Party Panache, Fall Favorites for Game Day
We had a big spread at our house last weekend for the Alabama/Ole Miss game, lots of fans for both teams
Now, poor Ole Miss has been having an identity crisis lately, changing their mascot from the Rebel Man, to the Black Bears, and now the Land Sharks…
But to my daughter and our BFFs who are Ole Miss alums, the Rebel Man was their mascot. I painted all these platters for DD when she was in college, thinking she could use them for years, but now they are out of date and politically incorrect…
But they were perfect for our gathering of friends and family for Saturday night football watching fun
There are always at least 2 grills going
And TVs are on everywhere, guests mingle from the patio, to the kitchen buffet, and on to the man cave for serious viewing
Yes, we do watch Auburn too, got to keep our eyes on our arch rival!
At our house a game day must is a hot dip, preferably full of meat and cheese…this Pigskin Tailgate Dip fills the bill with bacon, ham, cream cheese, asiago cheese, sour cream with a little spice from Worcestershire sauce and dijon mustard
Another favorite hot dip is Beer Cheese Fondue, try it with tater tots and onion rings…game day is not for dieting 😉
We also like to serve finger foods, easy bites to grab and nosh, like
Italiano Morsi, a mini sandwich skewer, can be served at room temperature
Pizza and flatbreads are favorites, I like to change them up and serve them with unexpected toppings
BBQ Chicken & Corn Flatbread with Spinach Salad Topping
Poppers are another must, and HHjr is always creating new popper flavor combos
Prosciutto Wrapped Pineapple & Sausage Poppers
It’s also nice to have something cool and lighter to balance things out
Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread
Romaine Spoons with Pear Compote
And a salty snack mix to munch on
For last week’s party I picked up some mini ham & cheese party biscuits from Savage’s Bakery, a long time Birmingham institution, and kept them warm in a crock pot
You can also easily make your own biscuit bites like these Derby Day Biscuits
Baby Bites from Pastry Art, a local bake shop, are everyone’s favorite
A perfect little bite of cake and icing, for dessert
What is your favorite game day nosh?
I’m always looking for new ideas!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
Weekend Potluck Sweet Inspirations Happiness is Homemade
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Jenna, what an amazing hostess you are. What a thrill it must be to be invited for a game day at your house. The food looks amazing! Roll Tide❤️
Thanks Pam, we love to feed people! Roll Tide
Wow, that’s quite a line-up! Every dish sounds very tasty!
Thanks Cyndi, can you tell we love game day?! 🙂
That gingham wreath is really cute and I love the idea of the sandwiches on skewers! I’m going to remember that one!
I love the mini sandwich skewers, you can make ahead and wrap up and keep in fridge until serving, and easy for guests to grab and eat!
Wow, I want to come party at your house!!
Thank you Carole, there’s never a dull moment around here!
oh my – all the best of football snackin’! Beer cheese! Bacon wraps! Flatbread! Poopers! Skewers! OH MY! 🙂 <3
Thanks Jodi!
Love your football party posts! Definitely going to try Dixie Party Poppers and the brown sugar bacon bundles. Roll Tide!
good choices Alan! Roll Tide!
Love your football party post! Definitely going to make the Dixie Poppers and the brown sugar bacon bundles. Roll Tide!
I make the brown sugar chicken bites quite often. About 5 years ago I made a HUGE amount for an in-house wedding of a friend – everyone loved them. All of your snacks look delish….I am not much of a football fan, but I would come for the snacks!! lol
Those sound good, is the recipe on your site? I’d love to try them Patti!
Looks like fun! I love the pastries with the team bling:@)
Jenna, I want to come to your house on game day no matter who is playing! Super delicious fun! ♥
Wow, Your guests feel special I am sure. Everything looks wonderful!
Roll Tide🅰️🐘🏈!!!
Thanks Bonnie, we love game day, my son starts cooking early!
Lucky guests coming to your house for the game. Amazing lineup of food, all delicious I’m sure!!!!
Thanks Emily, game day is big here!
I would love your party so many wonderful goodies! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
Miz Helen