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Over 20 of the best single serving and small batch Game Day Recipes that are perfect to enjoy on any game day! From wings to dips to desserts, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy watching the big game.
Flavorful game day recipes are just what you need when you find yourself watching your favorite football, baseball, or another sporting event on TV. Great snacks have to be front and center of it all.
There’s something to be said for not having to leave the comfort of your own home to watch the game. For some, watching uninterrupted sports on TV is the best thing ever!
So to go along with any game, we’ve gathered up a fantastic collection of easy-to-make, game-day recipes that are perfect for watching the big game.
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Why These Recipes Work
- Each of these small batch game day recipes are perfect for serving one or two people. They can be doubled easily if you’d like to make more.
- No fancy ingredients are needed.
- Each of these recipes are easy to make.
Each of the easy game day recipes are accessible by clicking the link for each recipe and then going to the bottom of the specific recipe’s page.
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Game Day Recipes
Small Batch White Queso
This white queso recipe is our favorite! It's creamy, easy to make, and you only need 3 ingredients. Made without Velveeta, this queso dip is one you'll want to make over and over again. Break out the chips, this queso blanco is sure to become your favorite too!
White Queso Recipe
Guacamole For One
Make guacamole with one avocado in minutes using simple ingredients for a fresh, flavorful dip. Perfect for a small batch, enjoy it on its own or with your favorite dishes.
Guacamole For One Recipe
Mini Muffuletta
This mini Muffuletta sandwich features layers of flavorful meats, cheese, and a tangy homemade olive salad for an easy, delicious take on the New Orleans classic.
Mini Muffuletta Recipe
Steak Fajitas For One
Steak Fajitas made with tender, seasoned steak and sautéed bell peppers and onions, all tucked into warm tortillas and finished with your favorite toppings.
Steak Fajitas Recipe
Personal Pepperoni Pizza
This personal pepperoni pizza recipe features a homemade dough, flavorful sauce, and classic toppings like mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. It's simple to make and perfectly portioned for one or two people.
Personal Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Small Batch Baked Chicken Wings
Tender, juicy baked chicken wings coated in a fantastic sweet and spicy sauce that will catch your taste buds by surprise! Full of flavor and easy to make, this chicken wings recipe will give you a small batch of chicken wings, the perfect amount if you're cooking for yourself.
Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Nachos For One
This single serving nachos recipe features crispy tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, plenty of cheese, and fresh toppings, baked to perfection in minutes.
Nachos For One Recipe
Small Batch Baked Tortilla Chips
Discover how to make flour tortilla chips using just three simple ingredients. These homemade chips are quick to make, wonderfully crispy, and golden brown, making them an ideal snack for any occasion.
Baked Tortilla Chips Recipe
Mini Detroit Style Pizza
This Mini Detroit-Style Pizza features a thick, chewy crust with crispy edges, topped with rich tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and classic pepperoni. Baked in a small dish or cast iron skillet, it delivers the signature flavors of Detroit-style pizza in a perfectly portioned size.
Detroit Style Pizza Recipe
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Sloppy Joe For One
This single serving Sloppy Joe is made with ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, all piled onto a soft bun. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s ready in minutes.
Sloppy Joe For One Recipe
Bruschetta For One
Make a delightful single serving Bruschetta in minutes with this easy recipe. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a light meal or appetizer!
Bruschetta For One Recipe
Small Batch Black Bean Hummus
Whip up a quick, healthy snack with our small batch Black Bean Hummus without tahini, ready in 10 minutes! Simple and packed with rich flavors, it's perfect for solo snacks or small gatherings. Enjoy this creamy, flavorful spread for dipping or alongside your favorite dishes.
Black Bean Hummus Recipe
Crustless Pizza Bowl For One
Whip up this single serving crustless Pizza Bowl for a low-carb, gluten-free twist on your favorite dish. Filled with classic supreme pizza toppings.
Pizza Bowl Recipe
Small Batch Baked French Fries
Crispy oven baked french fries from one potato. Crunchy crust on the outside, creamy on the inside. Easily make homemade fries with this small batch recipe.
Baked French Fries Recipe
Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders For One
Perfectly seasoned Chicken Parmesan Tenders baked to crispy perfection, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and served with a marinara dipping sauce. A quick, easy, and absolutely delicious meal!
Chicken Parmesan Tenders Recipe
Small Batch Crawfish Beignets
Crispy Crawfish Beignets Recipe with spicy Remoulade Sauce – this New Orleans inspired small batch recipe yields 5-6 savory, fried crawfish-filled beignets and a side of easy to make Remoulade sauce. A Louisiana tradition, ready in minutes!
Crawfish Beignets Recipe
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Parmesan Crisps
Parmesan Cheese Crisps recipe – easy to make and a wonderful one ingredient snack. Also called Parmesan Fricos, they're great to eat by themselves or use as a low-carb "cracker".
