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The Ultimate List of Game Day Food, Snacks & Drinks
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Super Bowl is right around the corner and if you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. I remember when I was a little girl I would dream of growing up to be a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. I would tuck my shirt up and over to make it look like a midriff blouse like theirs. Ay yay yay!
Well, the Cowboys are out this year, but that doesn’t mean we won’t host friends and family for the big game. If you are hosting a Super Bowl fiesta you will love this Ultimate List of Game Day Snacks & Drinks.
From low alcoholic cocktails and pitcher drinks for day drinking to homemade versions of all your favorite stadium snacks, I’ve got all the recipes you need to host a delicious football tailgate in the comfort of your own home. This roundup is fully loaded with all the tasty ideas you’ll need to keep your football-loving friends well-fed and pumped up to support their favorite teams.
What are your favorite munchies for Super Bowl? What do you crave on game day? Let me know in the comments below!
Snacks To Pair With Chips
Generally speaking, our football viewing parties center on a massive spread of snacks. From dips like spicy salsa, creamy queso, and chunky guacamole, this section is perfect for those of you who are more “potluck” than “fancy feast.”
Guacamole Recipes
There’s more than one way to guac – here I share four of my favorite recipes.
Classic Guacamole
This classic guacamole recipe is super simple and fresh. Beware; it’s also addictive.
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Hatch Green Chile Guacamole
The combination of creamy and rich avocados from Mexico and spicy and roasted green chile from Hatch, New Mexico is beyond heavenly!
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Guacamole al Pastor
Bacon and pineapple and avocados, oh my! This guacamole is so delicioso. The flavor combination is inspired from my favorite tacos: tacos al pastor.
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Guacamole en Molcajete
Make authentic and traditional guacamole and serve with tortilla chips.
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Queso Recipes
Gooey, creamy, cheesy goodness? Sign me up.
Queso Fundido with Mushrooms & Hatch Green Chile
This molten cheese dip is topped with a mouthwatering mixture of sautéed shiitake mushrooms and green chiles. This queso is made with two cheeses (queso quesadilla and queso Oaxaca) combined with an irresistible mixture of sautéed mushrooms and Hatch green chile. If you can’t find Hatch chiles, substitute with Anaheim chiles, which are available in most grocery stores. Serve this queso with warm corn or flour tortillas.
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Choriqueso
This Choriqueso (Queso Fundido with Chorizo)is Mexican melted cheese loaded with spicy Mexican pork chorizo, caramelized onions, combined with sautéed bell peppers. Seriously, what’s not to love?
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Chile con Queso
This recipe is my go-to potluck contribution, its easy and a crowd pleaser. This recipe falls into the Tex-Mex category. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Tex-Mex, but it is definitely not authentic Mexican. So to all our Mexican foodies out there, try it you’ll like it…it’s naughty.
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Salsa Recipes
Light on calories and heavy on fresh flavor, these salsa recipes are a great way to keep game day a little healthier.
Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
This easy salsa only needs three basic ingredients. Serve it with tortilla chips as an appetizer or spoon this smoky, citrusy salsa over your favorite tacos al pastor or quesadillas.
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Pico de Gallo
This iconic fresh tomato salsa is also called salsa bandera (flag) because it has the three colors of the Mexican flag: green, white, and red making this salsa perfect for Mexican Independence Day.
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Pineapple Mango Salsa
This tropical salsa is cool, refreshing, slightly sweet, a tad spicy, and full of flavor. This salsa is delicious with a side of tortilla chips and also goes really well with chicken or fish tacos.
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Citrus, Mango, & Avocado Salsa
This citrus salsa is made with some of my favorite tropical fruits: mangos and avocados. Spoon it over pan-fried tilapia or just set it out as an appetizer with tortilla chips and watch it disappear.
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Chile de Arbol Salsa
This salsa is spicy and smoky and pairs well with eggs, steak, brisket, and ribs.
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Green Chile & Tomato Salsa
This salsa casera also called salsa tatemada (charred) is a perfect appetizer with a basket of your favorite tortilla chips or as the base for several of our recipes.
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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
This Tomatillo Avocado Salsa is often called Salsa de Tomatillo y Aguacate, Avocado Green Salsa, Salsa Verde con Aguacate, Salsa de Guacamole, or Guacamole Salsa. The creaminess of the avocados combined with tangy and roasted tomatillos, and the pop of spice from jalapeños and serranos make this salsa irresistible.
