{"id":242183,"date":"2026-02-06T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242183"},"modified":"2026-02-06T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T03:10:01","slug":"main-meals-for-game-day","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242183\/main-meals-for-game-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Meals for Game Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On game day, food is almost as important as the two teams playing. Finger foods and chili are staples. But for those days when you want something a bit heartier, these main meals for game day will keep everyone fueled up until the last snap of the game. They&#8217;re simple to make and may not traditionally be on your weekend menu. Think cheesy, indulgent, and perfect for a crowd.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6308254577590272 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/other-sauce-spread\/you-saucey-little-dog-sauce-hot-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/U9mCh9Y8c-dhQ5BDPPU2t_pwZ2QW6Zy16cQhzi3wDyjC3AZ0W9nM_vFVO9-7PfsoenkpT5hOdPD0LsKC0sv7G-bZXzmor-XgCUatiNVgXOGRZJSvOxCW\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEE TOURVILLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FC, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5jy1nvxP2cvJMhm5T2j7TFtc9HgSzg9T21s-5dX7T3PxI5o_MeeDbiD1uEgKopASw1gakc2T_oSsA8OhxwzBwr6NNy0NsZ2xu15rR1U=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/other-sauce-spread\/you-saucey-little-dog-sauce-hot-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You Saucey Little Dog Sauce (Hot Dog Sauce)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a spicy sauce I created. It&#8217;s not for the little ones or faint of heart.&#8221; &#8211; Dee<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/spicy-chicken-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/u-byTYb17bkeUMLZr-Sa4ij3StejARTchJryR2PpgvFKZy8f-KtTXd966dBY1KU14zI8Dk0OK-hPt8VLXZS_jS1IykQsYgIXoMXgqvF1WhUu97-Jiwvuaw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMANDA SMITH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PEORIA, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WWl-M3DYbJEzfdJY0Ci7xXiebjaVLYNS-aThKnXEGllDsr-Z3iJQnwUdpLhuB9kGnkJTun20RM11KGoJh_JQcMlD9OLni2MnnfRK91kT=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/spicy-chicken-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Chicken Sandwich<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are so good &#8211; and my husband and I&#8217;s guilty pleasure. We try to stay away from too many fried foods, but we can&#8217;t give up our spicy chicken sandwiches.&#8221; &#8211; Amanda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/italians-meatball-subs-or-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zpINK27EbIhZ2AAtiE2lQ75tQ_qDwtivrOd0zGrt08J3zIvmNTyLUAUoKTsarF-jGegSXt1f6zkswhvPmlS54DyPrYV3vQyoj_lQxImlsGf42eJ0RF8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TIPHANE FLEMING<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SPANAWAY, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vCWSFsfKrT-D680JRAUPLoANz_ZrF1342r_RVQTW_LyhlHrwlc0Evif8G3jb7zxDS5-lg-2ylmPNWqgKB-eyj_cs9utw1Xw8HkLWJw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/italians-meatball-subs-or-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty flavor. Cut the subs into three sections and you&#8217;ve got sliders.&#8221; &#8211; Tiphane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/poultry-appetizer\/chicken-bacon-ranch-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cSmYF27NpHbivnf62xDhG7mzTHxFeWAfaz27l1t6YLxHJd_AbjVnUdF1D6w0eNp_AYof5fuGPbvH8dY9jqMCpEjrHK2OmaRQKH9s4fI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DENISE MILES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">AUBURN, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/m5oIfBbL4Ii5NckKf5jyKjm5wLYfjZM3r7p0UvGGiB-RRN75q3ZJqdGGGXJNN50lv4ODHFHROVXCCGJ7kPOoklaTsNgaTRxeCRFcMKI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/poultry-appetizer\/chicken-bacon-ranch-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Gooey cheese, tangy ranch, and melted garlic butter all go into these hearty chicken and bacon sliders. They&#8217;re a big dose of yum.&#8221; &#8211; Denise<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/meat-appetizer\/baked-italian-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Njf9xOktAELmtZCSVkP-lQ6q0WVrPS8dYb66neatBh27iDOn8Xl-wxY1lRsl6kGxIBOjkb8NKeqQBSY54FRdl07oGlecRdlAn_03WtcMKbE8wm4rco4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LESLIE TRYTHALL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PALM BAY, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YBECEYX3I7KczDgIdPQu5bxAyi-bzuBYlwTuIZqvRccOGqK2mZKC5Mbf98br6bl_ZV2TEO4DX_oX9rQvsl80uUPMOBafhePnWrzsVTlS=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/meat-appetizer\/baked-italian-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Italian Sandwich<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I wanted to try that one day, but I thought about my hubby&#8217;s favorite Italian sandwich. This is what came out of that.&#8221; &#8211; Leslie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/sweetie-pies-mac-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/G0WwLlKAEQ6qSMvt5TrmSDcAOCTPZAvpbSZ0oTpCHbwI6jVhgMtdI4_CghLDAaPd3DNw63nSNOHvMHtxTB5dtIuzo-nVKopbjA58G86ypbDclD70n1K-\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDA HENNESSEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHESTERFIELD, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/e0TmVxwN4JTONUg8KUJs7UlJU8hT5dniuVMvDEodOF4CiqY2GmwWwhAwMUXmjflXhOgfx6wGYw0_eUyYQr2ckNIMRtx9l5YCgW6xf6w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/sweetie-pies-mac-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweetie Pie&#8217;s Mac &#038; Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This local restaurant serves up great soul food and southern-style cooking. Given the ingredients in this mac and cheese (cost and calories), you must save this recipe for when you want a real treat! And it is a real treat!