15 Recipes Perfect for Game Day!

While watching the two best teams compete in the Big Game can be fun, let’s be real, the best part of that day is the food! Whether you think football and chili go hand-in-hand, or you want a snack feast, an assortment of great food is essential! To help you prepare, here are 15 Recipes Perfect for Game Day!

When someone goes out to watch the big game, sure they want to see you, but they’re also there for the food!

These 15 Recipes Perfect for Game Day will be the star of the show! Let’s start with the chili!

Football and chili – what a great idea. It’s cold outside, so a big bowl of warm comfort food is perfect!

Plus, it’s easy to double a recipe if you’re having a larger crowd. I have both a red and a white chili recipe, so there’s something for everyone. Just add your favorite fixings!

Vegetarians and vegans, I have a wonderful Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup that is a great option!

1. Perfect Steak Chili

Loaded with steak, ground beef, tomatoes, beans, aromatics, and all the amazing spices that make a great chili. I like to top mine with sour cream, shredded cheese, and a little raw onion or scallions!

2. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

It’s creamy, chunky, flavorful, and super easy to make! Just toss everything in the slow cooker! I like to top mine with sour cream, cilantro, and avocado!

3. Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers

The #1, most clicked on recipe here at Flavorful Eats! Loaded with cream cheese, sausage, garlic, and chives, these bite-size peppers have something for everyone!

4. Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken takes everything you love about jalapeno poppers – tangy cream cheese, melted shredded cheese, and fresh jalapenos, and transforms it into a heavenly chicken filling that’s perfect for sliders, taquitos, and more!

5. Slow Cooker Chicken Wings

These Slow Cooker Chicken Wings cook low and slow, becoming fall-off-the-bone tender, then get baked to crispy perfection. Toss wings in your favorite sauce for the ultimate appetizer or game day snack!

6. Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball

For those that like a little extra spice in their life, this Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball is made for you! Tangy cream cheese combined with ghost pepper powder and a savory blend of spices make the perfect spicy addition to your spread!

7. Roasted Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa

A tangy, spicy salsa verde that’s made with oven-roasted tomatillos, onions, and peppers with some fresh cilantro and creamy avocado. It’s perfect for dipping chips or topping nachos!

8. Marinated Cheese & Olive Antipasto

Cubes of cheese, green and black olives, crunchy red bell pepper, and pepperoncini peppers all marinated in a flavorful, herbaceous dressing. Serve on a platter with toothpicks.

9. Spicy Chipotle Hummus

A spicy chickpea dip made with canned chipotles in adobo, cilantro, garlic, and spices. You can easily adjust the heat level by adding or reducing the amount of those delicious, smoky chipotles. Great served with homemade pita chips.

10. Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball

Because bacon and jalapeno can only get better with the addition of cheese. This amazing cheese ball is loaded inside and out with chopped bacon, fresh jalapeno, and shredded cheese. One of my all-time favorite recipes!

11. Buffalo Wing French Bread Pizza Sticks

Buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese, and melted cheese on top of crunchy French bread, enough said! Just slice into sticks for a fun appetizer! Great served with ranch or blue cheese!

12. Easy Homemade Salsa

A family favorite recipe that my kids ask for again and again! Easy to make and you only need 4 ingredients! Perfect for tacos, nachos, and chips & salsa!

13.) Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip

An incredibly delicious warm dip that’s loaded with three types of cheese, chopped salami, garlic, and spicy Calabrian chili peppers. Just give me a spoon!

14. Cheddar Jalapeno Taco Cheese Ball

Made with all of your favorite taco spices, this creamy, spicy, smoky, ball of deliciousness is perfect for crackers or any other dipper you can think of!

15. Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

This flavorful chicken is great for game day because it’s made in the slow cooker and can stay warm in the slow cooker so guests can serve themselves! Serve it with tortillas for fun DIY tacos!