Best Game-Day Snack Recipes

Load your buffet table with snack favorites, from dips to chicken wings to spicy nuts.

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Loaded Buffalo Nachos

When it comes to game-day snacking, we leave the messy task of deep-frying hot wings to the pros. But buffalo-flavor nachos? Game on. (Be sure to use kettle-cooked chips; they're crunchy enough to support all the toppings.)Loaded Buffalo Nachos

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Buffalo Sweet Pepper Poppers

These easy appetizers combine two party favorites -- jalapeno poppers and buffalo chicken wings.Buffalo Sweet Pepper Poppers

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Pepperoni Pizza Pull

This warm and cheesy pull-apart bread takes just a few minutes to make. Keep the ingredients on hand for parties as well as a soup supper with family and friends.Pepperoni Pizza Pull

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Light and Layered Taco Dip

Ground turkey, reduced-sodium and light ingredients, and a confetti of crisp, colorful veggies make this potluck staple more nutritious than a typical layered dip-but every bit as tasty.L ight and Layered Taco Dip

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Buffalo-Style Chicken Fingers

Add to your game-day buffet with this neat-to-eat chicken breast variation of chicken wings. Dunk them in bottled blue cheese dressing.Buffalo-Style Chicken Fingers

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Ricotta and Parmesan Spread

Fresh herbs season this ridiculously simple spread from BelGioioso Cheese in Wisconsin. It keeps well in the fridge and is delicious with cherry tomatoes or other vegetable dippers, as well as crackers or baguette slices.Ricotta and Parmesan Spread

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Roasted-Tomato Salsa

Roma tomatoes add color and freshness to your game-day spread in this jalapeno-spiked salsa. Serve with assorted tortilla chips.Roasted-Tomato Salsa

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Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

Inspired by Buffalo chicken wings, this zesty twist on classic cheesy potato soup is perfect for dishing up on game day. The recipe doesn't call for chicken, but you can add it if you like.Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

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French Onion Sliders

These totally indulgent sliders pack all the flavor of French onion soup into a tidy little sandwich. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.French Onion Sliders

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Stuffed Party Pinwheels

Our recipe actually makes two different kinds of tortilla spirals-one flavored with curry powder, the other with garlic and herbs.Stuffed Party Pinwheels

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Slow-Cooker Sweet-Hot Nuts

Nuts in your slow cooker? Sure! Just toss them with sugar, butter and spices, and cook on low heat for two hours.Slow Cooker Sweet-Hot Nuts

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Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing

Carrot and celery sticks add crisp crunch to the platter of Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing. Our wings recipe includes blue cheese, garlic powder, vinegar, and spicy cayenne pepper sauce for kick.Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing

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Sauerkraut Balls

This traditional German appetizer, popular in northeast Ohio, comes from the Hey Hey Bar and Grill in Columbus. Even if you're not usually a sauerkraut fan, you may love the sweet-sour tang of mustard and kraut inside crispy deep-fried shells.Sauerkraut Balls

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Bonanza Bean Dip

You'll get extra points with this bean dip. Lime- and jalapeno-spiced guacamole adds a kick to layers of refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and onions. Serve seasoned tortilla chips on the side.Bonanza Bean Dip

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Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Parmesan, Monterey Jack and Swiss cheeses give melty goodness to this classic dip. We served it with toasted pita chips, but you can use crackers or sliced baguette.Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

A reader in Saint Paul gave us this recipe, which always gets raves from her guests. The sweet glaze uses pineapple juice, ketchup and soy sauce.Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

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Spiked Chocolate Fondue

This crazy-simple slow-cooker chocolate fondue has just three ingredients (plus the dippers, of course). We especially love it with strawberries.Spiked Chocolate Fondue

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Mini Burger Party Platter

Serve our Mini Burger Party Platter with an assortment of fun condiments, such as Balsamic Mayo, Herbed Goat Cheese and Citrus Ketchup.Mini Burger Party Platter

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Chili Pecans

A surprise ingredient, coffee liqueur, adds a sweet background to this make-ahead snack. The recipe calls for ground Chimayo chile, but you can use any ground red chile you like.Chili Pecans

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Mexican Seven-Layer Dip

Combine pantry ingredients, such as canned bean dip and taco sauce, for this easy dip. Serve with tortilla chips.Mexican Seven-Layer Dip

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Crunchy Cracker Snack Mix

Customize this recipe by substituting your favorite bite-size crackers for those we've listed. We've also given a choice of salad dressing mix for seasoning.Crunchy Cracker Snack Mix

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Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Balls

Freshly shredded cheese works better than packaged shredded cheese in a cheese ball. Prepare the cheese mixture the night before so flavors have a chance to blend. Shape and roll in the crumbled bacon or pistachio nuts a few hours before serving.Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Balls