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Salsa Verde Mexicana
Homemade Salsa Verde Mexicana is very simple to make with easy to find ingredients – all you need are tomatillos, garlic, onion, jalapeño, serrano, and cilantro. This tomatillo salsa is fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy.
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Chile Pasilla Oaxaqueño Salsa
I wanted to share a bit of Oaxaca and share a chile pasilla Oaxaqueño salsa I learned to make using a molcajete.
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Strawberry Mango Avocado Salsa
A light fruity salsa perfect for entertaining is the summer months! The homemade tortilla chips take this one to the next level!
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Mango Avocado Salsa
A fruity summery Mexican salsa that tastes amazing as a topping for fish, steak or tacos!
Mushroom, Jalapeño & Cilantro Salsa
Chop and mix…That’s it! This salsa might be time intensive with all the fine dicing but the combination of fresh ingredients is worth every minute.
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Strawberry Pico de Gallo
The strawberry salsa stole the show for me – it was spicy, bright, and exotic. This is definitely a creative and zesty salsa perfect as a topping on grilled steak, fish, chicken, or with a basket of tortilla chips.
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Dips & Spreads
If you can dip it or spread it, I’m all for it!
Artichoke Roasted Green Chile Dip
I seriously considered titling this recipe Artichoke Crack! If artichoke dip wasn’t addictive enough, this one is over the top with the addition of spicy roasted green chile.
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Seven Layer Dip
Seriously who doesn’t love seven-layer dip? It’s easy to make and everyone can dip in his or her own individually portioned jar. It’s a great way to guarantee no double dippers in your dip. You can set the ingredients on your counter and let everyone build their own or make these in advance and refrigerate and pull them out as needed. They make a great afterschool snack too.
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Texas Caviar
I guarantee this dish will be the hit at your next picnic, potluck, or party! This budget-minded salad is chock-full of colorful veggies and black beans in a tangy and spicy dressing that really hits the spot. Serve it as a side salad or with tortilla chips for an awesome dip.
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Red, White, and Blue Fruit and Cheese Board
This red, white, and blue festive fruit and cheese platter is perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day.
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Mexican Cheese Fondue
This fondue has a Mexican twist made with a combination of two of my favorite cheeses — asadero and muenster cheese. And because I like spice I added rajas of roasted poblano for a mild kick.
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Grilled Fruit Cheese Board
Take your cheese board to the next level with the addition of grilled summer fruit! A simple grilled appetizer that will be a hit with all your guests and it looks stunning! I also included bowls of fresh honey and wild huckleberry jam.
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Bruschetta Bar Toppings
My bruschetta platter included slices of membrillo (quince paste) which I was thrilled to find at my local grocery store, tangy and spicy homemade avocado and tomatillo salsa (recipe below), a spicy and sweet fire-roasted green chile jelly, delicious homemade apricot preserves made by my friend Lola, prosciutto, and an assortment of cheeses.
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Ceviche Recipes
These are basically protein-packed salsas, made with seafood and meat marinated in lime juice. Yum!
Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón) Tostadas with Avocado Crema
Ceviche de Camarónes is a light and refreshing classic Mexican seafood dish that will feed a crowd. This shrimp ceviche recipe is served on tostada shells with a creamy, spicy, and flavorful avocado crema. It is the perfect no-cook meal.
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Ceviche Style Canned Salmon Salad
Say goodbye to mayonnaise-laden canned fish salads. Transform affordable canned salmon into an exotic, zesty, flavorful salad by adding fresh lime juice and diced cucumber, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro. This recipe is so delicious and healthy!
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Mexican Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón)
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Shrimp Ceviche recipe is sure to become one of your favorite summer recipes. Made with just 11 ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep, this easy ceviche recipe is the no-cook meal of your dreams!
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Salpicón (Spicy Mexican Shredded Cold Beef Salad)
Salpicón, a spicy Mexican shredded cold beef salad can be eaten on a bed of lettuce or on a corn tostada. It is best described as cooked beef ceviche marinated in a tangy vinaigrette dressing that is packed with flavor and a little heat. This is a good recipe to bookmark if you entertain often because the brisket can be prepared a day ahead of time.
