Football Party Food - co*cktails and Appetizers (2024)

For any and all Football Party Food ideas, check out this roundup! Appetizers, finger food, and more come together in this list of party food ideas that has something for everybody.

When you need easy game day food, these tasty crowd pleasing appetizer recipes are the perfect place to start.

With a wide variety of dishes, you’ll find exactly what you need food for a football party.These easy recipes are simple and quick and separated into time categories.

Whip something up in under 15 minutes or prepare a showstopping centerpiece perfect for game day.

Don’t forget to pair your football party finger foods with one of these Espolòn Blanco Tequila co*cktails for a game-winning combo!

Easy Football Party Food

For our first category, here are some recipes that take 15 minutes or less to prepare. Easy recipes that make for fast and convenient game day food!

Caprese Bites (5 min)

Starting off with a fun twist on classic flavors, here’s a recipe for quick and easy Caprese Bites. If you love caprese salad, these handheld individual cups are a great cold appetizer to serve. Just pop all of the ingredients into a cup and serve!

This recipe combines creamy mozzarella with sweet tomato and fragrant basil. A phyllo dough shell holds it all together for a crispy and flaky treat, and a drizzle of balsamic pulls it all together. Your guests will love this unique and impressive dish that only takes minutes to put together!

Chili’s Copycat Salsa (10 min)

There’s no need to go out to a restaurant to serve delicious and high-quality salsa! In only ten minutes, you can make salsa to rival even the best quality restaurant salsa, and all in your own kitchen.

This copycat recipe from Chili’s might even be better than the real thing!With a great blend of sweet and spicy, this tasty salsa will be a hit at any gathering, but it makes a perfect appetizer for game day.

Pair with tortilla chips and you’ve got yourself a crowd pleaser! You’ll never buy salsa in a jar again when you discover how easy it is to make your own from scratch.

Easy Tuna Salad (10 min)

Take your tuna salad to the next level with this recipe! Unlike typical tuna salads, it includes unique ingredients that introduce brand new flavors that will change the way you look at tuna salad. Great to serve on bread or even to eat on its own!

Tuna combines with sweet, crisp apples and salty, sour pickles for a healthy and flavorful salad unlike you’ve ever had. Each bite is an explosion of interesting flavors! Great as an appetizer or even for lunch or a side for dinner.

Buffalo Chicken Cups (15 min)

How would you like buffalo chicken dip, already dipped? These handheld cups take your favorite buffalo chicken dip and portion it out into perfectly bite-sized cups. Bold, spicy, and satisfying, you’ll need to make a double batch of these!

Make a quick buffalo chicken dip by combining chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and your choice of spices. Then pop it all into a phyllo shell, sprinkle with cheddar, and bake so you get nice and melted cheese.

Top with some green onions if you like, and you’re all set. It doesn’t get easier!

Southwest Corn Dip (15 min)

Tired of the same old dips for your chips? Try this exciting and tantalizing dip recipe! You can serve it warm or cold, but either way the flavors will surprise you and you’ll keep coming back for more.

This dip is super creamy and satisfying and combines yellow corn with peppers and cheese. Add chili powder for a bit of a kick and pair with your favorite dippers.

You’ll want to eat this corn dip on everything!

Garlic Butter Corn Ribs (15 min)

This recipe from Cook Morphosis is a super fun way to serve corn! Cut and cook so your corn looks like ribs, and you can even season them with your favorite blend of flavors.

Not only are they irresistible, they’re also deceptively easy to make.If you’ve never had them, corn ribs are extremely tasty to pair with a sandwich on game day.

This is also a great option for vegetarians, vegans, or any other guests with special dietary restrictions. Try corn ribs for yourself and you’ll see how tasty they are!

Loaded Baked Potato Bites

Full of cheese and bacon, these loaded potato bites are nestled in a puff pastry wrapping. Easy to make, they are ready in about 25 minutes are are a great addition to your game day recipes.

They are a savory appetizer with a crispy pastry crust – plus, it’s easy to add some shredded chicken or ground beef to make these even heartier and filling.

Or switch up the cheese and use a Mexican blend, then add extra herbs like oregano and maybe even some cayenne pepper.

Half-Hour Football Party Food Appetizers

This next set of recipes might take a bit of extra time, but the results are well worth it. Still ready in under 30 minutes, this collection of dishes is guaranteed to satisfy.

White Chocolate Chex Mix (30 min)

Looking for the perfect blend of sweet and salty? This tasty snack mix includes light and crispy Chex cereal with salty pretzels and a sweet white chocolate coating.

This recipe is excellent for a homemade snack that’s sure to satisfy just about any crowd. It only requires 5 ingredients and minimal prep, and it can easily be customized with additional mix-ins!

Whether you need something to munch on while watching the game or a homemade treat to give out as a gift, this super tasty snack mix also works as a casual and light dessert.

You can even drizzle with milk or dark chocolate for some additional chocolatey goodness, add pieces of candy, try different kinds of nuts, and more!

Air Fryer BBQ Wings (30 min)

When I think of football party food, chicken wings are one of the first dishes that come to mind. With so many options for flavors and dipping sauces, wings are a great option to please large crowds.

And they’re surprisingly easy to make at home instead of ordering out!

These wings are coated in tangy and savory BBQ sauce and go great with so many sauces. Plus, they’re fast and easy to prepare in your air fryer. Guaranteed crispy perfection every time!

