Recipes That Will Score Big on Game Day

Marc Forgione’s Mortadella Sliders With Pistachio Pesto

“The little buns are packed full of flavor,” says chef Marc Forgione, who features the sandwiches on his menu at One Fifth in New York City. “They’re easy to prepare—there’s no actual cooking—but they’ll taste like you ordered from an Italian deli.”

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Dale Talde’s Honey Pepper Glazed Chicken Wings

“This recipe takes wings beyond Buffalo or barbecue flavors,” says the Top Chef alum who combines fish sauce, honey, lime juice, and more to make his Super Bowl dish. “[The sauce] also works great on grilled chicken or shrimp or as a glaze for pork chops.”

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Alon Shaya’s Pimiento Cheese Dip With Butter Crisped Crackers

“The final dish should have a kick of spice from the pimento peppers, tang from the hot sauce and vinegar and a creamy, spreadable texture,” says the chef-owner at Saba in New Orleans and Safta in Denver. Plus a rich, buttery saltine “helps to balance the flavors.”

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Eddie Jackson’s Steak Fries With Jerk Ketchup

On game day, the judge on Food Network’s NFL Tailgate Takedown is looking for “great one-handers like sliders or wings with a creative spin,” he tells PEOPLE. “This amped-up ketchup packs a serious flavor punch. You should be able to smell the flavors before you taste it.”

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Drew Brees’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

“Not many game-day foods are going to have greens in them, so the spinach really helps this dish stand out in the spread,” says Drew Brees.

“The cornerstones of a great menu are flavor and adapting it for a crowd,” adds the co-owner of Walk-Ons restaurants. “If you tackle that, whether your team wins or loses, you and your crew are sure to be satisfied.”

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Peyton Manning’s Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

“It’s the perfect blend of all things,” raves the NFL star about this “ultimate” sandwich served at his Saloon 16 restaurant. “You need a quality sub with a bit of crunch and a strong chicken-to-sauce-to-cheese ratio, and you’re set.”

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Jeremy Ford’s Cuban Sandwich With Roast Turkey & Ham

“I absolutely love and crave this sandwich,” says the former Top Chef champ and chef-partner of Stubborn Seed in Miami. “I’m not sure if it’s the gooeyness or the crackling crunch of the bread, but good luck sharing!”

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Alex Guarnaschelli’s Parmesan-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks

The chef and star of Food Network’s Alex vs America uses a clever shortcut in her recipe: string cheese! “Making mozzarella sticks from scratch is so satisfying,” she says. “I love them hot right out of the pan.”

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Pati Jinich’s Shrimp & Cheese Soft Tacos

“Tacos gobernador de camarón, or governor shrimp tacos, are a cross between a taco and a quesadilla,” says the author of Treasures of the Mexican Table. “They are irresistibly delicious and messy, and the cheese creates an inviting crust as it melts.”

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Nadiya Hussain’s Cheese-and-Onion-Stuffed Potato Skins

Score big with the former Great British Baking Show winner’s gooey and flavorful appetizer.

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Bryce Shuman’s Grilled Sweet-Chili Chicken Wings

“I love this recipe for its simplicity. It’s easy to get the ingredients and turn them into total deliciousness,” says Bryce Shuman, the executive chef at Sweetbriar restaurant in New York City. “The wings are smoky, sweet and tangy with a slight heat that disappears quickly. They’re meaty little devils that are super fun to eat!”

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Wolfgang Puck’s Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

On Super Bowl Sunday, spend more time watching the game and less time prepping in the kitchen. Chef Wolfgang Puck’s melty, cheesy dip can be made up to a day ahead, and then popped into the oven 20 minutes before you’re ready to serve. Puck—who is the Super Bowl LVI Culinary Ambassador for On Location, the official hospitality partner of the NFL—and his team of chefs will be serving up food to 12,000 guests at SoFi Stadium on game-day.

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Jessica Seinfeld’s Crunchy Vegetable & Peanut Pot Stickers

Score some major points with these crispy, veggie-packed dumplings. The cookbook author shares a plant-based snack that is light but hearty—and totally satisfying.

