Gear up for a winning Game Day feast! Add excitement to your usual game snacks with tasty treats like crispy Salt and Pepper Wings, smooth dips, spicy Smoked Jalapeño Poppers, and Cheesy Meat Sliders. With these 25 top-notch recipes, you'll score big with your friends and family at your next game watch!
Spinach Dip

There's a reason Spinach Dip is one of the classics and such a popular party appetizer. It's deliciously creamy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping chips, crackers, or veggies.
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Salt And Pepper Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden, and finger-licking good, these will be the best salt and pepper-chicken wings you’ve ever made! Made with pantry staples, these flavourful but budget-friendly wings will become a staple in your household!
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Rotel Dip
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer that's packed with flavor? Try this easy cheesy Rotel Dip recipe! Made with just a few simple ingredients, including ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and creamy Velveeta cheese, this dip is quick to prepare and perfect for serving with tortilla chips or crackers.
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Cheesy Meatball Sliders
Cheesy Meatball Sliders feature seasoned ground beef wrapped around wedges of Babybel cheese. Individual sandwiches are drizzled with barbecue sauce and then topped with smoked gouda for a cheesy extravaganza!
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Big Mac Salad
This hearty recipe features ground beef, crisp lettuce, melty cheese, and our copycat Big Mac Sauce, bringing you all the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun!
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Hot Crab Dip
This cheesy Crab Dip is so easy to make; it makes the perfect quick party appetizer. Made with lump crab meat baked in a cream cheese base with cheddar and parmesan cheese mixed through green onions and gentle seasonings that give this dip just enough flavor without being too overpowering.
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Shrimp Dip
Celebrate your next party with a refreshing, zesty, creamy Shrimp Dip! This creamy dip is packed with flavor and texture. Tiny shrimp are mixed into a creamy blend of cream cheese and sour cream combined with tangy, hot, savory seasonings and red onion for added crunch—an irresistible dip.
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Frikadellen
Mix up your football snack routine with this classic German snack food. Frikadellen are delicious pan-fried meat patties made with a mixture of ground beef, onions, and seasonings that are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
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Crab Rangoon Dip With Crispy Wonton Chips
Crab Rangoon Dip with Crispy Won Ton Chips is the dip recipe I whip out when I crave crab rangoon and actually feel like sharing it with others. The creamy, crab-packed dip makes for an easy dish to serve guests or bring to a potluck.
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Beer Cheese Dip
This easy beer cheese dip is made in a cast iron skillet with cream cheese, Cheddar, and smoked Gouda, which gives it a slightly smoky flavor. You can make it over the campfire, on your camp stove, or on your stovetop at home. It's perfect for sharing with friends and can be scaled to feed a crowd.
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Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
No summer party or tailgate is complete without a big tray of these crowd-favorite smoked jalapeño poppers! Thick, crisp bacon is wrapped around jalapeño peppers stuffed with the most decadent cream cheese filling to make one irresistible party snack.
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Air Fryer Potato Skins
Whether you need a Game Day appetizer or a dinner the whole family will love, these Air Fryer Potato Skins are sure to be a winner!
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Smoked Pork Nachos
Smoked pork nachos are a great way to use that leftover pulled pork, even if you are taking the pork off the smoker and pulling it. Either way, these nachos make for a great appetizer on game day or for your summer BBQ.
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Little Smokies with Pineapple
These Al Pastor Little Smokies bring a Mexican twist to a much-loved appetizer in the Midwest. No BBQ sauce or grape jelly is needed for these sweet and tangy Al Pastor Little Smokies! Chipotle en adobo, achiote powder, and pineapple chunks bring classic al pastor flavors, making this ‘Lil Smokie appetizer a tasty upgrade to a familiar recipe.
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Taco Cups
Taco cups are just what they sound like – cheesy, savory, bite-sized tacos! These miniature taco cups are a fun finger-food version of a classic family dinner.
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Pretzel Bites
These low carbohydrate pretzel bites taste like warm, salty, and slightly sweet goodness that will satisfy a craving.
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Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread
Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread or Crack Bread will become your family’s favorite fun food. Buttery garlic and herb pull-apart bread is insanely tasty and easy to make with my step-by-step photos. Garlic cheese bread never lasts more than a couple of minutes; it is THAT GOOD.
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Mini Crab Cakes
This delicious canned crab recipe is for easy mini crab cakes! Serve them with a spicy yogurt sauce as tapas or hors d’oeuvres.
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Onion Rings
These onion rings are coated in beer batter and deep-fried until golden brown. Homemade onion rings are even better than what you’d get at a restaurant, and they also happen to be fun to make!
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Pasta Salad
Stay cool this summer with this Pasta Salad without Mayo. This simple and refreshing recipe features a light Italian dressing, making it a perfect side dish for a backyard barbecue or a quick lunch.
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Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms
Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms are a tasty and versatile appetizer that will please everyone from dinner party guests to Game Day attendees.
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Pico De Gallo
Delicious and flavorful, this Authentic Pico de Gallo is the perfect way to capture the essence of your favorite Mexican dishes. With simple ingredients and fast prep, this easy Pico de Gallo goes well with a wide variety of recipes.
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Mango Habanero Salsa
Try the perfect pairing of sweet and spicy with this mango habanero salsa recipe. Choose between a smoky and smooth roasted version or a zesty and chunky fresh version.
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Paprika Dip
Creamy, easy-to-make paprika dip only requires 5 ingredients. It's packed with vibrant flavors from feta cheese, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika. Serve with pita bread at your next gathering.
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Avocado Yogurt Dip
This delicious avocado yogurt dip makes the perfect easy, healthy lunch or snack when paired with veggies or healthy sides to dip into it. It is so easy to make and so delicious.
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Hummus
Easy, 8-ingredient classic vegan hummus that is creamy as can be. This plant-based hummus makes for a great protein-packed snack. It can be eaten as a tasty dip or spread over bread to make an amazing vegan sandwich.
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Guacamole
What makes the best-ever guacamole? It’s less than you’d think, which is great news for those who love simple recipes! Great guacamole is about a few fresh ingredients and a couple of tricks that make the flavors stand out even more.
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