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36 Game Day Recipes

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If you’re looking for recipes to make for the Big Game, I’ve got a whole collection for you here! From hearty mains to passable appetizers, this tailgating roundup will have your friends and family begging for more!

Looking for Super Bowl recipes? You came to the right place, friends!

These recipes included things you could bring to a tailgate, plus yummy food to make at home and enjoy while watching football on television. I like to mix it up, so I have all your game day scenarios covered! In this collection, I have Tex-Mex/Mexican recipes, finger foods, chili recipes, chip and dip recipes, appetizers of all kinds, and even a few desserts and easy meal ideas.

Regardless, these are a collection of easy recipes that you can enjoy while cheering on your favorite team.

Also, not only is this a great place to find Super Bowl snacks, many of these are our family’s favorite recipes that we enjoy as easy weeknight dinners all year round.

I hope you enjoy the roundup! Pin it and share it if it looks good to you. And be sure and stay connected on social media!

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36+ Game Day Recipes

Homemade Guacamole

This is the BEST guacamole recipe, and it is super simple and easy to make. It also has amazing flavor thanks to my super secret, game-changing ingredient. Plus, tips for keeping it green.

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Potato Salad

This classic potato salad is a staple, perfect for tailgating, barbecues and pot lucks!

Classic potato saladin a clear glass dish with spoon
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Classic Chili Recipe

Is it even football season without classic beef chili?! You can make my recipe in your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stovetop.

classic beef chili topped with avocado in a white bowl with spoon
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Turkey Chili Recipe

Turkey chili is another great option if you are more into that. We like and enjoy all chili at our house, with joy and enthusiasm.

Healthy turkey chili with diced avocado and cheese
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Beef Nachos Recipe

Epic beef nachos supreme – inspired by my teenage Taco Bell order, but oh so much better. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions make such a great flavor combination.

epic beef nachos supreme with lime slices
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Loaded Nacho Fries

This loaded nacho fries recipe is the perfect crowd pleaser for game watching day, a late night snack or anytime!

Air Fryer Cajun Fries with ketchup in a white dish
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Air Fryer Cajun Fries

Our incredible Air Fryer Cajun Fries are perfect for adding a nice spicy kick to your next game-day party!

Nacho fries on a sheet pan
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Homemade 7-Layer Dip

7 layer dip is is perfect for pool parties, tailgates, potlucks and any type of get-togethers. Such a classic dip that everybody goes crazy for!

hand dipping a tortilla chip into 7 layer dip
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Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and sausage gumbo is a classic dish that brings the warmth of Southern comfort to your table.

Chicken and sausage gumbo closeup in a white bowl with rice
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Taco Soup

Taco soup is a great game day meal. I used to make this at my annual Super Bowl party! Instructions for the Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stove top are all included.

Taco soup is with hand sprinkling cheese on top
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Vegan Taco Soup

I also have a vegan taco soup, which is equally delicious.

closeup of vegan taco soup topped with diced avocado
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Fish Tacos Recipe

This Mahi Mahi tacos recipe makes a flavorful, fun, and fast dinner that is perfect for Taco Tuesday, or any night you need a fast meal.

Mahi Mahi Tacos shot closeup on a white surface with lime slice
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Buffalo Wings

Air-fryer buffalo wings are a perfectly delicious main dish, appetizer, or football-watching snack, and they have way less grease than the deep-fried version. So good too!

Air fryer buffalo wings in a serving dish with ranch, celery and carrot
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Grilled Turkey Burgers Recipe

Grilled turkey burgers are a delicious and heart-healthy meal you can make all grilling season long.

grilled turkey burger on a wood cutting board with bun, tomato, lettuce, ketchup and mayo
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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy caviar is a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love, and it is even more perfect for lazy days since there is no cooking involved.

Cowboy caviar with tortilla chips and lime slices
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Chicken Skewers Recipe

Air fryer chicken skewers are a wholesome and delicious dinner the whole family will love.

