30+ Game Day Recipes

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The Best Game Day Recipes are all right here. From dips to meatballs to pinwheels, you’ll find the BEST football party recipes here!

Even if you aren’t into watching football (or any sports), you’re guaranteed to find some of the best party food to make the game a even more fun.

We’re all just in it for the food anyways, right? I mean let’s be honest, the food is the best part of any football game!

Whether you’re making something on the healthier side like Air Fryer Zucchini Chips or something super cheesy like Brisket Nachos, all the party recipes you’re searching for are here.

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Air Fryer Cheese Bites
Air Fryer Cheese Bites are filled with gooey melted cheese and air fried until theyโ€™re perfectly golden brown. This appetizer recipe is easy to make, and you only need 8 ingredients!
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Air Fryer Cheese Bites
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are easy to make, super crispy and use ingredients that you probably already have.
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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Chicken Empanadas
Air Fryer Empanadas are easy to make and perfect for feeding a large family or crowd and are ready in just under 30 minutes!
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Air Fryer Chicken Empanadas
Air Fryer Banana Peppers
Air Fryer Banana Peppers are made with only 3 ingredients and make the perfect pizza or salad topping. Theyโ€™re tossed in a pepper and garlic flour mixture and then air fried until crispy and brown.
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Air Fryer Banana Peppers
Air Fryer Turkey Sandwich
Melty, comforting, and ready in just 10 minutes, this air fryer turkey sandwich is perfect for a speedy dinner or hot lunch!
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Air Fryer Turkey Sandwich
Air Fryer Beef Empanadas
Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are a quick and easy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week. They're a great freezer-friendly item to have on hand for nights when you don't feel like cooking!
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air fryer beef empanadas on a white plate with brown parchment paper
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
With a bold and classic flavor, these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are perfect for a crowd pleasing appetizer or a fun handheld dinner! Pair tender and spicy chicken with soft rolls for a party sandwich!
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buffalo chicken sliders on a sheet pan
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Make this Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower for a perfect appetizer or healthy side dish with a bold and delicious flavor! Simple and quick, this dish is prepped and cooked in under 20 minutes.
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air fryer buffalo cauliflower
Jalapeรฑo Ranch Dressing
Jalapeรฑo Ranch dressing is just like the ranch dressing you know and love but with an herbaceous kick. It's perfect for salads, dips, and sauces.
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jalapeno ranch dressing in a glass jar with a wood spoon
Doritos Walking Taco
Handheld and tasty, this Doritos Walking Taco recipe is your new favorite portable snack! This is an easy way to turn a bag of chips into a mini taco bowl that you can take on the go.
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doritos walking taco bag with chips and cheese on top
Crack Chicken Dip
Loaded with cheese, chicken, bacon, and ranch, this Crack Chicken Dip is as addictive as it sounds! Plus, itโ€™s super easy to whip up, making it a great choice for entertaining, whether it be a gameday snack or a flavorful dip centerpiece at your next party!
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crack chicken dip with ritz crackers
Hot Honey Baked Feta
Hot Honey Baked Feta is a creamy feta dip topped with hot honey, making this a unique recipe with a slight kick.
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Buffalo Chicken Tacos are crispy, cheesy, and full of deliciousness! Slow cooker buffalo chicken is stuffed inside warm tortillas and cooked to a crisp in a hot skillet.
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buffalo chicken tacos
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Air fried Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos paired with cabbage slaw and nestled in a warm tortilla. Get ready to make a big batch because it will be hard to eat just one!
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bang bang shrimp tacos
Slow Cooker Trader Joe’s Soyaki Tacos
Trader Joeโ€™s Soyaki Tacos fuses a Mexican delicacy we all know and love with Asian flavors for a tasty combination with sriracha slaw, furikake, and green onions.
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trader joes soyaki chicken taco on a plate with soyaki sauce in a small cup and a white napkin
Chunky Homemade Salsa
Forget store bought salsa! This Homemade Chunky Salsa is fresh, easy to make, and love at first bite for all who try it.
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
This sweet and spicy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is a delicious appetizer or main dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.
