Football season is upon us and it's almost Game Day and somehow you managed to invite the whole office to watch the Superbowl at your house! Exciting yet daunting, you suddenly realize you'll have to feed all these football fans some delicious food... and you don't know where to start!
![collage of 4 images of game day food, football cupcake, football shaped pretzel, nachos and wings](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/100-game-day-food-ideas.jpg)
Game Day Food Ideas shouldn't be that much work and we promise it won't, if you pick from some of the following recipes you'll have some very happy party guests, hopefully, so long as their favorite team wins too!
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Wonderful Wings
What Game Day is complete without a dish (or two) of wings!? There's so many types to choose from, do you want them with or without sauce? Drumettes or flats? Or even the whole wing? Crispy chicken wings are truly addictive and I don't know a soul that doesn't like them!
Try one of these fantastic finger foods recipes (with some creamy dip) for some happy guests:
![A close up shot of some air fried ranch chicken wings with some celery and ranch dip.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Blank-1200-x-1200.jpg)
![Wingstop Louisiana Rub Recipe on some wings cooked and in a dish.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wingstop-Louisiana-Rub-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/air-fryer-lemon-pepper-chicken-wings-image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Shawarma-Chicken-Wings-9.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Beer-brined-chicken-wings4.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/classic-chicken-wings-recipe-SM-HOR-01.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Instant-Pot-BBQ-Chicken-Wings-10.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/instant-pot-frozen-chicken-wings-recipe.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Crock-Pot-Chicken-Wings-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/air-fryer-frozen-chicken-wings-8-of-14.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/creole-chicken-wings-3.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/baked-teriyaki-chicken-wings-3.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Air-Fryer-chickeen-wings-recipe-14.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/air-fryer-Buffalo-chicken-wings.jpeg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/baked-asian-chicken-wings1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/baked-wings-feature-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_5002.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_6442.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_5754-1024x683-1.jpg)
A Mexican Influence
Beer - Nachos - Superbowl. Say no more... lol. When you're thinking up game day food ideas a lot of people sway toward the Mexican flavors.
Mexican food is an American favorite and following are some delicious, easy recipe ideas you can throw together for the big day. P.S. don't forget the favorite toppings choices: avocados, sour cream, cilantro... you get the gist:
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/guacamole-400.jpgfit4002c400ssl1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/loaded-nachos2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Walking-Taco-Bar-bag-cuW.jpg)
![slice of cornbread with honey being drizzled on top](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Skillet-Cornbread-21.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20200125150250_IMG_0150-01-1-scaled-1.jpeg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Baked-Ham-and-Cheese-Empanadas.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Guacamole-7-scaled-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Instant-pot-carnitas-fb.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ultimate-Game-Day-Chicken-Nachos-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Chicken-Nacho-Bites.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/taco-stuffed-mini-bell-peppers-scaled-1.jpeg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mexican-shredded-beef-made-in-the-instant-pot-in-a-bowl-800x598-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/easy-veggie-empanadas-using-pie-dough.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FI-Nacho-appetizer-simple-recipe.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Easy-Sheet-Pan-Vegan-Buffalo-Chicken-Nachos-Gluten-Free-Allergy-Free-PM1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pulled-Pork-Nachos-21.jpg)
Italian - Pizzas & Pasta
When you're thinking up Game Day food ideas, pizza is a really easy choice! For any football party you could also throw something into the slow cooker, for a really easy "stay warm" meal. Check out these Italian food ideas:
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Spaghetti-Meatballs-13.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20190801_124622-1-scaled-1.jpgfit7682c1024ssl1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/file-1.png)
![Square shot of an italian cheese bread with one taken out.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Italian-Cheese-Bread-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Build-Your-Own-Flatbread-Bar-2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Spinach-Alfredo-Pizza-7.jpeg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Homemade-Gluten-Free-Copycat-Totinos-Pizza-Rolls-Vegan-Allergy-Free-PM1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Italian-Pasta-Salad-50.jpg)
![A close up overhead shot of a plate full of puff pastry pizza pinwheels, cropped square.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Puff-Pastry-Pizza-Pinwheels-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Meat-Lovers-Pizza-Bread-cut-open-W-scaled-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pan-Fried-Ravioli12x12.jpg)
![close up of a skillet of mac and cheese with some missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cracker-Barrel-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pizza-Roll-Ups-14-scaled-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Air-fryer-Mozzarella-Sticks-dip-2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Veggie-Pizza-Pinterest.jpg)
Popular Potatoes
If you're like me potatoes are my weakness. I'm happy when there are potatoes on my plate! Check out these Game Day food ideas for themed potato dishes:
![Slow cooker roast potatoes recipe with a wooden spoon digging in.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Slow-Cooker-Roast-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Loaded-Potato-Bites-Process-9-scaled-1.jpgfit25602c1707ssl1.jpg)
