Best Dishes to Share for the Big Game

Bacon-Wrapped Sausage Poppers Talk about a show-stopping appetizer for the big game, these bacon-wrapped sausage poppers from Brad Prose explode with smoky flavor, creamy pimento cheese, and spicy jalapenos. Prep them ahead of time and throw them in your smoker right before your friends show up for an unforgettable pre-game dish!
Smoked Hot Sausage & Beer Cheese Dip Sausage, beer, and cheese dip are all bound to make an appearance at your Big Game gathering, so why not have them work together for once? This beer cheese dip recipe draws heat from smoked chorizo sausage and poblano peppers, with pilsner and ground mustard mellowing things out for a perfect blend.
Grilled Chicken Tacos Spice up your big game bash this year with these confetti colored tacos by Al Frugoni. The smell when the tender chicken hits the grill after being marinated in freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice mixed with tequila then smothered in a spicy-sweet rub will have your guests going crazy.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Need an easy crowd-pleaser for a large party? Look no further than these bacon-wrapped chicken thighs from pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill. These appetizers are super simple to make and pack a double punch of heat & sweet with a sweet sticky coating of raspberry chipotle sauce that will leave your guests cheering for more!
Pulled Pork Empanadas Pulled pork may be standard fare on game day, but this recipe provides a spicy new take on the classic. TikTok grill master Al Frugoni fuses Texas pulled pork with the Argentine empanada to create the perfect finger food that’ll have guests trying to steal a page from your playbook.

Best Entrees for the Big Game

Classic Smash Burgers on the Griddle It’s hard to deny yourself a Classic Smash Burger. The fact that they are one of the best foods to enjoy while watching a game is, well, undeniable. Crispy edges, creamy sauce, and plenty of crunch from the veggies, every bite is an exciting explosion of flavors and textures.
Reverse-Seared Tomahawk Ribeye This monstrous steak checks in at 1½” thick — we’re more accustomed to seeing that kind of beef along the offensive and defensive lines of the game’s best squads. What’s more, pulling off the reverse-sear technique as demonstrated by Chef Tony will make you feel like a champion in your own backyard. Are you ready to go big right at home?
Picanha Two Ways Want to add a bit of South American flare to your game day offerings? Picanha may not be well known in the United States, but it is Brazil's favorite cut of beef & a common menu item at any Brazilian restaurant. Often named top sirloin cap, culotte, rump cap, or rump cover, in this recipe you'll learn how to cook this amazing cut both whole & skewered!
Beer Can Chicken Our good friend Chuck Matto, aka TikTok sensation Chuck’s Flavor Train, is “official like a ref with a whistle” (his saying, not ours). While we hope the refs and their whistles don’t factor too heavily in the Big Game, Chuck’s simple beer can chicken recipe is perfectly suited to be the star of your show.
Herb-Crusted Tomahawk Prime Rib Roast When the Big Game rolls around, it’s all about the spectacle: the superstar players, the wild halftime shows, the touchdowns and tears that define a championship. Despite all that fanfare on the outdoor TV, this tomahawk prime rib roast is bound to attract every eye in the house. Just look at the thing!