Our Best Game-Day Snack Recipes

We've collected our favorite appetizers, dips, and snacks for game-day party munchies.

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Beer-Cheese Hush Puppies

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks with Blue Cheese Dip

Pumpkin Football Cakes

Cheddar-Beer Weenies

Edamame-Avocado Dip

Three-Cheese Philly with Sweet Grilled Onions

The Aloha Shandy

Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Blue Cheese & Bacon

Beef-on-a-Stick

Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Balls

Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

Pizza Dippers

Lemon-Zested Snacker Mix

Barbecue Chicken & Cheddar Quesadillas

Two-Tomato Stew Chili

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Beef & Blue Pizza

Bonanza Bean Dip

Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce

Fudgy Football Brownies

Nacho Potato Skins

Loaded Nachos

Burger-Potato Bites

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Beer-Cheese Hush Puppies

Our cheesy corn-and-pepper hush puppies get their super-crisp, fried deliciousness from beer -- its carbonation gives the batter a flavorful, airy crunch.

Beers to try in this recipe: Budweiser, Corona Extra, or Rolling Rock Extra Pale

Beer-Cheese Hushpuppies

Yield: 20 to 24 hushpuppies

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 3 mins per batch

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks with Blue Cheese Dip

Wing it at your next sports party with this delightful appetizer. The creamy four-ingredient dip cools the heat of the spicy slow-simmered chicken.

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks with Blue Cheese Dip

Yield: 4 servings plus reserves

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)

Pumpkin Football Cakes

Score big at your next tailgate or game-day party with our irresistible pumpkin-cake whoopie pies with buttercream frosting. To achieve the football shape, use an egg-shape muffin tin.

Pumpkin Football Cakes

Yield: 12 cakes and 6 to 7 cupcakes

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 20 mins to 22 mins 350°

Cool: 5 mins

Cheddar-Beer Weenies

Bacon, cheese, and beer flavor these game-day favorites. A little hot pepper sauce and chili powder add an unexpected bite.

Cheddar-Beer Weenies

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 45 mins

Bake: 30 mins

Chill: overnight

Edamame-Avocado Dip

Sweet soybeans are a brilliant addition to this healthier spin on guacamole.

Edamame-Avocado Dip

Makes: 20 servings

Yield: 2-1/2 cups

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Three-Cheese Philly with Sweet Grilled Onions

This proven crowd-pleaser will be a hit with sports fans. Drizzle with melty cheese and serve in foil for easy cleanup.

Three-Cheese Philly with Sweet Grilled Onions

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 35 mins

Stand: 10 mins

Freeze: 20 mins

The Aloha Shandy

The perfect cocktail for beer fans. This fruity cocktail builds on classic wheat beer by adding a tropical twist.

The Aloha Shandy

Makes: 14 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Freeze: 3 hrs

Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Blue Cheese & Bacon

Bacon and blue cheese add a hearty component to this classic appetizer. Have plenty of crackers and chips on hand; your guests won't be able to stop with just one.

Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Makes: 24 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 3 hrs to 4 hrs (low)

Beef-on-a-Stick

Grab and dip these beef kabobs in a sweet and spicy sauce. This easy-to-make orange-chili sauce adds a fresh twist to simple beef skewers.

Beef-on-a-Stick

Makes: 8 servings

Yield: 8 appetizer servings (2 tablespoons sauce each)

Prep: 20 mins

Marinate: 2 hrs to 3 hrs

Grill: 2 mins

Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Balls

Apricot preserves and hot pepper sauce flavor these zippy bacon- and pistachio-covered cheese balls.

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Balls

Makes: 18 servings

Yield: 4-1/2 cups

Prep: 40 mins

Chill: 2 hrs

Stand: to 45 mins

Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

Pop meatballs in the slow cooker and serve whenever there's a break in the game. Loaded with flavor and bursting with cheese, this sandwich is the perfect meal for adults and kids.

Mexican Meatballs

Yield: 6 to 8 dozen meatballs

Prep: 40 mins

Bake: 20 mins 350°F

Cook: 15 mins

Pizza Dippers

These dippers are the perfect hands-on dippable party snack. For a quick turnaround, substitute purchased refrigerated dough and jarred sauce.

Pizza Dippers

Makes: 10 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Bake: 10 mins 425°F per batch

Lemon-Zested Snacker Mix

Blend a dry ranch mix with dill, rosemary, and lemon peel for a palate-pleasing trail mix blend. Toss mixture with wheat cereal, pita chips, nuts, and seeds.

Lemon-Zested Snacker Mix

Makes: 24 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: About 2 1/2 hours (low) or 1 hour 20 minutes (high)

Barbecue Chicken & Cheddar Quesadillas

Tender shredded chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, chile peppers, green onion, and lots of cheese ooze out of grilled flour quesadillas. Serve with sour cream and salsa for game-day dipping.

Barbecue Chicken and Cheddar Quesadillas

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 4 mins per batch

Two-Tomato Stew Chili

This beef chili packs a two-tomato wallop with both dried and canned tomatoes. Crushed red pepper adds bite, balanced by mild and sweet red and green chiles. Golden raisins are another element of surprise.

Two-Tomato Stew Chili

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 1 hr

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Black beans add a hearty twist to traditional salsa. Fresh cilantro and crunchy cucumber make this a game-day winner.

Black Bean Salsa

Yield: 3-1/2 cups

Prep: 20 mins

Chill: 4 hrs

Beef & Blue Pizza

Creamy blue cheese, peppery roast beef, red onion, and sweet pepper top this dazzling pizza -- and it's all ready in just 18 minutes.

Beef and Blue Pizza

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 18 mins

Bonanza Bean Dip

Lime-and-jalapeno-spiced guacamole adds a kick to layers of refried beans, cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Serve seasoned tortilla chips on the side.

Bonanza Bean Dip

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Chill: 24 hrs

Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce

Bite-size chicken wing drumettes offer a fun Asian-inspired take on traditional chicken wings. Dip in a delectable peanut sauce for a yummy coating.

Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce

Makes: 12 servings

Yield: 12 servings (2 pieces per serving)

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs low or High 2-1/2 to 3 hours

Fudgy Football Brownies

Treat your football fans to a sweet dessert that will score. Creamy vanilla frosting creates the distinctive football markings.

Fudgy Football Brownies

Yield: 9 or 10 football brownies or 48 brownie rectangles

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 18 mins 350°F

Stand: overnight

Nacho Potato Skins

You can whip up this easy appetizer in advance and store it in your fridge for up to 2 days. To make the skins hot and crispy, broil them just before your guests arrive.

Nacho Potato Skins

Makes: 24 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Bake: 40 mins to 1 hr 425°F

Broil: 3 mins

Loaded Nachos

A plate full of this game-day favorite loaded with hearty meat and cheeses will disappear before halftime.

Nachos For Dinner!

Makes: 6 servings

Broil: 2 mins

Start to Finish: 15 mins

Burger-Potato Bites

Add some fun to your game-day party menu with these mini cheeseburger munchies. A waffle-cut fry replaces the bun. Top with your favorite cheese and a cherry tomato slice.

Burger-Potato Bites

Makes: 16 servings

Yield: 16 snacks

Prep: 15 mins

Bake: 18 mins 400°F

Cook: 5 mins

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