There isn’t a type of recipe that I love quite as much as I love Game Day Recipes. They are the best kind of party food and come in all different shapes and sizes. Here we have a great list of recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and drinks. You can build the perfect menu from this list.

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Game Day Appetizers

If you are like me, you could make an entire spread just out of appetizers. With dips and finger foods, there will be plenty for people to fill up on.

Finger Foods

Snacky finger food is one of my favorite kind of appetizers. These recipes are made with easy to find ingredients, and many of them have instructions for making the day before. Save time the day of your tailgate party by making appetizers in advance!

Jalapeño Poppers

Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

Easy French Fries

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Little Smokies Recipe (Easy Appetizer)

Veggie Pizza

The Best Deviled Eggs Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Dip Recipes

If you are like me, you can never get enough dip recipes.These dip recipes are perfect because they can be whipped up in advance and set out right as your guests arrive.

Cold BLT Dip

Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Hot BLT Dip

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Easy Guacamole Recipe

Game Day Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Recipes

These crockpot ideas are perfect to throw in your slow cooker and let people feast on throughout the party. We have great dishes that include tacos, sandwiches, and chili.

Beer Brats

Crock Pot Italian Beef

Crockpot Chicken Wings

Crock Pot Ribs

Crockpot Chili

BBQ Beef

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Slider Recipes

I’m not sure there is a recipe better for a tailgate party than sliders. They are so easy to make and they can feed a hungry crowd. We have sliders in so many different flavors, you are sure to find a recipe you love.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Easy Turkey Sliders

Irresistible Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Cheeseburger Sliders

Pizza Recipes

Homemade pizza is easy to make, and so much better than take out. These pizza recipes will be perfect for your party. They are different, delicious, and amazing party food.

Taco Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

French Bread Pizza

BLT Pizza

Game Day Drink Recipes

A great party needs great drink recipes. These cocktails are all big batch recipes so they are sure to work for your whole crowd. Even better, they pair perfectly with the recipes that we have listed here.

The Best Margarita Recipe

Frozen Moscow Mules

Bloody Mary Mix

Three Ingredient Pink Party Punch

Game Day Dessert Recipes

You can’t have a party without some good dessert recipes. I love these recipes because they come together fast, and they are easy to set out for a crowd.

Fruit Pizza Recipe

Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Muddy Buddies Recipe

Lemon Bars

Easy Fireball Fudge Recipe

Baileys Brownies