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bang bang shrimp
Buffalo Chicken Roll
Classic buffalo chicken dip turned into crispy Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls. They're easy to make and a great game day appetizer or snack.
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Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins
Easy and fluffy Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins with hints of pumpkin spice in every bite! Serve them as a side dish for Thanksgiving or alongside your favorite chili.
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pumpkin cornbread muffin on a wood board with flowers behind
Creamy Labne Dip
Labne dip is rich and creamy, perfect for dipping pita crackers or naan and even delicious served over grilled chicken.
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labneh dip with naan
Baked Sweet Potato Fries With Tahini Dipping Sauce
These crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries are the best you'll ever make! Served with tahini dipping sauce, they are perfect for serving at a party or side dish on a weeknight.
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sweet potato
Golden Sweet Cornbread
Golden Sweet Cornbread baked to perfection with crispy edges and a soft, fluffy center. This cornbread recipe is perfect for Fall, Thanksgiving, chili, soup, and more!
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golden sweet cornbread squares with milk on the side
Easy Mango Salsa with Avocado
Avocado Mango Salsa is colorful and packed with flavor. Grab your chips and party dishes, this dish is a winner!
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mango salsa in a bowl with lime wedges
Authentic Guacamole
Learn how to make Authentic Guacamole with just a few simple and fresh ingredients. It's truly a tortilla chip's dream!
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gaucamole with a chip and sliced tomatoes in a molcajete
Air Fryer Bagel Bites
Did you know you can make Frozen Bagel Bites in the air fryer? They cook way faster and are way tastier than any other method.
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bagel bites
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls are so crispy and take a fraction of the time. It's truly the best technique for making frozen chicken egg rolls.
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5 air fryer frozen egg rolls with a blue napkin
Mexican Style Sweet Potatoes
Step out of the box with these tasty Mexican Sweet Potatoes loaded with all the best flavors in Mexican cuisine. One bite perfection is here!
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mexican sweet potatoes in a skillet
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad with sweet butter lettuce, homemade buffalo chicken and a creamy blue cheese dressing. Perfect for any time of year!
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crispy buffalo chicken salad in a large white bowl with buffalo sauce on the side
Leftover Turkey Chili
This easy Turkey White Chili is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers! This delicious chili is made with leftover turkey, cannellini beans, corn, and onions.
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turkey chili in a bowl
Chicken Salad With Pineapple
This Chicken Salad With Pineapple is delightfully refreshing, combining bright and refreshing flavors like pineapple, cilantro, and dijon mustard. It's great by itself or with croissant sandwiches.
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pineapple chicken salad on a plate
Mango Pineapple Salsa
This EASY pineapple mango salsa recipe comes together in minutes and adds fresh and spicy flavor to anything! Made with just 7 ingredients.
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pineapple mango salsa in a brown bowl with a spoon
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
These Lemon Pepper Wings are air fried for crispy perfection. This easy recipe makes the perfect game day appetizer or dinner!
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air fryer lemon pepper wings with parsley and ranch dressing
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks are an easy game day snack that everyone will enjoy! They also make a great snack for kids, or quick lunch option.
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air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks on a plate
Air Fryer Tofu
Make delicious, crispy tofu in the air fryer in under 15 minutes! Air Fryer Tofu is the easiest way to guarantee tasty and crispy tofu, every time.
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air fryer tofu on a white plate with a bowl of sauce
Mexican Street Cornbread
Upgrade your everyday cornbread recipe with this Mexican Street Cornbread! Sweet corn combined with creamy crema and tart lime juice, the flavor is out of this world.
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a slice of mexican cornbread on a white plate
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Air fryer zucchini chips are the best way to enjoy your favorite crunchy potato chip snack without all the carbs. They make a delicious snack or appetizer and are just an all around delicious way to eat more vegetables!
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air fryer zucchini chip dipped in spicy mayo
Jalapeรฑo Popper Dip
Jalapeรฑo Popper Dip is the definition of appetizer perfection! It's warm, gooey, and cheesy in all the right ways. Get ready to bite into jalapeรฑo heaven!
