Football Food! [135 Recipes For Football Season.] (2024)

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by Jessica September 2, 2013

It’s that time again. Last year I overwhelmed you with a bunch of football food and, well… I’m back to do it again.

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I seriously love every single thing on this list. I cannot wait to make stuff JUST BECAUSE it’s football season.

I also believe it’s the season of naps. Is there anything better than falling into a food coma in October with football on all day?

Nope.

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DIPS

spicy beer queso with chorizo + black beans

spinach + kale greek yogurt dip

cheesy roasted red pepper dip

whipped feta

white pizza dip

3-ingredient old-school fruit dip

kicked up spinach dip

everything white bean hummus

bbq chicken dip

crazy good feta dip

copycat chipotle corn salsa

caramelized onion green yogurt dip

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SNACKS

30 minutes buffalo chicken french breads

sweet + sticky pomegranate chicken wings

cheesy puff pull apart bread

spinach, bacon + artichoke stuffed portobellos

crispy buffalo oven fries

bacon blue cheeseburger stuffed potato skins

shredded brussels sprouts crostini

roasted red pepper + bacon goat cheese truffles

20 minute turkey taco nachos

homemade bbq sweet potato chips

one pan sticky thai chicken wings

cheddar tailgating bread

loaded sweet potato skins

crispy roasted chickpeas

bacon beer cornbread

crunchy oven fried ravioli

chipotle beer shrimp quesadillas with spicy guac

fontina stuffed portobellos

soft pretzel rolls

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SALADS

chopped chicken taco salad with cheese quesadillas strips

BLT chopped salads with corn, feta + avocado

roasted autumn panzanella salad

crunchy buffalo chicken salads with bacon + spicy ranch

tequila lime flank steak salads

thai crunch chicken salad

roasted potato salad

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CROCKPOT

crockpot cheeseburgers

bbq beer chicken

smoky brisket tacos

easy tomato sauce

chicken + dumplings

short rib tacos with salted lime cabbage

bacon bourbon baked beans

bbq beer pulled pork tacos

cheesesteak pulled chicken

mini turkey meatballs

cheddar beer chicken tacos

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SANDWICHES + BURGERS

homemade chicken cheesesteaks

pulled pork + beer cheese grilled cheese

bbq portobello sliders

jalapeño cheddar chicken meatball subs

cheeseburgers with sautéed mushrooms, arugula + dijon aioli

salt + vinegar chip crusted fish sandwiches

cheesy stuffed meatball sliders

loaded cheddar hot dogs

balsamic brussels grilled cheese

roasted jalapeño cheddar turkey burgers with smoky bbq aioli

smoky sweet potato burgers

buffalo chicken burgers

crab cake sliders with pineapple kiwi salsa

crispy buffalo quinoa sliders with sweet corn + scallions

double bean burger patty melts

thai turkey burgers

taco rubbed burgers with crush tortilla chips

crispy salmon BLT sliders with chipotle mayo

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PIZZA + PASTA

30 minutes skillet lasagna

bacon cheeseburger skillet pizza

chicken enchilada pizza

baked parmesan spaghetti

stovetop buffalo chicken shells + cheese

caramelized onion, bacon + gruyere pizza

white pizza lasagna

easy beer mac and cheese

cast iron skillet brussels sprouts bacon pizza

lightened up butternut squash shells

autumn apple pizza

spicy parmesan shrimp skillet

stovetop bbq chicken shells + cheese

garlic bread pizza crust

cheddar chili cornbread layered pasta

baked pumpkin fettuccine alfredo

harvest pizza

4 cheese skillet mac + cheese

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CHILI + SOUP

beer cheese soup in homemade bread bowls

smoky white bean chicken chili

loaded sweet potato soup

chicken pot pie soup

mother lovett’s bean soup

3 bean chili pot pies

creamy cauliflower soup

easy 5-step chili

minestrone pot pie with whole wheat parmesan biscuits

30 minutes buffalo chicken soup

creamy tomato soup with garlic brown butter croutons

bourbon sweet potato bisque

easy one pot tortilla soup

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OTHER EASY ENTREES

chipotle lime chicken skewers with avocado ranch

easy chickpea curry + coconut rice

pan crisped salmon with dijon cream

apple bacon stuffed sweet potatoes

bacon wrapped caramelized sesame asparagus

red wine marinated flank steak with caprese salsa

toasted sesame ginger salmon

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OMG TREATS

hot fudge root beer floats

bourbon baked apples

caramelized banana bread skillet cake

chocolate chip cookie kahlua shakes

banana bourbon cupcakes

whole wheat banana bread with coconut streusel

popcorn crunch fudge brownies

homemade snickers bars

roasted cherry hot fudge milkshakes

crazy confetti compost cookies

burnt caramel bourbon ice cream with milk chocolate toffee

peppermint pattie brownies

bourbon bacon marshmallow s’mores

chocolate chip cookie dough peanut butter cups

crockpot caramel apple crumble

peanut butter fudge brownie trifle

pumpkin s’mores cupcakes

cake batter krispie treats

vanilla bourbon caramel apples

brown butter oatmeal chunk cookies

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co*ckTAILS + BEVS

crockpot coconut hot chocolate

apple cider sangria

homemade bailey’s irish cream

mango jalapeño margaritas

blueberry mint juleps

pomegranate margaritas

grown up pumpkin pie milkshakes

apple cider margaritas

pomegranate vanilla sangria

fresh strawberry margaritas

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SO MUCH DELICIOUSNESS.

what is your favorite football-ish/fall recipe? leave me some links below!

