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Still planning your menu for the big game? Look no further than these 85 delicious game-day recipes. From dips and small bites to main dishes and desserts, we’ve got everything you need to throw the best game-day party in town.
Table of Contents
- Game-Day Dips
- Small Bites
- Easy Desserts
- Refreshing Drinks
I’ve never been super into watching football, despite being a big fan of game-day snacks.
But now that I’m parenting a certified Swiftie and Taylor’s dating The Guy on the Chiefs…well, let’s just say that the big game is a little bit more on my radar than usual this year.
The food is still the most important part of any game-day party, though, if you ask me. I love loading up on a plate full of chips and dips, but will also never say no to a great sandwich or bowl of chili or helping of cheesy potatoes.
Whether you’re planning a party for the big game or are cooking for your family at home, I’ve pulled together 75+ of the best game-day recipes. From dips to mains to sides and desserts, I’ve got you covered for anything you could possibly want to serve.
Game-Day Dips
My favorite thing at any party is a good dip. I could (and have) make a meal from just chips and dip!
Below are some of my very favorite dip recipes that are perfect for game day. From cold dips to hot dips, there’s a little something here for everybody.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
4.41 from 5 ratings
Toss all of the ingredients for this slow cooker buffalo chicken dip in your crockpot and enjoy perfectly hot buffalo chip in just a couple of hours.
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Avocado Dip
4.63 from 8 ratings
This avocado dip combines creamy avocado with sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, and shredded cheese for a quick and easy game-day snack.
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Jalapeño Dip
4.75 from 8 ratings
This creamy jalapeño dip is made with pickled jalapeños, avocados, lime juice, and plenty of cilantro for a smooth, herby, zippy dip.
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Pizza Dip
4.58 from 7 ratings
Herb-packed cream cheese is topped with marinara sauce, more cheese, and pizza and your favorite toppings in this melty, decadent pizza dip.
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French Onion Dip
This delicious French onion dip is the perfect appetizer or party recipe. Filled with lots of homemade caramelized onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and sour cream. You’ll love this simple and easy dip!
Fruit Salsa
5 from 1 rating
A perfect blend of fresh fruit combines with strawberry jam to create a deliciously sweet and summery dessert salsa.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
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This hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is rich, creamy, and cheesy, baked with a buttery panko topping for extra flavor and texture. This homemade version is sure to rival even your favorite restaurant’s dip!
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Rotel Sausage Dip
This Rotel Sausage Dip only needs 4 ingredients to make an addicting cheesy dip for any occasion. Combine sausage, Velveeta, Rotel, and jalapenos for the easiest melty cheese dip!
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
4.52 from 41 ratings
Baked Potato Dip is a simple and delicious game-day snack! Packed full of all of the toppings you'd normally find on a loaded baked potato, this dip is amazing with potato chips or even waffle fries.
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Homemade Ranch Dip
4.50 from 20 ratings
If you love snacking on veggies and dip, this Homemade Ranch Dip recipe is for you! It’s easy to make and goes great with everything from fresh veggies and chips to wings.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
4.30 from 10 ratings
If you love jalapeño poppers, you’ll love this dippable version! Jalapeño Popper Dip is easy to make, deliciously cheesy, and perfect for everything from parties to movie night to game day.
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Fiesta Ranch Dip
5 from 1 rating
Fiesta ranch dip is a zesty take on everyone’s classic. Dress up homemade ranch seasoning with corn, Rotel, and cheese for a dip that will disappear in a flash at your next party.
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Corn Dip
Corn dip is a creamy and cheesy appetizer bursting with flavor! Time to dip into this velvety creamy dip with bursts of sweetness throughout!
Cold Crab Dip
This Cold Crab Dip comes together in just a few minutes, with a handful of ingredients. Perfect for holidays and parties!
Spicy Guacamole
4.54 from 13 ratings
This simple Spicy Guacamole recipe is made with avocados, tomatoes, jalapeño, lime, garlic, cilantro, and an extra kick from Sriracha. Make this guacamole as mild or as spicy as you like!
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Ultimate 7 Layer Dip Recipe
This isn’t your ordinary 7 layer dip recipe! Make it for your next party; everyone will ask for the recipe!
Small Bites
Cute and so very poppable, small bites are so much fun to make and eat. Grab your favorite platter or serving board and load it up with some of these small bite recipes!
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
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Bacon, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper combine for a sweet-and-spicy bite in these easy bacon-wrapped little smokies.
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Game Day Charcuterie Board
Are you looking for the perfect snack board to enjoy during game days? This Super Bowl Charcuterie Board has not just one cheesy dip but two that are bursting with flavor!
