25 Best Tailgate Appetizers to Feed a Crowd on Game Day

Snag a ball of refrigerated pizza dough from the supermarket and watch these rolls come to life in no time flat! They’re an epic pull-apart snack for game day. Be sure to dunk ’em in marinara!

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The creamy base of this dip only requires a handful of ingredients, but you can go wild with the toppings! Shredded cheese, jalapeños, black olives, shredded lettuce, tomato—you name it!

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On long game days, no snack is too hearty, and these quick and easy ham and cheese sliders are the perfect last-minute appetizer to bring to the tailgate. They’re ready in about 35 minutes!

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Every tailgate food table needs a round up jalapeño poppers. No matter if you make them the traditional way, or opt for this easy, cheesy dip, everyone will be happy!

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Exciting game days deserve game day grub, and that’s exactly what these nachos are! Topped with saucy chicken, tons of cheese, and all your favorite fixings, they’re good till the last chip.

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Morning games call for breakfast-style game day snacks, and these savory sausage rolls are bite-sized and so delicious! You can even portion the rolls ahead of time, then pop them in the freezer to bake off just before it’s tailgate time.

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Let your air fryer do all the hard work for the crispiest chicken wings ever! Once they’re done cooking, you can toss ’em in buffalo sauce or barbecue sauce, or just enjoy them plain with ranch.

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Take this dip from stovetop to table right in a cast-iron skillet! It’s made of just three ingredients and ready in 5 minutes—seriously! If you plan to travel with it, though, transfer it to a baking dish before baking for easier transport.

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Using just three ingredients, Ree Drummond’s favorite poppers couldn’t be easier. All it takes is fresh jalapeños, cream cheese, and bacon, and you’ve got a snack everyone will devour.

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There’s no patty flipping required for these burger sliders! You simply pile seasoned, cooked ground beef onto the buns with plenty of cheese, pickles, and burger sauce.

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The crowd will cheer when you show up to the tailgate with a tray full of these crispy chicken taquitos! Don’t forget to bring the sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole to serve.

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Dill dip is one of those appetizers that you can easily whip up the night before and simply spoon into a serving bowl when it’s party time. It also travels incredibly well in a cooler!

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With beer and cheese, what more perfect game day snack could you ask for? You can keep this yummy dip smooth, creamy, and warm in a slow cooker set to low heat.

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With all the meaty, cheesy dips that are sure to fill the tailgate food table, this sweet, fall-inspired pumpkin dip will be a fan favorite. It tastes just like pumpkin cheesecake! Serve with pretzels and graham crackers.

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Use skewers to help portion off the sandwich so you can cut it into perfectly sized pieces for easy snacking on game day. This sandwich can be made ahead and travels well, too!

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