Hi there Reader!

Football season is in full swing and I love any excuse to whip up a spread of game day grub! 😉

Whether you're cheering on your college alma mater (whoop!) or watching your favorite NFL team, these football-friendly recipes are sure to be a hit with your crew! 🏈

This list has everything from our favorite dips and sweet desserts to crockpot recipes and more substantial meals. Enjoy!

​Buffalo Chicken Dip​
​Perhaps our most popular football season recipe, this chicken wing dip is warm, creamy, and loaded with cheese, chicken, and wing sauce for a game day classic!

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​The BEST Homemade Salsa​
​This fresh, homemade recipe takes just a few minutes to throw together in the blender or food processor and rivals the best restaurant-style salsa! I make a batch of this salsa once per week, game day or not.

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​Creamy Jalapeño Dip​

A base of homemade ranch is flavored with fresh jalapeños, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa in this copycat recipe of the popular Chuy's dip!

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​Ultimate Bean Dip​
​This fabulous bean dip is so easy to make and never lasts long! It's creamy, cheesy, and requires only SIX ingredients and just ten minutes on the stove!

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​White Spinach Queso​

A creamy, addictive, effortless dip made with four simple ingredients: cream cheese, Monterey Jack, salsa verde, and fresh chopped spinach (or you can leave out the spinach if it's not your jam 😉)!

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​Mexican Street Corn Dip​
​This amazing dip is warm, creamy, and loaded with a mouthwatering combo of ingredients...corn, cotija cheese, avocado, bacon, jalapeños, cilantro, and chipotle chile powder for the perfect amount of smoky heat!

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​BBQ Chicken Dip​
​This zippy, decadent dip can be made in the slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in the oven!

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​Beef Enchilada Dip​

This cheesy, addictive dip is easy to make and boasts the tantalizing flavor of beef enchiladas! Or there's also a Chicken Enchilada Dip if you prefer that instead (just please ignore the very old and ugly photos in that post...🥴)!

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​Healthy Black Bean Dip​

For a guilt-free snack, this healthy, zesty dip is equally delicious whether scooped up with tortilla chips or raw veggies!

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​All-Natural Chili Cheese Dip​
​This warm, decadent dip combines homemade chili, real cheddar cheese sauce, cream cheese, black beans, and fresh garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro for a cheesy hit at any party or get-together!

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​Hot Taco Dip​
​This warm, creamy dip is loaded with taco seasoned beef, cream cheese, cheddar, salsa, and cilantro for a yummy party appetizer or tailgating snack!

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​Zesty Cheese Spread​
​This zippy spread is quick to make and delicious on pretzels, crackers, or raw veggies!

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​Bacon Cheeseburger Monkey Bread​
​This savory monkey bread is loaded with ground beef, bacon, and cheddar for a gooey, pull-apart snack!

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​Pimento Cheese + Bacon Mini Cheese Ball Bites​
​Mini cheese balls of homemade pimento cheese are rolled in a coating of crispy bacon, toasted pecans, and minced fresh jalapeños and then speared with a pretzel stick for fun, easy-to-eat appetizers!

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​BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels​
​Soft flour tortillas are slathered with a mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, barbecue sauce, red onion, and cilantro, then rolled up tight and sliced into these flavorful, addictive appetizers!

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​Beefy 3-Bean Chil​

This hearty bowl of comfort food goodness is easy to adjust to your preferred spice level and delicious with an assortment of toppings...and you can make it on the stovetop or slow cooker!

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​Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork​
​This quick and effortless pulled pork can be thrown in the crock pot for an easy, make-ahead recipe that's perfect for game day or tailgating! Drenched in a fantastic homemade BBQ sauce, it can be piled on buns or sliders and topped with a creamy slaw for build-your-own sandwiches!

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​Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos​

This slow cooker taco filling is easy to make with just SIX simple ingredients. Set out the crockpot (set on warm) alongside tortillas and plenty of toppings (shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, guac, sour cream, etc.) and let everyone assemble their own tacos!

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​S'mores Dip​

Loaded with melted chocolate and toasty marshmallows, this dessert dip requires just a few minutes in the oven and is sure to be the hit of your next party!

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​Monster Cookie Bars​

Loaded with oats, peanut butter, and M&M's, these chewy, flourless bars require only one bowl yet yield a BIG batch, making this the perfect easy recipe when you need a bunch of sweet treats for a game day gathering!

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​M&M Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars​

Thick, chewy, big-batch bars are simple to make, fun to share, easy to customize to your team colors (with the M&Ms), and always a huge hit!

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So give one of these tasty recipes a try the next time you're watching football or your favorite sport! 🏈 ⚾️ ⚽️ 🏀

Or, you know, when you're just craving football food...😋

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