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    February 11, 2023

    Game Day Entertaining Starters and Appetizers Recipe Roundup

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    This Game Day Entertaining Starters and Appetizers Recipe Roundup will have you covered for game day entertaining with 20+ delicious recipes. We have from Nutella Muddy Buddies to Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce to Salmon Tacos with Fresh Salsa & Avocado Sauce!

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    Game Day Entertaining Starters and Appetizers Recipe Roundup

    Hi Everyone! Got any game-day party plans for the weekend?

    I got you covered for starters and appetizers with these game-day delicious recipes in this recipe roundup.

    Many of these recipes are easy to make with few ingredients.

    I have sweet and savory flavors and all of them are great to feed a crowd.

    I have included a quote from each recipe post in the opening description of the recipe in the list.

    Enjoy the roundup!

    I hope you enjoyed this Game Day Entertaining Starters and Appetizers Recipe Roundup!

    What’s your favorite Game Day recipe?

    Let me know in the comments below! 

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    (This post has been updated and it was originally published on 2/03/2017, 2/1/2019, 2/9/2022)

    Game Day Entertaining Starters and Appetizers Recipe Roundup

    This Game Day Entertaining Starters and Appetizers Recipe Roundup will have you covered for game day entertaining with these delicious recipes. We have from Nutella Muddy Buddies to Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce to Salmon Tacos with Fresh Salsa and Avocado Sauce!

    1

    Coconut Macaroons

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    This is classic Coconut Macaroons cookie recipe has the option to be dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt crystals.

    2

    Nutella Muddy Buddies

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    Nutella Muddy Buddies are quick to prepare, addicting to eat and feeds a crowd. Make this delicious twist on a classic party food for your next gathering or yourself!

    3

    Nut Butter Cups (Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Healthy)

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    Nut Butter Cups are refined sugar free, take just minutes to make and have only 5 required ingredients. These chocolate-y, sweet, snacks are made with coconut oil, cocoa powder, almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter and tahini (sesame seed butter) and you can customize this recipe with your favorite nut butter. (video)

    4

    [ad] Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

    This Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce is so creamy, fresh and tasty! It goes perfectly with buffalo wings; have this combo for your game day gathering! (video)

    5

    Salmon Tacos with Fresh Salsa and Avocado Sauce

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    Salmon Tacos with Fresh Salsa and Avocado Sauce – These Salmon Tacos have homemade fresh salsa and a cilantro avocado sauce which will thrill your taste buds. This delicious and satisfying recipe is perfect for game day or a family dinner!

    6

    Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies

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    These Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies have only 8 ingredients, and make the most aromatic, chewy and delicious cookies with crisp edges. They are such a satisfying and tasty cookie, expect them to be gone as soon as you make them! (video)

    7

    Pork Cabbage Potsticker Wonton Dumplings (Steamed or Fried)

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    Pork Cabbage Potsticker Wonton Dumplings (Steamed or Fried) are savory pockets of deliciousness. Enjoy them when entertaining, game day, in a soup or as a main dish. This is a versatile, approachable, dumpling recipe.

    8

    Chocolate Caramel Dipped Pretzels

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    Chocolate Caramel Dipped Pretzels are a salty and sweet snack perfect for entertaining to satisfy your cravings. These take only minutes to prepare with only 3 ingredients!

    9

    [ad] Turkey Taco Boats

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    Turkey Taco Boats are a healthier take on traditional tacos with lean ground turkey and fat free Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. They are made with Old El Paso tortilla boats & tacos for the perfect way to feed a crowd on Game Day!

    10

    Candied Pecans

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    Candied Pecans are a spiced, salty-sweet snack perfect for an edible gift! They are easy to make and easily customizable to your tastes. My version has halved pecans, cinnamon, regular & brown sugar, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, a little bit of ground nutmeg and Harrissa seasoning.

    11

    Lemon Garlic Hummus

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    It only takes less than 7 simple ingredients and 5 minutes to make this Lemon Garlic Hummus!

    12

    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates (Devils on Horseback)

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    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates are a savory-sweet appetizer or snack, served hot, perfect for having at a gathering. Pitted Medjool dates stuffed with soft cheese like Blue or Stilton Cheese, then wrapped with thick-sliced bacon and baked on a cast iron grill pan (or rimmed baking sheet). They are so delicious and mouthwatering that you can never have just one!

    13

    No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

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    No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are a classic, dessert, sweet ‘n savory recipe. Enjoy these delicious bars with sea salted tops for a “grown-up” twist or regular.

    14

    Puff Pastry Baked Brie

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    Puff Pastry Baked Brie is an easy recipe with fruit, nuts and jam all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until it is hot and gooey. It tastes great served with your favorite crackers or bread. Make this simple yet satisfying appetizer recipe for your next gathering!

    15

    [ad] 7 Layer Dip

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    This easy 7 Layer Dip recipe is savory, meaty, and baked to cheesy perfection. This recipe uses RO*TEL® Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, RO*TEL® Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies and Wolf Chili from Walmart. It feeds a crowd in a 9 x 13 inch dish making it perfect for any gathering; you will find guests clamoring for more!

    16

    Strawberry Salsa Recipe

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    This Strawberry Salsa Recipe is naturally sweet, savory, refreshing and crisp. It has sweet ripe and fresh strawberries, a little heat from 1 jalapeño pepper, crisp red onion, with fresh cilantro and optional maple syrup. Enjoy this full-flavored, fruit salsa that has garden-fresh flavors in an incredibly simple recipe!

    17

    Crab Rangoon

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    This Crab Rangoon recipe lets you have all the flavors of this popular Chinese-American takeout appetizer – at home. This recipe is fried parcels, filled with cream cheese, crab meat, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, topped with green onion (scallions) and served with a sweet, duck sauce for dipping.

    18

    Deviled Eggs Recipe

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    What’s a holiday meal or cookout without Deviled Eggs? This classic recipe is creamy and garlicky and made with just six ingredients.

    19

    Crisp Rosemary Thyme Potato Cheese Stacks

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    Crisp Rosemary Thyme Potato Cheese Stacks are a rich, savory, herb-y side that can be made easily in a muffin tin. Great for changing up your potatoes a meal time or for bringing to a holiday or potluck gathering. Carb-tas-tic! (makes 12 potato stacks)

    20

    Homemade Pretzels Recipe

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    This Homemade Pretzels Recipe is delicious, yielding large, soft pretzels that go great dipped in wildflower honey or a mustard sauce. (makes 16 pretzels)

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