24 Game Day Appetizers for the Big Game

24 Game Day Appetizers for the Big Game

By Sara Taylor

24 Game Day Appetizers for the Big Game

By Sara Taylor
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No matter if you and your friends are there for the football game or just there for the snacks, a game day app spread will win the day! I have put together 24 game winning snacks, from gooey dips to crispy wings that are sure to be gone before halftime! Grab a few, double the dippers, and let the napkins fly!

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1) Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This dip always disappears first, so just go ahead and make two pans.

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a bubbling buffalo chicken dip in a wide baking dish topped with melted cheddar and green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips and celery, in a wide horizontal shot, on a game day table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Creamy, cheesy, and full of buffalo sauce chicken, this is the perfect dip for scooping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup cheddar shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Stir together the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch until smooth.
  2. Fold in the shredded chicken and half the cheddar.
  3. Spread into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
  4. Bake at 375F for 22 minutes until bubbly, then scatter green onions on top.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken makes this a 5-minute prep.

2) Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers oozing melted cheese arranged on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic wooden board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These delicious little guys are wrapped in bacon and will hit every box with creamy, spicy, and smoky flavor!

crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers oozing melted cheese arranged on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic wooden board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers with cream cheese filling are perfect for a greasy smokey snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 jalapenos halved and seeded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup cheddar shredded
  • 12 slices bacon halved
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and garlic powder together.
  2. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
  3. Wrap each with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Bake at 400F for 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp.

Notes

Wear gloves while seeding the jalapenos to save your eyes later.

3) Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Bread

a round bread loaf filled with bubbling spinach artichoke dip surrounded by torn bread chunks, in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden serving board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

All the gooey spinach and artichoke goodness and baked right into a loaf that you can tear apart with your hands.

a round bread loaf filled with bubbling spinach artichoke dip surrounded by torn bread chunks, in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden serving board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Bread

Crusty bread stuffed with creamy artichoke and spinach dip for the ultimate pull-apart experience!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 round bread loaf
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Cut a hollow into the top of the bread loaf, reserving the bread you remove.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, and garlic.
  3. Pack the filling into the hollowed loaf.
  4. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly, then serve with the reserved bread chunks for dipping.

Notes

Squeeze the spinach really dry so the dip isn't watery.

4) Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries

a wide pile of crispy golden parmesan zucchini fries with a ramekin of marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a parchment-lined platter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These allow you to be healthy before you dunk everything in marinara, win win!

a wide pile of crispy golden parmesan zucchini fries with a ramekin of marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a parchment-lined platter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Crispy baked golden parmesan zucchini sticks offer a lightened option for game day snacking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 zucchini cut into sticks
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Mix the panko, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt in a shallow dish.
  2. Dip each zucchini stick in the beaten egg, then coat in the panko mixture.
  3. Arrange on a parchment-lined sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.

Notes

Serve with warm marinara for dunking.

5) Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

glossy sweet and spicy glazed meatballs with toothpicks in a wide serving dish garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, in a wide horizontal shot, on a party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

With a slow cooker, three ingredients, and a sauce that has people coming back for more, you'll be selling out in no time!

glossy sweet and spicy glazed meatballs with toothpicks in a wide serving dish garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, in a wide horizontal shot, on a party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Slow cooker meatballs in a sweet and spicy sauce glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Whisk the grape jelly, chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs and toss to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once.
  4. Serve warm with toothpicks straight from the slow cooker.

Notes

Keep them on the warm setting so they stay glossy all game.

6) Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

golden cheesy garlic breadsticks pulled apart to show melty cheese, arranged on a wide board with marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cheesy, warm, and garlicky, these are the best pizza companions.

golden cheesy garlic breadsticks pulled apart to show melty cheese, arranged on a wide board with marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Soft breadsticks brushed with garlic butter and covered in melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 breadsticks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 2 tbsp parmesan grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Press the pizza dough onto a sheet pan into a rectangle.
  2. Mix the melted butter and garlic and brush it over the dough.
  3. Sprinkle with mozzarella, parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Bake at 425F for 14 minutes until golden, then slice into sticks.

