Description
A collection of 9 easy, crowd-pleasing game day appetizers that always disappear first. This assortment includes delicious baked dips, savory finger foods, and no-cook options, perfect for football parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent roll dough
- 24 mini sausages
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Loaded Potato Skins
- 4 baked potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Jalapeño Poppers
- 12 jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon
Spinach Artichoke Dip
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped artichokes
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
BBQ Meatballs
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup milk
Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Deviled Eggs
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Buffalo Chicken Dip: Mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese in a baking dish. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
- Mini Pigs in a Blanket: Cut puff pastry or crescent roll dough into strips. Wrap each mini sausage with a strip of dough. Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Loaded Potato Skins: Slice baked potatoes in half and scoop out flesh, leaving skins intact. Fill skins with cheddar cheese and cooked bacon bits. Broil until cheese melts. Top with sour cream and chopped green onions.
- Jalapeño Poppers: Fill jalapeño halves with a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, and crumbled bacon. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Spinach Artichoke Dip: Combine chopped spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a bowl. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- BBQ Meatballs: Simmer frozen meatballs in a mixture of BBQ sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce on the stovetop over medium heat for 15 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce: Cut pizza dough into small pieces. Boil in water with baking soda briefly, then place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake at 425°F for 12 minutes until golden. For cheese sauce, melt butter in a pan, whisk in flour to form a roux, gradually add milk, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Guacamole with Tortilla Chips: Mash ripe avocados in a bowl. Stir in diced red onion, tomato, lime juice, and salt to taste. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
- Deviled Eggs: Halve hard-boiled eggs, remove yolks and mash with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pipe or spoon filling back into egg whites and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
Notes
- Most dishes can be prepped ahead and baked or reheated just before serving.
- Keep dips warm in a slow cooker to maintain temperature during the party.
- Offer a mix of meaty, cheesy, and vegetarian options to satisfy all guests.
