60 Quick and Easy Tailgating and Game Day Recipes

Game-day snacking is made better with this Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix. Kind of like a Chex Mix…but with a whole new flavor.

A cool Blue Cheese Dip balances these spicy wings.

It’s the ultimate party food. This Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread is quick, easy, and so good! A scrumptious appetizer for game days, Super Bowl… or any gathering for almost any reason. It’s decadently delicious and simple to bake in no time.

This easy 7 Layer Dip is a quick and simple no cook appetizer perfect for your next party. With delicious layers of fresh salsa, refried beans, guacamole, shredded cheeses and favorite toppings, it’s a simple, crowd-favorite recipe for your next gathering.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the answer to easy, delicious food your people will love. It's tender, mouthwatering, slow cooked chicken tossed in a tangy flavor-packed sauce, and served on buttery toasted buns.

If there could be a perfect football food, these buffalo chicken cheddar bites would be it. Although, no need to like football to enjoy them, I’ll gladly pop a few back without the tv on!

"A quick and easy dip to throw together for game day weekend! This Philly cheese steak dip comes together in a flash and serves a crowd!"

Mexican Street Corn Dip is a quick and easy party appetizer incorporating all the flavors of street corn into a delectable dip oozing with flavors of sweet corn, the smokey heat of warm spices, and the creaminess of melting cheese.

Hot Caprese Dip is an easy party appetizer filled with the Mediterranean flavors we love! It’s zippy, cheesy, and oh-so-simple with a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes in the oven! It’s party time!

A quick and easy 5 minute Fall Crack Chex Mix recipe that's super simple and yummy. Packed with the sweet and salty flavors we love, it's a treat perfect for the season!

This easy Crockpot Chili recipe is a go-to meal for brisk fall and winter days. Hardy and filling, it’s a tender and flavorful recipe made with ground meat, beans, vegetables, and a few interesting spices and flavorings, making this uniquely delicious!

If you're looking for an easy and delicious game day food, this Crockpot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork Tenderloin, with only 3 ingredients and a quick 5-minute prep time, is not only incredibly tasty and tender but also likely to become a favorite! 

This Slow Cooker Lasagna is an easy recipe, packed with Italian pasta flavors, layers of gooey cheese, and packed with vegetables. It makes plenty to enjoy today, and still enjoy leftovers tomorrow.

Black Eyed Peas Dip is a warm, creamy and delicious dip oozing with cheesy goodness. Packed with flavor it can be as spicy or mild as you wish. Simple to make with pantry ingredients, it’s a dip recipe you’re going to love.

"Tailgate Tip: Prepare sandwiches the day before the game. Place in zip-top plastic freezer bags, and refrigerate overnight."

When it’s party time at your house, these Air Fryer Chicken Wings are THE party food answer. Crispy, tender, and juicy, incredibly seasoned, and ready in about 20 minutes. With almost zero prep.

How to make fall off the bone Instant Pot Ribs. Easy method for baby back or spare ribs. So much faster and the sweet and savory dry rub is to die for!

"Slice tops from 16 (1-oz.) hearty round dinner rolls, and then let guests hollow out centers and spoon chili into them."

Mexican Lasagna Skillet is a Southwestern-inspired casserole made up of layers of tortillas, cheese, and taco meat. Simple, packed with flavor, and delicious!

Easy Greek Turkey Burgers are the ultimate healthy burger upgrade! These juicy and delicious burgers with Tzatziki sauce have incredible bursts of flavor, are easy to make, and utterly transform your turkey burger forever!

Taking grilled burgers to a delicious level with these Firecracker Chicken Burgers. Infused with a delightful blend of chili peppers, shredded cheese, and aromatic spices, these mouthwatering burgers can be prepared in 20 minutes or less with simple ingredients you may already have.

Take your party pretzels to a new level and make Everything Bagel Pretzels. They are the quickest and easiest party food, and absolutely delicious. Made in minutes with 3 simple ingredients.

This easy Cowboy Caviar, or Texas Caviar, is a fresh and simple dip or side dish that's ready in 15 minutes or less. Utterly delicious, it's perfect for picnics, BBQs, taco Tuesdays, or anytime you're craving flavor-packed, healthier food!

This Quick and Easy Avocado Hummus recipe is everything you love about guacamole and hummus in one, delicious bowl. It's smooth and creamy... and incredible!

"BBQ Chicken Bites brushed with buttery parmesan and ranch seasoning, hot from the oven and ready for dipping and devouring on game day!" 

This Teriyaki Chicken Pizza is loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, spring onions, crispy bacon, and melty mozzarella cheese. All topping that distinctively sweet yet savory teriyaki sauce we love.