Notes

Serve with extra marinara on the side for dipping.

7) Loaded Potato Skins

crispy loaded potato skins filled with melted cheddar, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and green onions on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

This is comfort food that you can eat on-the-go. Just look at how many layers of cheese, bacon, and sour cream are stacked inside of those crunchy shells.

crispy loaded potato skins filled with melted cheddar, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and green onions on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Loaded Potato Skins

Potato skins that are crispy and have melted cheese and bacon, with a little bit of sour cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups cheddar shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Bake the potatoes at 400F for 45 minutes until tender, then cool slightly.
  2. Halve them and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a shell.
  3. Brush the skins with oil and bake 10 more minutes until crisp.
  4. Fill with cheddar and bacon, bake 5 minutes to melt, then top with sour cream and green onions.

Notes

Save the scooped potato for mashed potatoes another night.

8) Pulled Pork Sliders

a row of barbecue pulled pork sliders topped with crunchy slaw on soft buns, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic wooden board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Tender, saucy, and placed into soft buns, these tiny sandwiches are made for easy grabbing and eating.

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Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork that has been pulled and barbecued and then put on soft slider buns along with slaw.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb pork shoulder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw

Method
 

  1. Rub the pork with brown sugar and smoked paprika.
  2. Slow cook on low for 4 hours until it shreds easily.
  3. Shred the pork and toss with barbecue sauce.
  4. Pile onto slider buns and top each with a spoonful of coleslaw.

Notes

Make the pork a day ahead; it reheats beautifully.

9) Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

golden crispy mac and cheese bites stacked on a wide plate showing the cheesy interior, in a wide horizontal shot, on a party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

With a crispy outside, melty insides and totally poppable, \mac and cheese\ is able to be eaten with your fingers!

golden crispy mac and cheese bites stacked on a wide plate showing the cheesy interior, in a wide horizontal shot, on a party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

For easy convenience, we baked the mac and cheese until it was crispy and golden all over.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar shredded
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Stir the warm macaroni with the cheddar, cream cheese, eggs, and salt until creamy.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into a greased mini muffin tin.
  3. Sprinkle the tops with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes until golden, then cool 5 minutes before popping out.

Notes

Let them set in the tin a few minutes or they'll crumble.

10) Stuffed Mushrooms

golden stuffed mushroom caps with a parmesan breadcrumb topping garnished with parsley on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on an elegant serving dish, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Little caps filled with cheesy breadcrumbs and garlic. Elegant and snacky all in one.

golden stuffed mushroom caps with a parmesan breadcrumb topping garnished with parsley on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on an elegant serving dish, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Stuffed Mushrooms

Button mushrooms are baked to a golden brown and stuffed with a garlic and parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 button mushrooms stems removed
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup parmesan grated
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Mix the cream cheese, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, and parsley.
  2. Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap.
  3. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until the tops are golden.

Notes

Chop the mushroom stems and stir them into the filling so nothing goes to waste.

11) Mini Corn Dogs

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Small, gold, and dunkable, these items take you straight back to the county fair.

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Mini Corn Dogs

Mini cocktail sausages encased in sweet cornbread batter and deep fried.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 cocktail sausages
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 4 cups oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, milk, and egg into a thick batter.
  2. Pat the sausages dry and skewer each with a toothpick.
  3. Dip each into the batter to coat fully.
  4. Fry in 350F oil for 3 minutes until golden, then drain on paper towels.

Notes

Keep the batter thick so it clings to the sausages.

12) Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

golden pepperoni pizza rolls showing swirls of cheese and pepperoni on a wide board with marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These crispy pinwheels are packed with all the delicious flavors of pizza. Both kids and adults love to devour these.

golden pepperoni pizza rolls showing swirls of cheese and pepperoni on a wide board with marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a wooden table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Flaky rolls filled with pepperoni, cheese, and marinara for pizza in a bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 24 pepperoni slices
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle.
  2. Spread with marinara, then top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
  3. Roll up tightly and slice into 8 pinwheels.
  4. Place cut side up on a sheet, brush with oil and seasoning, and bake at 400F for 18 minutes.

