I love, love, love game day! Spending 6.5 years at the University of Florida will do that to a person. Football is a HUGE deal and game days are the highlight of the week. I spent countless Saturdays tailgating before home games and hosting get-togethers for away games. I came to realize that game day celebrations only need a few things to be fun and successful - a space to watch the game, good drinks, and good food. It doesn't need to be fancy - just good old fashioned comfort food will do. In fact, that's the best kind.
While many of the tailgates on campus were quite over-the-top, with smokers loaded onto trailers for amazing barbecue feasts or industrial size grills churning out brats and burgers, I came to perfect the art of offering a spread of amazing game day appetizers. You really can't go wrong offering a little bit of everything, right? That's why I've compiled a list of super yummy appetizers that are perfect for game day parties. Several of these recipes can be made ahead of time, so all you'll need to do on game day is get plenty of ice (and maybe some good beer!) and unwrap these delicious snacks for your guests!
Jalapeno Popper Dip from Family Food and Travel
World's Best Guacamole from Family Food and Travel
Honey Chipoltle Chicken Wings from life Love Liz
Pull Apart Garlic Cheese Bread from A Mom's Take
Roasted Garlic Hummus from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Football Bean Dip Cups from Generations of Savings
Buffalo Chicken Rangoons from Savvy Saving Couple
Pull Apart Pizza Bread from The Thrifty Couple
Chili Bites in Mini Cornbread Cups from The Kitchen is my Playground
Glazed Chicken Wings from Organized Island
Easy Texas Caviar from Really, Are You Serious?
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza from Gator Mommy Reviews
Sherry Compton says
Yum! I think I did good...I opened about half. They just sound so good. It's nice to have a variety of fun snacks for the game. Football and food just tend to go together.
Katrina Phelan says
These look awesome! I was just thinking I needed to go looking for some easy, tasty appetizer recipes. I didn't even have to go sort through my pinterest board!
nicole dziedzic says
Game day is all about the food. I am big on the dips! I love a good wing dip too, my hubby makes a good spicy one too.
lisa says
I have never tasted guacamole. I love hummus. I need to check out the recipe. I have seen several that aren't what I'm looking for.There was a store brand that I always bought. I can no longer find it. Hopefully, this will come close.
AC says
This is such a good idea for gameday or any party really. Great looking food.
G K says
I always have a tough time trying to figure out what to make for game day. These are some great recipes that look easy to make. Love the bean dip cups and pizza pull apart bread.
Cathy Jarolin says
Thank You for sharing this awesome list of Snack food for the Big Game.. I really love the Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread so easy to do and we would love it. Can't wait to make it and eat it..