Finger food game day appetizers are the best kind if you ask me. Nobody has time to worry about forks and spoons when they are cheering for their favorite teams during Football Sunday! Let’s be serious.
That’s why I put together this round-up of 50 Game Day appetizers and Football Snacks you can serve to your guests over the next few weeks. Do you host for the SuperBowl? We try to take turns with friends in our neighborhood and the appetizers are always the best part!
Truth be told, I usually phone in the main course. I mean – LITERALLY phone in the main course.
I order up a couple of pies and a hero and call it a day It’s the appetizer course that gets the most of my attention. Hopefully, these easy Super Bowl recipes will help you get your party right off the ground.
So, if you are like me, here are 50 amazing appetizer ideas from blogging friends around the web. Football snacks are the best kind. Nobody is pretending to be on a diet during the Superbowl. Am I right?
The more cheese the better! And THAT IS MY LIFE MOTTO!
So, whether you are looking for game day dips, chicken wing recipes, or taco casseroles – you’ve come to the right place! Football food is always the right idea!
50 Game Day Appetizers And Football Snacks To Serve To Guests
Game Day Finger Food Appetizers
Homemade Bacon Cheddar Potato Skin Recipe
Lean on this potato skin recipe whenever you have company over and are in need of an easy to serve bacon-filled appetizer. Who doesn’t love a little bacon to kick off a party with friends? Talk about the perfect ice breaker!
21 Day Fix Mini Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Pepper Nachos
Mac And Cheese Bites Recipe - Easy Party Appetizer
These mac and cheese bites are such a great party appetizer to serve because you don’t have to worry about any dips or sides to assist with flavor. They are good enough to stand on their own because when you have a dish that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside… everyone wins!
beer cheese fondue | off the eaten path
Beer cheese fondue is one of our game day favorites! Sharp cheddar cheese and light beer combine to make a delicious, creamy hot beer cheese dip in only ten minutes.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers make a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Jalapeño peppers are filled with a pepper jack cream cheese filling and wrapped in bacon, then roasted in the oven.
Honey Apple Pecan Crostini Recipe - The Perfect Appetizer
Every bite of this Honey Apple Pecan Crostini recipe has everything that you need – sweet, savory, and a whole lot of CRUNCH. Are you hosting a party this holiday season for friends?
Lightly Loaded Purple Hasselback Potatoes
These Lightly Loaded Purple Hasselback Potatoes are a delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion, plus they are made with wholesome ingredients like fingerling potatoes that make this recipe packed with antioxidants, dietary fiber and naturally gluten-free.
Easy Taco Casserole Recipe - Perfect For Taco Tuesday
This easy taco casserole recipe is life-changing and now I am going to pass it down to you.
Game Day Appetizer Recipe: Green Chili Tortilla Roll Ups
These Green Chili Tortilla Roll Ups are an easy game day appetizer that you can make ahead of time.
Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers Recipe - Game Day Appetizer
Low Carb Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
These low carb mozzarella stuffed meatballs are a tasty low carb appetizer that everyone will love! Serve for your New Years party or even for the big game day!
Mozzarella Meatball Sliders Recipe In Under 30 Minutes - Made With Cheesy Garlic Bread
This mozzarella meatball sliders recipe is a go-to for my family and a great party appetizer for game day. The great news is even your kids will love this easy-to-make treat.
Easy Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Tender flavorful beef, grilled onions and green peppers, loads of melted provolone cheese… all on top of soft dinner rolls topped with butter and “everything bagel” topping!
Easy Spinach Dip In Bread Bowl Recipe
This easy spinach dip in bread bowl recipe has just a handful of ingredients and can be mixed together in a flash. Plus, when it comes to presentation, it’s hard to beat a dish that you can eat completely – including the bowl that holds it together.
Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread
This Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread is now one of my favorites, especially for pasta night. With just a few ingredients you will have your house smelling amazing and your family will love digging into this flavorful bread.
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
Mini Crab Cakes
This delicious canned crab recipe is for easy mini crab cakes! Serve them with a spicy yogurt sauce as tapas or hors d’oeuvres.
Smoked Salmon Appetizer {w/ Goat Cheese & Avocado}
Super easy and flavourful, this Smoked Salmon Appetizer can be whipped up in under 15 minutes, which makes it perfect for weekend eats or holiday entertaining. Crispy flatbread is topped with creamy goat cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, capers and chives. Delish!
Cheesy Hashbrown Bites
Cheesy Hashbrown Bites are a wonderful appetizer with cheese, bacon and potatoes. Great for an appetizer dinner or a party.
Buffalo Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
This air fryer chicken wings recipe from The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook is a total game-changer. You will not believe how easy it is to make air fryer wings!