Deviled Eggs
5 from 2 ratings
These classic deviled eggs are always a hit at any gathering. Make these for your next party or cookout and watch them disappear in the blink of an eye!
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Pepperoni Bread
4.50 from 22 ratings
Made with frozen bread dough, this Pepperoni Bread is an easy and fun recipe to make. Serve it as an appetizer or as an entree alongside a big salad for a fun take on pizza night.
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Cream Cheese Ranch Roll Ups
Cream Cheese Ranch Roll ups are the perfect combination of cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and vegetables all wrapped up in a tortilla.
Sausage Balls
4.67 from 6 ratings
Sausage Balls are savory, cheesy, and dippable, perfect as an appetizer or as part of a game-day spread! Make them with store-bought or homemade Bisquick mix.
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Soft Pretzel Bites
These warm, salty pretzel bites are tender on the inside and wonderfully crispy on the outside. They are the perfect game day snack that will keep you and yours coming back for more.
Spinach Artichoke Bites
5 from 4 ratings
Spinach Artichoke Bites use just two ingredients to make an incredibly easy appetizer! These bites are perfect for a holiday party or even adding to a game-day spread.
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Chicago Mix Popcorn
A popcorn lover’s dream, a sweet and salty snack known as Chicago Mix Popcorn! This gourmet popcorn mix is a cheesy and sweet combination that’s great for movie nights, super bowl parties, family gatherings, or showers.
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
4.58 from 14 ratings
Breaded in savory parmesan breadcrumbs and made perfectly crispy in the air fryer, these air fryer zucchini chips are a delicious appetizer or side dish.
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Vegetable Pizza
Made with a crescent roll crust and flavored with ranch dressing mix, Vegetable Pizza is a staple party appetizer in the Midwest!
Easy Potato Skins
Love loaded potato skins but hate scraping out the insides of potatoes? Try this shortcut method for easy potato skins, you’re gonna love ’em!
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites
4.51 from 63 ratings
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites are so easy to make at home. Serve them up with a sweet cream cheese icing for the ultimate game day snack!
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Sliders & Main Dishes
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with putting out a game-day spread of just dips and small bites. But if you want to round things out and offer your guests more of a full meal, we’ve got options for that!
Sliders are one of my absolute favorite party foods because they can bridge the gap between appetizers and main dishes. But let’s not forget other mains like chili, sandwiches, and even hot chicken.
Cheesy Roast Beef Sliders
4.84 from 6 ratings
Cheesy roast beef sliders are about to become your new favorite game-day snack. Topped with caramelized onions, a tangy sauce, and plenty of cheese, these sliders are an at-home version of your favorite fast food roast beef sandwich.
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The Best Grilled Chicken Marinade
4.56 from 43 ratings
Want to up your grilling game? Use this recipe for the best grilled chicken marinade to make your grilled chicken super juicy and flavorful and wait for the compliments to roll in!
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
4.48 from 1071 ratings
These hot Ham and Cheese Sliders come together in a snap and are easy to make for the big game! Serve them up alongside your favorite game day snacks for a buffet that everyone will love.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Chili Bar
All of my tips and tricks for how to set up a chili bar for your next party! From toppings to side dishes, get everything you need.
TikTok Grinder Sandwich
4.91 from 11 ratings
This grinder sandwich is the absolute best sub sandwich you’ve ever had. The secret to this amazing sandwich is the tangy dressing that goes on top, as made famous on TikTok!
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders
4.72 from 80 ratings
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are reminiscent of your favorite buffalo chicken dip, but in a hand-held slider form! These sliders have just the right amount of spicy buffalo sauce, melty cheese, and creamy ranch topped with a crispy bun. Make them for any get together and watch them disappear!
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The BEST Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
This is the ultimate Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe! Crispy golden fried chicken gets a coating of hot spices taking it over the top. This tastes as delicious as the Best Hot chicken in Nashville!
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
4.66 from 20 ratings
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are a fun and easy weeknight dinner or game-day finger food! Get all the flavors of your favorite cheesesteak sandwich in a slider size.
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup
4.51 from 83 ratings
If you love baked potatoes with all the fixings, then you’ll love this soup! Loaded Baked Potato Soup is thick and creamy, packed with cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
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Meatball Sliders
5 from 4 ratings
These easy, cheesy meatball sliders are the perfect marriage between meatball subs and Hawaiian roll sliders. Whip these up with homemade meatballs or frozen meatballs for a weeknight dinner or a game-day snack.
