Top 10 Dishes for Your Big Game Party

The sweltering summer practices, the grueling weeks spent perfecting your craft, the countless hours reviewing past mistakes and visualizing future success… every second of intense preparation (and every bite of grilled meats eaten along the way) has led you to this moment. The Big Game is here, and it’s your time to shine! Much like a coach who withholds that trick play until just the right stage of the game, now’s your chance to wow guests with grilled Big Game recipes that’ll go down in the history books. The grilling game’s brightest minds put their heads together to bring you this ultimate playbook, with Big Game BBQ recipes sure to delight friends and family until the clock hits triple zeros. Now get out there and bring home the championship!

Best Dishes to Share for the Big Game

Bacon-Wrapped Sausage Poppers

by: Brad Prose

Talk about a show-stopping appetizer for the big game, these bacon-wrapped sausage poppers from Brad Prose explode with smoky flavor, creamy pimento cheese, and spicy jalapenos. Prep them ahead of time and throw them in your smoker right before your friends show up for an unforgettable pre-game dish!

Smoked Hot Sausage & Beer Cheese Dip

by: Grill Master Randy

Sausage, beer, and cheese dip are all bound to make an appearance at your Big Game gathering, so why not have them work together for once? This beer cheese dip recipe draws heat from smoked chorizo sausage and poblano peppers, with pilsner and ground mustard mellowing things out for a perfect blend. Throw in some delicious pecan-wood flavor from the charcoal smoker, and you’ve got a winning combination of a Big Game appetizer.

Grilled Chicken Tacos

by: Al Frugoni

Spice up your big game bash this year with these confetti colored tacos by Al Frugoni. The smell when the tender chicken hits the grill after being marinated in freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice mixed with tequila then smothered in BBQguys Habanero Honeybee rub will have your guests going crazy. Fresh cilantro, queso fresco, red onion, you could even add some avocados and finish it off with a squirt of lime juice to impress any sports fan!

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

by: Christie Vanover

Need an easy crowd-pleaser for a large party? Look no further than these bacon-wrapped chicken thighs from pitmaster Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill. These appetizers are super simple to make and pack a double punch of heat and sweet with a jalapeno slice inside and a sweet sticky coating of raspberry chipotle sauce outside that will leave your guests cheering for more!

Pulled Pork Empanadas

by: Al Frugoni

Move aside, sandwich platters and cheese boards — there’s a new big game shareable in town. Pulled pork may be standard fare on game day, but this recipe provides a spicy new take on the classic. TikTok grill master Al Frugoni fuses Texas pulled pork with the Argentine empanada to create the perfect finger food that’ll have guests trying to steal a page from your playbook.

Classic Smash Burgers on the Griddle

by: Brad Prose

It’s hard to deny yourself a Classic Smash Burger. The fact that they are one of the best foods to enjoy while watching a game is, well, undeniable. Crispy edges, creamy sauce, and plenty of crunch from the veggies, every bite is an exciting explosion of flavors and textures. This recipe makes 2 delicious Smash Burgers, but you can double or even triple the recipe for your game-day party.

Reverse-Seared Tomahawk Ribeye

by: Chef Tony Matassa

There’s going big for the Big Game, and then there’s Chef Tony’s reverse-seared tomahawk ribeye! This monstrous steak checks in at 1½” thick — we’re more accustomed to seeing that kind of beef along the offensive and defensive lines of the game’s best squads. What’s more, pulling off the reverse-sear technique as demonstrated by Chef Tony will make you feel like a champion in your own backyard. Are you ready to go big right at home?

Picanha Two Ways

by: Al Frugoni

Want to add a bit of South American flare to your game day offerings? Picanha may not be very well known In the United States, but it is Brazil's favorite cut of beef and often on the menu at any Brazilian restaurant. Often named top sirloin cap, culotte, rump cap, or rump cover, in this recipe you'll learn how to cook this amazing cut both whole and skewered!

Beer Can Chicken

by: Chuck's Flavor Train

Our good friend Chuck Matto, aka TikTok sensation Chuck’s Flavor Train, is “official like a ref with a whistle” (his saying, not ours). While we hope the refs and their whistles don’t factor too heavily in the Big Game, Chuck’s simple beer can chicken recipe is perfectly suited to be the star of your show. This juicy, tender bird is the odds-on favorite to be a winning homegating dish — it’s destined to sit on a throne, after all.

Herb-Crusted Tomahawk Prime Rib Roast

by: Diva Q

When the Big Game rolls around, it’s all about the spectacle: the superstar players, the wild halftime shows, the touchdowns and tears that define a championship. Despite all that fanfare on the outdoor TV, this tomahawk prime rib roast is bound to attract every eye in the house. Just look at the thing! And all you need to put on a show of your own is the simplest assortment of seasonings and the patience for a 10-hour smoke.