50 Favorite Game-Day Appetizers

“These delicious Hawaiian roll ham sliders are little delights that are great for a picnic, a party, a main dish or just a snack. They are a great ‘go-to’ recipe when asked to bring something to any gathering.” – Rhonda

“Please note the title of this recipe. ‘Slow-baked…’ Yes, you could speed this up. This is just the way I do it. My family has eaten these right out of the pan right from the oven because they are so good. You can bake these ahead of time and warm them later in the Crock Pot, but they will not have anything crispy on them. They are just yummy with no frying.” – Mary Ann

“BBQ pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw in nacho form with plenty of melted cheese!” – Kevin

“Oh my, do men seem to love this dip! It’s meaty and cheesy and with bacon? Oh yeah!! Serve with hearty slices of bread and thick tortilla chips.” – sherry

“These are so good and simple. It is superb with or without the sharp cheddar cheese.” – Annamaria

“This recipe is one my mom taught me years ago. Not your standard deviled eggs but they are a huge hit with the family. You taste more than eggs with these.” – Eva

“This is a great hit at parties…serve or bring it one time, and people will keep requesting it at future gatherings!” – Jessie

“I wanted to make a meatball recipe out of readily available items that was really easy and great. This what I came up with and I’m asked to make them often.” – Marvin

“My personal recipe for spicy chili beans won a ‘Chili Cook-Off’ at a Super Bowl party. There were 10 Crock Pots full of chili in the cook-off. Mine took first place! Most people think that these chili beans have just the right amount of kick! The flavor of these beans is really good, even if you choose to omit or reduce the amount of cayenne pepper if you prefer milder chili beans. When making a larger pot of chili beans, use the larger quantities of ingredients, less quantity, the lesser side of ingredients.” – Joyce

“Avocado chicken salad with cheddar cheese and bacon, rolled up in tortillas and sliced into snack sized treats!” – Kevin

“These are a great snack or appetizer and can be used as a side dish. My husband said they are better than fried zucchini 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!” – Carolynne

“I love jalapeno poppers but find them somewhat messy. I came up with these quick, easy bite-size snacks for a work potluck. Now my coworkers ask for them all the time.” – Dawn

“Love these chicken tenders. I’ve made many tender recipes, but this is my favorite… flavorful, tender and crunchy. These would be wonderful to serve for your Super Bowl party. They’re already on my list… enjoy!!” – Cassie

“Indulge in your favorite comfort food with our homemade macaroni and cheese bites. I’ve added toasted Panko, bacon, and parsley to give this dish a gourmet edge.” – Sylvia

“A friend of mine shared this recipe and I tweaked the recipe to my liking. It’s one of the best ooey, gooey, cheesy bean dips I’ve had in a long time!” – Melissa

“I was thinking about a heavy appetizer for a small church group and ventured into searching for some ideas. Found these sliders, did some swaps… Bing Bang Boom – Yum.” – Denise

“Large shrimp dredge in season flour before frying, it adds an extra dimension of crispiness and flavor. My recipe today is Game Day Fire Cracker Shrimp. Restaurant-inspired recipe, Bang Bang Shrimp. Crispy fried shrimp tossed in spicy sauce and served as a wonderful appetizer.” – Carol

“These Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs will need to be served at your next event. They are sweet, sticky and have a slight kick of spice everyone will love.” – Debbie

“My best friend made these for me. LOVE THEM. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. Good for vegetarians as well, not vegan. I don’t like a lot of onion in mine, so I cut a few chives, dice those up and add those instead of green onions. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.” – Donna

“These sandwiches are great when you’re entertaining a crowd. They can be made ahead and just pop them in the oven before you’re ready to serve.” – Laura

“This is great for a party. You can make it and then put in a Crock Pot to keep hot.” – Shanda

“This is a fave at all parties. I serve it up in a nice bread bowl, surrounded with the chunks of bread leftover from the bowl and with some tasty sesame and wheat crackers! The Asiago cheese totally makes this dip a winner! You can serve this chilled or warm, it’s a matter of preference. I have included directions for both.” – Deneece

“OMG, Y’all if you like wings and you need something other than the everyday wing. Ya gotta’ give this one a shot! My daughter Misty and I came up with this recipe last summer for something different for a field party we throw every year and let me just say there was nada left for friends or family to take home! Oh so garlicky, honey-sweet, and spicy! I make up a big batch of this sauce and use it on bone-in wings, boneless wings as a glaze for baked or BBQ’ed chicken and as a glaze for pork as well. And send bottles home with all 3 of my kids! This recipe is really all about the wing sauce!” – Gina

“This taco cheese dip has hearty meat, taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes. Thrown together in minutes and the slow cooker does the magic.” – Debbie

“This is my all-time favorite chili to make and I didn’t have a recipe for it because I make it with what I have in the cupboard. So I finally sat down and wrote up what I put in it. I still remember having my first bowl of White Chicken Chili years ago, and I fell in love. Over time, and getting myself into the kitchen to cook, I worked on my recipe. My husband loves this chili, too. But when I make it and know he is eating, I have to omit the corn. Other than that, this is truly a comfort chili, and great for the fall weather. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Chicken Chili!” – Kimberly

