Football Party Food for Game Day

Find favorite football-watching foods, plus exotic twists on your normal game-day grub.

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Latin Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Jalapeno Relish

Meet the MVP of any game-day spread: the Latin Burger. Combine three kinds of meat for the patty, then blanket the burger in gooey mozzarella and crown with caramelized onion and jalapeno relish for a sweet, spicy finish.

Get the Recipe: Latin Burgers with Caramelized Onion and Jalapeno Relish and Red Pepper Mayonnaise

Tyler's Guacamole

Chunky and amazing, Tyler finds the perfect balance between flavors, and works in some sweet Serrano heat.

Get the Recipe: Guacamole

Ching's Sweet-and-Sour Pork Sliders

Big game parties are all about the finger food, and we've got you covered. Try Ching's Chinese-inspired take on an American classic, the slider burger.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Sour Pork Sliders

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Feed those hungry football fans with a filling chicken chili that's better for you than beef.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and White Bean Chili

Beef Nachos

Melty cheese meets extra-limey guacamole in this winning spin on beef nachos.

Diavoli Fritte With Onion and Dill Dip

Nadia G fries up red peppers for a spicy treat.

Get the Recipe: Diavoli Fritte with Onion and Dill Dip

Emeril's Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

For a fresh and fast take on classic Super Bowl party eats, try Emeril's oven-roasted wings.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

Duck Confit Sliders, Banh-Mi Style

Michael Symon takes sliders to a whole new delectable level with Duck Confit and Vietnamese-style flavors.

Get the Recipe: Duck Confit Sliders, Banh-Mi Style

Aida's Cucumber-Dill Yogurt Dip

No party is complete without a veggie tray. Make it extra special with Aida's light and creamy homemade dip.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber-Dill Yogurt Dip

Spice Goddess' Crispy Sweet Potato Cakes

Serve a large plate of Bal's Indian-spiced appetizers with mango chutney.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato Cakes

Michael Symon's Sweet Pea Dip

Mix smashed peas with ricotta and mint for a refreshing dip.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Pea Dip

Rachael's Meaty Meatless Chili

Cook up a big batch of meatless chili for a crowd-pleasing main dish.

Get the Recipe: Meaty, Meat-less Chili

Make-Ahead Meal 3 Minute Steak Hoagies With Homemade Steak Sauce

Make this steak sauce ahead of time, and then grill the steak right before serving.

Get the Recipe: Make-ahead Meal 3 Minute Steak Hoagies with Homemade Steak Sauce

Rachael's Nacho-Topped Chili Pot

This dish combines two big game faves: nachos and chili.

Get the Recipe: Nacho Topped Chili Pot

Potato and Pea Samosas

Make Anjum's classic Indian appetizers for a surprising football-watching food.

Get the Recipe: Potato and Pea Samosas

Tyler's Beef Chili

Leave it to Tyler to cook up the ultimate beef chili. It's made with cubed beef shoulder and lots of spices and chiles.

Get the Recipe: Beef Chili

Rachael's Chipotle Chicken Thighs With Chunky Guacamole

Skip wings and make a meal of spicy chicken thighs. Serve with tortillas and guacamole and your party planning is done.

Get the Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Thighs with Chunky Guacamole

Chuck's Potato Risotto With Pan-Grilled Lamb Sausages

Cook up a hearty sausage and potato meal for the big game.

Get the Recipe: Potato Risotto with Pan-Grilled Lamb Sausages

Rachael's Argentine Chili With Chimichurri

Top this meaty chili with a fresh, light chimichurri sauce for an Argentinean twist.

Get the Recipe: Argentine Chili With Chimichurri

Rachael's Louisiana Style Shrimp

Mix up a steaming pot of spicy andouille sausage and shrimp.

Get the Recipe: Louisiana Style Shrimp

Open Faced Sausage, 3 Pepper and Onion Sandwiches With Provolone

Feed a crowd with these easy open-faced sandwiches.

Get the Recipe: Open Faced Sausage, 3 Pepper and Onion Sandwiches with Provolone

Everything Gumbo

Instead of chili, cook up a steaming pot of spicy gumbo.

Get the Recipe: Everything Gumbo

Braised Pork Tacos

A make-ahead taco bar makes great football food.

Get the Recipe: Braised Pork Tacos

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

To munch on through the final seconds, hand-held sweets are key on game day. These chocolatey cupcakes get extra richness from the deep flavors of dark stout beer.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Stout Cupcakes