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    Home » Kitchen Laughter Recipes Blog » Game Day

    35+ Best Grilled Game Day Recipes

    Published: Feb 8, 2022 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Jason C · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These are the best Grilled Game Day Recipes you are going to find! You’ll find all the cheesy, smoky, and grilled food you can imagine, plus we threw in a few healthy options too!

    several photos showing different recipes grilled and ready for game day parties.
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    1 🏈 Why You’ll Love These Recipes
    2 What Type Of Grill Do I Need?
    3 Items Needed For A Super Bowl Party
    4 🐔 Grilled Chicken Dishes
    5 🐮 Grilled Beef Dishes
    6 🐷 Grilled Pork Recipes
    7 🥑 Grilled Vegetables, Cheese and Desserts

    Whether you are a complete football fanatic or you pretty much watch the game just to eat all the food…you are in the right spot! Regardless of the outcome of the game, everyone is going to leave your party with a full belly and happy taste buds.

    🏈 Why You’ll Love These Recipes

    They Are Delicious | It doesn’t get much better or more satisfying than these tasty dishes. They are all truly incredible and are foods you will want to keep in your mind so you can make them multiple times.

    Variety | We have a fantastic variety of options for you to choose from. Everything from grilled fruit to smothered tater tots can be found. So whatever you are in the mood for, you shouldn’t have any trouble.

    Easy | While every recipe has its own method and difficulty level, these are all pretty simple to master. Even if you are just started to grill, you should be able to make them without any trouble.

    What Type Of Grill Do I Need?

    Each recipe has its own set of instructions, but you will find dishes that can be cooked on a pellet grill, gas grill, electric grill, and charcoal grill.

    Be sure to check out the directions, but most recipes are interchangeable with different types of grills and smokers.

    Items Needed For A Super Bowl Party

    Don’t forget to have plenty of drinks, decorations, and games for the party! Make sure you have plenty of cups, plates, silverware, and napkins. Decorate your table and area with {free} Game Day signs and food picks.

    🐔 Grilled Chicken Dishes

    These are classics! Whether you are making wings or a full beer can chicken, serving chicken at a Game Day party will always be a hit!

    holding a smoked chicken wing with a bite out of it over several dipping sauces.
    Smoked Chicken Wings with DizzyDust Dry Rub
    These incredible three ingredient wings are a huge hit at any BBQ or game day event! You can make dozens of them for the gang! Grab napkins as they are messy!
    Check out this recipe
    Another generous brushing of the BBQ sauce on the chicken on the big green egg
    Pineapple Mango Chicken Wings
    Delicious Grilled Pineapple Mango BBQ Chicken Wings.  This is a sweet barbecue sauce that will leave your mouth watering for more!
    Beer Can Chicken Leg from the Big Green Egg
    Grilled Beer Can Chicken
    This easy recipe uses a homemade rub, the beer of your choice, and a whole chicken to make the most tender and juicy chicken you will have all season.
    Check out this recipe
    Cider Honey Chicken Skewers with Sweet Mustard Sauce
    Cider Honey Chicken Skewers with Sweet Mustard Sauce
    Fire up the grill to make this awesome recipe for chicken skewers. Cidery Honey Chicken Skewers with Sweet Mustard Sauce are marinated in a sweet and savory apple cider and mustard sauce. Served with a cool and deliicous honey mustard dipping sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
    Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
    Finger-licking good grilled BBQ chicken drumsticks are incredibly easy to make. They taste fantastic and make a wonderful appetizer or main event.
    Check out this recipe
    Chili Lime Chicken Wings - Dishes With Dad
    Chili Lime Chicken Wings – Dishes With Dad
    These chicken wings are marinated and basted in an Aisan inspired chile lime sauce, then grilled for a different twist on a game day favorite. They're a little sweet and a little spicy, but super delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick - The Short Order Cook
    Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick – The Short Order Cook
    Anything on a stick is bound to make you drool and beg for more! This teriyaki chicken is a show-stopper and is pretty easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    OMG Delicious Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Wings
    OMG Delicious Grilled Dry Rub Chicken Wings
    My dry rub wings are perfect for game day or anytime your friends gather to enjoy life and all the deliciousness it has to offer. It’s a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and other favorite seasonings.
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled chicken tender on white plate.
    Grilled Chicken Tenders
    These grilled chicken tenders are delicious and easy to make. They are marinated and grilled on an outdoor grill. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Smoked Beer Can Chicken on a Pit Boss, Traeger or Other Pellet Grill
    Smoked Beer Can Chicken on a Pit Boss, Traeger or Other Pellet Grill
    Crispy skin with tender and juicy insides, this smoked beer can chicken is EASY with four simple ingredients! Set it on your pellet smoker, insert the temperature probe and let your pellet grill do all of the hard work.
    Check out this recipe
    Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers - Dishes With Dad
    Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers – Dishes With Dad
    Juicy turkey burgers filled with spinach and feta cheese are insanely good! Made with simple ingredients but BIG on flavor!
    Check out this recipe