Notes

Serve with extra warm marinara for dipping.

13) Grilled Shrimp Skewers

charred grilled shrimp skewers garnished with lemon wedges and parsley on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a summery outdoor table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Smoky and garlicky flavor, ready in no time! These are a little fancy without the fuss!

charred grilled shrimp skewers garnished with lemon wedges and parsley on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a summery outdoor table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Skewers are grilled until juicy shrimp are marinated in lemon and garlic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Toss the shrimp with the oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers first so they don't burn on the grill.

14) Guacamole and Chips

a wide bowl of fresh chunky guacamole topped with cilantro and lime surrounded by tortilla chips, in a wide horizontal shot, on a colorful party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Big, bright, and freshly made, this is the bowl everyone hovers over until it gets scraped clean.

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Guacamole and Chips

Served with fresh, chunky guacamole, cilantro and lime, and crispy tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 red onion finely diced
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bag tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Mash the avocados in a bowl to your preferred texture.
  2. Stir in the lime juice, red onion, tomato, and cilantro.
  3. Season with salt and taste to adjust.
  4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

Press plastic wrap onto the surface to keep it from browning.

15) BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

golden barbecue chicken quesadilla wedges with melty cheese pulling apart on a wide board, in a wide horizontal shot, with a small bowl of sauce, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Watch as these smoky barbecue chicken and gooey cheese wedges disappear right before your eyes!

golden barbecue chicken quesadilla wedges with melty cheese pulling apart on a wide board, in a wide horizontal shot, with a small bowl of sauce, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Tortillas that are crispy and filled with barbecue chicken, cheese, and red onion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack shredded
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Toss the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce.
  2. Layer cheese, chicken, and red onion on half of each tortilla and fold over.
  3. Cook in a buttered skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  4. Slice each into wedges and serve warm.

Notes

Press down gently with a spatula so they crisp evenly.

16) Crispy Fried Pickles

a wide basket of crispy golden fried pickle chips with a ramekin of ranch, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual pub-style table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These chip are so tangy and crunchy and you will not be able to stop eating them! There is ranch on the side, and yes, that is non-negotiable!

a wide basket of crispy golden fried pickle chips with a ramekin of ranch, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual pub-style table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy Fried Pickles

Golden fried batter-dipped dill pickle chips served with cool ranch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dill pickle chips drained
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 cups oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Pat the pickle chips very dry with paper towels.
  2. Dredge in flour mixed with cayenne, dip in buttermilk, then coat in cornmeal.
  3. Fry in 375F oil for 2 minutes until golden.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with ranch.

Notes

Drying the pickles well keeps the oil from splattering.

17) Mozzarella Sticks

golden mozzarella sticks with one broken open showing a long cheese pull, on a wide plate with marinara, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The whole point of this recipe is that cheese pull, and these homemade ones are better than the freezer aisle every time.

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Mozzarella Sticks

Cheese sticks have a cheesy, gooey, and stretchy center and are covered in golden brown breading.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Dredge each cheese stick in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, repeating the egg and breadcrumbs for a double coat.
  2. Freeze the coated sticks for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Fry in 375F oil for 1 minute until golden, working in batches.
  4. Drain and serve immediately with marinara.

Notes

Freezing first is the secret to keeping the cheese from leaking out.

18) BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp glazed and caramelized on a wide platter garnished with parsley, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic serving board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sweet, salty, and smoky, these two-bite wonders will attract everyone!

barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp glazed and caramelized on a wide platter garnished with parsley, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic serving board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Succulent shrimp ensconced in bacon and barbeque sauce until caramelized.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 18 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 9 slices bacon halved
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  2. Arrange on a foil-lined sheet and season with black pepper.
  3. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
  4. Brush with barbecue sauce and bake 5 more minutes until caramelized.

Notes

Par-cook the bacon 3 minutes first if you like it extra crispy.

19) Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

golden crispy chicken tenders with a ramekin of honey mustard on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Crispy Homemade Tenders with sweet-tangy dip. All ages at the party are guaranteed to love these!

golden crispy chicken tenders with a ramekin of honey mustard on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Crispy breaded chicken tender with our exclusive creamy honey mustard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Method
 

  1. Dredge each tender in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
  2. Arrange on a greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
  4. Whisk the honey, Dijon, and mayonnaise together and serve alongside.