Margherita Pizza (30 min)

This is a unique take on the margherita pizza that makes it optimal for an appetizer setting. While you could serve it as a main course, this quick and tasty pizza recipe works great as part of your super bowl party appy spread.

The secret? Puff pastry.That’s right, the crust of this pizza is made with puff pastry! Flaky and delicious, it makes for a much lighter pizza.

Combine that with yummy tomatoes, melty cheese, and shredded basil and you’ve got a great appetizer that your guests won’t expect.

Blooming Quesadilla (25 min)

I bet you’ve never seen an appetizer quite like this! Inspired by the classic blooming onion, this appetizer takes the same shape and applies it to a tasty quesadilla. Great for tearing and sharing!

Best of all, this is an extremely customizable dish. Fill the tortillas with your choice of toppings like chicken, beef, cheese, rice, beans, tomato, lettuce, and more.

Pair with some salsa and you’ve got a conversation starter that’s sure to fill stomachs!

Sausage Stars (30 min)

Simple but elegant, these sausage stars are another great option when you want a foolproof appetizer that everybody will love.

Using wonton wrappers, you can easily create a crispy and crunchy shell that guests will love biting into. And they’re ready in only half an hour!

Flavored with ranch dressing, these little cups are also loaded with sausage and cheese. Add some peppers and green onions to expand the flavor palette. And people will love the novelty of the little wonton cups!

Fried Mac n Cheese Bites (30 min)

Mama Loves to Cook shares this mouthwatering recipe that’s the ultimate in comfort food. Crispy on the outside but gooey and cheesy inside!

This recipe takes comforting mac n cheese and fries it into a really great addition to your game day spread.

Pair them with some marinara sauce or another fun dipper and create a delicious flavor combo. Your guests won’t even be able to wait until these cool off! Make a double or triple batch; these fried treats will be gone in a blink.

Football Party Food In 1 Hour

If you have some more time on your hands, try out one of these extravagant dishes. Perfect for an impressive appetizer, most of these dishes could also be served as a dinner or even a brunch course!

BLT Bites (1 hour)

In a crispy phyllo shell, combine all your favorite BLT ingredients for a handheld appetizer that adds a brand new twist to the classic sandwich.

Aside from the bacon, lettuce, and tomato, these bites also have a creamy base of mayo and sour cream that gives them a satisfying and filling finish.

Though they need an hour in the fridge to chill, these phyllo bites only take 10 minutes to put together, which makes them a great last minute appetizer if you’re looking to feed a crowd.

Using store bought phyllo shells makes this recipe an absolute breeze, and they provide a deliciously light and crispy bite. You’ll love this fun spin on the BLT sandwich that’s perfect to serve while watching the game in the afternoon!

Spinach and Feta Quiche (55 min)

This recipe has spinach, which means it’s good for you! With super tasty caramelized onion and cheese, this elegant quiche is perfect for a yummy appetizer course.

You’ll love the flaky and buttery crust made from store bought dough!Have a special morning meal to prepare? Or want a fancy breakfast for dinner?

This quiche is also an excellent option for any breakfast or brunch meal, but don’t hesitate to serve it as a game day appetizer that will blow your guests away.

Bacon Wrapped Cabbage Dippers (50 min)

My rule of thumb: anything wrapped in bacon is already a hit. Take yummy cabbage and cover it with bacon and some seasonings. Best of all, prep is extremely simple but the results are always incredible!

Chop up your cabbage, wrap with bacon, season, then pop in the oven. Half an hour later, you have a yummy appetizer that guests will love eating.

Try switching things up and using your personal favorite seasonings for a personal touch!

Easy Nashville Hot Wings (35 min)

Here’s another chicken wing recipe, either as a companion to your BBQ wings or another option! These hot wings are crispy and juicy and coated in a hot and tangy seasoning that’s irresistible.

Serve with pickle and vegetables for the best experience.

And these wings have a super secret shortcut that ensures the flavors are always perfect and prep is quick and easy. This simple recipe for wings will become a new go-to on game day. Your air fryer is about to get a workout!

Wonton Taco Cups (40 min)

Did you realize there were so many great uses for wonton wrappers? These fun and interactive taco cups are just one other way to utilize the easy-to-work-with wrappers to create delectable appetizers.

You’ll love channeling all of your favorite taco flavors into this handheld dish!

If you want to get your guests involved, you can even let them pick out their own toppings. The possibilities and combinations are endless.

Excellent as an appetizer or a fun new take on dinner ideas for Taco Tuesday!

Jalapeno Chicken Poppers (50 Min)

These keto-friendly chicken poppers are simple to bake in the oven for a flavorful and bold appetizer. Healthier than fried jalapeno poppers, they definitely don’t sacrifice any flavor!

All of the savory heat is present in these yummy bite sized treats.Pair them with your favorite dip or a sweet co*cktail.

I make them with taco seasoning for a burst of flavor, but feel free to switch things up. You can kick up the heat all you want with these finger-lickin good chicken poppers!

Pizza Pull Apart Bread (45 min)

If you love finger food, this one is right up your alley. This pull apart bread is made with biscuit dough, then loaded up with pizza ingredients.

It’s almost as fun to rip this up as it is to eat it!This is another great option for experimentation and customization.

I make mine with pepperoni, bacon bits, and mozzarella cheese. But you could easily substitute in other proteins or add toppings like olives, peppers, mushrooms, and more!

Football Party Food Recipes

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