Easy Game Day Snack Recipes
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Easy Game Day Snack Recipe are essentials for enjoying the football season all winter long. Keep these ingredients on hand for a weekend tailgate with friends!
Easy Game Day Snack Recipes are what weekends are made of during college football season.
Having go-to recipes is what effortless hosting is all about, and I’m going to walk you through some super easy game day snack recipes that you and your people are sure to love!
WHAT IS AN EASY GAME DAY SNACK RECIPE?
- Simple recipe, that can usually be made ahead of time
- Handheld
- ‘Travels’ well
What makes game day snacks easy is that they can be made ahead of time. Standing at the stovetop while everyone is gathered around the TV is NOT fun!
Do yourself a favor and choose game day recipes that you can make as much of it ahead of time – or, that utilize your slow cooker.
Let’s chat our way through these easy game day snack recipes!
APPETIZER GAME DAY SNACK RECIPES
I use the term snack very loosely! Most of these are actual snacks, some are appetizers, and some could be a meal on their own!
The Best Pimento Cheese Recipe
This pimento cheese recipe is very exact. As in, you have to get the correct brands and you *have* to hand grate your cheese.
I have never had so many negative comments, ever on a post!
Two tips: READ THE ENTIRE RECIPE and trust your own oven.
Mama Leah Dip is the recipe I show when I present at conferences. People cannot believe that three pantry staples come together for the most amazing dip, pork chalupa topping, or just plain soup topper.
Once again, that packet of ranch seasoning wins the day!
You will have a great couchgate when you use it!
Spinach Artichoke Dip is a major staple for game days! Reese Witherspoon’s Whiskey in a Teacup recipe does not disappoint!
Crunchy Keto Jalapeno Poppers with Copy Cat Bronco Berry Sauce
These crunchy keto Jalapeno Poppers are a hot and savory meal or snack. Dip them in the hot sweet copy cat Arby’s Bronco Berry sauce for pure pleasure! Three ways to make them! Perfect low carb appetizer or side.
Main Dish Easy Game Day Snack Recipes
These are the recipes that count for a main dish – the main attraction! These can be main meals on their own, but pair very well for a buffet-style dinner!
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is uh-mazing!
The BEST Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce
Having a jar of this homemade sloppy joe sauce on hand will be a LIFE-SAVER come the tailgating weekends! You can even freeze it in ziploc bags – then thaw when you need to!
Can you even?! Sloppy Joe Tot-chos. Crispy tater-tots with sloppy joe beef on top, all covered in a melted pimento cheese sauce! YUM!
Homemade Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Homemade Sloppy Joe Sandwiches are a comforting classic meal, that is sure to wow all your guests gathered around the TV!
Jalapeno Apricot Chicken Wings
Sweet and spicy. Crunchy and tender chicken wings. You’ll never guess the secret to these incredibly crispy wings!
NEED SOME TAIL/COUCHGATING ACCESSORIES
Why not give these fun things a try for your next tailgating party?!
- Football Stadium Snack Party Tray
- Bamboo Football Shaped Serving Tray
- 9-piece Football Shaped Serving Set
Yes. I’m such a snack food junkie. These look amazing!
Me tooooo!!!! I’d rather have the snack food than a real meal!
I’m loving all of the great options for easy foods to enjoy during Game Day or for any gathering!
Yes!! They work anytime!
We are HUGE college football fans in our family and I’m always looking for good recipe ideas. I love this roundup and I’m putting those dilly ranch cheese-its on my next menu!
They are so so addictively good!!!
I adore game day grub, wish I could eat that way everyday. I’m heading straight for that sloppy joe!!
Seriously, it is the new favorite around these parts!! People can’t get enough of the classic old school recipe!!! Enjoy!
So many good options for the football season. My husband will be delighted that I make some awesome snacks.
Wahoo!!!