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Instant Pot Ground Chicken Chili
This simple and easy Instant Pot ground chicken chili is the perfect cool winter weather soup. Easy to throw together, packed full of flavor, and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Cheeseburger Sliders
4.60 from 44 ratings
Do you ever just get a craving for a fast-food burger? These easy Cheeseburger Sliders are quick to make and taste just like your favorite fast-food cheeseburger!
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Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
4.46 from 42 ratings
Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast is absolute comfort food! Serve this tangy pot roast with potatoes or egg noodles for a meal the whole family will love.
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Italian Beef Sandwiches
4.58 from 7 ratings
Italian Beef Sandwiches are easy to make using the Crockpot. Topped with cheese and giardiniera, these sandwiches are a cozy comfort food for a dinner or game day snack.
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Pizza Sliders
4.51 from 65 ratings
Pizza Sliders make it easy to have pizza night any night of the week! These simple Hawaiian roll sliders can be made with your family’s favorite pizza toppings for a meal that will put a smile on everyone’s face.
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Homemade Sloppy Joes
4.50 from 18 ratings
Homemade sloppy joes are super satisfying and come together with minimal effort. They’re a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Chipotle-Style Barbacoa
4.49 from 33 ratings
If you love Chipotle’s barbacoa, you have to try this simple and delicious slow cooker recipe. It’s perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos and so much more.
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Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork
4.48 from 72 ratings
Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork spends the day slow cooking in a tangy cider vinegar sauce for pulled pork that is not only tender and flavorful, it’s as easy as can be.
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Salads & Side Dishes
I’ll admit, when we’re talking about game-day recipes, we are probably using the word “salad” loosely. But there’s nothing wrong with a good salad alongside your other sides and game-day snacks! Try these side dishes to help round out your menu for the big game.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
4.75 from 4 ratings
Packed with bacon, veggies, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing, this bacon ranch pasta salad is a must for your next cookout.
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German Potato Salad
4.34 from 6 ratings
Made with red potatoes, plenty of bacon, and a tangy vinaigrette, this German potato salad is a delicious mayo-free side dish for any time of year.
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Creamy Grape Salad
4.64 from 19 ratings
Creamy Grape Salad is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and refreshing! Crunchy grapes, tangy cream cheese, and toasted pecans make this easy salad a delightful side dish or dessert.
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One Pot Mac & Cheese
4.38 from 120 ratings
One Pot Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again! Serve it as a side dish or add some broccoli and protein to make it a meal.
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Italian Pasta Salad
4.27 from 49 ratings
Packed with veggies, salami, and cheese and tossed with zesty Italian dressing, this Italian pasta salad makes for the perfect lunch or summer side dish!
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Easy Potato Salad
4.48 from 19 ratings
You can’t have a cookout without potato salad! This easy potato salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and so delicious alongside all of your favorite summer foods.
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Easy Coleslaw
5 from 1 rating
This easy coleslaw recipe will quickly become your new slaw go-to! Serve this simple coleslaw with everything from pulled pork to fish tacos to buffalo chicken sliders and more. You’ll be sure to turn to it time and again this summer!
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Watergate Salad
4.45 from 61 ratings
Watergate Salad is loaded with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, miniature marshmallows, and pecans. It’s perfect for a Spring get-together or mid-week dessert.
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Hash Brown Casserole
4.42 from 123 ratings
Hash Brown Casserole comes together in less than 10 minutes with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish for potlucks, barbecues, and even brunch.
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Ambrosia Salad
4.49 from 819 ratings
Ambrosia Salad is a creamy fruit salad loaded with pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut and miniature fruit-flavored marshmallows.
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Old Fashioned Baked Beans
4.50 from 24 ratings
Old Fashioned Baked Beans are hearty enough to eat as a meal and make a great dish for potlucks. These baked beans are easy to make but taste like they simmered all day long!
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Amish Macaroni Salad
4.43 from 138 ratings
Amish Macaroni Salad is a potluck classic! This pasta salad combines cooked macaroni, hard boiled eggs, crispy veggies and a creamy dressing for a side dish your friends will ask for again and again.
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Easy Desserts
It’s not a party without something sweet! These dessert recipes are all totally game-day friendly –easy to make and easy to serve to a crowd. From sweet dips to cookie bars, your friends and family will love these sweet bites.
Snickers Dip
4.84 from 6 ratings
This rich, tangy dip is packed with all of the flavors of your favorite candy bar. Serve Snickers dip at your next party with pretzels, fruit, or graham crackers for a fun and easy dessert.
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Brownie Trifle
4.44 from 37 ratings
Looking for a rich, impressive dessert that’s still easy to make? Look no further than this brownie trifle! Layers of fudgy brownies, chocolatey filling, whipped topping, and toffee bits combine for a beautiful and delicious trifle.
