The ultimate halftime entertainment is of the edible variety, don’t you think?
(Simply skip step three in the instructions.)
It preps conveniently in your slow cookeror pressure cooker if you’re crunched for time.
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Bubble Pizza
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If you’re looking for a shortcut pizza recipe, try making bubble pizza.
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Refrigerated biscuits, tomato sauce, sausage, cheese, and all your favorite toppings are here.
Simply thaw in the fridge and bake.
Time it so they finish cooking right around the time guests arrive.
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Don’t forget plenty of napkins.
Pickle Pizza
This semi-homemade pizza beats delivery every time.
Bonus: It makes your whole house smell incredible, too.
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Stack thawed store-bought pizza dough high with ranch dressing, dill pickles, and cheese.
Bake the game-day pizza recipe during the pregame party.
Pair with sturdy pieces or slices of fruit or our fave: graham cracker sticks.
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Sangria
Punch recipesare ideal for parties.
you might focus on the game and your guests instead of playing mixologist.
We recommend making a double batch of thistoothpick appetizer.
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Assemble the uncooked game-day recipe up to 24 hours before kickoff.
Then store the skewers in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them.
Caramelized Onion Dip
Kick off your sporty party with a revamped classic: onion dip.
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Caramelizing the onions infuses sweet, rich flavor in this creamy spread.
Cinnamon Nuts
Two weeks.
Nope, that’s not the time until the championship game or until there’s another overtime match.
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Sloppy Joes
Dish out all-American flavor for the biggest game(s) of the year.
Fudgy Football Brownies
No make-ahead football food menu would be complete without at least one pigskin-inspired dish.
And these richchocolate browniesdeliverwhile being a breeze to DIY.
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Roasted Corn and Crab Dip
“I made this as my contribution to a large party.
Of all the things there, this is what the hostess got the most rave reviews on.
I’ll be making it again for sure,” raves oneBHGhome cook.
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Treatyourguests to a fan-favorite dip filled with smoky roasted corn, jalapeno-spiked Monterey Jack, and luscious crabmeat.
Chill this game-day recipe up to 24 hours before baking thehot dipto bubbly perfection.
Prep the make-ahead side dish up to 2 days before you plan to serve.
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Spicy Apple-Glazed Meatballs
These aren’t your ordinary meatballs.
Fresh garlic mixed into these tender,sauce-coated meatballsadd an extra dose of bright flavor.
The fact that they’re make-ahead is just a sweet bonus.
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We’ll walk you through how to make this easy appetizer up to 2 months ahead.
They’re easy to bake right from frozen!
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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Pasta saladis a great make-ahead side dish for game day!
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This dill pickle and bacon riff pairs well with grilled chicken, hot dogs, and more.
Just before serving top the dish with chopped dill pickles and hard-boiled eggs.
A bit of crispy bacon on top is the perfect finish.
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Make a batch up to 3 days ahead, and serve with crackers, chips, and fresh veggies.
Classic Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad recipe stays true to thepicnic classic.
The mix of broccoli, bacon, and raisins is the perfect savory-meets-sweet combination.
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It’ll keep well in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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