![Overhead image of slow cooker mashed potatoes made with chicken broth, and pats of butter on top.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Slow-Cooker-Mashed-Potatoes-with-Chicken-Broth-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead shot of a sweet potato fluff in a dish, with a spoon missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sweet-Potato-Fluff-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DISCO-FRIES-with-mozzarella-cheese.png)
![Close up shot of a pot of stewed potatoes.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stewed-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead closeup shot of sweet potato fritter recipe.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sweet-Potato-Fritter-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a corner of a dish of sweet potato casserole with a scoop missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cracker-Barrel-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Whole30-Big-Mac-Potato-Skins-with-Special-Sauce.jpgfit16382c2048ssl1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mini-baked-potato-cheesy-snacks-main-4.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Air-fryer-french-fries-9.jpg)
![close up of a spoon digging into a hash brown casserole.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Crockpot-Cracker-Barrel-Cheesy-Hash-Brown-Casserole-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Potato-Skins.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bacon-tater-tot-cups.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unnamed-36.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hero-Shot-5-1x1-1.jpg)
Bread Based Food (Including Sandwiches & Burgers)
Sometimes only a burger will do! A lot of people enjoy grilling on Game Day and that's ok. If you are lucky enough to have a TV outside where you can keep up with the goings on of the football game grilling is a perfect idea!
![A starbucks grilled cheese cut in half.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Starbucks-Grilled-Cheese-Recipe.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Air-Fryer-Buffalo-Chicken-Chicken-Sandwiches-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Vegan-Jackfruit-Sandwich-on-a-Wooden-Board.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bacon-cheese-pull-apart-bread-04.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Turkey-Burger-Slider-Kid-Smile.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Webp.net-resizeimage-2020-12-10T154507.623.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Vegan-Sloppy-Joe-on-a-Board.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SchneiderPeeps-Stromboli-Bites-sq.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Football-pretzels-close-up.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pepperoni-bread-2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201230_183825-scaled-1.jpgfit19202c2560ssl1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/partymix3-563x750-1.jpg)
![A baking dish with garlic butter rolls just cooked.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Garlic-Butter-Rolls-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2ingredpretzelbites13.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cheeseburger-Bites-Crescent-Roll-Appetizers-FI.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spinachfetapinwheels13.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-design-2019-06-11T063323.306-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/file.png)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Easy-Pinwheels-Recipe-29.jpgfit10002c667ssl1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Healthy-Homemade-Vegan-Doritos-Gluten-Free-Allergy-Free-PM2.jpg)
Delicious Dips
![close up of someone's fingers dipping a chip into smoked queso dip](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Smoked-Queso-Dip-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/easy-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/buffalo-cauliflower-dip-10.png)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Blue-Cheese-Dip-2-scaled-1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Roasted-Poblano-and-Sausage-Dip-6a.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/keto-buffalo-dip-t1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spinach-artichoke-dip-recipe.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jalapeno-Bacon-Popper-Dip-4-2-1-2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_4181_web-scaled.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hot-shrimp-dip-texas-pete-4.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jalapen%CC%83o-Cream-Cheese-Dip-9.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Game-Day-Guacamole-Recipe-700.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cold-Nacho-Dip.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Homemade-Nacho-Cheese-Sauce-F.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Spinach-Artichole-Cheesy-Dip-served-in-black-cast-iron-skilet-along-with-crackers-crusty-toasted-bread-slices.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/7-layer-dip-served-with-all-the-colorful-layers-and-toppings-feature-image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-design-1.png)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/smoked-cheese-dip.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/vegan-beer-cheese-dip-create-782x1024-1.jpg)
Sweet Tooth
When you're thinking up Game Day food ideas you have to have something sweet for after? Here's a few ideas for that sweet tooth:
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pecan-Pie-23-LR.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/smoked-bacon-wrapped-oreos-32.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Apple-Pie-26-1.jpgfit7712c514ssl1.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Nutter-Butter-Footbal-Cupcakes-.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Snickers-Snaps-pin-2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Easy-Keto-Peanut-Butter-Balls-thumbnail.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/air-fryer-apple-wedges12345.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars-2.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/homemade-chocolate-with-hazelnuts-and-raisins-dessert_100-main_img_7400.jpg)
Sometimes you just can't beat a big pot of Gumbo!
![seafood gumbo](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-11.jpg)
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