Best Football Foods
It’s game day! Which means you need all the best football foods to share! This list contains everything from dips, finger foods, to main course and desserts! Each of these game day recipes will feed a crowd.
Let’s be real, when you’re watching sports there’s usually a handful of people joining in on the fun. You definitely want happy guests, and these recipes will make you the official MVP. 💪
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Dips
This flavor-packed sausage dip is a definite crowd-pleaser! I absolutely love sausage and this creamy sausage dip delivers on all accounts. It’s easy to make, delicious, and provides a fun variety to your appetizer spreads! It’s one of the best game day dips in my opinion.
![Cream Cheese Sausage Dip in a white bowl topped with chopped jalapeños.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cream-cheese-sausage-dip-square.jpg)
Pizza and football is the perfect indulgent combination in my opinion! This pepperoni pizza dip is so fun for big groups, too! The pizza dip is creamy and delicious!
![A Pepperoni Pizza Dip in a skillet.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pepperoni-pizza-dip-3.jpg)
I love having a fruit dip option when it comes to party planning. Savory dips are surely delicious, but it’s so refreshing to have a delicious dip for all those yummy fresh fruits!
![Cream Cheese Fruit Dip surrounded by grapes, strawberries, and blueberries.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cream-cheese-fruit-dip.jpg)
For all those buffalo sauce lovers out there, this is the dip for you! It’s packed with chicken and has a fun addition of the blue cheese on top, one of my favorite combinations!
![A tortilla chip dipping into buffalo chicken dip.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/buffalo-chicken-dip-square.jpg)
Guacamole is all about ratio! I love this recipe because it really delivers all the flavors you want in your guacamole. Your party guests will go crazy for this guacamole!
![Bowl of guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips, cilantro, and limes.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Guacamole-9.jpg)
This onion dip will convince you to never buy chip dips ever again! It’s super delicious, easy to make and is well loved by everyone who tries is!
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Pairing pico de gallo with guacamole is the perfect combination. They complement each other so well yet are crazy delicious on their own, too.
![A bowl of fresh pico de Gallo with tortilla chips on the right side of the bowl.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pico-de-Gallo-1.jpg)
This spinach artichoke dip gives me all the cozy feels. It’s the perfect dip to serve hot or cold and is delicious with chips, breads, crackers and more!
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Finger Foods
These loaded nachos are topped with all your favorite nacho toppings and are the perfect game day finger food!
![Sheet pan nachos topped with beef, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/beef-loaded-nachos.jpg)
Root for your favorite team with these delicious crispy baked potato wedges! They are the perfect homemade fries recipe that all your guests will enjoy! They are crispy on the outside and soft in the inside!
![A round white plate with Crispy Baked Potato Wedges on it with a bowl of ketchup, on a white background.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/crispy-baked-potato-wedges-square.jpg)
Need a different option than chips and dips? These stuffed mushrooms are a perfect way to bring diversity into your party spread. They are packed with delicious Italian seasoning and are oh so creamy.
![Three Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms on a tan plate against white background.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/italian-sausage-stuffed-mushrooms-square.jpg)
Pair the buffalo chicken dip with these buffalo chicken bites and we are on board football fans! These chicken bites are perfect for dipping in some of my other delicious dips listed above as well!
![Buffalo Chicken Bites on a black plate.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/buffalo-chicken-bites.jpg)
Wanting to provide more of a meal option for game day? These ham and cheese sliders are the perfect party addition to bulk up your spread! They are packed with ham, melted Swiss cheese baked in a delicious honey mustard sauce.
![A single Honey Mustard Ham and Cheese Slider on a metal spatula against a white background.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ham-and-Cheese-Sliders-with-worcestershire-sauce.jpg)
You can’t get more classic than wings and football! Make life easier and make these Wingers sticky fingers instead! All the flavor of wings with zero bones!
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These pizza rolls are the perfect finger food! Each roll is its own little pizza — perfect for potlucks and game day parties alike!
![Two hands pulling a pizza roll apart showing the stretchy mozzarella cheese and pepperoni inside.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/best-pizza-rolls.jpg)
Show off your air fryer skills with these easy air fryer waffle fries! This is great recipe if you are looking for something easy and delicious!