Finger Foods
As far as I’m concerned, grazing is the name of the football food game. These are some of my favorite things to nibble on while I’m waiting for my team to score.
Baked Chicken Wings with Mild and Spicy Sauce
Crispy buffalo chicken wings are easy to make at home and perfect for the Big Game! Skip the oil and fryer and make amazing baked chicken wings that rival your favorite restaurants with your choice of homemade mild or spicy wing sauce.
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Spicy Baked Hot Wings
This hot wing recipe is very basic and you can tailor it to your spice level preference. I used Red Devil hot sauce because it reminds me of home (El Paso) and Valentina hot sauce because I can’t live without it and always have it on hand. Substitute your favorite hot sauces and you can’t go wrong with this dish.
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Steak and Bacon Shish Kebabs
Juicy, perfectly cooked marinated steak, roasted veggies and slices of smoky grilled bacon on a stick. These shish kebabs scream summer.
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Pork-Pineapple Kebobs with Honey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
If you want to make an impression make these simple kebobs with pork loin chops cooked to juicy grilled perfection. And the tangy, sweet, and spicy barbecue sauce is easy to make and is finger-licking good.
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Pork Green Chile Loaded Nacho Fries
If the idea of french fries smothered in spicy shredded pork and all your favorite nacho fixins sounds like a good idea, you’re going to love this recipe for Pork Green Chile Loaded Fries! This hearty recipe is a real fan favorite, and is perfect for serving on game day.
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Carne Asada Fries (Loaded Fries)
Freshly baked French fries, with tender pieces of carne asada, topped with mounds of shredded cheese, and baked till the cheese melts. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, and spicy pico de gallo. Talk about the perfect football food.
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Crispy Spicy Tostones
These highly addictive Crispy Spicy Tostones scream fiesta or game-watching food while crushed red pepper flakes give these tostones a little heat without making them overly spicy!
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Nachos
Melty cheese, crunchy chips, and all the toppings make for an excellent game-day snack.
Brisket Nachos
If you’re on the hunt for a delicious and stress-free appetizer, dinner, or game day spread, stop your search! These Brisket Nachos are quick, easy, and totally customizable depending on your topping preferences.
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Classic Nachos
Nachos are the ultimate home tailgating experience! These Classic Nachos are made with a combo of ground beef, homemade roasted green chile salsa, and black beans. Then the magic mountain is topped with shredded Monterey jack cheese and baked. Don’t forget to set out your favorite toppings!
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Kettle-Chip Nachos
It doesn’t get much easier or tastier than this nacho bar that’s ideal for any fiesta. Instead of corn chips, swap with kettle potato chips for a twist along with crumbled queso fresco and other unique ingredients.
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Chicken Mole Nachos
This spicy and slightly sweet mole sauce makes a great topping on nachos. Once the nachos are baked the melted cheese and toppings really makes this dish unforgettable.
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Camarones a la Diabla Nachos
Make camarones a la diabla and set up a nacho bar with a variety of toppings for your guests to assemble their own nachos.
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Ground Turkey Nachos
This recipe is made with ground turkey making these nachos simple to make any day of the week. The best part is they only take 20 minutes to make and I guarantee your family will love them.
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Carne Asada Nachos with Guacamole
These nachos are made with black beans, carne asada, fresh toppings and a luscious mountain of homemade guacamole. These show-stopping nachos are a hit and perfecto for your Super Bowl party.
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Sweets
Victory is sweet, but so are these tasty little bites.
Cowboy Cookies
These Cowboy Cookies are packed with chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, oats, and cinnamon. They are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, meaning there’s a little something for everyone. Make a big batch today to share with all of your loved ones near and far.
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Mexican S’mores Bar
Enjoy the full s’mores experience without a campfire and with a Mexican twist! We included the basic ingredients — traditional cinnamon-flavored graham crackers, milk chocolate, and marshmallows, but we also displayed some fun new options — vanilla-flavored Maria cookies, dark chocolate spicy caramel, assorted dark chocolate, shavings of Mexican chocolate, dulce de leche, cajeta, and strawberries.
