Game Day Ideas on a Budget! (Free Recipes PDF)
Whether you are a huge game fan, have kids in sports, or just like yummy food….you should get a kick out these recipes! These ideas can easily be used for game time appetizers, fun dinners, or just a really good snack!
We try to use as many common ingredients as possible so you are not buying items you will never use again. Don’t forget to check your pantry because you might already have some of these!
To make these into a bigger meal, add some veggies or a side salad. You can even make multiple and have an appetizer buffet for dinner!
All prices are for the amount of the ingredients used in the recipe (not the total cost of the item) and our prices this week come from the Super Walmart in Findlay, Ohio! Some products may not be available in your area, but the substitutions should be easy to make.
If you want to save time, you can check out my Walmart Grocery List for this week’s meal ideas! *This is an affiliate link, and I do make a small commission on any purchases, but at no additional cost to you! *
1. Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
You add crumbled blue cheese if you like to the filling for a little extra tang!
2. Baked Potato Bites
You can also add any other baked potato items you like. This one is a great base for you to modify based on what you like and what you have!
3. Pizza Dip
There are so many great pizza toppings out there, so please use what you love!
4. Italian Meat Stromboli
You can easily switch this out to any kind of meat! We have done leftover broccoli and ham, and it was fabulous! (Like an adult Hot Pocket!)
5.Chicken Bacon Ranch Bites
This is a great leftover buster too! (You can even sneak veggies in there like shredded carrots or chopped broccoli!)
6. Cowboy Crack Dip
Seriously!! This is just oh my goodness awesome! Serve with chips, toasted bread, or even veggies!
7. Seven Layer Taco Dip
We have added leftover taco meat and or black beans. You can switch out the layers to anything you like! We love this with the scoops tortilla chips!
8.Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Yes, it makes 24 egg rolls, but seriously you will want to eat 12 by yourself!
Free Printable Recipes PDF
If you would like to print these recipes out, you can use this free PDF version.
Variations & Substitutes
Every family has different tastes, so you can easily switch out ingredients to suit your family. Also don’t feel locked into how you eat it, it really doesn’t matter if it is an appetizer, snack, or light dinner, right? Just substitute with what you already have, and it will totally be fine!
I hope you enjoy these low-cost Game Day Food ideas!