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Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats
4.54 from 28 ratings
Peanut butter cup rice krispie treats are chewy, crunchy, and loaded with that classic chocolate-and-peanut-butter combination.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
4.41 from 346 ratings
This classic Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is easy to make and delicious alongside fruit, diced pound cake, or even pretzels!
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Chocolate Chip Blondies
4.48 from 204 ratings
These Chocolate Chip Blondies are rich, chewy, and come together in just a few minutes. You will definitely want to make these over and over again!
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Funfetti Cookies
4.50 from 136 ratings
Funfetti Cookies are colorful cookies that kids and adults will love! Roll these easy cake mix cookies in nonpareils for an extra pop of color and texture.
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The Easiest Salted Caramel Brownies
4.53 from 55 ratings
This trick for making The Easiest Salted Caramel Brownies is one you’ll return to again and again! Keep these ingredients on hand for quickly throwing together brownies that everyone will love.
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S’mores Dip
5 from 3 ratings
S’mores Dip is always a party favorite! Dig into this combo of melty chocolate and gooey, toasted marshmallows with graham crackers, fruit, or your favorite cookies.
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Oreo Cheesecake Bars
5 from 6 ratings
With an Oreo cookie crust and chopped Oreos in the creamy cheesecake filling, these Oreo cheesecake bars are a decadent, delectable treat.
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Sugar Cookie Bars
4.44 from 67 ratings
Sugar Cookie Bars are all the chewy goodness of your favorite sugar cookies but in an easy-to-make bar form! Top them with sweet buttercream frosting and your favorite sprinkles for a fun dessert everyone will love.
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Monster Cookie Bars
4.67 from 3 ratings
Monster cookie bars couldn’t be easier to make. This sweet treat is a great way to use up leftover candy and bakes up in no time to make your littlest monsters happy!
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Nutella Fruit Dip
4.92 from 12 ratings
This nutella fruit dip is creamy, chocolatey, and delicious with everything from fruit to pound cake. Make it for an afternoon snack or add it to your next party menu!
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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter and Toffee
4.25 from 8 ratings
These big, chewy cookies are loaded with dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate toffee bits, and brown butter for maximum flavor. These chocolate chip cookies with brown butter and toffee may just become your favorite cookie yet!
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Snickers Brownies
5 from 1 rating
Use up some of that leftover Halloween candy with these Snickers brownies! Super fudgy brownies filled with pieces of fun-sized Snickers bars make for a perfectly decadent treat.
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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
4.25 from 12 ratings
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect no-bake treat for any chocolate lover. These soft, gooey cereal treats, packed with Cocoa Krispies and chocolate chips, will take you back to your childhood with just one bite!
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Cowboy Cookies
4.77 from 13 ratings
Cowboy cookies are a hearty variation on an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. Packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans, these chewy cookies are anything but ordinary.
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Easy Frosted Football Cupcakes
These fluffy frosted Football Cupcakes are the perfect sugary treat to make for game day! A delicious addition to any Super Bowl party.
Refreshing Drinks
Don’t forget about drinks when you’re planning your game-day menu! Check out these co*cktails and non-alcoholic drinks made for all ages.
Watermelon Lemonade
5 from 2 ratings
Homemade watermelon lemonade is one of the most refreshing summer drinks you could make! This sweet-tart lemonade is bursting with the flavor of fresh watermelon. Serve it as-is or dress it up with vodka or gin for a simple co*cktail.
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Corona Sunrise
A Corona Sunrise is the perfect summer beverage. Refreshing and flavorful, this beer co*cktail takes drinking a cold one to a whole new level.
Horseradish Bloody Mary
This horseradish bloody Mary is slightly spicy, packed full of flavor, and the perfect addition to any party or brunch. Ready in just 5 minutes!
Homemade Orange Julius
4.88 from 8 ratings
Bring on the nostalgia with this homemade orange julius! This thick and creamy drink is a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie and tastes like an orange creamsicle. No need to head to the mall to grab one of these – they’re easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients.
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Copycat Diet Cherry Limeade
This copycat diet cherry limeade allows you to skip that drive-thru line and have more than your fair share in the comforts of your own home!
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
5 from 3 ratings
For the richest, creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate, turn to your slow cooker! This crockpot hot chocolate is easy to make, perfect for parties, and satisfies even the biggest chocolate cravings.
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Michelada
The Michelada is a delicious, savory Mexican beer co*cktail. Essentially a Bloody Mary made with beer, the Michelada is a drink you don’t want to miss.
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
4.63 from 16 ratings
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is sweet, tart, and perfectly refreshing. Just add vodka for a delicious summertime co*cktail!
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