Hungry for pizza? How about an easy-to-make, homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza with super fresh ingredients, tailor-made just for you, and ready in 20 minutes or less?

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is simply the easiest comfort food... ever. And delicious? Oh, my, goodness. It's creamy, cheese, and so incredibly tasty. It's everything you love about Mac and Cheese... in 10 minutes or less.

Roasted Street Corn Pizza with Pancetta and Tomatoes is an easy game day party food or Friday night classic that's as easy as it is delicious!

These Italian Pizza Sliders recipe is the easiest, simplest, most delicious sliders you'll ever bake. Minutes to make, incredibly yummy -- and perfect for anytime you're craving Italian pizza.

This Refried Bean Dip Recipe is a super simple 5 minute healthier party appetizer, that is creamy in texture, spicy to your preference, and packed with flavor bright and zesty flavor!

"This hearty fruit, bean, and pepper salad will satisfy your sweet and spicy cravings."

If you love Mexican food, likely Mexican Rice is a staple. Along with beans, corn, tortillas, and guacamole! This Mexican Rice is a standby favorite, with easy ingredients, convenient and simple in the Instant Pot -- and hands down, one of my favorite Mexican Rice recipes... ever!

15 Minute Pizza Bombs are the quick and easy DIY hot pocket pizzas families love.

Pair your cookout burgers or grilled chicken with this summer veggie medley.

This easy Grilled Corn Salad is a delicious salad recipe, perfect for summer BBQs and picnics. A simple lime vinaigrette enhances the bright, sweet, and refreshing flavors of this chilled salad. 

"The easiest two ingredient pigs in a blanket you will ever make – perfect for game day or as an after-school snack!"

"Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs, a savory and sweet BBQ favorite, is an easy go-to dinner idea everyone will love, all season long."

"Make room for the life of the party: dips! This crave-worthy Sour Cream Queso Dip gets its kick from the jalapeños while the FAGE Sour Cream adds an extra creamy touch. Served in individual cups with tortilla chips or freshly chopped vegetables."

A staple at any football party is buffalo chicken. This impossibly easy recipe encases it in pancake batter and baked in muffin tins. Win!

Oven "fried" pickles for fun game-day treats!

"In this recipe, we use some of our favorite toppings, but you can remix it to suit your tastes. Serve the sub with a few sides (potato salad, veggie chips and pickles should do the trick) and you’ll be sure to get the party started."

"Individual Seven-Layer Dips are individually portioned Mexican appetizer dips perfect for parties, BBQs, potlucks, and get togethers.  These are definitely a memorable appetizer that will have people raving. Unlike the traditional 7-layer bean dip, there’s no double dipping here!"

An easy, Homemade Salsa recipe, using pantry ingredients you may already have on hand. And it only takes about 1 minute to whip up.

This Skillet Taco is the easiest, most delicious way to serve tacos at your next party. With a few simple, healthy ingredients, it's a go-to game day, Super Bowl, Friday night tradition.

This cheese and bean stuffed, rotisserie chicken baked tacos will have your people asking for seconds.

So quick and easy, you'll make it for all your game days!

If you love Greek street food, this Mediterranean Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is for you. Tender, juicy grilled chicken wrapped in warm pitas is an incredibly simple, delicious and authentic dish to make at home.

This Greek Tzatziki Sauce or dip will become your favorite summer meal addition. Bright with fresh flavors, and aromatic herbs, it's a healthy and easy sauce to make in 5 minutes or less.

“Fun (tick). Fast and easy (double tick). “Can’t stop eating it” delish. (triple tick). Oh, did I mention you can make ahead? I have 2 of these in the freezer!”

You won't believe how easy these are with store-bought pizza dough!

Is there anything better on game day than maple and bacon?

“Perfect for chilly games later in the season, this savory stew keeps warm in thermoses until you are ready to chow down before the game.”

“Perfect as a bowl-game party bite, you can also serve this recipe in slider buns with your favorite sandwich toppings.”

Easy and incredibly delicious for tailgating or game days with this slow cooker favorite.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate -- and perfect pairing for tailgating season!

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a decadently delicious 5 ingredient treat made in 1 bowl, in minutes (plus chilling time). They’re thick, rich, and rather addictively incredible.

Homemade Fudgy Oreo Brownies are the ultimate in chocolatey, rich, and thick fudgy brownie decadence. A simple recipe that delivers chocolate paradise.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the ultimate blending of oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies... made incredibly easy baked into bars. Oozing with melty chocolate, chewy and crisp with oats, and irresistible with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.

Adding fall flavor to game day with these easy cookies!