Game-Day Recipes
No need to call for takeout when you have the gang over for the game. Grandma’s an old pro at pleasing hungry fans, and is sure to have just the recipes you need!
And don't miss Grandma's Game-Day Menus for four terrific plans for feeding the fans!
Finger Food
The game just wouldn’t be the same without savory dips and dippers or hearty finger foods to see the fans through to the fourth quarter.
Clam Dip & Bread Bowl
Sweet & Spicy Wings
Cheese Dip with Pita Chips
Hot Peanut Dip
Pastry Olive Bundles
Almond Deviled Eggs
Chicken Chimichangas
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/timeless-snacks-starters/black-be... ">Black Bean Quesadillas
Tangy Chicken Nuggets
Pigs in Blankets
Saucy Franks & Meatballs
Party Sausage Balls
Homemade Potato Chips
Crispy Sweet Potato Chips
Chili, Casseroles & Baked Dishes
Easy to make, easy to serve, and even easier to eat while cheering on the team: these casseroles are win-win-win for everyone.
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/homestyle-pasta/five-way-cincinna... ">Five-Way Cincinnati Chili, serves 6
Santa Fe Skillet Chili, serves 4
Patchwork Casserole, serves 8 to 10
Hearty Beef & Beans, serves 8
Hearty Turkey Cassoulet, serves 8
Barbecue Bean Bake, serves 8 to 10
Beef & Vegetable Bake, serves 8 to 12
Polish Reuben Bake, serves 8
Oven-Baked Beef Stew, serves 8
Pasta
You can't beat lasagna and baked pasta when you're looking to feed a crowd. These carb-loaded, cheesy pastas are guaranteed fan-pleasers.
Traditional Mac & Cheese, serves 8
Sausage & Eggplant Pasta, serves 6 to 8
Slow-Cooker Lasagna, serves 6 to 8
Grandma’s Lasagna, serves 8 to 10
Mushroom Lasagna, serves 8
Cheesy Broccoli Lasagna, serves 8
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/homestyle-pasta/chicken-cheese-la... ">Chicken Cheese Lasagna, serves 10
Meat
Whether it’s a whole baked ham, BBQ brisket, or overstuffed sloppy joes, football fans love their meat. Don't deny them that pleasure!
Martha’s Sloppy Joes, serves 8 to 10
Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes, serves 8
Ham with Raisin Sauce, serves 12 to 16
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/hearty-meat-dishes/apricot-glazed... ">Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin, serves 12 to 16
Mustard Roast Pork, serves 8
Barbecued Beef Brisket, serves 8
Tangy Braised Short Ribs, serves 6 to 8
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/homestyle-pasta/curried-beef-fett... ">Curried Beef Fettuccine, serves 6 to 8
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/hearty-meat-dishes/barbecued-beef... ">Barbecued Beef Roast, serves 8
Marinated Rib Roast, serves 8
Roast Leg of Lamb, serves 10 to 12
Chicken
The beauty of chicken is that it can be dressed up or down, and go ethnic or all-American – and is sure to please fans of all stripes.
Jamaican Chicken, serves 8
Mediterranean Chicken, serves 8
Chicken Asparagus Bake, serves 12
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/poultry-classics/chicken-strata/ ">Chicken Strata, serves 10 to 12
Chicken & Yellow Rice, serves 9
Chicken Cheeseghetti, serves 8
Poppy Seed Chicken, serves 10 to 12
Saucy Lemon Chicken, serves 8
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, serves 8
Soup & Salad
Not for the faint-of-heart, these substantial soups and salads are sustaining and filling--ideal for famished football fans!
Hearty Minestrone
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/heart-warming-soups/savory-meatba... ">Savory Meatball Soup
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/heart-warming-soups/chunky-potato... ">Chunky Potato Soup
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/heart-warming-soups/cuban-black-b... ">Cuban Black Bean Soup
Crunchy Taco Salad
Tex-Mex Corn Bread Salad
Tomorrow’s Layered Salad
Twenty-Four Hour Salad
Autumn Salad
Bread
It’s no secret that fans need bread to sustain them through all four quarters! Give them a real treat with homemade muffins, biscuits or cornbread—or even pretzels!
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/old-fashioned-breads/ham-swiss-co... ">Ham Swiss Corn Muffins
Mexican Rice Cornbread
Buttermilk Corn Bread Loaf
Crusty Italian Bread
Cheddar & Apple Bread
Sour Cream Twists
Zesty Breadsticks
Cheesy Herb Biscuit Loaf
Pull-Apart Rye Rolls
http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes/old-fashioned-breads/big-soft-pre... ">Big Soft Pretzels
Cookies & Brownies
Bring out the treats at halftime, and everyone will be sure to find their appetite again!
Football Cookies
Touchdown Brownies
Fabulous Blonde Brownies
Marbled Nut Brownies
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Shortbread Walnut Brownies
Easy Butterscotch Bars
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chunky Chocolate Chippers
Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Pecan Pie Bars
Crispy Rice Shapes
Fudgy Double Crunchers
Cheesecake Squares