Whatever your sport or your team, we make game time next-level fun with our tried-and-true collection of Game Day Recipes! You name it, we have it - slider recipes, wings, pizza, salsas, drinks, and desserts that disappear fast. Whether you're after easy appetizers or a full meal, these recipes will always score big with your guests.
Here at Borrowed Bites, we have been hosting game day parties for our friends and family for two decades. That has given us plenty of time to refine each recipe for menus that are perfect for everything from ideas for Super Bowl food to the midweek NBA game. These are the recipes we keep coming back to again and again!
We love to host, and nothing excites a crowd better than delicious eats. With these game day recipes, we can even draw in those family members who aren't the sports-loving types 😉
From classic wings and sliders to fun twists on snacks and drinks, you'll have enough ideas here for every sports party you host this year!
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Appetizers
Start off your gathering with game day appetizers that are sure to win over all your guests! Browse our selection of hot honey recipes, followed by several of our other all-time favorite apps.
Sweet snacks
Who doesn't love a sweet treat? These are our favorite way to mix up a snack board or appetizer selection before the main meal!
Wings
Wings - the ultimate game day food! The best thing about these is they are baked (not fried) to crispy perfection - both easier and healthier but no one would know! These are devoured every time we make them.
Sandwiches and slider recipes
Nothing says game time like sandwiches and sliders. Hot honey is a favorite around here, but we also have amazing Italian-themed sandwiches or classic BBQ!
- Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
- Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches (crazy good!!)
- Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
- Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe
- Sloppy Joe Recipe (with Ketchup)
- Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
- Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
- BBQ Shredded Chicken Sandwich Recipe
- Tri Tip Sandwiches
- Italian Sliders
- Pastrami Sliders
Sauces and dips
For chicken tenders, fries, a vegetable tray, or anything else that deserves an amazing burst of flavor, check out these incredible sauces and dips!
Pizza
We've been making drool-worthy pan pizza for years. It's one of our favorite football food ideas!
Mexican
What would game day be without some Mexican flair? With everything from bean dip to salsa recipes, tacos to main entrees like carnitas and fajitas - you will not disappoint with these!
- Corn Tortilla Quesadilla
- Refried Beans Casserole
- Taco Salsa
- Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa
- Mango Habanero Salsa
- Avocado Green Salsa
- Mexican Marinade for Chicken (for the BEST nachos!)
- Beef Chuck Roast Tacos Recipe
- Crunchy Chicken Tacos Recipe (baked!)
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Tacos
- Dutch Oven Carnitas
- Skillet Chicken Fajitas
- Tinga de Pollo
- Taco Soup with Ground Beef
- Mexican Salad Recipe
- Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Review of the Skillet Chicken Fajitas
"This recipe is absolutely OUTSTANDING!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Mary
Game day meal ideas
These are our picks for easy and tasty main dishes for game time. Warm, cozy, delicious!
- Smoked Tri-Tip (an all-time favorite!)
- Sweet Potato Chili
- One Pot Chili Mac
- Carroll Shelby Chili
- White Chicken Chili
- Easy Mac and Cheese (stovetop)
- Make Ahead Baked Mac and Cheese
- Easy Potato Soup
Sides
We love to pair main dishes with a favorite side or two. We have so many options on our blog but below are some of our most common choices for serving to a crowd during the big game!
Drinks
A special drink is such a simple way to elevate a party! These are so delicious as they are, but feel free to mix any of the lemonades with some Sprite and lime to make a fun mocktail!
Super Bowl desserts
Whether in celebration for your team winning or consolation for losing, every game day deserves a treat at the end. Here are our top shareable picks!
- Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe
- Fruit Pizza Cookies
- Crumbl Peanut Butter Cookie Copycat
- Lemon Sugar Cookie
- Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Coffee Cake
- Chocolate Kahlua Cake
- Apple Cider Bundt Cake
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Lava Cakes (mini and perfect for a crowd!)
- Chocolate Fudge Frosting
- Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes
- Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars (one of our most popular recipes!)
- Lemon Cheesecake Bars
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe
- Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
- Oatmeal Raspberry Bars
- Pecan Squares
What is a good menu for the Super Bowl?
We love to follow a loose template for hosting big parties like the Super Bowl or other championships. How many sides, main dishes, etc. will depend on your preferences and how many guests you have coming, but in general we suggest 2-3 appetizers or small bites, a main dish, 2-3 sides, a choice of 1-2 drinks, and a dessert! We find that if the group is around 15 people or more, it helps to have 2 main dishes. We usually skip the appetizers for our normal football Sunday but love to include them for the bigger games like Super Bowl!
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