Italian Stromboli
An easy Italian stromboli recipe made with refrigerated pizza dough and Italian cold cuts. Stuffed with provolone, salami, pepperoni and ham and baked to perfection, this makes an easy party appetizer or can be used for football finger food.
Smoked Sausage Appetizer in Easy BBQ Sauce
This smoked sausage appetizer in an easy barbecue sauce can be made in a slow cooker or on the stove top. The homemade barbecue sauce is made with just 5 simple ingredients.
The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is everyone’s favorite game day or party appetizer! Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, this easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip is then baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping.
Hot and Tasty Oven Baked Hawaiian Pizza Sliders
Need a quick and easy recipe everyone will love. Check out these hot and tasty Oven Baked Hawaiian Pizza Sliders made on Hawaiian rolls.
Cheese-Stuffed Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
This cheese-stuffed soft pretzel bites recipe is the best! Homemade pretzel dough is wrapped around cheddar cheese, topped with sea salt and brushed with butter.
Pepperoni Pizza Dip with cream cheese
This easy pepperoni pizza dip with cream cheese is always a crowd favorite appetizer at a party or game day.
Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs - A Delicious, Winning Appetizer!
When guests take a bite of these delicious Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs, they are sure to stop what they are doing and comment on how DELICIOUS they are!
Easy Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Meatballs
This recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Meatballs is one I have made over and over for several years. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect to serve at holidays, family gatherings, and to bring to potlucks!
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Sweet And Spicy Buffalo Peanuts Recipe
Looking for a little something outside the box for a snack or even a party snack? This Sweet And Spicy Buffalo Peanuts Recipe will do the trick!
Easy Game Day Snack Mix - Game Day Food Recipe
Easy Game Day Snack Mix is the perfect make-ahead tailgating snack. Made with your favorite team’s colors, it’s a sweet/savory, crowd-pleasing game-day food you can make in less than 15 minutes.
Strawberry Bruschetta Baguettes - Strawberry Appetizers
Strawberry Bruschetta Baguettes are the perfect appetizer – all year long. Yes, I said it. It’s not just a summer thing.
Cranberry Hot Wings
The Big Game is just around the corner, and everyone’s posting recipes that are perfect to eat while watching Super Bowl commercials. So, I just had to create my own little heavenly appetizer.
Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket
When the NFL’s top 2 teams face off on the field on Super Bowl Sunday, make sure you’re serving Quick and Easy Pigs in a Blanket and other game-day worthy appetizers and party fare.
Pressure Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip Recipe ~ From Val's Kitchen
Pressure Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is great for game day, movie night or any time. It pairs with crackers, tortilla chips, corn chips, and toasted bread.
Cheese, Ham and Olive Bites - Easy Appetizer
Sometimes the simplest foods make the best recipes. Delicious entertaining made easy with these Manchego Cheese, Ham and Olive Bites. An easy appetizer for the busy holiday season.
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn chicken is a popular Taiwanese street food. This bite size treats is a must-try for anyone visiting Taiwan. Now you can make them at home with my easy recipe.
Mini BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) Sandwiches with Japanese Mayo
An adorable mini version of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT) sandwich. Get easy-to-follow directions to make and serve at your next afternoon tea party.
Crockpot Coca-Cola Meatballs Recipe
A savory and delicious 3-ingredient crockpot Coca-Cola® meatballs recipe, perfect for game day.
Bacon Cheeseburger Bites - Keto and Low Carb
Adorable little mini cheeseburgers topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle and of course the homemade thousand island dressing! Perfect for your next party!
Air Fryer Eats | Air Fryer Meatballs
Air Fryer Meatballs are easy to make and super tasty! Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish – either way they’re a real crowd pleaser!
Bacon & Tomato Guacamole Appetizer
The bacon & tomato guacamole appetizer is an easy starter that looks much fancier and advanced than it really is. I love impressing my guest with fun bite-size snacks.
Creamy Sausage Dip — feeds a crowd, everyone LOVES it!
A sausage dip you can count on (comes out perfectly every time)! This spicy sausage cream cheese dip is highly addicting and loved by everyone! It’s the perfect appetizer and chip dip for game day or parties!
You in charge of football snacks? Make this delicious appetizer!
Do you watch football just for the food, too? These Dried Beef Roll Ups are the perfect salty snack to bring to a game day party or serve at home!
Easy Cheeseburger Dip Recipe
There’s nothing quite like comforting food to get family to gather together and seal the deal.
Chorizo Sausage Rolls
Change up your usual sausage roll recipe but using spicy and flavourful chorizo! You won’t be disappointed!
Best Homemade Italian Potato Croquettes
Is there a secret to making the Best Homemade Italian Potato Croquettes? Only one way to find out …one thing is for sure, these croquettes make one of the best Italian appetizers! You also won’t believe how simple and easy this recipe is to make.