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jalapeno popper dip in a skillet with a silver spoon
Air Fried Onion Rings
Ditch the deep fryer! These Air Fryer Onion Rings are extra crispy, easy to make, and the perfect snack or appetizer!
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air fryer onion rings on a plate with sauce
Mediterranean Mezze Platter
This Mediterranean Mezze Platter aka Greek Mezze Platter is a delicious Mediterranean appetizer that's sure to please any crowd.
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mediterranean mezze platter on a serving board
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tater Tot Nachos
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tater Tot Nachos bring a fiesta of flavors to your dinner table! Loaded with the best crispy carnitas and all your favorite toppings!
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slow cooker carnitas tater tot nachos in a skillet
Air Fryer Pickles
Looking for a great appetizer or game-day snack? These Air Fryer Pickles are deliciously addicting! Make extra, they'll disappear quick!
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air fryer pickles in a bowl with spicy mayo
Cosmic Jerry Air Fryer Wings
Get excited because this Cosmic Jerry Air Fryer Chicken Wing recipe is truly out of this world! Here's the wing recipe you always needed. #airfryerwings #airfryerrecipes
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Spinach and Artichoke Wontons
These cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Cups are fun, full of flavor, have the best bite, and baked to perfection.
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spinach and artichoke dip wonton cups
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
This is my go-to Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe! It's the best ever and requires very little effortโ€”guaranteed to please everyone.
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slow cooker buffalo chicken dip in a black bowl
Snowball Oreo Cookie Balls
These easy no-bake OREO Cookie Balls made with OREO Cookies and cream cheese are the perfect holiday, or any time, treat!
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oreo cookie balls on a cake stand
Crispy Smashed Potatoes Loaded Nachos
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are baked to crunchy perfection then loaded with the best buffalo nacho toppings. It's the best smashed potatoes recipe in the game, and you'll earn total MVP status for serving them!
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close up photo of crispy smashed potatoes loaded nachos
Creamy Homemade Hummus
Grab your pita chips, crackers, naan and veggies, because this Creamy Homemade Hummus recipe will have you dipping everything in sight!
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hummus with a cucumber dipped
Beer Cheese Dip
Loaded Beer Cheese Dip is easily made in one pan. It's perfect for game day or anytime you're craving something cheesy. Serve it with crackers, baguette, or broccoli florets for dipping.
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a hand holding a chip dipped in beer cheese
Key Lime Pie Cannoli Dip
Key Lime Pie Cannoli Dip is the best of both worlds, combining two classic desserts to make one super delicious dip! It's easy and made with pantry staples.
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overhead photo of cannoli dip with a lime wedge on top
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Mexican Street Corn Dip (elote dip) is a delicious and easy to make party dip, perfect for Cinco De Mayo or any time of year, really!
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Mexican Street Corn Dip
Honey Buffalo Wings
The BEST Buffalo Wings you will make at home! This Air Fryer Buffalo Wings recipe is packed with flavor and is the perfect easy lunch/dinner option to have ready in under 30 minutes!
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air fryer buffalo wings in a bowl with blue cheese crumbles
Air Fryer Old Bay Wings
Air fryer chicken wings are everything, but Honey Old Bay Wings made in the Air Fryer are everything and more!
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honey old bay wings in a black bowl with white parchment paper
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe for the crispiest wings made without any oil! Serve them naked or slather them in your favorite sauce.
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air fryer wings on a white plate
Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili Recipe (Easy)
Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is creamy, comforting, and always SO delicious! It's full of zesty flavors and easy to make. Easily your new go-to! It's a great alternative to traditional beef chili and makes a super satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Close up of white chicken chili in a bowl.
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip has everything you love about your favorite tailgate dip, but lightened up with less fat and more protein in this healthier version!
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buffalo chicken dip in a small bowl
Roasted Beet Hummus
A super creamy beet hummus recipe that is not just good for the soul, but good for the heart! Packed with nutritious ingredients like roasted beets, garlic, and chickpeas.
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Roasted beet hummus in a bowl with vegetables on a tray
Cannoli Dip
If you love cannolis, you're going to love this easy Cannoli Dip recipe! Now you can whip up your favorite Italian dessert right out of your kitchen.
