14 Game Day Appetizers That’ll Get Devoured Before Kickoff
From football-shaped cheese balls to bacon cheeseburger bites and taco cups, these game day appetizers will score big with everyone.
Whether you’re enjoying the game at home or need a crowd-pleasing appetizer to bring to a football watch party, there are plenty of yummy options.
Football Field Guacamole
Every game day gathering needs some football field guacamole. Not only is this a fun idea, it only takes 10 minutes to make.
Get the Recipe: Football Field Guacamole
Taco Pinwheels
Packed with taco goodness, these easy pinwheels will be popular with any football fan.
You can prep these up to two days ahead of time, making it one of the best make-ahead appetizers.
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Million Dollar Dip
This irresistible cheddar bacon dip only takes five minutes to make and is incredible served with bread, crackers, and chips.
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BLT Deviled Eggs
Making a BLT and using hard boiled eggs as “bread” is such a clever idea. These will score a touchdown with everyone.
Get the Recipe: BLT Deviled Eggs
Football Charcuterie Board
This charcuterie board includes many apps to munch on while watching the game, and the edible football is such a creative touch.
Get the Recipe: Football Charcuterie Board
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
Everyone will be a fan of these little cheeseburger bites. They’re filled with melty cheese and wrapped in bacon.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Sliders
Pile this bacon-loaded crack chicken straight out of the slow cooker into toasted rolls, and I guarantee these will be one of the best sliders you’ll ever try.
Crack chicken is made with bacon, cheddar, ranch, cream cheese, and my secret ingredient, which makes it even creamier than other recipes.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Cowboy Caviar
Everyone will want the recipe for this cowboy caviar, made with black beans, corn, avocado, and other tasty ingredients.
Serve it with tortilla chips, yum.
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Taco Cups
These taco cups, also known as taco cupcakes, are so yummy you’ll want to make them for other events, not just for your watch party.
Taco filling and toppings are baked in wonton wrappers until perfectly golden.
Get the Recipe: Taco Cups
Chicken Wings with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze
These crispy chicken wings are smothered in a tasty Thai chili sauce with the perfect sweet and spicy ratio.
If you have ten minutes to spare, you can easily prep these wings and do other things around the house while they’re baking.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Wings with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze
Football Buffalo Chicken Pockets
For a different take on buffalo wings, try these buffalo chicken pockets made in the air fryer.
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Philly Cheesesteak Bites
A fun take on a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, these bites will disappear fast. Not only is this recipe simple to make, it’s incredibly delicious.
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Football Cheese Ball
If you’re looking for a game day appetizer that’s a major crowd pleaser, this football cheese ball will impress everyone.
It’s made with everyone’s favorite trio: bacon, ranch, and cheese.
Plus, this appetizer is so easy that you can make it ahead of time because the last place you want to be is in the kitchen when the game is on.
Get the Recipe: Football Cheese Ball
Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
This two-ingredient appetizer recipe is cheap and easy to make. Also, there are some great sauce recommendations and recipes for dipping.
Get the Recipe: Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
