10 Best Game Day Recipes to Wow Your Guests
A collection of delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes perfect for game day gatherings.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- grill or skillet
- Skewers
- Serving platters
Ingredients
Classic Buffalo Wings
- 2 pounds Chicken wings Fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen.
- 1 cup Hot sauce Your favorite brand.
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted.
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar Adds tanginess.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
Loaded Nachos
- 1 bag Tortilla chips Choose your favorite brand.
- 2 cups Shredded cheese Cheddar or a blend.
- 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed.
- 1 jalapeño Jalapeño Sliced.
- 1 cup Salsa For serving.
- 1/2 cup Sour cream For serving.
BBQ Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground beef Or ground turkey.
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs For binding.
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce For flavor.
- 1 large Egg For binding.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- 1 cup Frozen spinach Thawed and drained.
- 1 cup Canned artichokes Chopped.
- 1 cup Cream cheese Softened.
- 1/2 cup Sour cream For creaminess.
- 1 cup Shredded cheese For topping.
Sliders
- 1 pound Ground beef Or ground turkey.
- 1 package Slider buns For serving.
- 1 cup Cheese slices For topping.
- to taste Pickles and condiments For serving.
Guacamole and Chips
- 2 ripe Avocados Mashed.
- 1 lime Lime Juiced.
- 1 small Onion Diced.
- 1 tomato Tomato Diced.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
Stuffed Jalapeños
- 10 pieces Jalapeños Halved and seeded.
- 1 cup Cream cheese Softened.
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheese For filling.
- 1/4 cup Bacon bits Optional.
Mini Pizzas
- 1 package English muffins Split in half.
- 1 cup Pizza sauce For spreading.
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
- to taste Favorite toppings Pepperoni, veggies, etc.
Vegetable Platter with Hummus
- 1 cucumber Cucumber Sliced.
- 1 bell pepper Bell pepper Sliced.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes For freshness.
- 1 cup Baby carrots For crunch.
- 1 cup Hummus For dipping.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers
- 1 pound Chicken breast Cubed.
- 1/4 cup Honey For sweetness.
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce For flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce For heat.
- to taste Skewers For grilling.
Instructions
- For Classic Buffalo Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until crispy. While the wings are baking, melt the butter in a saucepan and mix in the hot sauce and vinegar. Once the wings are done, toss them in the sauce and serve hot!
- For Loaded Nachos: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the cheese, black beans, and jalapeños over the chips. Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping!
- For BBQ Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping!
- For Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheese. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread!
- For Sliders: Preheat your grill or skillet. Form the ground beef into small patties. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Place cheese on top during the last minute of cooking. Assemble the sliders with buns, patties, pickles, and condiments. Serve immediately!
- For Guacamole and Chips: In a bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in lime juice, onion, tomato, and salt. Mix well until combined. Serve with tortilla chips for a fresh and tasty snack!
- For Stuffed Jalapeños: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and bacon bits. Fill each jalapeño half with the mixture. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Enjoy the spicy goodness!
- For Mini Pizzas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Split the English muffins in half and place them on a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce on each half, top with cheese and your favorite toppings. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. Slice and serve!
- For Vegetable Platter with Hummus: Arrange the sliced vegetables on a platter. Place a bowl of hummus in the center for dipping. This colorful platter is not only healthy but also visually appealing!
- For Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and sriracha. Marinate the chicken cubes in this mixture for at least 30 minutes. Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Serve hot!
Notes
These recipes are perfect for game day gatherings, offering a variety of flavors and options to please all guests.