These game-day eats are perfect for ANY big game or get-together! There are lots of snacks and appetizers, and a ‘serve yourself’ line-up lets your guests, and you enjoy the game or commercials. Are you ready for some football?
It’s that time of year again! Football season is coming to an end. Whether you’ve been along all season simply for the football, the friends gathering, or the food, this final game will surely please everyone! This round-up is sure to have something to please everyone! From snacks galore to a few ‘make your bowl’ ideas, the idea for this Game Day is to enjoy (football, food, friends, or all of the above!)
The key to hosting any gathering with a ton of people is to find foods that are easy to make yet look fancy to serve. No one wants to have to prepare food while the party is happening! Use the ideas below to create a themed party, find items at the store already prepared, and then sit back and watch everyone enjoy! Are you ready for some football?!
Mezze Board
Give me a board, and I’ll feast for hours: cheese board, mezze board, dessert board—they’re all winners in my book. This mezze board combines dips, fresh veggies, olives, pita, and crackers for an epic grazeable snack board. People gravitate towards food, and this mezze board is sure to impress! Not to mention, almost all of this was store-bought!
How To Build An Epic Cheeseboard
Cheeseboards are simply the best and so easy to make in a themed shape! Use my guide as your inspiration in creating a cheeseboard everyone is sure to love! If that doesn’t scream, ‘Go, team go,’ I’m not sure what does! And remember, people gravitate towards ‘munching’ during the game!
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Cheese, glorious cheese. If you’re not making a cheeseboard, could you add this appetizer? Fancy, yet easy to make, is the name of the game. Serve with a variety of sides to dip into the cheese dip. Hint hint: They even sell these already to bake!
Easy Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktails are a classic appetizer. They’re quick, easy, and super fancy. Once you make one homemade, you’ll never buy store-bought again. Or maybe you will and call it a day. Remember, easy, stress-free, and enjoy the game!
Marinated Mozzarella
Can you tell I love cheese? These little marinated mozzarellas make a great appetizer. If you’re looking for another quick appetizer to make, this one is sure to please!
Easy Chunky Guacamole
Guacamole—Chunky or Smooth? I choose a mix between chunky and smooth, but you really can’t go wrong with guacamole. It consists of avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and salt. It’s easy and delicious!
Easy Tacos
DIY: Create a taco bar with all the toppings, and your guests will be able to create their own tacos! Yesssss! And if they don’t want them in a taco shell, they can always make a taco bowl. I bring the ideas; you decide how to execute them. Remember, you could even order this from a restaurant if you wanted.
How To Set Up A Chili Bar
Score big with a customizable chili bar for your game-day eats! In some parts of the country, it’s cold, and nothing will warm you up better than some nice chili. You only need to debate what you’ll serve your chili with!
Salmon “Sushi” Bowls
I’m a big fan of ‘build a bowl,’ and these salmon sushi bowls are a deconstructed version of sushi rolls. The salmon can be made ahead (or store-bought already seasoned), and the rest are simple additions that each person can build to create their own bowl. Winner, winner, salmon dinner!
Salad Pizza
Salad Pizza—it’s a thing. Adding salad greens to the top of your pizza is the perfect combination of the acidic vinaigrette, melted cheese, and crispy crust. Trust me, and give this Salad Pizza a go!
Hugo Spritz
It’s the #1 recipe on my website, and for good reason! Hugo Spritz is a rival to the Aperol Spritz. It combines prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda water, and mint. Its delicate and refreshing flavor makes it the perfect aperitif for any meal.
Pomegranate Mimosas
This is a drink you can batch and go and call it a day! For parties, this is the right move to make! I made mine with pomegranate juice, but you could even make this into a mimosa station and have a variety of juices (maybe pick the colors of the two teams playing!) Cheers!
Strawberry Basil Mocktail
I’ve included a mocktail recipe for those who want to be festive but don’t choose to imbibe! Once again, you can always switch out the fruit and herbs and have this set up as a DIY mocktail flavor. And if you really want stress-free, simply buy the flavored waters and call it a day. I won’t tell anyone!
Store-bought desserts decorated pretty and served on a pretty tray made to look ho
Dessert Charcuterie Board
Store-bought desserts decorated pretty and served on a pretty tray that looks homemade—yes, please! This is a crowd-pleaser because there’s sure to be something everyone loves.
Homemade Whipped Cream
Homemade whipped cream served with berries is so simple and elegant and seriously just the best. Not to mention, most people are not always super hungry for a dessert after all the other eating during the game. And yes, you could even buy store-bought, but trust me, the homemade version is simply the best!
Regardless of whether you want to watch the game, come for the snacks, or want to see the halftime show, these are my favorite Game-Day Eats! My favorite is Get-togethers involving food, family, friends, and football! And if you’re looking for other recipe inspiration, head to my recipes, peruse them, and leave with a few ideas to create an epic menu!
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Only here for the food!! Go, team, go!