Crowd-Pleasing Game Day Eats

Super Bowl Sunday, ✔ Commercials, ✔ Half-time entertainment, ✔ Irresistible snack-food and game day grub, ✔✔✔

assorted pictures of game day food recipes.

The big game is right around the corner, and no matter whether you are showing up for the game or the commercials, there's always a good reason to show up for the food!

I'm sharing my favorite crowd-pleasing recipes for game-winning snacks - everything from dips and small bites to nachos and sandwiches. And there are plenty of sweet treats too!

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Dips and salsas

Warm Artichoke Dip

Save a place on your snack table for this crowd-pleasing Artichoke dip. It's warm and gooey, ready in 30 minutes, and simply irresistible.

Caramelized Onion Dip

This dip is a must-make for any party or game day spread. With sweet caramelized onions, this is the best onion dip and is always a crowd favorite.

Easy Taco Dip

This creamy taco dip is staple appetizer in our house. It's easy to whip up, can be made ahead of time, and the toppings can be customized.

Chips and Dip Snack Board

Chips and Dip meet snack board in this epic assortment of potato chips and tortilla chips. Pair with your favorite salsa and dips for the ultimate party, movie, or game day snack.

Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa (Salad)

This salsa is full of fresh, vibrant ingredients. It's the perfect sidekick to for your game day spread. Serve with tortilla chips for a fresh and crisp bite.

white serving bowl of corn black bean and avocado salad.

Loaded Guacamole

Guacamole is so fresh and easy to make with just four ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. A must on game day!

Small bites

Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Shrimp

These three-ingredient bacon-wrapped BBQ shrimp are one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you will ever make. They are always the star of any game day or party spread.

BBQ shrimp on a plate next to a bowl of extra sauce.

Cocktail Franks with Apples and Onions

This four-ingredient dish is always a crowd-pleaser. Keep warm in a slow cooker during the game.

cocktail franks in pan with cup of toothpicks

Spicy Sausage Cheese Balls

With just a few ingredients, these come together quickly and make the perfect hand-held snack.

BLT Appetizer Cups with Lemon Herb Mayo

These bite-sized BLT appetizer cups are phyllo shells filled with classic BLT ingredients and topped with herby mayo.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Herbs

A fresh, herby sauce takes these roasted fingerling potatoes to the next level.

platter of roasted potatoes with herb sauce.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

These baked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are an easy make-ahead appetizer. Store in the freezer for game day, movie night, or just any time you are craving a spicy, cheesy, and smoky snack.

Everything Bagel Snack Mix

A blend of crunchy snacks coated in an everything bagel seasoning sauce and baked until crisp.

Sandwiches

Brats in a Blanket

Brats in a Blanket are a grown-up version of a favorite childhood snack. Serve these puff pastry-wrapped bratwurst with your favorite dipping sauce as a snack, dinner, or game day grub.

Cold Cut Sub Sandwich

A fresh bakery loaf of bread is piled high with meats, cheese, and your favorite fixings. Slice and serve this cold cut combo for your game day snack spreads.

overhead shot of a wedge of sandwich served with chips and a pickle

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

A fresh bakery loaf of bread piled high with the flavors of chicken, bacon and ranch. Slice and serve for casual dinners, game day spreads, or gatherings.

Sloppy Joes

This homemade version of a classic has a sweet and tangy sauce and is a crowd favorite. Serve on toasted buns with tater tots or potato chips.

Sliders

Horseradish Roast Beef Sliders

These sliders are cheesy and warm and are filled with layers of deliciousness. Bake up a batch of these sliders and watch them quickly disappear.

lifting horseradish roast beef slider out of baking dish.

Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders

These warm and gooey ham and cheese sliders are a dinner time home run! Perfect for using up leftover ham, these sandwiches can be made ahead for a casual dinner or for a crowd.

Cheeseburger Slider Casserole

This Slider Casserole is packed with crave-worthy cheeseburger vibes. Feed a crowd or enjoy for a weeknight meal. The leftovers will be in high demand.

close up side view of cheeseburger slider.

Nachos

Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef

Take snacking to the next level with these Doritos Nachos loaded with ground beef and cheese. Choose your favorite Doritos flavor and garnish with your go-to nacho toppings.

top down shot of nachos in pan with garnishes.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos

Every game day spread needs nachos, and these Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos will not disappoint. Grab a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos and let's dig in!

Barbecue Chicken Nachos

These Barbecue Chicken Nachos bring excitement to sheet pan dinners. Loaded with tangy BBQ chicken and plenty of cheese, garnish these chips with your favorite toppings for a delicious dinner or hearty snack.

top down shot of nachos topped with garnishes.

Sweets

Chocolate Chip Mascarpone Dip

A sweet dessert dip made with mascarpone, cream cheese, a touch of vanilla, and miniature chocolate chips.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

Popcorn is coated with melted chocolate and peanut butter and topped with assorted candy and nuts for a delicious sweet and salty snack.

Rolo Pretzel Treats

The easiest three-ingredient sweet and salty treat. Use M&M's with your team colors, or stick with the Valentine theme.

pretzel treats lined up in a grid format

Cake Mix Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

These bars start with a boxed cake mix. Rich fudge is sandwiched between layers of peanut butter dough. Easy and decadent!

Milky Way Blondies

Milky Way Blondies are classic cookie bars amped up with chopped candy bars. These chewy bars require just a handful of staple ingredients and couldn't be easier to make.

Maple Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats (+ best base recipe)

The best base recipe for chewy and gooey marshmallow bars - amped up with brown butter and maple extract.

Salted Dark Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Chewy cookies filled with dark chocolate and pecans and finished with a touch of sea salt.

close up of dark chocolate chip cookies on a plate.

Texas Sheet Cake with Buttermilk

Buttermilk keeps the cake moist and a creamy fudgy frosting adds the perfect finishing touch. This easy recipe makes a half sheet pan and is perfect for larger gatherings.

forkful of cake laying next to a piece of cake on a white plate

Vanilla Almond Cake with Marshmallow Almond Buttercream

This heavenly vanilla almond cake starts with boxed cake mix and is topped with the most dreamy marshmallow buttercream frosting infused with almond extract. This cake is perfect for casual treats or special occasions alike.