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    24 Game Day Potluck Recipes That Will Wow Your Crowd!

    Published: Oct 16, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re looking for easy but tasty game day potluck recipes, I’ve got a bunch that are sure to impress everyone at your next get-together! These dishes are super easy to throw together but still pack plenty of flavor, so you can focus on the fun instead of being stuck in the kitchen. Whether you’re into cheesy dips, finger foods, or something a little heartier, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s make your game day spread one to remember!

    Recipe For Parmesan Wings

    Parmesan chicken wings on a cooling rack.
    Recipe For Parmesan Wings. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Parmesan Chicken Wings are baked in the oven for perfect wings without all the grease. Don’t forget the crucial step before baking that makes them so tender and crispy. Perfect for game night!
    Get the Recipe: Recipe For Parmesan Wings

    Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip

    A baking dish of buffalo chicken dip
    Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Franks buffalo chicken dip is an all time favorite appetizer. Use rotisserie chicken and easy Buffalo sauce for that “hot wing” taste.
    Get the Recipe: Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    A serving being taken from a chicken casserole.
    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    Stuffed Potato Skins

    A platter of stuffed potato skins with chives and sour cream in bowl next to it.
    Stuffed Potato Skins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon and cheese stuffed potato skins are loaded up into mini potatoes and baked for an easy crispy appetizer. Perfect finger food!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Potato Skins

    Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe

    Queso chicken baked in a casserole dish.
    Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked Queso Chicken will be your new favorite week night meal! It’s not only QUICK and EASY, but delicious. With just a few ingredients and a special tip, you will have moist and tender chicken on the table with almost no effort.
    Get the Recipe: Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe

    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    A serving dish of puff pastry appetizers.
    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Puff Pastry Pinwheels with spinach and prosciutto are rich and flavorful. This recipe is a great make-ahead appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Chicken Parmesan Tenders

    An iron skillet filled with chicken tenders.
    Chicken Parmesan Tenders. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pan fried parmesan chicken tenders are crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. In just 10 minutes you have the best chicken fingers.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Tenders

    Heirloom Tomato Tart

    A slice of a tomato tart on parchment paper.
    Heirloom Tomato Tart. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    You’re going to love this AMAZING Heirloom Tomato Tart. Tomatoes with gruyere, fresh basil, over a flaky crust is a top notch appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Tart

    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    A slider being removed from a pan.
    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Game Day Alert! Juicy ham, melted Swiss cheese and aioli on soft Hawaiian rolls, baked to perfection and topped with a flavorful butter mixture.
    Get the Recipe: Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven)

    A serving platter with egg noodles and meatballs with gravy.
    Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Juicy baked meatballs with parmesan, fresh herbs, and a simple white gravy. Serve over egg noodles for a cozy, Southern-inspired meal.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven)

    Bourbon Bbq Hamburger Sliders

    Barbecue hamburger sliders on a platter.
    Bourbon Bbq Hamburger Sliders. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Hamburger Sliders recipe with Spicy Bourbon BBQ sauce have a spicy and slightly sweet sauce coats these perfect sized finger foods.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Bbq Hamburger Sliders

    Bacon Chicken Bites

    Baked chicken bites on a wire rack.
    Bacon Chicken Bites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken bites wrapped in bacon served with Boursin and jalapeño and you have a melt-in-your-mouth, amazing low carb appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Chicken Bites

    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    A platter of cream cheese sausage balls.
    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cream cheese sausage balls are the perfect snack food for your next party. Serve these any time of day for a savory finger food that’s full of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

    Chorizo queso dip in a bowl with chips
    Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chorizo queso dip, also known as chorizo queso fundido, packs a punch with smoky chorizo. An easy and delicious dip perfect with chips or drizzled over tacos and just in time for GAME DAY.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    Slow cooked chicken on a platter next to two sliders.
    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken isn’t just for Game Night, it’s great for any time you’re feeding a crowd. Bourbon and a molasses barbecue sauce are perfect with chicken. An EASY and healthy dish that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Bourbon Pulled Chicken

    The Easiest One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

    A close-up image of a skillet filled with creamy cheeseburger macaroni mixed with ground beef and topped with chopped onions. A serving spoon is lifting a portion of the cheesy dish, showcasing the melted cheese and rich texture.
    The Easiest One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food dish! It’s made with ground chuck, tender pasta, shredded American and cheddar cheese, and classic burger toppings. It’s like classic Hamburger Helper but with that made-from-scratch flavor. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot dish is a weeknight hero that tastes just like a cheeseburger!
    Get the Recipe: The Easiest One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

    Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

    A bowl of white queso dip with chips on a plate.
    Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White Queso Dip is a creamy and smooth cheese dip and comes together in just 15 minutes. Fabulous as an appetizer for a game day party!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    A platter of sausage cups.
    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sausage and cheese phyllo cups are a simple but AMAZING 4-ingredient appetizer that you can prepare in 10 minutes! Great for game days, brunch, or a party.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    Sausage Balls Recipe Without Bisquick (Non Greasy)

    A platter of homemade sausage balls.
    Sausage Balls Recipe Without Bisquick (Non Greasy). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sausage balls without Bisquick are a favorite at our house. Less greasy than the traditional recipe making them perfect for game days!
    Get the Recipe: Sausage Balls Recipe Without Bisquick (Non Greasy)

    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    A platter of Buffalo chicken bites.
    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These buffalo chicken-filled cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer! They’re made with tortilla chip scoops, cooked shredded chicken, and cheddar cheese.
    Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    Salsa Picante Recipe With Fresh Ingredients

    Salsa Picante Recipe With Fresh Ingredients. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Your quick-to-make homemade salsa picante recipe. Made with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime, and cilantro.
    Get the Recipe: Salsa Picante Recipe With Fresh Ingredients

    Sweet And Saucy Bbq Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

    Six baked slider sandwiches with golden-brown tops are arranged closely on parchment paper. Perfect for game day potluck recipes, these sliders are stuffed with shredded meat and cheese, and the shiny tops look brushed with butter.
    Sweet And Saucy Bbq Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Perfect party appetizers, pulled pork sliders with a sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, on sweet Hawaiian slider buns.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Saucy Bbq Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

    Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe

    A close-up of a shredded chicken sandwich with pickles on a multigrain bun, served on a gray plate—perfect for game day potluck recipes.
    Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This quick and delicious Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe

    Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe

    A rectangular white plate filled with saucy barbecue chicken wings garnished with chopped herbs. A small dish of barbecue sauce and a sauce brush are placed at the corner of the plate. A yellow napkin is partially visible on the left side.
    Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe made with three simple ingredients and a slow cooker, create tender finger-licking wings.
    Get the Recipe: Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe

    These 24 game day potluck recipes are sure to impress and keep your crowd coming back for more! Whether you’re feeding a big group or just a few friends, these dishes will make your gathering a hit! For even more recipes, check out Butter & Baggage.

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