Football Sundays in the fall are all about great food, friends, and cheering for your favorite team. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or just watching the game with family, these delicious, highly searched football snacks will score big with everyone. Below are the top 5 trending recipes to make your fall football Sunday a success!
Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings
Description:
Buffalo chicken wings are a staple for any football party. These wings are crispy, juicy, and drenched in a tangy hot sauce that adds just the right amount of spice. Perfect for pairing with blue cheese or ranch dressing, they are a sure hit with everyone.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season chicken wings with salt and pepper, then bake for 40-45 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, and stir in hot sauce and vinegar.
- Toss the cooked wings in the sauce, and serve with celery sticks and your preferred dipping sauce.
Cheesy Chili Queso Dip
Description:
This queso dip is a crowd favorite with its cheesy goodness and the perfect addition of chili. It’s creamy, flavorful, and served with crispy tortilla chips for dipping, making it an all-star football snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Tortilla chips for serving
Steps:
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, then add Rotel tomatoes and chili powder.
- Melt Velveeta cheese in a slow cooker, and stir in the beef mixture.
- Let the mixture heat for 15-20 minutes, then serve warm with tortilla chips.
Loaded Potato Skins
Description:
Crispy baked potato skins filled with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, then topped with sour cream and green onions. These loaded potato skins are the ultimate game day finger food, combining comfort and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F, bake potatoes for 1 hour.
- Cut potatoes in half, and scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer of potato.
- Fill the potato skins with cheese and bacon, then broil until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
Description:
These pulled pork sliders are a savory, slow-cooked favorite that you can prepare ahead of time. The BBQ pork is tender, juicy, and perfect for serving on mini buns, making them a great handheld option for game day.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Slider buns
Steps:
- Place pork shoulder, sliced onions, and BBQ sauce in a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender enough to shred.
- Shred the pork with forks, then serve on slider buns with additional BBQ sauce.
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Dip
Description:
A creamy, cheesy dip with just the right amount of heat from fresh jalapeños. This dip is perfect for football Sunday, combining the flavors of jalapeño poppers into a shareable dish.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 jalapeños, chopped
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Tortilla chips for serving
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
By crafting these popular and easy-to-make recipes, you’ll ensure that your football Sunday is a winning experience for everyone!