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When it comes to game day, there’s nothing like bringing all your friends together to cheer on your favorite teams, all while stuffing your face with ridiculously addictive, over-the-top dishes that bring the day – and the game – to a whole new level of fun, regardless of the final score. When you’re camped out in front of the TV and you don’t want to stray far from the couch for fear of missing a pivotal moment, it’s important to have a WIDE range of recipes to choose from so that you can fill your plate and stay parked in front of the game. Thankfully, we’ve got 16 recipes for you to choose from so that your next game day party is a smashing success. Whether you end up making one of these or a bunch of ’em, you can’t go wrong – they’re all amazing!! Take a look below and start getting ready for the big day!


16. Slow Cooker Root Beer Baked Beans

This is definitely one of our favorite baked beans recipes – there’s something about the subtle, yet distinct flavor from the root beer that we love, plus the bacon and onion that tie all the flavors together perfectly! Get the full recipe here!


15. Mexican Street Corn Dip

For those of you craving some south-of-the-border flavor, this Mexican street corn dip does NOT disappoint. The corn provides the perfect pops of sweetness, while the jalapeño adds just the right amount of spice. If that sounds good to you, grab the written recipe here!


14. Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

Oh my gosh, you don’t even know how yummy this chicken is! There’s a secret trick we used to bake these bad boys up, so you get all the amazing flavor of fried chicken, without the dip in the hot frying oil! Seriously, you need this chicken in your life – get the recipe here!


13. Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip

If you’re looking for a lightened up classic, look no further. This is a healthier version of the beloved spinach artichoke dip and it tastes just like the original! If you want to feel just as indulgent as everyone else on the big day, definitely whip up a batch of this and get dipping! Check out the recipe here and enjoy!


12. Classic Lil Smokies

Does it get any better than these little guys? (Keep reading to find out about that….) This recipe is a classic for a reason, since everyone keeps coming back to it. It’s stood the test of time and has to be included in any game day round-up. Whip up this workhorse and get the recipe here!


11. Avocado And Bacon Deviled Eggs

Okay, deviled eggs are delicious, but avocado deviled eggs are amazing. Avocado deviled eggs WITH BACON?! Out of the world. If you haven’t tried this spin on a classic yet, you absolutely need to. Throw it together using this recipe and enjoy!


10. Baked Bloomin’ Onion

If you’ve ever been to Chili’s, you already know about the original Blooming Onion. Spicy, fried deliciousness, we’ve got a more achievable, healthier version to make at home – the baked bloomin’ onion! It’s so good, it’s so much better for you, and you need to make it. Here’s the full written recipe, what are you waiting for??


9. Hawaiian Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Now, in case you wanted another baked bean option – and slow cooker no less, so it’s the easiest thing ever to make! – we’re giving you another choice: Hawaiian baked beans. With bacon and pineapple you’ve got the perfect salty sweet combo. Find the recipe here!


8. Upside Down Sweet Onion Cornbread

Guys, you might not ever go back to regular cornbread once you try this stuff – it’s just that good. The crux of this dish it’s an upside down cornbread with perfectly sweet onions baked into the bottom top of the bread. It’s got everything you could ever want in a side dish and it should be at the top of your list of things to make. Get the recipe here!


7. Homemade Chex Mix

If, like us, chex mix was one of your favorite snacks growing up – it still is for us – then maybe you’ve also always wonder what the secret spice mix is that makes said snack so perfectly addictive. Good news is, it’s easy to make your own chex mix and you can do it in your slow cooker! Check out the recipe here and see how close it is to the original!


6. Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole

Chicken chilaquiles. We didn’t think they could get any better, but then we made ’em as a casserole and all our prayers were answered. While chilaquiles have always been a great solution for any leftovers you may have, turning this dish into a casserole that will feed the whole family is truly a win. And with only 6 base ingredients? Yes, please, and thank you! Check out the recipe here.


5. Slow Cooker Taco Dip

We love just about all dips and spreads, but thick, creamy dips are our Achilles heel, and this creamy taco dip fits that bill perfectly. Basically, you throw all your ingredients into the slow cooker, cover it up and turn it on. That’s it. Amazing flavor and shockingly easy – get the recipe here and try it out!


4. Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies

All right, remember when we asked you if there was anything better than the classic lil smokies? Well…we think there is. These bacon-wrapped brown sugar smokies are so, stinking delicious, we’re completely hooked! They’re easy to make and everyone raves about them, so what are you waiting for? Check out the recipe and prepare to be addicted.


3. Sweet And Zesty Corn Dip

We don’t usually think about corn when it comes to dips, but it really is the perfect ingredient. The sweet corn lends itself perfectly to all the cheeses and other veggies, so you get a delicious depth of flavor with literal pops of sweetness scattered throughout. Sweet and creamy, with the perfect amount of spice, this dip is our new go-to; we use frozen corn in the cooler months, but once summer rolls around you can bet we’ll be shucking fresh corn for an even better dip that will blow you away! Get the recipe here!


2. Chorizo Croquettes

A Spanish classic, croquettes or “croquetas” as they’re also known, are perfectly light and fluffy balls of fried potato. Normally stuffed with ham, this recipe uses chorizo for a fun, tasty spin on the original. These things go super fast once people realize how great they are, so take a look at the recipe here, grab some and then stand out of the way while they get devoured!


1. Neiman Marcus Dip

If you’ve never heard of Neiman Marcus dip before, today is your lucky day. This stuff is perfect with hearty crackers and you’ll find yourself hooked after the first bite. It’s got cheddar cheese, bacon, almonds and green onions, and they all come together to make a seriously good dish. Here’s the recipe, so take a look and then get ready for an amazing game day party!