Parmesan Cheese Crisps Recipe
Margarita For One
This skinny margarita is light, refreshing, and made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar for natural sweetness. It’s an easy, flavorful cocktail you can adjust to your taste.
Margarita For One Recipe
Roasted Garlic With Olives And Feta
This easy mini appetizer features sweet roasted garlic, salty olives and creamy feta baked in the oven until warm and served with pieces of crusty bread.
Roasted Garlic and Feta Recipe
Baked Chicken Tenders For One
These crispy baked chicken tenders are made with one chicken breast and a flavorful breadcrumb coating. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re an easy and delicious meal!
Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
Chicken Chili For One
This single serving chicken chili is a hearty, flavorful dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and spices. Quick to prepare in one skillet, it’s a satisfying and customizable meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Chicken Chili Recipe
Chili Baked Potato
This Chili Baked Potato is a hearty meal made with a fluffy baked russet potato topped with a simple homemade chili. It’s an easy, satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Chili Baked Potato Recipe
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Small Batch Baba Ganoush
This Baba Ganoush recipe is made with eggplant and a perfect blend of lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and spices. Similar to hummus, this small batch roasted eggplant dip is easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Baba Ganoush Recipe
Juicy Lucy Burger
A classic Juicy Lucy burger made with seasoned ground beef and a melty cheese-filled center—baked and ready for your favorite toppings.
Juicy Lucy Recipe
Roasted Chicken Legs For One
Indulge in a hassle-free one-pan meal with Baked Chicken Legs, perfectly roasted over seasoned carrots, onions, and garlic. An easy, flavorful dinner ideal for those cooking for one.
Roasted Chicken Legs Recipes
Small Batch Turkey Meatballs
Tender, oven-baked Turkey Meatballs For One, wonderful with tomato sauce or on their own. Makes 5 to 6 large meatballs.
Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Pita Pizza For One
A Beef and Cheese Pita Pizza that is perfect for one person. Whole wheat pita bread topped with smoked gouda and flavorful ground beef, chopped bell peppers, onions and garlic.
Beef & Cheese Pita Pizza Recipe
Mac and Cheese For One
This quick and easy mac and cheese for one is creamy, cheesy, and made completely from scratch. It’s the perfect single serving comfort food, ready in less than 20 minutes!
Mac and Cheese Recipe
Pico de Gallo For One
Fresh and flavorful pico de gallo made with just a few ingredients! Ready in minutes, this salsa fresca is perfect with tortilla chips or spooned over chicken or fish.
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Small Batch Hummus
This small batch hummus is made in minutes using just one can of chickpeas and a few simple ingredients. It’s smooth, creamy, and perfect for dipping with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
Small Batch Hummus Recipe
Chicken Fajitas For One
This easy Chicken Fajitas recipe is made with seasoned chicken, sautéed onions, and peppers wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a quick and flavorful meal for one.
Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Game Day Desserts
Because a party isn’t all about the wings and the dips, here are a few small batch dessert ideas that will surely satisfy a sweet tooth.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bake 6 warm, chocolate-filled cookies in just 20 minutes with this easy small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe—perfect for satisfying a quick homemade cookie craving!
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes
This small batch vanilla cupcake recipe makes two vanilla cupcakes with simple ingredients. Topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, they’re perfect for a quick and easy homemade treat!
2 Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
Single Serve Brownie
Indulge in a rich single serve brownie without the hassle. Quick and easy, this ramekin brownie is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Single Serve Brownie Recipe
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie For One
A rich, gooey deep dish chocolate chip cookie baked in a ramekin, perfect for one or two servings. Simple ingredients and big flavor in every bite!
Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
Rice Krispie Treat For One
A single serving Rice Krispie Treat made with butter, marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal—quick, easy, and perfectly chewy!
Small Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Mini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
A soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie baked to perfection in a small cast iron skillet. This mini skillet cookie delivers a delightful combination of hearty oats, melty chocolate, and warm spices.
Mini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
S’mores Dip For One
This single serving s’mores dip is an easy, oven-baked twist on the classic campfire treat. Melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows come together in minutes—just grab your favorite dippers and enjoy!
S’mores Dip For One
Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Final Four, the Stanley Cup, the NBA Playoffs, or even the World Series, you need good food on your menu. We hope you find several game day recipe ideas from our list!
Expert Tips
- I use extra virgin olive oil in many of these recipes. Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil. It is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. Because of the way extra virgin olive oil is made, it retains more true olive taste. It also contains more of the vitamins and minerals found in olives. It’s my favorite type of olive oil to use but you may use a lighter olive oil instead.
- If you’d like to make two servings of any of these recipes, double the ingredients.
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