15 Game Day Foods to Serve at Your World Cup Watch Party
Wings and party dips are always winners.
Are you ready for some football!? Well, the soccer kind of football, that is. The World Cup is finally here, and for a few glorious weeks, fans around the world will be watching their favorite teams compete. That makes a really good excuse to have people over for a watch party or two, doesn’t it? And you should probably have some World Cup game day foods for snacking. After all, cheering can certainly work up an appetite!
So what should you serve? Well, you can consider two winning strategies. You can either go with a theme and serve food from the countries playing, or you can serve game day foods you might make for a football tailgate. It makes sense if you think about it! Both sports are called football, and North America is hosting this year, so it really is on-theme to serve favorites like wings and party dips.
Also consider that it’s summertime, so you can pull out your favorite grill recipes and lean into the seasonal produce that’s so abundant right now. Anything that you might enjoy for a backyard cookout is fair game for a watch party. Remember, the goooooooal (sorry, had to do it!) is to have fun, so any snack that makes a crowd happy will work just fine for a World Cup watch party. The bigger question is: Who are you rooting for?
Guacamole
What’s a watch party without a big bowl of guacamole? Mix perfectly ripe avocados with onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. For a little extra kick, add in some diced jalapeño, too.
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Grilled Chicken Wings
Wings are always a winner! Take advantage of your grill to get them nice and charred while still staying juicy. A quick homemade barbecue rub will make them unforgettable.
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Cheeseburger Dip
Get all the best flavors of your favorite summertime cheeseburgers but in a dip. It has seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and even special sauce.
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Beer Brats
Crack open a cold one and make these crowd favorites. Simmering the brats makes them extra plump and juicy while the grill gives ‘em that perfect char and snap on the outside.
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Beer Cheese Dip
Another way to make use of that beer you have on hand is warm, creamy cheese dip. It’ll be ready in just about 15 minutes, and you can serve it with pretzels, chips, or veggies.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos
Yes, you can make nachos on the grill! Pile them high with all your favorite toppings and watch them disappear. Use a disposable pan and cleanup will be way easier, too.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Let your slow cooker do all the work so you have more time to prep everything else and watch the game. It will cook low and slow for hours and become meltingly tender.
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7-Layer Dip
This glorious dip has been a fan favorite for decades! It has layers of beans, cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, monterey jack, black olives, and pico de gallo. Serve it with chips or veggies, and everyone will come back for seconds.
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Pull-Apart Pesto Turkey Sliders
Use homemade pesto thanks to your abundant garden or just grab a jar from the store. Either way, it will pair perfectly with spiced-up ground turkey and melty mozzarella.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo chicken is good in every form! The spicy, saucy meatballs are great for snacking, because guests can just grab a toothpick, dunk them in dressing, and pop ‘em in their mouths.
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Air-Fryer Taquitos
Crunchy tortillas stuffed with flavorful shredded beef are the ultimate game day snack. They crisp up perfectly in the air fryer so you skip the vat of oil. Serve them with salsa, guacamole, cheese, or sour cream.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies
Ree says these cheese-stuffed jalapeños are "absolutely addictive,” and you’ll think so, too. Doesn’t wrapping anything in bacon make it better? All you need are three ingredients, too.
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Fried Zucchini
Skip the fries and make the most out of seasonal zucchini instead. They get all crispy and golden on the outside with a cheesy breadcrumb coating that's easy to make.
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Creamy Chicken and Corn Chili
If you’re craving chili, make a lighter, more seasonal version with chicken and corn. It’s extra easy to make if you use shredded rotisserie chicken. And you can use frozen corn, too, if you don’t feel like shucking.
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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Bite-sized pizza rolls are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Or try them with pesto if you have some on hand! Either way, they’ll be a party favorite.
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