    🐮 Grilled Beef Dishes

    Nothing beats a great burger straight off the grill! But check out some of the other ideas for beef-based recipes that will turn your Game Day into a truly memorable event!

    brisket nachos in a cast iron skillet with serving dishes with salsa, guacamole, and olives.
    Smoked Brisket Nachos
    These Smoked Brisket Nachos are packed with flavor and are loaded with lots of delicious toppings. Tender brisket, cheese, and beer give you an explosion of flavors!
    Check out this recipe
    Marinated Steak Kabobs
    Marinated Steak Kabobs
    These grilled steak kabobs are made with a delicious marinade and grilled until perfectly charred. So juicy and flavor-packed!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Stuffed Burgers
    Easy Stuffed Burgers
    The easiest stuffed burgers you'll ever make. Tender, juicy and flavorful beef patties are stuffed with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and onions
    Check out this recipe
    woman dipping the meatball cheeseburger kabob in ketchup and mustard.
    Grilled Kobe Beef Cheeseburger Kebabs
    The perfect game day appetizer for adults and kids! Kobe beef, bread crumbs, cheese, and all your favorite toppings!
    Check out this recipe
    EASY Grilled Carne Asada Mulitas (Corn Tortilla Quesadillas)
    EASY Grilled Carne Asada Mulitas (Corn Tortilla Quesadillas)
    These Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas are similar to traditional Mulitas in that they use corn tortillas and marinated skirt steak. They are one of my new favorite party appetizers to make and after marinating, can be ready in less than 15 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Luxurious Korean BBQ Burgers with Gochujang Slaw
    Luxurious Korean BBQ Burgers with Gochujang Slaw
    This is a burger unlike any other. The smoky Korean BBQ flavor topped with the creamy gochujang slaw is a winning combination. Not to mention, this burger and delicious slaw are sandwiched between two buttery
    Check out this recipe
    Brie and Truffle Burger with Mushrooms, Arugula and Crème Fraîche
    Brie and Truffle Burger with Mushrooms, Arugula and Crème Fraîche
    Why not change up your boring burgers for game day? These truffle burgers will raise the bar for sure!
    Check out this recipe
    Italian Stuffed Sliders
    Italian Stuffed Sliders
    Stuffed with a delicious mix of goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and basil, these Italian sliders are bursting with flavour.
    Check out this recipe
    BBQ Ranch Burgers - The Jam Jar Kitchen
    BBQ Ranch Burgers – The Jam Jar Kitchen
    These BBQ Ranch Burgers take a classic cheeseburger to a whole other level! Quality ground beef infused with ranch flavor, basted in BBQ sauce and then topped with melted cheddar, BBQ ranch coleslaw and a delicious burger sauce you're sure to make again and again!
    Check out this recipe
    bowl of queso topped with fresh chopped vegetables and tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeño on the table.
    Smoked Brisket and Beer Queso
    You can never go wrong with serving queso when watching the game! This queso is sure to blow your mind and you'll want to make it time and time again.
    Check out this recipe
    Smoked Baby Back Ribs
    Smoked Baby Back Ribs
    Smoky baby back ribs will almost bring a tear to your eye they are so good. Made with simple ingredients, they will win over your football watching friends.
    Check out this recipe

    🐷 Grilled Pork Recipes

    It’s a good thing that bacon fits into this category! Virtually everything Bacon will work for a game day treat!

