Game Day Main Dishes

Hey sports enthusiasts and food fanatics, gather ’round because we’re gearing up to tackle game day grub like never before! When the excitement of the match is at its peak, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen. Fret not, we’ve got your back with some game-changing main dish recipes that’ll have your friends cheering for more. From hearty sliders that pack a flavor punch to finger-lickin’ wings that’ll make you forget the score, our lineup is tailored for those who believe that the best plays happen on the plate. So, dust off that jersey, grab a seat on the couch, and get ready to score big with these crowd-pleasing recipes that’ll make you the MVP of game day feasting!

Chicken Sausage Skewers With Vegetables

Skewers of vegetables and sausage on a wooden cutting board.

These Chicken Sausage Skewers with Vegetables are so easy to make and perfect for your next grilling night. The sausage is packed with flavor, and grilling the vegetables gives them all those flavor-enhancing grill marks
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Grilled Sausage Tacos

Grilled pork tacos on a white plate. — Grilled Sausage Tacos. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Grilled sausage tacos can be a fantastic and satisfying main dish for a game day spread. The savory and flavorful nature of grilled sausages pairs well with the versatility of tacos, making it a crowd-pleasing option.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Sausage Tacos

Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers

Hawaiian-inspired chicken skewers on a white plate. — Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Pineapple grilled chicken skewers can be an excellent choice for a game day main dish. They offer a combination of sweet and savory flavors, are easy to eat, and can be prepared in advance, making them a convenient option for entertaining guests.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers

Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

Four fish tacos on a white plate with lime wedges. — Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Cooking outside is a lot of fun, and you can make some awesome dishes like this with garlic cilantro lime coleslaw. Although you might not find tacos with smoked tilapia at your local Mexican restaurant, when you’re cooking at home you can make these Traeger grilled fish tacos your way – and as often as you want.
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Slow Cooker Tex Mex Quinoa Taco Bowls

A wooden bowl filled with delicious Mexican meatballs, perfect for Taco Night dinners. — Slow Cooker Tex Mex Quinoa Taco Bowls. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Slow cooker Tex Mex quinoa taco bowls boast the most amazing flavours. It’s a colourful southwest inspired taco bowl packed with south of the border character. A crockpot is your friend for this quinoa slow cooker recipe. This crockpot Mexican quinoa recipe is a great addition to the weeknight dinner menu.
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Smoked Brats In Beer

Traditional German hot dogs with mustard and onions on a plate. — Smoked Brats In Beer. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Smoked brats in beer make a delicious meal. Use your Traeger grill or pellet smoker to make smoked bratwurst in a beer bath and enjoy this delicacy with all your favourite sides. You only need 6 ingredients to make this brats on smoker recipe, along with mustard and buns to serve.
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Instant Pot Bbq Chicken French Bread Pizza

A slice of bread with onions and peppers on it. — Instant Pot BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Instant Pot BBQ chicken French bread pizza is a super-easy 20 minute meal. Barbeque French bread pizza offers a change of pace from traditional pizza recipes and combines the deliciousness of baguette bread with some wonderful toppings. You will love this easy chicken pizza on busy weeknights. It is a flavourful Instant Pot dinner you will make on repeat!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Bbq Chicken French Bread Pizza

Ultimate Game Day Chicken Nachos

Mexican corn and black bean casserole. — Chicken Nachos. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This delicious Chicken Nachos Recipe is made with chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, and pineapple chunks. These chicken nachos are crazy good. A perfect Game Day recipe everyone is sure to enjoy.
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Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip

Cheesy nacho dip in a cast iron skillet. — Game Day Pizza Skillet Dip. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This a perfect homegating solution with this yummy Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip. This fun, savory dip made with totinos pizza rolls is sure to win over your game-day crowd.
Get the Recipe: Game Day Pizza Roll Skillet Dip

Bacon Blue Cheese Burger With Roasted Aioli

A tray of burgers, perfect for game day mains, on a baking sheet. — Bacon Blue Cheese Burger With Roasted Aioli. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

This bacon blue cheese burger with roasted garlic aioli is a delicious and hearty game-day main dish. Burgers are a classic choice for casual gatherings, and the addition of bacon, blue cheese, and roasted garlic aioli is sure to be a hit.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Blue Cheese Burger With Roasted Aioli

