20 Score-Worthy Game Day Recipes

Today I’m sharing 20 of the best game day appetizers from some of my blogging friends.

I got together with some of my blogging friends for a pre-game day party. We all brought our best game day appetizers so we could sample them all. When bloggers get together with food, trust me, they bring their A-game! Don’t you wish you had been there? Well, now you can be! Check out these 20 amazing appetizers.

 

 

1. Buffalo Chicken French Bread Loaf from Ashlee Marie

Can we just take a minute to drool over everything with the word buffalo in it? This Buffalo Chicken Bread is a slam dunk!

 

 

 

2. Wonton Taco Cups from Like Mother Like Daughter

 

Who doesn’t love tacos? This appetizer shrinks them down into a delicious little bite or two. Touchdown!

 

3. BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Popper Puff Pastry Twists from The Stay At Home Chef

 

Of course I’m including a couple of my recipes in this round up. These twists are super easy to make and have rave reviews. The kick is up….and it’s good!

 

 

4. Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn from Creations by Kara

 

Every game day party needs a time out for a little something sweet. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter. It’s a classic combo!

 

5. Pepperoni Pizza Party Bread from Jamie Cooks It Up!

 

It’s just not game day without pepperoni, right? Turn classic pepperoni pizza into an appetizer with this share-able bread.

 

 

6. Cowboy Caviar from Cooking with Ruthie

 

Bust out the chips and dip into a little something everyone will love! It ain’t fancy. It’s just good, and a little sexy. Kind of like a cowboy.

 

 

7. Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers from Deals to Meals

 

Bring some spice to the party and I’m telling you these will be gone by the time the second quarter rolls around. You can’t go wrong with jalapeno poppers.

 

 

8. Maple Meatballs from Real Mom Kitchen

 

Everyone always seems to love meatballs, and let me tell you, these ones are legit. Simple, flavorful, everything that you love about a meatball. Score!

 

9. Caramelized Tomato Baguettes from Deals to Meals

 

A little cream cheese, a little caramelized tomato, a little bread. It’s the little things in life that end up making the team proud!

 

10. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites from Like Mother Like Daughter

 

 

Let’s take a little half time break for another sweet bite. These will calm your sweet tooth to make it through the second half.

 

11. Creamy Jalapeno Dip from Ashlee Marie

 

 

We better heat things back up heading into the second half so bust out another bag of chips and dig in to this spicy, creamy dip.

 

 

12. Spicy Mini Club Crackers from Cooking with Ruthie

 

Let’s keep the heat going with some crackers. Addicting little suckers!

 

 

13. Greek Feta and Tomato Dip from Jamie Cooks It Up!

 

Pull in the special teams to switch things up with a little lighter fare in this refreshing snack.

 

 

 

14. Avocado Toast with Red Onion Relish from Cooking With Ruthie

 

Keep it classy for a bit before things go crazy during crunch time. You can’t go wrong with avocado!

 

15. Cheddar Stuffed Sriracha Pretzel Bites from The Stay At Home Chef

 

It’s the 4th quarter and things are getting tense. Hit those tastebuds with a punch of flavor. That gooey cheese in the middle will satisfy everyone and that hit of heat will keep the party going!

 

16. Avocado Jalapeno Hummus Dip from Deals to Meals

 

It’s like the dip from Costco, except way better. That’s always how it goes, right? It’s like how being at the game in person is usually better than sitting in front of the TV.

 

 

17. Jalapeno Pepper Jam from Jamie Cooks It Up!

 

Keep everybody’s spirits up with a sweet and spicy jalapeno jam. You gotta keep the spice alive (and your hope too!)

 

18. Stuffed Mushrooms from Deals to Meals

Now is the time to bust out the stuffed mushrooms. Everyone just stay calm. No need to get all worked up. Here, eat a stuffed mushroom. Everyone loves stuffed mushrooms! Eat some stuffed mushrooms dangit!

 

19. Pizza Dip from Real Mom Kitchen

 

The game is winding down (or up depending on the score). Whether your team is winning or losing, pizza will always be a winner. Bust out that last bag of chips and dig into this dang delicious pizza dip. Everyone will walk away happy.

 

20. Churro Popcorn from Ashlee Marie

 

About now you are probably regretting ever throwing that game day party. So much yelling! The answer is to stuff everyone’s face with churro popcorn. They won’t be able to stop eating it which will keep things a little quieter. It’s like having a secret weapon that will keep everyone’s mouths busy chewing instead of screaming at the TV (and each other).

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Phew! I’m exhausted! I’ve tasted each of these and let me tell you, they’ve earned my stamp of approval. Get your game on! Go team! Score the points, win the goal!

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