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close up of cannoli dip in a small bowl with chocolate chips
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Homemade Garlic Parmesan Fries made in the air fryer are a quick and easy side dish for every meal. These air fryer fries are amazingly crisp!
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garlic parmesan fries on a plate with mayo
Air Fryer French Fries
Air Fryer French Fries are so crispy, you would never know they weren't deep fried in lots of oil! This easy air fryer recipe offers a healthy alternative to your favorite hamburger side.
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french fry dipped in ketchup and fries in a basket
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a delicious way to enjoy a healthy snack. They're Whole30 compliant, gluten free, and ready in less than 15 minutes!
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one large plate of sweet potato fries and two small plates
Mini Macaroni And Cheese Bites
These Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites are the perfect easy game day appetizer. Easy, cheesy, and full of flavor, everyone will love this bite size form of macaroni and cheese!
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macaroni and cheese bites on a white plate
BBQ Turkey Burger Sliders
Barbecue Turkey Burger Slidersโ€”smoky, spicy, turkey burgers made with chili powder, smoked paprika, and a rich barbecue sauce. They’re perfect for any game day spread!
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Bacon Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese
These Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese and Honey require only 4 ingredients and are so easy to make for an appetizer or snack.
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Easy Stuffed Jalapeรฑos
These easy stuffed jalapeรฑos make a great snack for watching the game! These peppers are stuffed with fresh garlic, and cheese and baked to perfection.
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stuffed jalapenos on a white plate with a fork
Baba Ganoush
This Baba Ganoush is made with roasted eggplants, tahini, lemon, garlic and smoky spices, this eggplant dip is easy to make, dairy free + gluten free!
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Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts
These easy Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts are tossed in a Sweet Thai Chili sauce! They are made in minutes and make the perfect game day appetizer!
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Easy Rotel Dip
Spicy rotel tomatoes, beef, and lots of cheese are the trifecta of this party favorite dip! Grab a bowl of Rotel Dip for tour next game day snack!
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chip scooping rotel dip
Ranch Taco Bites
These Ranch Taco Bites make the perfect appetizer for parties and game days, or the best family dinner for kiddos. Add all your favorite tacos toppings for the perfect finish!
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Sticky Asian Pork Meatballs
Sticky, a touch spicy, juicy and so tasty! These Asian Pork Meatballs make the perfect party appetizer, or quick family dinner.
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sticky asian meatballs on a white plate
Chicken Enchilada Tortilla Roll-Ups
Chicken enchilada tortilla roll-ups are perfect party appetizers for game day, or any gatherings. These tortilla roll-ups is super easy and fast to make. Theyโ€™re always a crowd pleaser!
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Big Mac Potato Skins
Everything you love in the classic Big Mac, even the special sauce! Seriously, theyโ€™re the best healthy appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday or a perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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big mac potato skins on a white plate
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower
This vegan buffalo cauliflower is the perfect side dish or appetizer for a party. Itโ€™s gluten free, baked, and belongs at every football party! It has a crispy breaded coating and a spicy buffalo sauce with a secret ingredient to take it to the next level.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Looking for a delicious dish to bring to the next game? This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad will be a touchdown at your next tailgate!
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chicken caesar pasta salad in a bowl
Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls
Harness the flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in a crispy, flaky, puff pastry pinwheel! This easy appetizer is perfect for game day!
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Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls
Easy One Pot Chili
This Easy One Pot Chili is perfect for fall, winter, and the big game day party! Make it the day before, serve it up at your game day tailgater, or let it simmer on the stove while you watch the game at home! Make it vegan or con carne!
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chili in a black pot with a spoon
Jalapeรฑo Popper Chicken Casserole
Loaded with shredded chicken, jalapeรฑos, veggies, and a lightened up cream cheese and greek yogurt mixture and then topped with shredded cheese and crushed pretzels. It makes a delicious and hearty one pan recipe perfect for dinner, as a dip, or for a party!
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JALAPEร‘O POPPER CHICKEN CASSEROLE
BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
These spicy, sweet, tangy, and cheesy BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos are basically if two of the best game day foods had a baby
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pulled pork nachos

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