“The first time I made these, I thought my husband was gonna make himself SICK eating them!! I am now requested to make them for every get-together, every football viewing, & occasionally just because my husband hasn’t had them in a while! They are super easy & VERY yummy! Enjoy!” – Amber

“These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty flavor. Cut the subs into three sections and you’ve got sliders.” – Tiphane

“A few years ago, my husband and I would have his cousin and wife come over to play spades at our apartment. I always made this dip as an appetizer, but we rarely ate dinner. We always polished the dip off, and that was our meal.” – Samantha

“While cooking and chatting with a good friend about recipes, our love for cream cheese, and another great ingredient – bacon, we decided to create these amazing little appetizers. We used bread as the vessel and added a cream cheese mixture, wrapped it in bacon, and seasoned with Old Bay. These turned out fabulous. They have become the most requested, first to disappear, and most talked about appetizer at my gatherings. Make several batches for the big game; everyone gobbles them up. They can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Then cooked as guests arrive.” – V

“I put together several recipes to come up with these. They are so good and you can use whatever ingredients you want or like. Make a different one for every kid. These freeze and reheat well.” – Melanie

“Homemade crunch wraps; crispy tortillas filled with taco seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream! Hand holdable, on-the-go pockets of taco goodness!” – Kevin

“These wings are simple, quick, easy, and good.” – iris

“This is the best guacamole I have ever tried. If you like your guacamole with a little kick, this is the one for you. Serve it some chips or add to your taco salad. (If you do not like tomatoes you can leave out).” – Missy

“I don’t know what’s happening to all the Chinese restaurants in my town, but they’re all closing up! I’m originally from D.C. and LOVE good Chinese food. I was jonesing for egg rolls and decided to try making my own. And they were YUMMY! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.” – Barbara

“This recipe is so simple and tasty and lets you enjoy the game instead of being chained to the kitchen. Take this recipe and make it your own… you can do sliders or onion buns (my preference) or sourdough bread… it is excellent on rye buns… whatever you choose and your Super Bowl party guests will be raving about your sandwiches while rooting for their favorite team. The condiment possibilities are endless… I like horseradish sauce or pure horseradish, you can use BBQ sauce, spicy mustard, pickles, whatever you choose works great! Top with your favorite cheese for a touchdown!!” – Mary Kay

“This is a great alternative to the original Buffalo chicken dip. It can be made ahead and baked right before serving. This has been quite a crowd-pleaser for a tailgate or served with a salad for lunch.” – Peggy

“Who can resist these??” – Daune

“This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not have to worry about baking or heating it. They taste really good too.” – Thea

“Everything Bagel Roasted Cashews are full of that famous nutty savory flavor and is and perfect combination with the sweet cashew.” – Debbie

“Buffalo chicken salad sandwiched between toasted tortillas along with plenty of melted cheese!” – Kevin

“Ron and Gwen, wonderful friends in Philadelphia, first shared this spicy recipe twenty years ago. It’s been an easy, fun one for summer evenings ever since.” – Susan

“I used to get up early in the morning to put this in the oven. Then thought, why don’t I just put it in before I go to bed? I tried it and it worked great. Although when you wake up during the night you wonder what you are smelling! I love the crispiness of the pork on top and the tenderness underneath that. I love to make pulled pork sandwiches on good buns or bread with extra sauce and yummy coleslaw. Leftovers make great tacos, burritos, or pulled pork nachos. It also freezes great for later use.” – Mary

“We had this super duper easy flavorful chicken in several different meals this weekend. Friday Dinner: Chicken & Black Bean Soft Tacos Saturday Lunch: Taco Chicken & Avocado Sandwiches Sunday Breakfast: Southwest Omelets Sunday Dinner: Chicken & Lime Enchiladas Make today…cook easily tomorrow!” – Karie

“This is a Keto-friendly snack!!” – Kelly

“Hot wings are so common, yet this recipe really stands out for our family. We love them and we put the sauce on every type of chicken, not just wings.” – Michelle

“I thought I would share my entry that made the top 4 in the Good Morning America Ultimate Game Day Grub Contest. It is my easier to eat, not so messy take on the yummy flavors of a Buffalo chicken wing. Be sure to use a Buffalo wing sauce in the recipe and not straight hot sauce! Enjoy!!” – Debbie

“This is a very easy and delicious dip. I always come home with an empty dish whenever I take this anywhere. Another variation is to add 1/4 cup sour cream to cream cheese mixture along with a sprinkling of dried Italian seasoning blend along with the other ingredients listed, mixing well. Can be easily doubled.” – Joelle

“These little bites will go very quickly. It’ll be best to make a double batch.” – Angie

“Each year my husband and I host a Christmas Eve Party for friends and family and I am always trying to come up with easy appetizers to prepare! This year I decided to try this recipe which I have created 2 different types. It is so easy but tastes like you slaved all day in the kitchen. A very nice finger food for any party.” – Dana

“BEST DEVILED EGGS EVER!! And a plus… low carb as well as scrumptious.” – Julie