Are you ready for some football? Whether you’re hyped up for the Houston Texans or devoted to the Dallas Cowboys, 2023 is going to be one great season! Game days are a blast, but let’s be honest: half the fun of football season is all the food! Pizza, wings, dips, chili, and sliders are all staples on game day, but these classics don’t have to be boring. Score big with these five game-day recipes that will kick your grub game up a notch. Your guests will be cheering for more!
Pizza Fries
What could be better than piling two of your favorite game day foods together? This mouth-watering twist on classic fries from Scruffy Duffies in Plano is loaded with sausage, pepperoni, marinara sauce, and cheese. The secret to these pizza fries is keeping those fries extra crispy. And don’t forget a side of ranch dressing for dipping!
Cheesy Steak Sheet Pan Nachos
An entire sheet pan loaded with nachos is the perfect game day party food. But you don’t have to stick to tradition. Two kinds of cheese, refried black beans, skirt steak, and toppings like thinly sliced radishes take these nachos to the next level. The to-die-for homemade avocado salsa poured over the top of this sheet full of fun is the chef’s kiss. Tip: Be sure to use restaurant-style, sturdy corn chips that can hold all your toppings with ease.
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Bacon, ranch, and cheese? Yes, please! This king of all cheese balls from Southern Eats & Goodies is easy to make and sure to be your appetizer table’s MVP. Pair this cheesy ball of goodness with buttery crackers, corn chips, or veggies like celery and carrots. For some extra flair on game day, shape this cheesy masterpiece like a football.
Buffalo Chicken Chili
What happens when you put two game day favorites on the same team? Magic! This smashup of wings and chili from Simply Recipes is comfort food at its finest. This (super) bowl full of fun combines everything you love in a great chili with tangy Buffalo wing sauce. Make it ahead and freeze it, or whip it up on game day. This recipe even includes slow-cooker and Instant Pot directions.
Cheesy Taco Sliders
These taco sliders from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen are a fun twist on classic sliders. Instead of mini burgers, load these rolls up with seasoned taco meat smothered with a gooey blend of southwestern cheese. All that cheese acts as the glue that keeps these sliders intact. Serve them up with all your favorite taco toppings and dig in!
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