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    24 Game Day Potluck Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

    Published: Nov 1, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re on the hunt for game day potluck recipes that keep everyone coming back for seconds, you’re in the right place! These recipes are crowd-pleasers that go beyond the usual chips and dip, with options that are easy to make and guaranteed to score big points. Whether you’re craving something cheesy, spicy, or just plain comforting, there’s a recipe here that’ll be a hit at your next gathering.

    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

    A white platter full of grilled chicken drumsticks and thighs.
    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

    Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

    A plate of grilled barbecue ribs with a tantalizing glaze is displayed on a white dish. A black fork is positioned near the ribs, and a partial view of a bowl containing watermelon slices is visible in the background. The surface is light-colored.
    Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    These Coca-Cola Ribs are marinated overnight in your favorite soda for a super tender and juicy crockpot recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Coca-Cola Marinated Ribs

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven

    A plate of bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken poppers.
    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Golden brown, bacon-wrapped jalapeño chicken poppers are stuffed with a tequila cream cheese filling, perfect for your next party.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven

    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls(No Bisquick!)

    A platter of cream cheese sausage balls.
    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (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 (No Bisquick!)

    Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs

    A bowl of creamy herb dip is surrounded by fresh vegetables, including broccoli, cucumber slices, baby carrots, celery sticks, and round crackers. The dip is garnished with chopped herbs and black pepper. The background features a textured, dark surface.
    Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Vibrant, herby, and oh so creamy, this homemade Green Goddess dip gets its robust flavor from fresh parsley, basil, and tarragon.
    Get the Recipe: Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs

    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    A platter of grilled dates.
    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Grilled dates stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped with prosciutto, the perfect marriage of salty and sweet. Cook them on the grill for an easy appetizer for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Baked pita chips next to bowls of dip.
    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Say goodbye to store bought chips and bake homemade seasoned pita chips instead. Crispy, flavorful pita chips for scooping and snacking in 20 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    A platter of apple sausage rolls.
    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These puff pastry sausage rolls are a sweet and savory mix of sausage, apple, and crunchy pistachios. You’ll crave these again and again!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    Short Rib Chili Without Beans

    Three bowls of beef chili next to a soup ladel.
    Short Rib Chili Without Beans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A hearty chili with short ribs braised in beer and slow cooked on the stove for a “stick to your ribs” chili with so much flavor without beans.
    Get the Recipe: Short Rib Chili Without Beans

    Pimento Cheese With Cream Cheese And Chipotle Peppers

    Two crackers with pimento cheese next to a bowl of cheese dip.
    Pimento Cheese With Cream Cheese And Chipotle Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A simple 5 ingredient dip that’s versatile enough to eat by itself or use it to top your favorite bowl of chili. A Southern staple.
    Get the Recipe: Pimento Cheese With Cream Cheese And Chipotle Peppers

    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    A plate of crostinis topped with crab dip.
    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This hot and creamy crab dip is the absolute perfect appetizer. Made with a fresh, flavorful cream sauce, you can prep it in 10 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    Sausage phyllo cups on parchment paper.
    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

    Southern Cincinnati Chili Fixed Your Way

    A close-up of a hearty chili recipe served over pasta, topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped red onions, sliced jalapeños, and fresh parsley.
    Southern Cincinnati Chili Fixed Your Way. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Southern Cincinnati Chili has a unique flavor and it’s served over pasta. Add toppings your “way” and enjoy chili the way the Buckeyes do or add pimento cheese for a Southern flare.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Cincinnati Chili Fixed Your Way

    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    Baked crescent roll appetizers on a platter
    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this easy vegetarian crescent roll appetizer with cream cheese and chopped mushrooms. Yields 48 bite-size rolls.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

    A scoop of spinach artichoke dip on a cracker.
    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Skip the mayonnaise! This recipe for hot spinach and artichoke dip is loaded with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and gooey melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

    Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

    Creamy macaroni salad with a wooden spoon.
    Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A Southern-style macaroni salad made with a creamy mayo, sour cream and dijon mustard dressing. Mix with cheddar cheese to finish, and served chilled.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

    Corn And Peach Salsa

    A bowl of easy-to-make salsa with the perfect balance of peaches, tomatoes, and corn.
    Peach salsa with homemade pita chips.

    Fresh peaches, tomatoes and corn are combined for a fresh and healthy salsa. Corn and Peach Salsa is a perfect summer appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Corn And Peach Salsa

    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Barbecue ribs with a bowl of sacue.
    Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baby back pork ribs cooked in the crock pot are fall-off-the-bone delicious. The dry rub, slow cooker and homemade sauce make this a keeper.
    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes

    A platter of bacon wrapped potato bites.
    30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These bacon-wrapped mini potatoes are the perfect party finger food! The bite-size appetizer is ready within 30 minutes! Serve with dipping sauce.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes

    Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings with Homemade Buffalo Sauce

    Buffalo wings on a foil covered baking sheet.
    Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings with Homemade Buffalo Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy baked buffalo wings that are NOT fried are just what you need to snack on during the game or movie night.  Topped with a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings with Homemade Buffalo Sauce

    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

    From Scratch Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions

    A bowl of sour cream dip with caramelized onions next to a bowl of chips.
    From Scratch Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Take a classic appetizer to the next level with this from-scratch Sour Cream and Onion Dip using caramelized onions.
    Get the Recipe: From Scratch Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions

    Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

    A bowl of homemade Chex mix.
    Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Great for road trips or back to school.
    Get the Recipe: Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

    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 game day potluck recipes are sure to be the highlight of your spread and will have everyone asking for seconds! Once you try them, you’ll definitely want to make them again for every gathering! Find even more Game Day Recipes you’ll love.

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