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Home » Recipe Roundup's » The Best Game Day Snack Recipes

The Best Game Day Snack Recipes

Published: Feb 3, 2021 · Modified: May 4, 2021 · by Kyleigh Sage · This post may contain affiliate links.

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From snacks, to main courses, to desserts, I've rounded up all of my favorite game day recipes that are perfect for your Super Bowl party (and all season long)! From bite sized chicken tenders and nachos, to football shaped whoopie pies, and garlic knots, there's something for everyone!

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Game Day Snacks

Game days are for snacking! I've rounded up my favorite sharable snacks that are perfect for munching on while watching the Super Bowl!

Fried Pickles with Homemade Ranch
These homemade fried pickles (or "frickles") are battered and deep fried to perfection, then served with tangy homemade buttermilk ranch!
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dipping fried pickles in homemade ranch dressing.
Sourdough Soft Pretzels and Beer Cheese
These sourdough soft pretzels are made with leftover sourdough starter discard and served with a creamy homemade beer cheese dip.
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sourdough soft pretzels with homemade beer cheese dip
Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Fries
These super easy pizza fries are loaded with melty cheese and sliced pepperoni and take just 30 minutes to throw together! They’re the perfect snack for game day or your next family get-together!
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pizza fries
midwestfoodieblog.com
Crockpot White Queso Dip
This crockpot white queso dip is smooth, creamy and super easy to make! It's the perfect appetizer for game day, or just any weeknight that you're craving nachos!
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bowl of creamy white queso dip with tortilla chips.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
These jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins have a light and fluffy cornbread base loaded with corn, jalapenos and cheddar cheese! They're the perfect complement to chili or barbecue, or great for snacking on by itself!
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jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins.
Soft Pretzel Bites with Mustard Cheese Dip
These soft pretzel bites are soft, chewy and surprisingly easy to make! Served with a cheesy mustard dip, they're the perfect fun snack for game-day!
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tray of pretzel bites with cheesy mustard dip.
Oven Chex Mix with Pita Chips
This oven Chex Mix with pita chips is salty and savory with the perfect amount of crunch. It’s so easy to make yourself!
Get the Recipe from The Practical Kitchen!
oven chex mix
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Sourdough Garlic Knots
These sourdough garlic knots are light, fluffy and made from my favorite sourdough pizza crust! Topped with cheesy garlic butter and dipped in my homemade marinara sauce!
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sourdough garlic knots with tomato sauce
Homemade Salted Caramel Popcorn
This salted caramel popcorn is made with air popped popcorn and then baked to perfection with homemade salted caramel and sea salt!
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salted caramel popcorn from scratch
Caramelized Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts with Gruyere
Layered with puff pastry, gruyere cheese, and caramelized mushrooms and onions, these mushroom tarts are the perfect appetizer!
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mushroom puff pastry tarts on baking sheet

Game Day Desserts

Dessert is my favorite part of a game day party so here are some easy dessert ideas that everyone will love!

Football Shaped Whoopie Pies
These chocolate football shaped whoopie pies are the perfect game-day treat! They're filled with marshmallow fluff and super easy to make!
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football shaped whoopie pies
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels with Cream Cheese Frosting Dip
These homemade cinnamon sugar soft pretzels are perfectly soft and chewy, and served with vanilla cream cheese frosting dip!
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cinnamon sugar soft pretzels with cream cheese dip.
Margarita Cupcakes
Wish you could have your margarita and eat it too? These margarita cupcakes are made with real tequila and topped with lime frosting!
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margarita cupcakes with lime slices on top.
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
These brown butter sugar cookies are nice and crispy on the edges with a chewy under-baked center.
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chewy brown butter sugar cookies on parchment

Sharable Meals

Nothing says a game day spread like chili, nachos, chicken in bite size form, and meatballs!

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Homemade Ranch
These buttermilk fried chicken tenders are super crispy and crunchy on the outside while still being juicy and tender on the inside. I've also included the recipe for my easy, homemade buttermilk ranch but you can serve these tenders with your favorite dipping sauce.
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buttermilk fried chicken tenders with ranch.
Easy Slow Cooker Chili
This easy slow cooker beef chili is the perfect pantry meal! Loaded with beans, corn, and salsa tomatoes, it only takes a few minutes to dump in your Crock Pot!
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bowl of crock pot beef chili with lime slices.
Beer Cheese Fondue
This beer cheese fondue board is one of my favorite fall appetizers! It's super easy to make and sure to be the star of any party spread!
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beer cheese fondue board
Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Tenders
These potato chip crusted chicken tenders are super crispy on the outside, while still deliciously moist on the inside. Serve with homemade honey mustard!
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potato chip chicken tenders on baking sheet
Chipotle Pulled Pork Nachos
Chipotle Pulled Pork Nachos is a cheesy, flavor filled nacho recipe that features a slow braised pulled pork in chiptole peppers!
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chipotle pork nachos
britneybreaksbread.com
Greek Style Lamb Meatballs
These Greek style lamb meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes for a delicious weeknight dinner or easy lunch!
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close up shot of greek lamb meatballs
Dry Rubbed Baked Chicken Wings
Dry rubbed chicken wings are baked in an oven instead of fried in oil to create a healthier recipe option that is still loaded with chicken wing goodness!
Get the Recipe from Midwest Nice!
oven chicken wings
midwestniceblog.com
Creamy White Chicken Chili
This creamy white chicken chili is one of my go-to weeknight meals! It's rich, creamy, and a little spicy which makes it the perfect winter soup. It's delicious and filling on it's own but is even better with a side of my Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread!
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Game Day Cocktails

You can go wrong with some refreshing cocktails that can be made in pitcher form!

Boozy Cherry Limeade
Homemade boozy cherry limeade is such a fun summer cocktail! Full of tart, fresh squeezed lime juice, sweet cherries, and vodka!
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boozy cherry limeade with fresh cherries.
Key Lime Margarita
The only thing better than a classic lime margarita, is a key lime margarita! Key limes are tarter than regular limes and have a more aromatic and floral flavor that is just so good in margaritas!
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close up shot of key lime margarita
Boozy Strawberry Lemonade
Homemade strawberry lemonade is the most refreshing summer drink! Full of tart, fresh squeezed lemon juice and sweet strawberries, the only thing that can make it better is vodka!
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strawberry lemonade with vodka

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