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Looking forward to watching the game with friends or family and trying to figure out what to serve? Luckily, the team at Tony’s Pizza is sharing some of their favorite and easy game day food ideas!
Of course, you can make it even easier and just order from Tony’s (we’ll go into that a bit later). However, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite things to make when we’re watching football, basketball, soccer or just having a party to celebrate friends and family.
If you’re thinking about hosting a gathering and want to keep it simple, consider 3 courses or types of food to serve for game day. Primarily, you need:
Below, we’ve picked a recipe for each based on easy game day food ideas that we like to serve.
First, start strong with an appetizer. Preferably, this should be easy to make and easy to eat. Think party finger foods. Generally, guests will munch on these while prepping for the game and debating on who’s going to win!
Plus, if you’re trying to figure out football game day food, these sort of look like little footballs! If you want to get really fancy, you could use piping to mimic football laces over the cream cheese stuffing with a softened version of cream cheese. Just add a touch of food coloring to either the main cream cheese filling or the laces to make it stand out.
Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
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Prefer takeout? Tony’s Pizza’s famous wings and Italian meatballs make for fantastic crowd-pleasing appetizers! Or, we actually have jalapeno poppers that we can make for you!
Second, a main course should be hearty. Lots of folks opt for chili which is a tasty choice. Similarly, nachos are a great go to. However, they can get a little soggy while sitting out. Thus, you could create a nacho-style bar instead for your party.
Loaded Nachos Bar
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If cooking isn’t your thing, subs are the perfect main course as well. In fact, you can order multiple large subs and slice them up into smaller portions for easy, hand-held snacks. Conversely, pizza is pretty much always a safe bet for game day party food.
Plus, if you have guests who avoid gluten, we have gluten-free and cauliflower crust. Just keep in mind that flour does fly around our kitchen. Consequently, there is a possibility of cross-contamination so make sure your guests are aware of this!
Similarly, we have vegan cheese as well. So, let us know if you’re trying to avoid dairy.
Finally, don’t forget all those sweet tooths (sweet teeth?) at your game day party. While decorated cupcakes are fun, we actually have a favorite twist on a classic 7-layer cookie that’s easy to make. Since we’re leaving out the coconut and nuts, we call them 5-layers cookies!
5-Layer Cookies
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Alternatively, we make desserts at Tony’s Pizza’s too. So, you can order some extra for varying taste buds. Or, save time and let us make all the desserts. We have rich tiramisu, crispy cannoli, cheesecake and limoncello mascarpone cake.
Rather spend less time prepping so you can hang with your guests? Below, we have some winning ideas for game day food prep:
Half of the food fun is creating an enticing spread. Luckily, we have tips to make everything look just as good as it tastes!
If you’re planning to order some, or even all, of your party food from Tony’s Pizza, timing is essential. Fortunately, we also have tips on how to time your food pickup and layout.
Place your order online or call ahead, especially if you’re ordering large quantities or party trays. In fact, if you have a really large order, several days ahead is wise. Likewise, be sure to schedule your pickup time well before gametime so you don’t miss the best part.
Pick up your order well before the start of the game to avoid last-minute rushes. Preheat your oven for a quick warm-up just before serving.
Set out the food on your table or buffet station, ensuring everything is placed strategically for easy access.
Still have some questions about Tony’s Pizza before placing your game day takeout order? Then, read our FAQ section below.
We have six locations spread conveniently throughout the Charlotte and Hickory area. From Mooresville and Huntersville to Galleria and beyond, our delicious food is nearby.
Yes, we do accept online orders through our app or website. Although, as mentioned, if you are placing a large order, it’s best to call your nearest location. Thus, we can make sure that we are prepping your game day food ahead of time.
Considering easy game day food ideas that are just appetizers? Our menu includes a wide range of finger foods for your party. A few popular ones include:
Ultimately, we want game day to be fun, delicious, and stress-free. After all, that’s why we’ve shared our easy game day food ideas with you. Whether you’re whipping up tasty apps or serving Tony’s Pizza favorites, we strive to keep you and your guests cheering.
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