.

Everyone will want to get their hands on these cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-filled pizza rolls. Just don't forget the extra sauce (or pesto) for dipping!

Get Ree's Pepperoni Pizza Rolls recipe.

If you're looking for a quick dinner recipe to fill you up before or after the big game, consider this beef and bean chili that's made in an Instant Pot. It couldn't be easier!

Get the Instant Pot Chili recipe.

Are you team cookie or team brownie? Who cares when you have this tasty dessert mash-up!

Using shredded rotisserie chicken makes these game day wraps so easy to whip up. All you need to add is homemade buffalo sauce, crunchy veggies, ranch, and plenty of blue cheese.

Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken Wraps recipe.

If you want to snack on something crunchy and addicting while watching your favorite team, look no further than these freshly fried pickles. The tangy dill pickle flavor and crunchy texture always leaves you wanting more.

Get the Fried Pickles recipe.

During the early days of football season, you can use fresh corn to make this tasty seasonal dip. But it's just as delicious with thawed frozen corn, too.

Get the Corn and Black Bean Salsa recipe.

The peppers, onions, and sausages all cook together on one sheet pan for this easy dinner idea. Make it your own by choosing between sweet or spicy Italian sausage.

Get Ree's Sheet-Pan Sausage and Pepper Hoagies recipe.

Pasta salads get even more flavorful as they sit so they're perfect for making ahead, packing up, and taking with you to a tailgate party or potluck. Serve it up with your favorite subs.

Get the Italian Pasta Salad recipe.

Extra-crispy, spice-rubbed wings are the ultimate game day eats. You can eat them straight from the air fryer or toss them in your favorite BBQ or buffalo sauce.

Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.

Anyone who's a fan of cookies and cheesecake will love these easy no-bake treats. Each one sits on top of an individual Oreo cookie!

Get the Oreo Cheesecake Bites recipe.

Grab the potato chips, carrot sticks, and celery because this buffalo chicken dip recipe is sure to be hit. It's cheesy, spicy, and loaded with buffalo chicken and blue cheese.

Get the Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe.

Whether you serve it as a side for burgers or an appetizer with ranch dressing for dipping, you can't go wrong with a basket of fries. The best part? They're made in an air fryer!

Get the Air Fryer French Fries recipe.

The filling for these rolled up, crispy taquitos is made with taco-seasoned shredded chicken, monterey jack cheese, and chopped green chilis so there's no lacking in flavor. All you need is guacamole or salsa for dipping.

Get the Chicken Taquitos recipe.

You only need five ingredients and five minutes to make this crispy chocolatey treat. It's a good thing this recipe makes a big batch, because everyone will be eating it by the handful!

Get the Puppy Chow recipe.

Last minute guests show up to watch the big game on TV? Don't fret! You can whip up this easy, cheesy, sausage dip in just 10 minutes!

Get the Sausage Dip recipe.

There's something so satisfying about the crunchy texture of these fried beef tacos. It's unlike any taco recipe you've had before!

Get Ree's Fried Beef Tacos recipe.

Each of these perfectly baked potatoes is loaded with buffalo chicken, grated carrots, sliced celery, and blue cheese dressing. It's a fun new way dinner your family will love.

Get the Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes recipe.

Instead of forming patties and flipping individual burgers, this method for making cheeseburgers is great for a crowd. The ground beef is cooked on the stovetop, then piled onto dinner rolls, just like sloppy joes.

Get the Cheeseburger Sliders recipe.

Doctor up your classic queso by adding two flavorful mix-ins: jalapeños and pepperoni. It'll taste delicious with the salty and soft pretzel nuggets for dipping.

Get Ree's Pepperoni Queso recipe.

Skip the freezer isle chicken tenders in favor of this homemade version instead! It's made with a buttermilk marinade and a panko and parmesan crust that gets unbelievably crispy in the air fryer.

Get the Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe.

Inspired by Ree's hometown pizza shop, P-Town Pizza, this specialty pie is loaded with toppings, like sausage, pepperoni, ham, salami, and even bacon!

Get Ree's Lots of Meat Pizza recipe.

There's a reason this sheet cake is a Drummond family favorite. It's rich, chocolatey, and it feeds a crowd!

Get the Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe.

Everything you love about a cheeseburger—including the ground beef, cheese, and toppings—in one scoop-able, crowd-friendly dip. It even has a drizzle of special sauce right over the top.

Get the Cheeseburger Dip recipe.

Here's a fun twist on pizza night: Skip the dough and use slices of French bread instead. It's hearty enough to stand up to the buffalo chicken and cheese topping.

Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza recipe.

There's so much to love about the flavorful duo of garlic and parmesan. And if you've never tried it on wings before, you're going to truly fall head over heels.

Get the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings recipe.

Spicy, creamy, crunchy, and so much fun to eat—these poppers are the ultimate party food. They even have crumbled bacon to take them over-the-top.

Get the Jalapeño Poppers recipe.

Keep a batch of this saucy bbq beef handy for your family to make their own DIY sandwiches after the game. They can pile on toppings like coleslaw and pickles.

Get Ree's Instant Pot BBQ Beef Sandwiches recipe.