&#8221; &#8211; Linda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/homemade-pigs-in-a-blanket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7WG8YT8cWB6cJ_JUvjEwAsZqNlDjQXCBECT9faRdAgkbDyiVLIT8NcoTo78-EoltOPOizyvjt5wxYY-G_CeQXlHlB8zruvjMP2bOKt8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DIANE C.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ANYTOWN, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/N36lxpLHPWPCyIvg4V7UaV8dnNBHduhVZS7Ve9qCEOcKCMISrFA6DvwmFjN4RRWvwK3ktyctp3iZp6nsO6vT2dDriv4PGOxgxdzwxbGs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/homemade-pigs-in-a-blanket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Pigs in a Blanket<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are perfect for when you run out of buns or just want something new. This version is quicker, using an all-purpose baking mix. I added the potatoes to lighten up the dough.&#8221; &#8211; Diane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/easy-sausage-and-peppers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bJgQxttgxH9_SQHzLZnEzvdGwipSg_8oUIqVVS6Z8Pllq1EFQZcMsOluG8nFEHDZslYzkzuoF3E_4rG0sWA_-kfwXv-xpuARtlAImPc\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANN LOMBARDI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VESTAL, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/f-iYT20nwyYDg4BwkjHG7nTLRCdgbyvuA4IF23UUOxfVa7CmLhAZkBAZoOBUi412gjarjrdOLlQfrb4_BEW_JzqbX8MQwe2iw-kQNlzyhur8vusCoGoW=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/easy-sausage-and-peppers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Sausage and Peppers<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;When you bake the sausage it is not as greasy as frying it. After I bake it, I pan fry it to incorporate the flavors of the peppers and onions.&#8221; &#8211; Ann<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/bbq-turnovers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/RU36tJUctMOb_mw69CafVumuXYS6FEl8J1cWkU5eyt-_DV0Xu8Dk7Z3HaaMESL3N8MAKilM6oYRZn2gCAm-FWi2mVFYFHOqImW3X6SU\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BRENDA JUCKNIES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONTGOMERY, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cC6_LByIMoUpOAcBGrG4GiI3aEGYsOv2OO0ul9NvGGSUCSN3NMZKkM4JypOtjJ0QmJMb1mFmGsx32YStv5iQIlvcDUVUWR1nvFEEV0Yy=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/bbq-turnovers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBQ Turnovers<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are sooooo good and they are really simple!! Hope you enjoy as much as we did!!&#8221; &#8211; Brenda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/french-bread-taco-pizza-chipotle-ranch\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nbNuTcgWwTLBH47oQ2m7mdpa9n99vFG9ocoY0Kfm38AddE8M8ikC0LkDMNpr2VxZmmzVyROYyD2WTyOskbgohtR-nCfiBmLCJhCq6g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/french-bread-taco-pizza-chipotle-ranch\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French Bread Taco Pizza with Chipotle Ranch<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Lord knows, in my house we can&#8217;t watch football without food. This pizza is a cinch to throw together and full of flavor.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/sloppy-giuseppe-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6PELcO3AwThjkPuomGhqjvhCi7z1M_G1Tad7HBo49Vjgo5WWeF74VqSv5KSAU5nrWDJ9GzJMrKP593jqyxGNcnV8ElmuOUqv7f_WKZvrIRd797YRxWkU=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LISA SPEER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PALM BEACH, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/eEA6k6R48BC_VP_K_PKnRjqNsQEgSnC_kN22brk9UF62_9jWlLF28ZMs8EC-ysCSUaeb4tjFElwQdQYU5US7BPa3l96kn_wnpqqFSOI1=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/sloppy-giuseppe-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A twist on classic Sloppy Joes, these delicious (and not so sloppy) Italian-style mini-sandwiches are a fabulous game day snack. Because the sauce is thick and chunky and the sandwiches are small, there is no need to worry about them creating a big mess. Everyone I&#8217;ve served them to has raved!&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/low-slow-pulled-pork-with-vinegar-coleslaw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qI3xzyBMckm4PqKbibhGVSs2NqPO9kfvydeHl2yavsq5Ysw5D5KNPjgwg1sZgPTFdGyfdEID-SjCbqfthW7PMfhhxkTzS0bUFf16ROt_auXdbnqIDqA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">EDDIE SZCZERBA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OSSINING, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xtaGL6MBoE06avVJGZqSc1vnkAPPojTfhS0hm2BpCopgu1DMPLAx9ixCEnx_XPDMhGfB3DP28LnATUHUskaZfyA2p4cxc6zodkJuDQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/low-slow-pulled-pork-with-vinegar-coleslaw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Low &#038; Slow Pulled Pork With Vinegar Coleslaw<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This pulled pork melts in your mouth. The coleslaw makes the sandwich all the better.&#8221; &#8211; Eddie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/cheese-appetizer\/down-home-pimento-cheese-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/j-lecLhIlyB9fTmV0Jin4KBniz1jTFuIGbiPXTFATxu2PX43q-Vc6_FD_PW7K1auxxbtTdLbP2R_elm6vSolJ5oaqLRMoPAOj2X0fGxzlDn9HdkRQw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA BARDOCZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOWELL, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/del-SYBLVKtg482zrlAPdfIGRwOCL-PDMXObuZJ7f_a1k9MUXI9hsVt_UgyRrO4rtOhHHaZsVgPleYCZTgGjBmmjmAkbtFU4eIjM9g=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/cheese-appetizer\/down-home-pimento-cheese-sliders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Down Home Pimento Cheese Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My mother said that every Southern-born and raised person knows how tasty a soft piece of Sunbeam bread slathered with a nice layer of pimento cheese tastes. I know that you\u2019ll fall in love once you take the first bite. 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