62 Quick and Easy Tailgating and Game Day Recipes

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Football season means it's time for game day recipes! Weekend games, tailgating, and watch parties mean cheering on your favorite team and making and enjoying delicious food, too! These quick and easy recipes will always win over your crowd.

From appetizers to mains, finger foods, snacks, and yes, of course, treats. It's an easy football foods menu of ideas!

So gather your people and prepare to make some scrumptious game day food that will always win -- regardless of the game's outcome.

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Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix.

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.

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Crockpot Buffalo Mac and Cheese Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and spicy - this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is an easy, protein-packed comfort food dinner made with just 6 ingredients.

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Spicy Oven-Baked Wings With Blue Cheese Dip

A cool Blue Cheese Dip balances these spicy wings.

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Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

A cozy, family-friendly Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole made with layers of tender chicken, salsa verde, tortillas, sour cream, and cheese. Easy to assemble and perfect for weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings.

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Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

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.

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Easy 7 Layer Dip (Quick No-Cook Appetizer)

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.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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.

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Buffalo Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Bites

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!

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Easy Philly Cheese Steak Dip Recipe

"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!"

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Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip

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.

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Easy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

This easy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a party dip that's cheesy and warm with swirls of fresh spinach and artichokes. It's a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for entertaining, whether for game day celebrations or parties.

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Super Quick Instant Pot Buffalo Wings

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings is a super quick, amazingly tender, fall-off-the-bone Buffalo Wings recipe. Packed with game day flavors you love, and healthier than fried wings. It's a super easy wings recipe everyone loves.

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Easy Hot Caprese Dip in Minutes

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!

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5 Minute Fall Crack (aka Fall Snack Chex Mix)

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!

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Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe

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!

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Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches

"Mini muffuletta sandwiches are loaded with a taste of New Orleans. These bite-sized sandwiches are layered with sliced meat, cheese, and salty olive salad."

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Easy Baked Buffalo Wings (3 Ingredients)

Crispy oven Baked Buffalo Wings are a healthier, delicious way to make a classic party appetizer for your next game day, tailgating, or gathering. And this chicken wings recipe only requires 3 ingredients!

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Crockpot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork (3 ingredients, 5 minutes prep)

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!

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Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

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.

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Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

A cozy, family-friendly Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole made with layers of tender chicken, salsa verde, tortillas, sour cream, and cheese. Easy to assemble and perfect for weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings.

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Black Eyed Peas Dip

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.

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Mini Muffulettas

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

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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.

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Easy Instant Pot Ribs

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!

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Mexican Lasagna Skillet Casserole

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

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Easy Greek Turkey Burgers

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!

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Firecracker Chicken Burgers

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.

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Everything Bagel Pretzels: Quick & Easy Party Food

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.

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Easy Cowboy Caviar: A Variation of the Original

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!

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5 Minute Avocado Hummus

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!

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BBQ Chicken Bites

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

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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Pizza

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.

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Simple, Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

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?

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10 Minute Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

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.

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Roasted Street Corn Pizza with Pancetta

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!

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Italian Pizza Slider Recipe

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.

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5 Minute Refried Bean Dip

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!

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Black Bean-and-Pineapple Salad

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

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Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Corn and Black Beans

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!

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15 Minute Pizza Bombs: Hot Pocket Pizzas You'll Love

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

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Vegetable Kebabs with Lemon-Scallion Vinaigrette

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

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Grilled Corn Salad with Feta

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.

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Classic Pigs in a Blanket

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

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

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

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Sour Cream Queso Cups | FAGE Yogurt

"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."

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bettycrocker.com

Impossibly Easy Mini Buffalo Chicken Pies

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

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cookingandbeer.com

Oven-Fried Pickles with Homemade Dill Buttermilk Ranch

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

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The Ultimate Party Sub

"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."

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Individual Seven-Layer Dips

"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!"

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Easy Homemade Salsa with Pantry Ingredients

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

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Easy One Pot Skillet Taco

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.

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Quick and Easy Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

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

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So Easy Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Nachos

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

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Mediterranean Greek Chicken Souvlaki

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.

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5 Minute Greek Tzatziki Sauce

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.

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Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Baguette

"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!"

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An Ooey Gooey Cheese Boat You'll Love

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

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Grilled Maple Bacon Chicken Bites

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

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Chicken and Vegetable Stew

"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."

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

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

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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos

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

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Better Than Crack Brownies

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

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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.

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Homemade Oreo Brownies

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

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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.

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Maple Pecan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Adding fall flavor to game day with these easy cookies!

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• 10-Piece Football Shaped Serving Trays
• Bamboo Football Shaped Cutting Board
• Cast Iron Skillet for all the burgers, dips, sauces, and more.

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