Ultimate Game Day Appetizer Lineup

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Ultimate Game Day Appetizer Lineup

Your playbook for the PERFECT game day spread – 7 crowd-pleasing recipes that cover all the bases: cheesy, meaty, crispy, and dippable!

 Pizza Bombs 🧀🍕

“Pocket-sized pepperoni perfection!”

  • Ingredients: Pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, garlic butter

  • Method:

    1. Stuff dough balls with pepperoni & cheese.

    2. Seal, brush with garlic butter, bake at 375°F for 15-20 mins.

  • Pro Tip: Serve with warm marinara for dipping!

Garlic Butter Pull-Apart Bread 🧄🍞

“Cheesy, garlicky, and impossible to share.”

  • Ingredients: Italian loaf, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic butter, parsley

  • Method:

    1. Cut crosshatch pattern into bread (don’t slice through!).

    2. Stuff with cheese, drizzle with garlic butter, wrap in foil.

    3. Bake at 350°F for 15 mins, then unwrap & broil for crispiness.

Sticky Glazed Wings 🍯🔥

“Sweet heat with crispy skin!”

  • Ingredients: Chicken wings, honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic

  • Method:

    1. Bake wings at 400°F for 40 mins (flip halfway).

    2. Toss in glaze (simmer honey + soy sauce + chili flakes).

Pepperoni Roll-Ups 🌪️🍕

“Spiralized pizza goodness!”

  • Ingredients: Pizza dough, pepperoni, shredded mozzarella

  • Method:

    1. Layer dough with pepperoni & cheese, roll into a log.

    2. Slice into pinwheels, bake at 375°F for 12-15 mins.

 7-Layer Pizza Dip 🏗️🧀

“Scoopable pizza in a dish!”

  • Ingredients: Cream cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, green onions

  • Method:

    1. Layer in order: cream cheese > sauce > cheese > toppings.

    2. Bake at 350°F for 20 mins until bubbly.

 Hot Dog Wrapped Bites 🌭🥐

“Pigs in blankets’ fancy cousin!”

  • Ingredients: Cocktail sausages, puff pastry, mustard (optional)

  • Method:

    1. Wrap sausages in pastry strips.

    2. Bake at 400°F for 15 mins until golden.

Cheesy Stuffed Breadsticks 🧀🥖

“Mozzarella pull for days!”

  • Ingredients: Breadstick dough, mozzarella sticks, garlic butter

  • Method:

    1. Wrap dough around cheese sticks.

    2. Brush with garlic butter, bake at 375°F for 12 mins.

Game Day Pro Tips

✅ Prep ahead: Assemble dips & roll-ups the night before.
🔥 Keep warm: Use slow cookers for dips and chafing dishes for wings.
🍺 Pair with: Ice-cold beer, ranch, and extra napkins!

Tag #GameDayMVP if you try these! 🏆 Which one’s your favorite?

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