Whether you're hosting the big game party or attending a pot luck for the game, we have you covered with these simple game day dip recipes! These recipes are sure to score points with your friends.
Nothing says 'big game day' like delicious, crowd-pleasing food, and party dips are the ultimate go-to! Whether paired with bread, potato chips, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies, these game day dips are the perfect way to keep everyone munching and satisfied throughout the game!
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- Other easy foods perfect for game day
- How to serve dips at a party
- Our Favorite Recipe
- Best game day dip recipes
- Baked Cheesy Corn Dip
- Blue Cheese Dip
- Slow Cooker Cheese Dip with Leek and Garlic
- Spicy Red Pepper Baked Ricotta Dip
- Black Bean Corn Salsa
- Green Pea Parsley Dip
- Bacon Spinach Cheese Dip
- Beer Cheese Dip with Skillet Chili
- Jalapeño Popper Dip
- Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Dip
- Creamy Herb Dip
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- Some common questions
- Seafood recipes for the big game
- Fun deviled eggs for game day
- Mini sweet treats for your game day table
- 💬 Comments & Reviews
Other easy foods perfect for game day
Here are some other fun food ideas to compliment your dips for football game parties.
- Slow Cooker Boozy French Dips
Featuring delicious slow cooker caramelized onions and a cozy au jus broth for dipping, these French Dips are a great-make ahead, serve yourself dish for your game day party! - Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
These sandwiches are perfect for make-ahead game day food! Add your favorite toppings to make these sandwiches your own! - Arugula Prosciutto Pizza
This is one of our favorite, easy pizza recipe, and it's ready in less time than it takes to wait for delivery if you use this fifteen minute pizza dough! - Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
Use large portobello mushroom caps instead of pizza crust for a quick and easy vegetarian pizza alternative. - 5 Ingredient Tortellini Salad
This quick and easy cold tortellini salad is a perfect addition to your game day table! Vegetarian. - Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers or Mini Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Fun to eat, plus they score a 100% on the cuteness scale, these mini burgers will definitely impress your guests!
How to serve dips at a party
Serving dips properly ensures they stay fresh, appetizing, and at the right temperature throughout your party. Here are some best practices:
For Hot Dips:
- Use a slow cooker or warming tray to keep dips warm without burning them.
- Serve in heatproof bowls and consider serving in small portions that are replenished as needed to maintain temperature and prevent drying out.
- If using an oven-safe dish, preheat the dish before adding the dip to help retain heat.
- Fondue pots or chafing dishes with small burners can also be great options for keeping dips warm.
For Cold Dips:
- Place dip bowls on a bed of ice or use a serving dish with an ice compartment to keep them chilled.
- Consider chilling the serving dish in the fridge before filling to help maintain a lower temperature longer.
- If the party lasts several hours, swap out dips periodically from the refrigerator to keep them fresh. REMINDER: The FDA recommends discarding any perishable food that has been out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Use individual serving cups for dips to minimize contamination and keep portions fresh.
General Tips:
- Label dips for guests with dietary restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free).
- Provide serving utensils and keep them separate to avoid cross-contamination.
- Offer a variety of dipping options like chips, crackers, bread, and fresh veggies to cater to different preferences.
- If serving multiple dips, space them out around the area to prevent crowding.
Our Favorite Recipe
Asking us to pick one favorite dip recipe is not very nice, plus it's almost impossible. But if we had to choose JUST ONE DIP from this recipe collection, it would be THIS ONE - Beer Cheese Dip with Skillet Chili.
It's quick, easy, and combines the best game day foods; chili and cheese dip. Make a big batch or two - it won't last long!
Best game day dip recipes
Baked Cheesy Corn Dip
This baked cheesy corn dip is a sure crowd-pleaser! Packed with a trio of cheeses, sweet corn, and flavorful roasted peppers, it's ready in just 30 minutes. A perfect addition to your game day table!
Blue Cheese Dip
Making your own homemade blue cheese dip is a breeze and much tastier than any store-bought version. Ready in just 5 minutes, this is a perfect dip recipe for your football party! Serve alongside wings or an array of fresh veggies.
Slow Cooker Cheese Dip with Leek and Garlic
Making this in a slow cooker means it's hands-off so you can actually watch the game. If you're into that sorta thing - if not, you get to eat this delicious dip!
Recipe & Photo: Life As A Strawberry
Spicy Red Pepper Baked Ricotta Dip
Ricotta and roasted red peppers get a kick from chipotle peppers in this dip recipe. Perfect for a spicy football party dip!
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Try this delicious black bean corn salsa for an easy football party dip - ready in under 30 minutes! Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious bite. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Green Pea Parsley Dip
Need something delicious that makes you feel like you're eating a healthy dip? Then this is it! Brighten up your game day table with this amazing dip.
Recipe & Photo: Life As A Strawberry
Bacon Spinach Cheese Dip
The bacon in this cheesy spinach dip makes this one of our favorite dips. A perfect appetizer for the big game table!
Beer Cheese Dip with Skillet Chili
This is the ultimate comfort food. Served with chips or pretzels this is sure to score major points at your big game party!
Jalapeño Popper Dip
This easy jalapeño popper dip recipe simplifies one of our all time favorite game day foods, stuffed jalapeños! A delicious appetizer for your big game day table!
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Dip
Roasted beets and tangy goat cheese make an easy game day dip that's perfect for your big game parties! Vegetarian.
Recipe & Photo: Life As A Strawberry
Creamy Herb Dip
This creamy herb dip with a sour cream and Greek yogurt base makes a great appetizer with fresh veggies! So much tastier than any store-bought version.
Caramelized Onion Dip
The flavor of this caramelized onion dip is so much richer than anything you can purchase in the stores. Plus, it evokes warm memories of big game parties in our family!
Some common questions
The most common foods used for dips are chips (corn chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzel chips) and veggies (carrots, celery, jicama, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli). However, there are so many other foods that are great for dipping; crispy quesadillas, shrimp, chicken, meatballs, bread, pretzels, pita, french fries, apples, and pears.
Absolutely - you can dip bread or veggies into any of these dips!
Some of our favorites for bread are the Slow Cooker Cheese Dip with Leek and Garlic, Spicy Red Pepper Baked Ricotta Dip, Green Pea Parsley Dip, Bacon Spinach Cheese Dip, or Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Dip.
For veggies we love the Blue Cheese Dip, Creamy Herb Dip, Caramelized Onion Dip, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Dip, Jalapeño Popper Dip, Green Pea Parsley Dip, Spicy Red Pepper Baked Ricotta Dip, or Slow Cooker Cheese Dip with Leek and Garlic.
We hope you loved this guide to our favorite game day dips! If you have any questions, drop a comment below. For more appetizer ideas, visit our full recipe index.
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