It’s not really a football party without the food, right?!
And let’s be honest… some of us are only there for the food.
Now I’ve spent many years cheering for the Packers and either hosting or attending football game day watch parties. So whether you’re bringing the main dish or some snacks, I’ve compiled a list of goodies here for you. And trust me, everyone will find something to enjoy with these football game day recipes.
Main Dishes
2 Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.5 oz) no salt added diced tomatoes
- 1 pkg Spanish rice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 can (15.5 oz) no salt added kidney beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) no salt added black beans
- 1 can (15.25 oz) no salt added corn kernels
Directions
- Combine 2 cups water, canned diced tomatoes, Spanish rice, and chili powder in 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat
- Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 7 minutes
- While rice is cooking, drain and rinse canned beans and corn
- Stir into cooked rice and cook 1 minute
- Finish and enjoy it while celebrating
Game Day Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 package (12) sweet Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- Optional: mayo or mustard
Directions
- Cut rolls horizontally to keep tops and bottoms intact, respectively. Spread each cut side with butter. Heat griddle pan to medium high. Toast buns until golden; set aside.
- Portion ground beef into 12 balls weighing 2 ounces each (about the size of a golf ball).
- Add oil and diced onion to hot griddle, sear 3 minutes. Place beef balls over cooked onions and with a solid metal spatula, smash balls into patties. Season with salt and pepper. After 1 to 2 minutes burgers, should have a good sear on the first side. Flip burgers and arrange closely in 3 rows of 4 (to match bun set dimensions). Place cheese slices evenly on top of the group of patties.
- You can spread mayo, mustard, and pickles across bottom buns, or just top with slider patties, making sure to scoop up any onions with burgers. Top with shredded lettuce and top buns.
Side Dishes
Wings
There’s no real recipe here, but who doesn’t love wings?! Just pick up a bag of frozen wings from your local grocery store, pop them in the oven and enjoy!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 6 oz packs refrigerated chicken breast strips
- 3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup ranch
- 1 16 oz cream cheese spread
- 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese shredded off the block
- Chips, pretzels, celery, carrots, or crackers to serve with
Directions
- Add everything in the slow cooker, stir, and set it to low for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, stir again and set the slow cooker to the warm setting to serve and keep warm through the entire game!
Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients
- 1 roll of refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pack of lil smokies
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cut crescent roll triangles in half
- Roll each halved crescent roll around a lil smokie, starting with the large side of the roll
- Cook for 10-15 minutes
Meatballs
The ingredients might be a little weird, but don’t knock it til you try it!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg frozen meatballs
- 1 cup seedless blackberry or grape jam
- 1 cup ketchup
Directions
- Put all of the ingredients into a slow-cooker (or Dutch oven)
- Cook on high setting (or 325) for 2-3 hours
- Serve once sauce is bubbling and hot, or continue to heat on low for longer! (The longer it cooks, the better and stickier it gets)
Let me know which recipes were your favorite!
Happy football season!