Notes

A quick spritz of oil on the breading helps it brown.

20) Sausage Rolls

golden flaky sausage rolls arranged on a wide board with a small dish of mustard, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Flaky puff pastry wrapped around a tasty sausage filling. These buttery little logs are never around for long.

golden flaky sausage rolls arranged on a wide board with a small dish of mustard, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sausage Rolls

A golden puff pastry outer shell surrounding a fluffy sausage filling with a hint of seasoning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix the sausage with the sage and black pepper.
  2. Cut the puff pastry into strips and lay a log of sausage down each.
  3. Roll the pastry around the sausage and slice into pieces.
  4. Brush with egg wash and bake at 400F for 25 minutes until golden and puffed.

Notes

Chill the rolls 10 minutes before baking for the flakiest pastry.

21) Deviled Eggs with Bacon

a wide platter of deviled eggs topped with crispy bacon, paprika, and green onion, in a wide horizontal shot, on an elegant serving dish, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic deviled eggs with bacon are so easy to make, and they look really fancy!

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Deviled Eggs with Bacon

Deviled eggs are now even better topped with crunchy bacon bits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 halves
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 green onion sliced

Method
 

  1. Boil the eggs for 12 minutes, then cool in ice water and peel.
  2. Halve the eggs and scoop the yolks into a bowl.
  3. Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise and Dijon, then pipe back into the whites.
  4. Top with crumbled bacon, a sprinkle of paprika, and green onion.

Notes

Older eggs peel far more easily than fresh ones.

22) Hummus with Veggie Sticks

a wide bowl of creamy hummus drizzled with olive oil surrounded by colorful carrot, cucumber, and pepper sticks, in a wide horizontal shot, on a bright party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

A new creamy dip that saves the snack table from being all fried foods. Now that's balance!

a wide bowl of creamy hummus drizzled with olive oil surrounded by colorful carrot, cucumber, and pepper sticks, in a wide horizontal shot, on a bright party table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Hummus with Veggie Sticks

Crispy veggie dippers are served with homemade lemon and garlic hummus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz chickpeas drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups veggie sticks

Method
 

  1. Blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth.
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil and a splash of water with the motor running until creamy.
  3. Season with salt and adjust the lemon to taste.
  4. Spread in a wide bowl, drizzle with oil, and serve with veggie sticks.

Notes

A few ice cubes blended in make it extra light and fluffy.

23) Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

crispy buffalo cauliflower bites glistening in orange sauce on a wide platter with a ramekin of ranch and celery, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

All the Buffalo flavor, now with a veggie twist, so the no-meat folks can join on the spicy fun!

crispy buffalo cauliflower bites glistening in orange sauce on a wide platter with a ramekin of ranch and celery, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Enjoy crispy roasted cauliflower for a meatless game day bite! Cauliflower is delicious in buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, water, and garlic powder into a batter and toss with the florets.
  2. Spread on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 450F for 20 minutes.
  3. Toss the baked cauliflower with the buffalo sauce and melted butter.
  4. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes until crispy.

Notes

Serve with ranch or blue cheese to cool the heat.

24) Spicy Sriracha Wings

glossy spicy sriracha chicken wings glistening with red glaze and sesame seeds piled on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual game day table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Finger-licking good and gloriously messy, you'll need to pile on the napkins Sticky and fiery.

glossy spicy sriracha chicken wings glistening with red glaze and sesame seeds piled on a wide platter, in a wide horizontal shot, on a casual game day table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spicy Sriracha Wings

Sticky, spicy sriracha-honey glaze on crispy baked chicken wings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup sriracha
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Pat the wings dry and toss with the baking powder and salt.
  2. Arrange on a rack and bake at 425F for 40 minutes, flipping once, until crispy.
  3. Whisk the sriracha, honey, and melted butter into a glaze.
  4. Toss the hot wings in the glaze until fully coated and serve right away.

Notes

The baking powder is what makes oven wings shatteringly crispy.
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