52 Football Foods No One Can Resist (Ever!)

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52 Football Foods No One Can Resist (Ever!)2/52 Best Ever Fried Chicken Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. They’re the perfect football food. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it’s so easy! —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 87 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 1g

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 3/52 Cheesy Meatball Sliders 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These meatball sliders are a fun way to serve meatballs at your party without using a slow cooker. Made on mini Hawaiian rolls, they have a hint of sweetness to balance out all the wonderful Italian seasonings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Discover what a pro football player eats in a day. Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 518 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol,

845mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein

845mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 4/52 Football Cake Pops Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 35 min Servings 4 dozen cake pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son loves football! For his eighth birthday, I made cake pops with a rich chocolate cake center and a yummy peanut butter coating. These are sure to be winners at parties, bake sales and sports-watching events.—Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, WV Nutrition Facts: 1 cake pop: 132 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 5/52 Spicy Honey Sriracha Game Day Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy and salty dip for game day food. I love dips for parties in the slow cooker—just turn the slow cooker to low once it is cooked and let your guests help themselves. No need to worry about the dip getting cold and having to reheat it. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 168 calories, 13g

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fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. Learn how to build a Super Bowl snack stadium for the ultimate game day spread. 6/52 Touchdown Brat Sliders 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Touchdown Brat Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 sliders Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hello, football food! It’s game time when these mini sausage sliders make an appearance. Two things my husband loves—beer and brats—get stepped up a notch with crunchy flavored chips. —Kirsten Shabaz, Lakeville, Minnesota Nutrition Facts:

It’s a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings

1 slider: 354 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 7/52 Mustard Pretzel Nuggets 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and fun snack is similar to the mustard pretzels you can buy at the store, but you can make it for a fraction of the price. It’s a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings. —Sarah Mathews, Ava Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 204 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 8/52 Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 16 egg rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite slow-cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wrappers and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller wonton wraps. —Tara Odegaard, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll: 174 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol,

716mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein

716mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 9/52 Maple-Bacon Rice Krispies Treats Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Bacon Rice Krispies Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet with a touch of smoky flavor, these maple-bacon Rice Krispies Treats will make you fall in love with this classic flavor combo even more. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 96 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/52 Texas Taco Dip Platter

18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Taco Dip Platter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can’t resist the hearty appetizer topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 522 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. 11/52 Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets Recipe photo by

Not much that I can think of

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them together into one recipe. I’m always looking for new ways to combine fun flavors. I love the way this recipe turned out! —Alyssa Wilhite, Whitehouse, Texas Nutrition Facts: 6 pretzel nuggets: 144 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/52 Air-Fryer Ravioli 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Ravioli Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While visiting a friend in St. Louis, Missouri, I tried fried ravioli at almost every restaurant we visited. When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and I think this air-fryer ravioli recipe comes pretty close. —Cristina Carrera, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 40 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/52 Waffle-Iron Pizzas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little pizza pockets are a fun mashup using a waffle iron. Try adding your favorite toppings or even a few breakfast fillings, such as ham and eggs. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza (calculated without sauce): 461 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 14/52 Beer Dip 148 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors

this easy dip packed with shredded cheese

this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s the perfect football food when paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/52 Spicy Peanuts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Peanuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You’ll want to double…or triple…this spicy peanuts recipe! —Holly Kunkle, Walton, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 335 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 16/52 Pulled Pork Taters 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pulled Pork Taters Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

recipe is as hearty as it gets

recipe is as hearty as it gets. Part barbecued pork, part potatoes, the taters are as wholesome as they are delicious. My family can’t get enough of this comforting dish. —Shannon Harris, Tyler, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 795 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 1677mg sodium, 89g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 7g fiber), 44g protein. 17/52 Barbecue Meatballs 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 8 each: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat),

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