Air fryer chicken skewers
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Air Fryer Bratwurst

This air fryer bratwurst recipe will become your new favorite way to cook bratwurst!

Air Fryer Bratwurst in hoagie roll with toppings
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Vegetarian Nachos Recipe

Vegetarian nachos are a great option for everyone: vegetarians and omnivores alike.

Vegetarian nachos with cabot cheedar
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Vegan Nachos Recipe

Vegan nachos are also a great option, and they feature my dairy-free cashew cheese. Omnivore approved taste too!

vegan nachos on a sheet pan
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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai chicken lettuce wraps make a delicious appetizer or lighter main dish that are full of flavor! They are inspired by the chicken lettuce wraps at PF Chang, and everybody loves these.

closeup of Thai chicken lettuce wrap
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Jalapeno Dressing

Creamy jalapeΓ±o dressing is like ranch with a spicy Mexican kick, and it is delicious on tortilla chips, salads and tacos. This recipe tastes just like the one at Chuy’s!

Creamy Jalapeno Copycat Chuy's recipe
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Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air fryer hamburgers are so juicy, delicious, plus super quick and easy to make! No grill? No problem! Or maybe it is still 100 degrees outside, like it is here, and too hot to stand over a grill.

Air fryer burger with cheese, lettuce and tomato
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Ground Beef Tacos

This is the best ground beef taco recipe, perfect for an easy dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Cinco de Mayo, or any night you need a quick dinner.

ground beef tacos
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Homemade Salsa Recipe

Easy homemade salsa is a real crowd pleaser, y’all. It’s a 7 ingredient recipe, and you can make it a blender or food processor in 5 minutes.

hand dipping tortilla chip in salsa
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are an easy and tasty dessert that my whole family goes crazy for!

Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are an easy and tasty dessert that my whole family goes crazy for! | APinchOfHealthy.com
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Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Cheesecake bars are a winning dessert recipe that everyone loves. Creamy, decadent, delicious!

Cheesecake Bars, stacked three together with strawberries on top
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Air Fryer Steak

Air fryer steak is a fast and convenient way to cook a steak, and you won’t believe how tender and juicy it is.

Air Fryer Steak
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Taco Bowls Recipe

Taco bowls are a delicious, easy, budget friendly dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights or low key weekends. These are more of an at-home option.

Hand with fork in taco bowl
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Chicken Nachos Recipe

Chicken nachos are the perfect appetizer, low-key supper, or game-watching snack, and they are very simple to make.

chicken nachos with lime slices
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower makes a flavorful appetizer, perfect for football watching, or any occasion.

air fryer buffalo cauliflower with extra sauce on the side
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White Chicken Chili Recipe

Instant Pot white chicken chili is a super easy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes.

Instant pot white chicken chili is super easy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes. | APinchOfHealthy.com
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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Red beans and rice – we make this every year for the Auburn vs. LSU game. I have two versions: slow cooker red beans and rice and Instant Pot red beans and rice. It makes a ton of food and feeds a crowd on a tight budget.

Instant Pot Red beans and rice is a flavorful dish that you can make without having to wait all day, and you do not have to presoak the beans. | APinchOfHealthy.com
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Shrimp Fajitas

If you need a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for watching football at home, then look no further than this shrimp fajitas recipe!

closeup of cast iron pan with shrimp fajitas filling
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, quick and easy dinner that you can throw together in less than thirty minutes.

Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup in two white bowls shot overhead with tortilla chips, limes and cilantro
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Chicken Salad

This is my go-to chicken salad recipe made with thyme and scallions for extra flavor. It is perfect served with crackers, celery sticks, fruit, or on a sandwich.

Chicken salad in a white bowl with crackers and celery
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Vegan Quesadillas

Vegan quesadillas with fajita veggies and cashew cheese make a yummy appetizer or casual main dish that everybody goes crazy for.

Vegan Quesadillas
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Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken quesadillas are a delicious low key dinner or appetizer you can make at home in less than twenty minutes.

hand grabbing a triangle slice of chicken quesadilla from white plate
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