Our Ultimate Game-Day Menu Featuring Fan-Favorite Apps, Drinks, and More

Craft the perfect menu for your next game-day gathering.

Football season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make the most of game day. Whether you’re hosting a viewing party or headed to a friend’s house to watch the game, food is undoubtedly part of the equation. With that in mind, we want to ensure that you have all the inspiration you need to put together a game-day spread worthy of any and every matchup this season.

We’ve got you covered on all fronts—from drinks to dessert—and certainly included a bevy of familiar football foods everyone knows and loves, like chicken wings and chili. And don’t worry! We even selected several vegan and vegetarian options for football watchers who want to go beyond those Sunday night mainstays. With a menu full of easy-to-make dishes locked in, you can focus all of your attention on watching (and enjoying) every minute of every game.

25 Make-Ahead Hors d'Oeuvres for Stress-Free Entertaining

Make things easy on yourself with this collection of make-ahead hors d'oeuvres, which you can prepare well before the first play even begins. These recipes, such as Homemade Baked Potato Chips and Crispy Falafel Bites, can be prepared a day or two ahead of time, making your life infinitely easier once the game starts.

Easy Appetizers That Are Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

If you find yourself hosting game day with little to no notice, don’t stress! That’s where this roundup of easy appetizers comes in. Believe it or not, each recipe featured here is ready in 20 minutes or less, and is far more impressive than placing some chips in a bowl and calling it a day. Choose from the likes of Refried Bean and Cheese Melts or Rotisserie Chicken and Avocado Tostadas. These apps taste delicious, and won’t distract you from anything that’s happening on the field.

Healthy Appetizers That Are Totally Satisfying

While healthfulness and game day foods don’t often go hand in hand, there’s no reason you can’t turn on the game and munch on something nutritious at the same time. This recipe collection, which includes dishes like Falafel-Inspired Stuffed Peppers and Kale Flatbread Bites, is proof positive that healthy snacking and football watching can coexist.

26 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes to Serve the Next Time You Host Game Day

Like it or not, hosting a game day party means you’re probably catering to a crowd. And while you don’t want any guests to be dissatisfied with the food, you also don’t want to feel like a short-order cook who is relegated to the kitchen for most of the action. We believe that everyone should enjoy the game from kickoff to the final touchdown, so we’ve compiled a list of more than two dozen recipes that will please a large group. Choose from dishes like Cast-Iron Pepperoni Pizza and Mexican Beef Sliders, and rest assured that no one will go home hungry.

Delicious Dip Recipes for Any Gathering

No party is complete without dip, and that’s especially true of any game-day gathering. Classic dips like guacamole and salsa never fail, of course, but this recipe roundup will encourage you to kick things up a notch, much to the delight of your football-loving pals. You better make a double batch of that Charred Poblano, Avocado, and Pepita Dip, because we guarantee it’ll be a hit!

10 Easy Chili Recipes to Make for the Big Game

When it comes to hearty game-day options, chili reigns supreme. Opt for a classic recipe like Southwestern Beef Chili, or make things easier on yourself by whipping up a batch of Rotisserie Chicken Chili, which uses the supermarket staple to create a satiating meal in minutes. We’ve even got vegan and vegetarian choices here, which are bound to wow those who’d rather not eat meat.

Hamburger Grilling Hacks for the Best Burgers Ever

Summer may be behind us (for now), but if you’re looking for another occasion to fire up the grill before the year is over, game day is it. Whether you’re partial to classic hamburgers, veggie burgers, or flavorful sliders, we’ve got you covered with a litany of hamburger grilling hacks straight from the pros. Hear from pitmasters, chefs, and more on the tricks that take their burgers from good to great.

29 Cocktail and Spiked Punch Recipes Perfect for Any and Every Party

Beer may be a game day go-to, but it’s far from the only beverage option around. Round out your spread with wow-worthy cocktails and punches such as Spicy Jalapeño-Mint Margaritas and Minty Moscow Mule Punch. Not only can you prepare many of these drinks in advance, guaranteeing you can stay glued to the TV, but they’ll satisfy even the most discerning drinkers.

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