Okay party people.
I’ve spent countless hours scouring the web this week for what I think are some of the *best* recipes for football season. Some are from me… some are from my internet friends… and some are from people I creepily stalk. Most of these recipes can work regardless if it’s just you, yourself and you, you and a friend, you and your family of four, or you and your party of 20. Just adjust accordingly. Many of us have the same taste buds, some of us don’t. Feel free to link your favorites in the comments and tell me what YOU think the best football food is.
You know how much I love to overwhelm you.
Dips
caramelized onion greek yogurt dip
warm roasted garlic and white bean hummus
hot + cheesy caramelized corn dip
hot and cheesy roasted red pepper dip
creamy feta dip with jalapenos
Snacky Foods (that aren’t dips)
sticky lime grilled chicken wings
bean and avocado tortilla cups
fried pickles with spicy ranch
sweet + sticky baked drumsticks
Bready Stuff
cheesy artichoke french breads
A big pot of chili! Or soup.
30 minute buffalo chicken soup
loaded baked sweet potato soup
smoky white bean chicken chili
Main Dishes
minestrone pot pie with whole wheat parm biscuits
crockpot cheddar beer chicken tacos
southern style pork tenderloin
asian turkey burgers with spicy lime mayo
easy double bean burgers with avocado basil cream
slow cooker hoisin shredded chicken with asian slaw
roasted butternut, sweet potato whole wheat lasagna
stovetop BBQ chicken shells and cheese
cheesy stuffed meatball sliders
shrimp burgers with chipotle cream
stuffed peppers with tomato basil cream
slow cooker french dip sandwiches
On the side
marinated tomato and burrata salad
crispy sweet potato fries with basil salt and lemon garlic dipping sauce
crockpot bourbon bacon baked beans
herb crusted sweet potato bites
oven crispy parmesan sage truffle fries
roasted potatoes to change your life
Treats
chocolate dipped beer marshmallows
bourbon pumpkin pie milkshakes
pumpkin cookies with brown butter frosting
oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookies
chocolate chip oreo fudge brownie bars
Annnnnd done.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
Incredible list!
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Aaaand, this is all we need in our cooking lives. Period. Gracias!! :)
P.S. – love the new format!
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Good Grief! I am overwhelmed.
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Postings like yours (and this particular one) make me really want to quit my job just so I can stay home and make all of these!!! I’ll start today…thanks! soo entertaining…
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Oh. My. God. Game on, Let’s go steelers!
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Spectacular list!! And, LOVE the redesign. Looks great girl!
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Buff chick dip? Yes please! West coasters aren’t as obsessed with this as they should be, but when I bring it to a party it disappears the quickest. Always.
Avocado hummus? Can’t wait to try that (and by “try it” I mean make it every week)
Mini chicken meatball soup? In 2 months I’ll trade you a couple of my 80 and sunny days for your butt-freezing cold ones so I can thoroughly enjoy some’a that. Deal?
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Amazing roundup. Have to keep this one handy for the next four months!
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I so needed this list of super tasty recipes this season, thank you!
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I actually hate football, but seem to be smitten with a boy who loves it. I usually make BBQ chicken and cheddar mini pizzas, which are a huge hit, bur now I have a nice long list to choose from. Thanks!
I am also swooning over your re-design; teal and pink – my fave colours, and “sprinkles”, the best.
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You are AWESOME!!!!!!!Thank you sooooo much!
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Wow…thanks for compiling these recipes, Jessica! Now I’m really hungry!
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Awesome round-up, but I’m even more obsessed with your new look here! It’s so bright and happy and clean looking!! Yay for you!!!
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YUM. That first picture – love that recipe…I made it the same day you posted it and I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. Thanks for slaving over your computer to find all of these recipes for us lazy folk.
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WOAH♡♡♡ Thank YOU sooo much for sharing such an AWESOME list, Jessica☆ LOVE it♡♡♡
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I love this list! Thanks.
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Thank you soooooo much for the best recipes!! This is the best list and I can’t wait for the NFL season!
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What an awesome round-up. Thanks for the shout-out!
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Wow! Pinterest was created just for posts like this! Pinned for future reference — great compilation!
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Wow – great list! I have pinned it so I can go back to it every time we have a party :)
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Wonderful items from you, man. I’ve be mindful your stuff prior to and you are simply extremely excellent. I really like what you have got here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it.
You’re making it entertaining and you still care for to stay it sensible. I cant wait to learn far more from you. That is actually a terrific site.
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Thank you much for including me! PS—the new site looks beautiful!
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I’ve made and loved at least a few of these dishes from your site (and, um, would like to live in a vat of buffalo chicken dip). The boy I date has been reminding me pretty much everyday for the last several weeks that the NFL will be starting soon (except I think the NFL has already started? isn’t pre-season really the start? whatevs), so I clearly will be spending many upcoming Sundays making many of these dishes. Thanks for putting so many great recipes in one easy-to-find place!!!
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Im pinning this post!!
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This collection totally has me drooling. Thank you so much for including a couple of my recipes, too, Jessica! I’ve been away from my computer lately so this is the first time I’ve seen your redesign. LOVE IT!
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Which recipe is the first photo from? I may have overlooked one, but the first few recipes under “dips” don’t seem to correspond to that photo….and it looks delish!
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Jessica — September 5th, 2012 @ 5:32 pm
It’s the white pizza dip!
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I am ready for some FOOTBALL!!!
Da Bears!!!
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Awesome list – i used it for our newsletter this month!! LInk if you want to see – http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9bc1b5f1c2c1cb8a98f1f3ad5&id=61665afde9&e=5bdcd0f2e5
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Best. List. Ever! I reblogged linking back to here to share! Definitely keeping this bookmarked for Friday/Saturday/Sunday inspiration : )
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Hello again Jessica,
I just want to let you know that your post is now featured in my coffee break post for this week. It’s really amazing, so I decided to share it with my readers too. I hope you’ll like it. :)
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LOVE this roundup! So much yumminess! Thanks for including me!
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Made the beer Mac n cheese for first football Sunday. OMG, it’s fantastic! Thank you! Next week, Baked Parmesan Spaghetti…
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Awesome list! Thanks for doing all that work & sharing! Adding to my list of food to make!
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OK, I’m so beating myself up right now. I thought i knew the best food blogs out there but this one is just simply amazing. Great list and I definitely plan on trying most if not all of it. Thanks for taking the time to post these.
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Impressive… VERY appreciative of your work! Thanks for sharing!
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Can u tell us which recipes go with which pictures here?
ESP the spaghetti bake looking one
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OHMYGOD! Please tell me what that is in the top photo so I can make it first!
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You are a very talented and amazing chef!!! And to add; Very humorous yet well spoken! You keep the fun in home cooking :) Same as “Gala”… Can you please label your pics?!?! I’m sure… and prob know… that all of your recipes are pic worthy in any state… But I would love and appreciate detailed pics… Especially when I’m a newcomer striving to make my concoctions look like those of the original :D
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Thank you so much! I have been going crazy looking for new ideas for football parties.
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I just wanted to extend the biggest “thank you” to you for this list. I had absolutely no idea what to maks for the Super Bowl this upcoming weekend, but I have plenty of ideas now.
Thank you so so much for all your time and effort on this huge list of ideas!!! :)
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You, my dear, are a temptress. What a list! I’m so hungry now I could eat my left leg. Thank you for including my Cheddar Tailgating Bread in such a fabulous round-up! Ya know what I want desperately? Your White Pizza dip with it. Amen.
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