The Appetizer to Make Based on Your Favorite Football Team

With football season in full swing, it's time to get creative with your game day spread.

Let’s be honest here: Game day is just as much about the food as it is the football, so what’s a better way to make your spread memorable than by serving bites inspired by the iconic foods of your team’s home turf? To make your next game day menu a touchdown, incorporate local flavors for whichever NFL team you root for. Better yet, pair the appetizer of your team with the appetizer of the competition. Serve these alongside other tailgating recipes and a cooler full of the best beers. Once halftime passes, you can pull out desserts like football cake pops and football cookies.

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Arizona Cardinals: Fry Bread Tacos

Fry bread tacos take fluffy, golden Navajo fry bread to the next level! The pillowy bread is topped with seasoned ground beef and all your favorite taco toppings for a taste sensation you won't want to stop eating.
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Atlanta Falcons: Lemon-Pepper Wings

No game day is complete without a platter of chicken wings. Give Buffalo a break this week with crispy lemon-pepper wings. The buttery, citrusy sauce is a refreshing change of pace.
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Baltimore Ravens: Baked Crab Dip

Baked crab dip is one of life's great appetizers. Serve it in a pretty bread bowl for the ultimate presentation or leave it in a baking dish—it's so good, it will disappear quickly either way.
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Buffalo Bills: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Our easy buffalo chicken sliders are made in a slow cooker with minimal ingredients. It's a perfect recipe for gatherings and game-day celebrations.
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Carolina Panthers: Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread

A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. —Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.
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Chicago Bears: Hot Dog Sliders

Turn all-American hot dogs into a fun international treat at your next casual party. They get three special treatments in this recipe: Chicago-style, Bavarian and south of the border. Bet you can't eat just one! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati Chili

Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a cold day. —Edith Joyce, Parkman, Ohio
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Cleveland Browns: Homemade Pierogi

Our homemade pierogi are boiled then pan-fried with butter and onions. You won't be able to get enough of these cheese-stuffed Polish dumplings.
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Dallas Cowboys: Chile con Queso

This chile con queso recipe has a seriously cheesy vibe and packs the perfect level of heat. Serve it as an appetizer dip, or drizzle it over chips to make a knockout plate of nachos.
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Denver Broncos: Bison Burgers

These bison burgers have all the flavor of your typical ground beef burger, but they’re lighter and leaner. To make them appetizer-friendly, shape the patties into slider sizes and serve them on slider buns.
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Detroit Lions: Coney Island Hot Dogs

Hot dogs might be an American classic, but each of us has our own regional favorite that we’ll defend against all others. Make this Coney Island hot dogs recipe and you’ll be rooting for Detroit. It’s the meat sauce that sets this tasty hot dog apart.
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Green Bay Packers: Beer Dip

Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of course, beer. What else could you possibly need?
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Houston Texans: Banh Mi Skewers

I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers are a really fun twist! For easier prep on the day of the party, make the meatballs in advance and freeze them. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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Indianapolis Colts: Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

The crunch of the breaded coating and tender texture of the pork tenderloin make this pork tenderloin sandwich recipe a real treat. To make this dish an appetizer, cut the tenderloin into medallions and serve them on slider buns.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Shrimp Spread

This shrimp spread strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crisp textures, and with rich and fresh flavors.
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Kansas City Chiefs: Barbecue Chicken Wings

What's the secret to creating sweet and tangy baked barbecue chicken wings? Coat them in baking powder to help them crisp up in the oven, then wait until the end to add the barbecue sauce for a perfect glaze.
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Las Vegas Raiders: Shrimp Cocktail

During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It's the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. —Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California
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Los Angeles Chargers: Shrimp Tostadas

Shrimp tostadas, with their pile of fresh vegetables and succulent shellfish on crispy edible "plates," look fun and taste amazing as a weeknight dinner or party spread.
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Los Angeles Rams: Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

These slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small cups of broth for everyone to grab. Dipping perfection! —Holly Neuharth, Mesa, Arizona
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Miami Dolphins: Cuban Sliders

These Cuban sliders are packed with ham, cheese and pickles and baked with a buttery, Dijon mustard topping.
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Taste Of Home Pickle Wraps

Minnesota Vikings: Pickle Wraps

These pickle wraps are kid-friendly, but adults love them too!
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New England Patriots: Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie bites are a low-effort, high-reward recipe. They really save the day when you’re juggling a ton of other holiday dishes and need to put out something easy for guests to snack on.
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New Orleans Saints: French Quarter Cheese Spread

French Quarter cheese spread features creamy cheese and a pecan topping that's sweet, salty and a little over the top. It tastes like New Orleans on a plate.
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New York Giants: Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

Stuffed with a pizza-style filling, these special sandwiches surprise you with a burst of flavor in every bite. They were popular at our son’s birthday party, but you can be sure adults will love them too! —Robin Werner, Brush Prairie, Washington
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New York Jets: Italian Sub

You can make this Italian sub—layering meats, cheeses and tomato with olive oil and herbs—a few hours ahead and refrigerate it, then slice it up and serve it with chips, veggies and dip for a delicious meal.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Philly Cheesesteak Dip

I come from a long line of born-and-bred Philadelphians, so not surprisingly, my family LOVES cheesesteaks. So, I created this creamy, meaty Philly cheesesteak dip that has all the classic flavors of a real Philly cheesesteak. The dip was a smash hit! —Sharon Lehman, Wilmington, Delaware
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Gob Cake

Filled with a fluffy cloud of vanilla frosting, gob cake is a moist and decadent sheet cake that will bring back memories of your childhood.
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San Francisco 49ers: California Roll

Making your own California sushi roll is surprisingly easy. You'll need a bamboo mat, sushi rice and nori sheets to get started, and with a bit of practice, you'll be a pro in no time.
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Seattle Seahawks: Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce

Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago cheese. —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Crab Deviled Eggs

Crab deviled eggs give the classic appetizer a seafood spin, stuffing hard-boiled eggs with a creamy mixture of crabmeat, vegetables and tangy seasonings.
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Tennessee Titans: Honey-Mustard Wings

Homemade baked honey-mustard wings are packed with flavor, thanks to spicy mustard and your favorite honey, and they're easy to make for any gathering.
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Washington Commanders: Oyster Cheese Appetizer Log

When you say "holiday tradition" around our house, this appetizer comes to mind immediately. Every winter, I make lots of cheese logs and freeze them for when I'm expecting company or need to take food to someone's home. The blend of smoked oysters, chili powder, nuts and cream cheese tastes good-even people who don't like oysters may enjoy this interesting appetizer. —William Tracy, Jerseyville, Illinois