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    Kristen Hess (The Artful Gourmet) Reply

    GREAT ROUNDUP POST JESS! I will definitely be referring to this for my big Superbowl Party this year…congrats on the new cookbook – can’t wait to see it! Cheers, Kristen :)

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    Diana Reply

    Found this just in time for the super bowl! Such an awesome list! I am super excited to try out the crispy buffalo fries and the BLT chopped salad! Thanks :)

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    I have a feeling that the recipes would be fantastic……..BUT
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FAQs

What is the number one football food? ›

Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Bratwurst

We know that most people associate these three foods with baseball, but they are also a perfect football food. We think that as long as you can fire up the grill, you should fire up the grill as far into football season as you can.

What to cook for football team? ›

Team-Approved Meal Ideas
  • Tacos and burritos.
  • Sandwiches and/or wraps.
  • Sloppy joes.
  • Burgers and hot dogs.
  • Kabobs.
  • Chicken fingers or wings.
  • Pizza.
  • Spring rolls and dumplings.

What is football food? ›

We're talking football favorites like tons of buffalo chicken recipes, never-ending party dips, and loaded nachos or cheese fries fit for a crowd! After all, everyone knows your Super Bowl party is only as good as what's on the food table.

What is classic football food? ›

The best part about the Super Bowl may just be the food. While it's exciting to watch the game and cheer on your favorite team (no matter the sport!), it's tough to compete with a spread of chicken wings, ribs, hearty bowls of chili and cheesy party dips.

What does a football player eat in a day? ›

This requires a diet that includes high-quality sources of protein spread throughout the day among properly timed meals and snacks. "Large amounts of protein at one meal or a specific time may not be as well utilized," says Machowsky. Chicken or turkey, lean red meats, beans, dairy, eggs and fish are all good options.

How do you feed a football team on a budget? ›

Meals for football team
  1. Italian Easter Pie | America's Test Kitchen Recipe. ...
  2. Easy Stromboli Recipe | Beyond Kimchee. ...
  3. Pizza Pasta Salad. ...
  4. Ham and Cheese Party Pinwheels | Save A Lot. ...
  5. Church Potluck Dishes: 19 Best Casserole Recipes for a Crowd. ...
  6. HugeDomains.com. ...
  7. Yummy Tater Tot Casserole Recipe – The Thrifty Couple.

What's good party food? ›

Best Easy Party Foods for Large Groups
  • Mediterranean Platter. Best party food for large groups can also be healthy and delicious. ...
  • Stuffed Jalapeños. Stuffed jalapeños are a classic that never gets old. ...
  • Bacon-Wrapped Dates. ...
  • Chicken Wings. ...
  • Coconut Shrimp. ...
  • Pasta Salad. ...
  • Charcuterie Platter. ...
  • Greek Yogurt Parfaits.
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What do football players eat for dinner? ›

A typical NFL player's dinner may include some of the following:
  • Brown rice.
  • Salmon.
  • Broccoli.
  • Chicken breast.
  • Potatoes.
  • Pasta.
  • Green beans.
  • Salad.

What food gives you energy for football? ›

It's important to eat both before and after football. Before playing, consume foods that provide energy and nutrients, like whole grain cereals, bananas, whole grain toast, baked beans, eggs, lean fish, pasta, and rice. These meal options offer essential carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients to fuel your body.

What is the most popular food eaten on Big game Sunday? ›

Don't Be Chicken

Chicken wings are the food of choice. According to the National Chicken Council — yes, there is a National Chicken Council — Americans consume more than 100 million pounds of chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday alone. For those playing along at home, that's more than 1.25 BILLION individual wings.

What not to eat before a game? ›

1 hour Pre Game
  • Be sure to have snack high in carbohydrate.
  • Avoid foods that are high in protein or fat (they take a while to digest and may upset your stomach)
  • Drink another 8-10 oz of water.
  • Ideas for snacks:
  • Peanut butter sandwich.
  • Pretzels or crackers.
  • Fruit.
  • Granola bar.

What food is best before football? ›

Potatoes, pasta, rice, bread (ideally wholemeal unless just before a game), oatmeal, cereals, vegetables, and fruit are healthy carb options. Footballers should aim to consume at least 70 grams of carbohydrates as part of their pre-game meal and around 30 grams as part of a snack.

What's the best food to eat before a football game? ›

What should the pre-match meal be like? Abundant in simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, cereals, fruit, etc. Slightly loaded with protein, digestible and with little fat, such as turkey, fresh cheese, skimmed yoghurt, etc. Avoid fatty foods, as they slow down digestion.

What is the number one Super Bowl food? ›

"But what are people ordering for their Super Bowl watch parties?" is a question you may ask yourself because you're looking to create a game day menu. The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.

What are the top 5 Super Bowl foods? ›

These are our top ten favorite Super Bowl foods of all time — and where to get them.
  • Pigs in a Blanket.
  • Bone-In Wings. ...
  • Nachos. ...
  • Totino's Pizza Rolls. ...
  • Six-Foot Subs. ...
  • Quesadillas. ...
  • Jalapeño Poppers. ...
  • Loaded Potato Skins. Kicking off our best football bites list are loaded potato skins: a salty, heavy sports bar classic. ...
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What is America's favorite Super Bowl food? ›

Some perennial favorites for Super Bowl snacks in the United States include: Chicken wings. Pizza. Chips and dip (especially guacamole and salsa)

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