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Antoni Porowski’s Pizza With Eggs, Zucchini & Salami

Elevate your pizza game with the Queer Eye star’s breakfast-for-game-day meal. “This [recipe] checks all the boxes: creamy mozzarella, sharp Parmigiano-Reggiano, spicy salami and fresh zucchini. And I love an oozy egg on a pizza,” says Porowski.

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Tabitha Brown’s Vegan Carne Asada Jackfruit Tacos With Mango De Gallo

The TikTok star is known for her attainable vegan recipes and these tacos are no exception. Put out bowls of ingredients and let build stack their taco whenever and however they please.

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Scott Conant’s Kale & Broccoli Rabe Stromboli

The Food Network star adds lots of cheese to chopped kale and broccoli and bakes it inside a warm bread shell—which turns healthy greens into delicious game-day gold.

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Mashama Bailey’s Baked Greek-Style Chicken Wings With Feta

“The combination of the crispy skin and herby coating makes them perfect to enjoy while rooting for your team,” says the James Beard Award-winning chef. For extra-crispy chicken toss them at least once while baking.

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Eric Adjepong’s Warm Bacon & Spinach Dip

This classic cheesy dip gets an upgrade thanks to the savory crumbled bacon scattered on top – now that’s a touchdown.

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Kelis’ Honey-Garlic Chicken Wings

Preparing this recipe from the singer takes less than an hour, making them super simple to whip up before tailgates and viewing parties. “This sweet and spicy combo is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser,” adds Kelis, who founded the Bounty & Full sauce line.

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Claudette Zepeda’s Warm French Onion & Queso Fundido Dip

A melty mash-up between classic French onion soup and queso fundido that is sure to score big with guests. “I swear you will never look for another cheese dip in your life!” says the former Top Chef star.

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Andrew Zimmern’s Chorizo Burgers With Avocado Salsa

The celebrity chef “infuses pork with the bold flavors of Mexican chorizo to create in irresistible burger.” The salsa is great on top of the burger and for dipping.

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Eddie Jackson’s Blackened Shrimp Po’boys

Jackson’s subs are packed with bright flavors. The mayo mixture spread on the buns is made with relish and hot sauce so the spicy shrimp really sing-and the avocado adds a nice cooling element.

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Duff Goldman’s Mexican 5-Layer Dip

Goldman put an “elevated twist” on the crowd-friendly dish by swapping in layers like marinated steak pieces, crème fraîche, and Castelvetrano olives. Serve it with store-bought tortilla chips or make your own with his recipe.

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Kevin Rathbun’s Sticky Thai Chicken Wings

No game day is complete without wings, so the chef shared a flavorful version with a green curry sauce. The flaked coconut sprinkled on top adds a nice crunch.

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Elizabeth Chambers’ Lemon Bars

The BIRD Bakery owner’s refreshing dessert squares are both festive and incredibly simple to put together while you’re prepping for the big game. Chambers recommends putting in the tiny bit of extra work for freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled because it “makes all the difference in taste and texture.”

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Andrew Zimmern’s Brisket Nachos With Avocado Salsa

“I love this recipe because the deep beefy flavor of brisket is the perfect canvas for all the nacho toppings,” says the host of Bizarre Foods and the digital series AZ Cooks. “The ingredients complement each other so well and the dish is perfect for small or larger groups on game day or any day.”

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Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli’s Italian Cold Cuts and Provolone Hoagies

The owners of N.Y.C.’s Don Angie restaurant add an antipasto spin to their game-day subs. The sandwiches are loaded high with cheese, meats like soppressata, spicy capocollo and salami, and a red cabbage slaw that packs a punch.

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Thomas Boemer’s Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Sweet Potato Skins

Behold, the tailgating snack that has everything. Boemer’s loaded potato skins are such a crowd pleaser that we’d be surprised if they make it past kick off. If you’re running low on macaroni, use whatever small pasta you have in the pantry-like shells, cavatappi or wheels-that will fit inside the potato skins.

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Emeril Lagasse’s Deviled Eggs

The chef offers up a spicy starter that features his special blend of Cajun flavors. Protein and bam! – it’s a game day winner.

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