![Waffle fries on a brown plate with bowls of ketchup and chick fil a sauce beside them.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/air-fryer-waffle-fries-featured.jpg)
Add these baked zucchini fries to your party menu if you are looking for healthy fries to serve! They are breaded in a delicious parmesan seasoned breading and taste of so yummy dipped in marinara sauce!
![Crispy zucchini fries on a white plate.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/zucchini-fries.jpg)
This is a fun recipe to add to your party planning! Having homemade pretzels with all the delicious dips creates another element than just having only chips to dip in things 🙂 Trust me, these are just what your football party is missing!
![Golden baked Homemade Pretzels on a tan background.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/homemade-soft-pretzels.jpg)
Looking for a fancier vibe? These caramelized onion and goat cheese crostini are SO easy to make but definitely level-up your game day vibe. The goat cheese is smooth and delicious paired with the caramelized onion.
![A plate with caramelized onion topped goat cheese crostini.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/crostini5.jpg)
Main Course
This is honestly the best chili I’ve ever tasted! It’s got a delicious spice and sweet notes that marry well together. The sausage and beef + brown sugar is a match made in heaven!
![Three bowls of sweet and spicy chili with saltine crackers scattered around the bowls.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sweet-and-spicy-chili-2.jpg)
Want a good crockpot recipe for game day? This is the one. Trust me on this! You only need 3 ingredients to make these delicious crockpot meatballs. It’s such a great way to incorporate a meat into your menu while making the prep SO easy.
![Crock pot Grape Jelly Meatballs on a black plate against a white background.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/crock-pot-grape-jelly-meatballs.jpg)
Adding a delicious burger to your football festivities is nice, but adding these bacon burgers is MVP status for sure! The bacon burger patty is loaded with spices and bacon to really hit home that delicious bacon flavor.
![A bacon burger on a cutting board with green lettuce and purple onion on the burger.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bacon-Burgers-featured.jpg)
Desserts
This is my go-to dessert when I’m wanting to feed a big group of people. It’s easy to make and makes a lot! The delicious chocolate topping is soft and smooth atop crunchy butterscotch Rice Krispies.
![Scotcharoos cut into squares.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/scotcharoos-5.jpg)
It’s really not a party without some muddy buddies in my opinion! And this recipe brings you the perfect chocolate and peanut butter ratio. You’ll probably want to make one batch for yourself and then another to share!
![A bowl of muddy buddies.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/small-batch-muddy-buddies-.jpg)
This is one of my most popular recipes on my blog! And lucky for you, it’s the perfect dessert to share with your party guests. My husband said “all the protein balls” when it comes to the best game day foods. 😂
![A black plate with no-bake energy bites stacked on the plate.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/no-bake-energy-bites-1.jpg)
These chocolate peanut butter protein balls get the same comments every time I make them: “these taste just like no-bake cookies!” And they do! I’m always looking for recipes that are super healthy but taste like dessert ha!
![A plate full of Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-balls..jpg)
I’m at it again making healthy snacks that taste like cookies! These snickerdoodle protein balls have that yummy snickerdoodle flavor! It’s a fun twist on your traditional protein/energy balls. It’s a fun sweet snack for the game!
![Snickerdoodle Energy Bites rolled into balls, sitting on a white plate with the closest one with a bite taken out of it.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Snickerdoodle-Energy-Bites-7.jpg)
Are you a big lover of oatmeal raisin cookies? Looking for a healthier version? Here it is! Share these delicious oatmeal raisin protein balls at your next football event.
![Oatmeal raisin energy bites stacked inside a small ceramic bowl.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Oatmeal-Raising-No-Bake-Energy-Bites-5.jpg)
These healthy almond joy bites bring the delicious flavors of an almond joy into a health protein snack! These are the best finger food desserts that are super shareable.
![Almond Joy Protein Balls stacked on a round plate.](https://saltandbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/healthy-almond-joy-bites-recipe-square.jpg)
This recipe was originally published on Dec. 19, 2020. It was republished on Feb. 1, 2022, to include additional information and recipes.