10 Best Game Day Foods to Feed the Fans
The ULTIMATE game day menu consists of chicken—lots of it, cheesy dishes, and treats! This list of the 10 best game day foods ticks all those boxes!
Indulge in a bounty of chicken dishes that will have you licking your fingers in delight. Dive into the world of cheesy goodness with ooey-gooey cheese sticks. And let's not forget the treats! Delight in sweet indulgences that provide the perfect halftime pick-me-up.
With this ultimate game day menu in hand, you'll have everything you need to create a culinary experience that perfectly complements the excitement of the game. So gather your friends, turn on the TV, and get ready to savor every delicious bite.
1. Chicken Wings
Grab those chicken wings from your freezer and have them ready to eat in just over 30 minutes!
Don’t worry about missing a moment of the game because this delicious, filling, finger food is easy to eat while your eyes are occupied. Get recipe here
2. Hushpuppies
If you serve these hushpuppies on game day, it’s sure that your guests will be OBSESSED and expecting to come back for ALL the upcoming games, so be prepared!
This crunchy snack is perfect to eat with a variety of dips or on its own! Get recipe here
3. Cheese Sticks
Crispy on the outside, perfectly gooey and cheesy on the inside, these cheese sticks are a dream come true.
These no-freeze, no-losing-any-cheese-along-the-way cheese sticks will be devoured before the game even starts! Get recipe here
4. Zucchini Fries
Trick your guests into eating healthy with these healthy and delicious zucchini fries. These fries are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and will get those picky eaters (and EVERYONE) eating their veggies. Get recipe here
5. Sweet and Sour Chicken
If you’re into Chinese food, you will definitely be into this! Made with ingredients you probably already have at home, this dish is a huge success on game night, at parties, and on regular weeknights. Get recipe here
6. Pasta Salad
This easy-to-make pasta salad is cooked with dressing for added flavor, and is tossed with vegetables to make the perfect side for vegans and non-vegans alike!
You ALWAYS need a pasta salad to serve on game day and this is the perfect one! Get recipe here
7. Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos
What makes the best recipes are dishes that are simple and quick to make and deliciously enticing. These crunchy, chewy, and soft tinga tacos have it ALL! Plus, the savory seasoning brings this dish to a WHOLE new level! Get recipe here
8. Chocolate Chip Cookies
What would this list (or any list actually!) be without chocolate chip cookies! The ultimate comfort food, these loaded-with-chocolate-chips, plump, and chewy chocolate chip cookies need to be on EVERY game day table! Get recipe here
9. Salted Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Craving something sweet and salty at the same time? These 5-ingredient granola bars are the way to go! They’re delicious and customizable so you can add whatever you already have in your house! Get recipe here
10. Mac and Cheese
Say goodbye to Wacky Mac and create a healthier version from scratch with only 5 ingredients! This wholesome, cozy, easy-to-make recipe is a classic on game day and will make game night great even if your team loses! Get recipe here
