Holidays & Occasions Tailgating 21 Of Grandma's Favorite Game Day Recipes To Serve All Season Long These recipes are guaranteed to be winners. By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Senior Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 22, 2024 Close Photo: Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin When the family gathers to enjoy a day of watching football games, everyone can agree on the importance of the game day menu. Even if you're cheering for different teams, the right game day dishes will bring everyone together. Starting with pre-game snacks and ending with 4th quarter desserts, Grandma knows the best dishes to serve up on game day.From sausage balls to sliders to meatballs and more, these classic, Grandma-approved game day recipes are sure to be a touchdown. 30 Recipes Grandma Always Took To Church Potlucks 01 of 21 Hot Corn Dip Jessica Furniss Coming together in just 30 minutes, it's easy to see why corn dip is a game day favorite. Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or a mixture of both. Get The Recipe 02 of 21 Ham- and- Cheese Sliders Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin Sliders are a heartier option for game day but are still easy to serve. Get The Recipe 03 of 21 Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland There's sure to be at least one slow cooker plugged in on game day, and we bet it'll be filled with these meatballs that come together with chili sauce and grape jelly. Get The Recipe 04 of 21 Rotel Sausage Dip Caitlin Bensel Perhaps the most classic game day dip of all time, your Saturday won't be complete without a pot of this six-ingredient appetizer. Get The Recipe 05 of 21 Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey Finger sandwiches made with pimiento cheese and white bread are a classic game day food at The Grove in Oxford, Mississippi. In addition to Ole Miss tailgates, they're also a classic in Grandma's kitchen. Get The Recipe 06 of 21 Game Day Chili Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett Nothing says game day like Grandma whipping up a big pot of chili on the stove in her Dutch oven. Get The Recipe 07 of 21 Homemade Brownies Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Homemade brownies don't require too much more effort than the boxed mix and will make your team's win even sweeter. Get The Recipe 08 of 21 Jalapeño Poppers Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox For less spicy poppers, make sure to remove all of the membrane and seeds. However, if you want to add some heat you can leave a few on the pepper. Get The Recipe 09 of 21 Sausage Balls Emily Laurae/Southern Living Whether your team is kicking off before noon or after 6 p.m., sausage balls are always a welcome addition to the game day spread. This no-frills version is made with just 3 ingredients, just like Grandma does. Get The Recipe 10 of 21 Deviled Eggs Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Depending on the size of your game day crowd, you may want to double this classic recipe. Get The Recipe 11 of 21 Party Cheese Ball Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Grandma knows a cheese ball is the way to get any party started. Get The Recipe 12 of 21 Little Smoked Sausages In Grape Jelly And Chili Sauce Monica Farber/Southern Living This iconic appetizer is synonymous with game day in the South. It comes together with just 3 ingredients, but has no shortage of crowd-pleasing flavor. Get The Recipe 13 of 21 Puppy Chow Snack Mix Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Caleb Clarke This snack mix is delicious as is, but you can add M&Ms in your team's colors for a festive touch. Get The Recipe 14 of 21 Creamy Overnight Fruit Salad Abigail Wilt Since it needs to be chilled overnight, this classic fruit salad is a great make-ahead option to add to the menu for early game day gatherings. Get The Recipe 15 of 21 Southern Cheese Straws Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Grandma knows that cheese straws are a welcome snack at any Southern get together, game day included. Especially when they're homemade. Get The Recipe 16 of 21 Cook-The-Enemy Gumbo Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey A pot of gumbo is made perfect for game day by matching the meat to your team's opponent. Get The Recipe 17 of 21 Spinach- Artichoke Dip Caitlin Bensel Grandma knows there's no such thing as too many dips on game day, and this classic recipe will be better than the store-bought versions. Get The Recipe 18 of 21 Pigs In A Blanket Will Dickey This classic game day snack is loved by both kids and adults. Get The Recipe 19 of 21 Buffalo Chicken Dip Monica Farber Another game day classic, this dip can be made with rotisserie chicken or you can cook your own like Grandma most likely does. Get The Recipe 20 of 21 Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Pasta salad offers a bit of freshness to the game day spread, but the addition of pasta ensures it's still hearty enough for hungry fans. Get The Recipe 21 of 21 Luscious Lemon Bars Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Lemon bars are an ideal grab-and-go dessert for the game day potluck and this no-frills recipe is as classic as it gets. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit