25 Tailgating and Game Day Foods

Are you ready for some football?! We know we are! And one of our favorite things about football season is, of course, THE FOOD! Chicken wings, dips, deviled eggs, sliders, roll-ups, meatballs and all of the finger foods – we’re so excited!

Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp

“This bang bang shrimp is the perfect appetizer or finger food snack with dipping and it also makes for a nice light meal when served on rice along with a vegetable tossed in the sauce!” - Kevin
Pineapple Jalapeño Meatballs

Pineapple Jalapeño Meatballs

“I don’t know about anyone else but if we have any kind of gathering of any kind meatballs are expected. Somebody better make some and have a crockpot somewhere with them simmering in thick yummy BBQ sauce . I mean have you ever been to a baby shower or wedding shower that didn’t have meatballs ? Maybe it’s a southern thing but it is just an unwritten rule this dish of yumminess have to be present at all events or mass chaos may breakout.” - Debbie
Famous Queso Dip

Famous Queso Dip

“Famous Queso Dip Recipe that cheesy, gooey dip you love so much presented in a nacho bar!” - Paula
Oven Crisp Chicken Wings

Oven Crisp Chicken Wings

“Yum! These oven-baked chicken wings are juicy, crispy, and perfect for football season. The seasoning mix gives just a hint of flavor but adds a nice crispy texture to the wings. We tried them with and without sauce... both were delicious!” - Kitchen Crew
Poppy Seeds Turkey Sliders

Poppy Seeds Turkey Sliders

“A slightly didn’t take on the popular sandwich sliders, my Poppy Seeds Turkey Sliders are buttery, cheesy, savory bites of delicious goodness! My advice? Make them immediately!” - Paula
Pizza Poppers

Pizza Poppers

“All of the flavours of pizza rolled into balls and fried until golden brown and crispy! These little pizza poppers a stuffed with plenty of melted cheese and perfect when served with pizza sauce for dipping!” - Kevin
Texas Trash

Texas Trash

“It's one of the best ooey, gooey, cheesy bean dips I've had in a long time!” - Melissa
Baked Season Ritz Bites

Baked Season Ritz Bites

“Crunchy, salty, perfectly seasoned, Baked Seasoned Ritz Bits so quick and easy to make. it’ll become your new favorite snack!” - Paula
Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

“My best friend made these for me. LOVE THEM. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. Good for vegetarians as well, not vegan. I don't like a lot of onion in mine, so I cut a few chives, dice those up and add those instead of green onions. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.” - Donna
Crispy Baked Cheddar Dijon Chicken Tenders

Crispy Baked Cheddar Dijon Chicken Tenders

“Crispy honey dijon and cheddar cracker coated chicken tenders that make for one tasty chicken dinner both for the kids and adults alike!” - Kevin
Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

“When the garden is overflowing with zucchini, give this zucchini chips recipe a try. Cooking them in the air fryer makes the chips crispy with very little oil. Panko gives them a crunchy texture, while the seasoned bread crumbs add a hint of Pecorino Romano cheese flavor. Enjoy by themselves or with your favorite dipping sauce. These air fried zucchini chips are a great alternative to fried potato chips.” - Kitchen Crew
Crack Chicken Biscuit Bites

Crack Chicken Biscuit Bites

“These Baked Crack Chicken Biscuit Bites are full of chicken, ranch, bacon, and cheese in convenient biscuit dough cup. Simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser! This recipe is great for game day, entertaining, and snacks.” - Paula
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

“All of the flavours of buffalo chicken and jalapeno poppers rolled up into chicken meatballs cover in buffalo hot sauce and stuffed with melted cheese, bacon and jalapenos! The perfect finger food for watching the game!” - Kevin
Bacon & Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs

Bacon & Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs

“These were so good and...low carb! The whole family loved them. I used a mixer to make the filling creamy. Thanks for a new recipe!” - Barb
Bee Sting Chicken Wings

Bee Sting Chicken Wings

“Oh so garlicky, honey-sweet and spicy! I make up a big batch of this sauce and use it on bone-in wings, boneless wings as a glaze for baked or BBQ'ed chicken and as a glaze for pork as well. And send bottles home with all 3 of my kids! This recipe is really all about the wing sauce!” - Gina
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

“Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms recipe, the rich and creamy dip is stuffed into mushroom caps in this meatless appetizer treat!” - Paula
Tailgating Tasty Tartlets

Tailgating Tasty Tartlets

“These Tailgating Tasty Tartlets are spicy, cheesy and full of goodness. They are just perfect for snacking while watching football.” - Debbie
Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites

“I have to say that these crispy parmesan cauliflower bites are amazingly good, super addictive, my new favourite snack and perfect for the Big Game!” - Kevin
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites

Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites

“These potatoes were so good! I used medium potatoes, pricked them with a fork, wrapped them with onion and bacon, then rolled in brown sugar and baked at 375 for 40 minutes or until done. I did this about an hour before dinner keeping them warm in the oven. About 15 minutes before serving I put the chili sauce on them and heated them up. They were yummy and an awesome side dish!!” - Kathy
Southwest Chipotle Chicken Dip

Southwest Chipotle Chicken Dip

“Wow, this chipotle chicken dip is gooey, cheesy and loaded with delicious flavor. The chipotle hot sauce definitely puts a Southwest spin on this dip.” - Kitchen Crew
Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls

“These are seriously good straight out of the oven or room temperature. I usually double the recipe and everytime my boys walk by the kitchen they snatch one . I have even brought these to potlucks and eat them as an appetizer.” - Debbie
Cheese Appetizers with Chicken, Green Onion & Bacon

Cheese Appetizers with Chicken, Green Onion & Bacon

“I love GAME DAY!! This recipe is a spin-off of my dinner recipe Chicken with bacon & mushroom cream sauce recipe. I just took this recipe and mixed it all up but substituting the cream sauce with cream cheese and wrapped it in a wonton wrapper as a ball game appetizer. It definitely SCORED!” - Laura
Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken

Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken

“This recipe was great! I baked them in the oven at 350 for around 50 minutes. I used a rack on a cookie sheet. They needed a few minutes under the broiler to crisp them up. Will definitely be making these again.” - Carol
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

“It is my easier to eat, not so messy take on the yummy flavors of a Buffalo chicken wing. Be sure to use a Buffalo wing sauce in the recipe and not straight hot sauce! Enjoy!!” - Debbie
Redneck Nachos

Redneck Nachos

“Crispy salted crinkle cut french fries smothered in pulled pork with barbecue sauce and melted cheese. How could these not be good? Easy to make, these would be a delicious game day snack.” - Kitchen Crew