    single jar filled with grilled brown sugar bacon.
    Grilled Twisted Bacon
    This Grilled Twisted Bacon takes a Tik Tok Viral Video and puts a spin on it for a remarkable bacon that is crispy and delicious and oh, so easy!
    Check out this recipe
    Klement’s Grilled Summer Sausage Sliders | Wisconsin Mommy
    Klement’s Grilled Summer Sausage Sliders | Wisconsin Mommy
    My favorite way of enjoying grilled summer sausage is in sliders with some broccoli slaw and lettuce. They are really easy to make and are a guaranteed hit. My favorite summer sausage to use with this recipe is the garlic!
    Check out this recipe
    several tater tots wrapped in bacon on the cast iron skillet.
    Grilled Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
    This easy two bite appetizer will have you begging for more. Easy, mouthwatering and gives the ultimate presentation.
    Check out this recipe
    Margarita Style Pork Spare Ribs Recipe
    Margarita Style Pork Spare Ribs Recipe
    Grilled spare ribs make the best game day recipe. They turn out tender and juicy every time. Great for tailgating!
    Check out this recipe

    🥑 Grilled Vegetables, Cheese and Desserts

    We all have those Vegan friends, and you can add some amazing grilled treats for them too!

    Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe (The Cheese That Doesn’t Melt!)
    Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe (The Cheese That Doesn’t Melt!)
    Grilling halloumi cheese is delicious and fantastic party food. Add it to sandwiches or eat it alone. It’s melty, gooey, and everything cheese lovers dream about!
    Check out this recipe
    Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple
    Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple
    These Chili Lime Grilled Pineapple spears are going to be the best side dish at your next barbecue this summer! They are rubbed with a lime and an Indian street-style spice mix of chili, chaat masala, and salt to make a spicy, tangy, yet sweet vibrant dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Traeger Smoked Jalapeño Popper Dip - crave the good
    Traeger Smoked Jalapeño Popper Dip – crave the good
    This smoked jalapeño popper dip recipe will make your mouth water! It’s easy to make, and has all the jalapeño popper flavors in an easy to make cheese dip.
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled Chili Lime Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Ribs
    Grilled Chili Lime Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Ribs
    Grilled Mexican street corn (elote) cob ribs – Smokey grilled corn strips topped with a tangy, creamy lime sauce and salty cotija cheese Perfect Mexican street corn snack for your next backyard BBQ.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Grilled Pita Pizza Recipe – Cheese & Mushroom Veggie Supreme!
    Easy Grilled Pita Pizza Recipe – Cheese & Mushroom Veggie Supreme!
    Fire up the grill and make these amazing grilled pita pizzas! Super easy to make, now anyone can enjoy pizza right off the grill!
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled Shrimp Skewers
    Grilled Shrimp Skewers
    How to grill shrimp skewers to juicy, flavorful perfection! These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are slightly charred with a delicious lemon garlic flavor; no marinating needed. Best of all, you can enjoy the shrimp kabobs in just 16 minutes from now, either grilled, broiled, or using a grill-pan!
    Check out this recipe
    plate of tater tots topped with a freshly baked seafood dip with the dark red dish in the background.
    Grilled Seafood Tater Tots
    Piled high with seafood galore, these tator tots are unlike anything you have tasted before. They taste like they were made in a food truck and make the best football food.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Grilled Banana Dessert Bar Idea for Cookouts & Camping
    Easy Grilled Banana Dessert Bar Idea for Cookouts & Camping
    Everyone needs a sweet treat to go with all of their savory food! Grilled bananas are sure to make your guests drool! They are a little sweet treat that is perfect for parties and watching sports!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
    Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
    Grilled avocados are creamy and bursting with flavor from all the tasty toppings! They are an easy appetizer that tastes great too. 
    Check out this recipe
    Zucchini Pizza Boats
    Zucchini Pizza Boats
    A fun recipe kids and adults will all love! Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious low-carb way to enjoy your favorite pizza toppings. We have been enjoying these grilled, but they are easy to make indoors also!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Smoked Queso Dip
    The Best Smoked Queso Dip
    Smoked Queso is show stopper dip and it can easily be made on the grill. Serve when watching the big game! It's packs a punch of heat and pleases any crowd.
    Check out this recipe
    35+ Best Grilled Game Day Recipes
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