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Jack Cheese and Smoky Chipotle Fondue

Lots of Monterey Jack cheese goes into this creamy fondue that gets a flavor boost from sour cream, chipotle peppers and bacon. Scoop it up with bread or tortilla chips.Jack Cheese and Smoky Chipotle Fondue

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Nacho Potato Skins

Whip up this easy appetizer and store it in your fridge until it's party time. To serve the skins hot and crispy, broil them just before your guests arrive.Nacho Potato Skins

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Turkey Pesto Sliders

These six-ingredient party sandwiches are simple and delicious. The recipe comes from Annie Marshall of the Indianapolis-based blog Everyday Annie.Turkey Pesto Sliders

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Mudslide Dip

This cheesy dip uses just two ingredients and can be kept warm in your slow cooker. Serve it with veggies, corn chips or tortilla chips.Mudslide Dip

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Mini Italian Beef Sandwiches with Pepperoncini Slaw

These little beef sandwiches make a great appetizer for a party. And you can put them together in just 20 minutes.Mini Italian Beef Sandwiches with Pepperoncini Slaw

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Cheesy Potato Bites

Just two ingredients-frozen potato rounds and shredded Parmesan-bake to easy, cheesy perfection.Cheesy Potato Bites

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Chicken, Bacon, and Cheddar Submarines

This crowd-pleasing party sandwich works on your schedule. You can prepare and bake it all at once for a party, or assemble the sandwiches the night before, and then bake them when your guests are ready to eat. Perfect for Game Day!Chicken, Bacon, and Cheddar Submarines

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Spicy Shrimp Nachos

Give your game-day nachos an island twist with Jamaican jerk seasoning and fresh jalapeno peppers covered with melted Monterey Jack cheese.Spicy Shrimp Nachos

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Chili Corn Snack Mix

Lime juice and chili powder give a Mexican kick to this combo of corn cereal, pretzels, almonds and dried fruit.Chili Corn Snack Mix

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Cranberry-Barbecue Meatballs

A mixture of cranberry jelly and bottled barbecue sauce jazzes up classic cocktail meatballs in this easy, three-ingredient recipe. Prepare in your slow cooker or in a saucepan.Cranberry-Barbecue Meatballs

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Jazz up purchased spinach-artichoke dip with just three extra ingredients.Spinach Artichoke Dip

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The Original Toasted Ravioli

This fried ravioli recipe, from Charlie Gitto's on the Hill in St. Louis, makes a fun party appetizer. We substituted frozen ravioli for the homemade they use at the restaurant. For extra-easy cooking, serve with a purchased marinara sauce.The Original Toasted Ravioli

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Swiss-Artichoke Dip

Artichoke hearts, dried tomatoes and sauce combine for a rich, creamy dip. Our recipe calls for processed Swiss cheese because it melts smoothly, but regular Swiss cheese will work fine, too. The dip will have a more stretchy, less creamy texture, but it tastes just as good.Swiss-Artichoke Dip

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Vegetable Tray Masterpiece

This easy dip based on mayo and sour cream stuffs easily into edible sweet pepper bowls. Serve with your favorite crisp, fresh veggies.Vegetable Tray Masterpiece

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Peppered Herb Cheese Ball

A mixture of chives, parsley, red pepper and garlic coats a blend of cream cheese and goat cheese. Crushed walnuts add a bit of crunch.Peppered Herb Cheese Ball

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Red Hot Pita Chips

Spicy hot foods are always winners on game day. Dijon-style mustard, garlic and chili powder dress up store-bought pita chips. Serve with a creamy dip or guacamole to calm the heat.Red Hot Pita Chips

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Fiesta Dip

Tortilla chips make bite-size appetizers for an easy, warm-from-the-oven treat. Stir together mayo, onion, two cheeses and salsa for the filling.Fiesta Dip

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Loaded Buffalo Nachos

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Buffalo Sweet Pepper Poppers

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Pepperoni Pizza Pull

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Light and Layered Taco Dip

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Buffalo-Style Chicken Fingers

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Ricotta and Parmesan Spread

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Roasted-Tomato Salsa

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Buffalo Corn-Potato Chowder

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French Onion Sliders

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Stuffed Party Pinwheels

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Slow-Cooker Sweet-Hot Nuts

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Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing

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Sauerkraut Balls

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Bonanza Bean Dip

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Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

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Spiked Chocolate Fondue

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Mini Burger Party Platter

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Chili Pecans

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Mexican Seven-Layer Dip

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Crunchy Cracker Snack Mix

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Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Balls

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Jack Cheese and Smoky Chipotle Fondue

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Nacho Potato Skins

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Turkey Pesto Sliders

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Mudslide Dip