Easy Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

Game Day sliders topped with a tangy sauce and fresh parsley. — Easy Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Easy Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders make for a perfect game-day main dish. They are not only delicious but also convenient for serving a crowd. The combination of meatballs, Hawaiian rolls, and tasty sauce creates a savory and satisfying dish that’s easy to eat while watching a game.
Get the Recipe: Easy Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

Smoked Chicken Wings

Grilled chicken wings in a basket, perfect for Game Day. — Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Smoked chicken wings are a fantastic choice for a game-day main dish. They offer a delicious smoky flavor and can be easily eaten with your hands, making them a perfect fit for a casual and social setting.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs

Game Day Grilled chicken skewers on a white plate. — Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These marinated lemon herb chicken kabobs are juicy, fresh, and aromatic, with a slight char on the veggies from the fire caramelizing the marinade. These easy-to-make skewers are the perfect flavorful oven or BBQ grill recipe!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs

Chili Spiced Air Fryer Drumsticks

A plate of grilled chicken legs on a wooden table, perfect for winter recipes. — Easy Chili Spiced Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These chili-spiced air fryer chicken drumsticks are crispy, juicy, and flavorful with a kick. They can be made quickly for an easy and juicy game-day main dish!
Get the Recipe: Chili Spiced Air Fryer Drumsticks

Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled pork sliders are an excellent choice for a game day main dish. They are flavorful, easy to eat, and perfect for serving a crowd. The small size of sliders makes them convenient for guests to grab and enjoy while watching the game.
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Homestyle Crispy Chicken Strips Recipe

Fried chicken on a plate with parsley, perfect for game day. — Homestyle Crispy Chicken Strips Recipe. Photo credit: Sustain My Cooking Habit.

With a crispy, savory coating, and tender meat these simple homemade crispy chicken strips will become a family-favorite. They are easy to eat with your hands, delicious, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Homestyle Crispy Chicken Strips Recipe

Garlic Butter Parmesan Wings

Game day main dishes featuring chicken wings with a dip, served on a white plate. — Garlic Butter Parmesan Wings. Photo credit: Entirely Elizabeth.

These baked Garlic Butter Parmesan Wings are better than any restaurant or fast food wings you can buy. They are always crispy and slathered in a homemade garlic butter parmesan sauce. These wings are perfect on game day, for lunches with friends, or just because you’re craving wings. Guaranteed to become a favorite in your house!
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the spiciness of buffalo sauce with the creamy goodness of melted cheese. This pizza is perfect for game day or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a tasty treat. With a crispy crust, tangy buffalo sauce, juicy chicken, and melted cheese.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Sloppy Joe

A plate with a burger and carrots, perfect for Game Day main dishes. — Buffalo Sloppy Joe. Photo credit: Healthy Mom Healthy Family.

Buffalo Sloppy Joe is an easy and delectable 30-minute dinner that is big on flavor. Serve the meat the traditional way – on a bun – or alternatively, over a baked sweet potato, salad, in a taco or on a bed of cauliflower rice.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Sloppy Joe

Copycat Red Robin Teriyaki Chicken Burger

A mouth-watering chicken burger is presented on a plate accompanied by crispy fries. (Main Dishes) — Copycat Red Robin Teriyaki Chicken Burger. Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog.

The perfect combination of sweet and savory, this Teriyaki Chicken Burger Recipe is so flavorful it’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular Red Robin menu items! Learn how to re-create it at home!
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Ham And Cheese Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders are a quick and easy option for a simple weeknight dinner, especially if you have some leftover ham on hand! Or make them as the perfect Game Day meal that everyone will love!
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Ham And Cheese Party Sandwiches

Game day ham and cheese sliders on a baking sheet. — Ham And Cheese Party Sandwiches. Photo credit: 365 Days Of Baking And More.

Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches are sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with ham, Swiss cheese and a poppy seed mustard spread. They’re an easy weeknight dinner, but they’re even better for your Game Day entertaining.
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Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas

A stack of chicken quesadillas - perfect for Game Day or as a satisfying Main Dish - beautifully presented on a plate. — Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas. Photo credit: Rainbow Plant Life.

These Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas are the absolute best quesadillas you’ll ever try! Made with a spicy buffalo sauce, chickpeas, and a Mexican cheese sauce, this is the ultimate comfort food!
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

A game day favorite, this hearty bowl of chili is made even better with a side of crispy tortilla chips. — Instant Pot Turkey Chili. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

This Instant Pot Turkey Chili cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is great for game day or family meals. It also freezes nicely for later. Garnish with your favorite chili toppings!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Chili