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Eating one of these Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars, (aka Churro Cheesecake Bars) is like biting into a sweet, cinnamon-coated churro, only to find a creamy pocket of cheesecake inside.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
If you've been on the hunt for the perfect dessert for taco night, look no further than these light and fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos! Sweet cinnamon-sugar-dusted dessert taco shells are filled with an avocado yogurt "cheesecake" filling before being topped with juicy fresh fruit and shredded coconut for a tasty treat that is both nutritious and delicious.
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Beer Cocktails
Football doesn’t feel the same without beer or some kind of beer cocktail. Here are some of my favorite game day drinks made with cerveza.
Easy Chelada With Mexican Beer
A chelada is a quick beer cocktail (or cerveza preparada) made with ice, lime, and salt
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Spicy Michelada
Micheladas are a popular beer cocktail served throughout Mexico and is a great way to elevate a Mexican beer with flavorful combinations that include vegetable juice, lime, and hot sauce for some spice. This beer cocktail is tangy, refreshing, and spicy with the bold flavor of Tabasco. It is served in a Tajin-rimmed glass and garnished with a celery stalk and a lime slice.
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Chavela
A chavela is a twist on a michelada, but simpler made with only tomato juice, Tabasco, beer, and ice, with a Tajin seasoned rim. Drink it on its own, or try it with a shot of tequila for a real kick. This beer cocktail is so refreshing and always delicious paired with a spicy Mexican dish.
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Mango Lime Beer Margaritas
Fizzy, tart and sweet, but not too sweet. These Mango Lime Beer Margaritas are the perfect drink to pair with your favorite Mexican dishes or to simply enjoy on its own.
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Frozen Beergaritas
A pitcher of frozen beergaritas is the perfect cocktail for entertaining. Mix up a batch in the blender with fresh lime juice, frozen limeade, Mexican beer, and tequila.
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Pitcher Cocktails
When you’ve got your eyes on the game, you don’t need any distractions. Whip up a pitcher of drinks in advance so the good times can keep on rolling – with, or preferably without, your assistance. 🙂
Spicy Green Tea & Lemonade Margarita
If you think jalapeños, green tea, and tequila are a weird pairing, think again. I can basically promise that if you’re a fan of margs and Arnold Palmers, you’ll fall in love with my Spicy Green Tea and Lemonade Margarita. Your happy hour will never be the same again!
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Cantaloupe Melon Margarita
If you love spiked aguas frescas, you're going to love my Cantaloupe Margarita! Combine kid-friendly agua de melonwith your favorite tequila for a happy hour treat you're sure to love.
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Skinny Margarita
This guilt-free and flavorful Skinny Margarita is so simple to make with a handful of ingredients – quality tequila, fresh orange and lime juice, and agave nectar.
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Margarita on the Rocks
Make the perfect classic margarita on the rocks at home by following this simple recipe. Have a delightfully tart, perfectly fresh, and lightly sweet cocktail for happy hour tonight. Don’t worry, it’ll take you less than five minutes to make!
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Classic Frozen Margarita Recipe
When the sun is shining and the weather is sultry, there’s no cocktail I’d rather sip on than a Classic Frozen Margarita. Sweet, tart, boozy, and slushy with a salty rim? That right there is my hot weather love language.
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Booze-Free Libations
Make sure the kids and DDs have something tasty to cheers with when their team scores! Here are some of my favorite booze-free beverages to get you in the (end)zone.
Agua de Piña (Pineapple Cooler)
Sweet, tart, and super refreshing, this Agua de Piña is a delightful drink for summertime. Try making your own Pineapple Agua Fresca for your next backyard bbq and revel in the "oohs" and "ahhhs" of your family!
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Agua de Melón (Melon Water)
Agua de Melón is a lovely cantaloupe flavored drink that will immediately transport you to the beach. If you are looking for a cooling, sweet beverage to quench your thirst, you’ve come to the right place! Oh, and for all you adults out there? This recipe also makes for a mean Melon Margarita.
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Sparkling Limeade (Limonada con Agua Mineral)
Bright, bubbly, and refreshing, this simple Sparkling Limeade (known as “limonada con agua mineral” in Spanish) is my favorite summer beverage. Lightly sweet, beautifully tart and so easy to make, you’re sure to love it as much as I do.
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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
Agua de Jamaica is a great diuretic that is full of Vitamin C and can even lower blood pressure. This refreshing Hibiscus Tea is sweet, tart and delicious!
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