30 Best Game Day Snacks & Appetizer Recipes

Are you looking for fun and creative snacks to offer your guests at your game-day party? From Jalapeno poppers and mini-pizza bites to cheesy dips and stuffed mushrooms, we have everything you need to keep your people cheering at your favorite team! Most of our game-day snacks and appetizers are quick to make and require little ingredients. Prep ahead and refrigerate, make several batches for extras, and then get the party going. Game on!

30 Best Game Day Snacks & Appetizer Recipes

1. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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2. Greek Cucumber Sauce {Tzatziki}

Learn how to make Greek cucumber sauce in 5 minutes! This fresh dip made with cucumber, herbs, and Greek yogurt will enhance your veggie platters, grilled meats, fish, and more!
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3. Whipped Ricotta Dip

Ricotta dip is a light and creamy appetizer infused with balsamic flavor. This easy ricotta dip recipe is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any special occasion!
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4. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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5. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers

These grilled garlic mushrooms on skewers are so good, you’ll want to make them every single day of the week!
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6. Baked Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Bacon

These decadent baked stuffed mushrooms will add a rich touch to your holiday menu. Whether you serve them as appetizers or a festive side dish, this stuffed mushrooms recipe is sure to impress!
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7. Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad on Grilled Flatbread

Try our chicken ranch salad on a flatbread - a fun and nourishing twist on classic pizza!
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8. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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9. Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

These Honey Lime Chicken Skewers are sure to be on repeat all summer!
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10. Roasted Chickpeas Avocado Dip

Roasted chickpeas avocado dip— Enjoy the best of both worlds!
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11. Garlic Aioli Dip

Try our flavorful and easy garlic aioli dip! Ready to impress your guests and taste buds? Give this aioli recipe a try!
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12. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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13. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
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14. Oven Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Crust

These Baked Zucchini Fries are an amazing lightened-up appetizer everyone will love.
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15. Grilled Figs with Bacon and Maple Syrup

Try our delicious grilled fig appetizer with a savory twist! Perfect for any holiday gathering, this easy fig recipe will impress your guests and leave them craving more!
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16. Spinach Dip Puff Bites

These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
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17. Olive Garlic Parmesan Marinated Mushrooms

This marinated mushroom recipe is the perfect appetizer or side for any occasion. Enjoy the delicious flavor and texture of these mushrooms marinated in olive oil, parmesan, garlic, and herbs!
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18. The Best Party Cheese Board Ever

A cheese board is always our go-to appetizer for dinners, parties, or Holiday entertaining – A luxurious cheese platter offers a little something for everyone, looks pretty and festive, and is super easy to put together!
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19. Ground Beef Potato Nachos

Ground beef and potato nachos are crowd-pleasing party food! These nachos with potato chips instead of tortilla chips are customizable, delicious, and so easy to make!
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20. Chunky Cheese Guacamole

Dazzle your guests with this Cheesy Guacamole recipe! So Creamy, so Fresh! The best last-minute appetizer ever.
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21. Mini Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

These mini grilled cheese sandwiches are a great appetizer for parties, potlucks, or get-togethers!
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22. Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

A quick and easy feta dip recipe for any occasion - This creamy whipped feta dip is fabulous with corn tortillas, pita, or veggies!
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23. Garlic Butter Steak Bites

These garlic butter steak bites are crazy delicious, packed with flavor and so easy to make. Easy steak recipe ahead!
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24. Sea Scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps

Sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps is such a delicious appetizer! This easy twist on a classic BLT sandwich with seared sea scallops, bacon, tomato, and lettuce will make you feel like you are a 3-star chef!
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25. Baked Cheese Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

These baked cheese stuffed mushrooms are easy to put together and make a wonderful app or light lunch. It’s going to be hard to eat just one of these cheesy stuffed mushrooms!
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26. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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27. Keto Four-Cheese Breadsticks

These soft, delicious keto breadsticks are super simple to make!
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28. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts

A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
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29. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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30. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Snack

More addicting and healthier than potato chips, they make a great snack full of fiber that will keep you satisfied longer.
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