As Detroit Lions fans, normally we put the game on during Thanksgiving as background noise — it’s a tradition, but it’s hard to tell how much we pay attention. This year, the football game may become the table centerpiece.
Football and Thanksgiving are a perfect match for cozy, family-filled fall days. So why not elevate the game-day excitement with some sports-inspired dishes everyone will love? We’ve rounded up a lineup of recipes guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers.
We made the Smoked Chicken Wings with Sage Butter Sauce and Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip, which ended up being a winning combo! Dive into more Thanksgiving football food ideas to score big this season.
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Smoked Chicken Wings with Sage Butter Sauce
Bring smoky flavors with a seasonal sage butter twist to your game-day table. Get the recipe at Chiles and Smoke.
Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza
Turn leftovers into a pizza with all your favorite holiday flavors. Get the recipe The Stay at Home Chef.
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Warm up with this hearty chili blending turkey and pumpkin. Get the recipe at I Heart Eating.
Tasty snacks to keep fans fueled
Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip
This creamy, pumpkin-infused dip is an instant hit and seasonal favorite. Get the recipe at Walder Wellness.
Cranberry Serrano Glazed Meatballs
These meatballs combine a sweet and spicy kick that’s hard to resist. Get the recipe at Cooking with Wine Blog.
Football Spinach Dip Breadsticks
These fun football-shaped breadsticks offer warm spinach dip for the ultimate snack touchdown. Get the recipe at It’s Always Autumn.
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