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    From the Porch to the Parking Lot: 12 Game Day Bites Every Southerner Loves

    Published: Aug 14, 2025 by Sharon Rigsby ยท Leave a Comment

    A plate full of chicken wings with honey drizzled over the top, plus text.

    When college football kicks off in the South, the food is just as important as the final score. Whether you're tailgating outside the stadium or cheering from the couch, these game day bites will have your crowd calling you the MVP.

    We're talking sticky-sweet hot honey chicken wings, crispy BLT dip, juicy fried chicken and shrimp burgers, piled-high pulled pork sandwiches, and more finger-lickin' goodness. And just when you think the game's over, lemon bars and Oreo fudge step in for the winning drive.

    A collage of Super Boal Snacks with chicken wings, a burger, BLT dip, and Oreo fudge squares.

    Bring your appetite, your team spirit, and maybe a few extra napkins-because this playbook is all about flavor, fun, and full bellies.


    1
    Hot honey chicken wings on a plate with a cup of hot honey and a wooden honey dipper.
    Hot Honey Chicken Wings Recipe
    Hot Honey Chicken Wings are crispy, oven-baked, and coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Perfect for game day, holiday parties, or whenever you're craving finger-licking flavor!
    Hot Honey Chicken Wings
    2
    A wooden bowl full of BLT Dip topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes.
    BLT Dip Recipe (An Easy Cold Party Dip)
    This creamy BLT Dip combines the classic flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich into a scoopable, shareable appetizer. Perfect for parties, game day, or the Super Bowl, it's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
    BLT Dip
    3
    Fried chicken burger topped with coleslaw and pimento cheese.
    Easy Southern Crispy Fried Chicken Burgers Recipe
    One bite of my restaurant-quality, homemade Southern Crispy Fried Chicken Burger will make your taste buds sing and convince you never to sit in a crowded fast food drive-thru line again.
    Fried Chicken Burgers
    4
    Lemon pepper chicken wings on a plate with a dipping sauce.
    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe
    One taste of my super crispy, perfectly seasoned Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, and you will be in wing heaven. Easy to prepare and simply delicious, these wings are coated with a touch of baking powder to provide maximum crispness, air-fried, and then tossed in a decadent and flavorful lemon pepper sauce.
    Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
    5
    Air Fryer Pulled Pork
    Air Fryer Pulled Pork
    This Air Fryer Pulled Pork recipe makes the juiciest pulled pork burgers ever-no grill or smoker needed! It's bold, flavorful, and ridiculously easy. Perfect for dinner or weekend cookouts!
    Air Fryer Pulled Pork
    6
    A round baking dish full of loaded fries topped with sour cream and sliced jalapenos.
    Easy Loaded French Fries: Cheese, Bacon, and All the Fixins!
    Golden waffle fries topped with a rich, velvety cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions-these Loaded French Fries are the ultimate indulgent appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion!
    Loaded fries
    7
    Two shrimp burgers with sweet potato fries.
    Easy Southern Homemade Shrimp Burgers Recipe
    Just imagine tender, juicy Gulf shrimp made into a patty, topped with yummy basil pesto aioli, and sandwiched between a soft fluffy bun, and you have one tasty Shrimp Burger!
    Shrimp Burgers
    8
    A chicken parmesan sandwich on a gray plate garnished with fresh basil.
    Best Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Recipe
    Get ready to drool over these Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches, your new favorite comfort food: crispy fried chicken, gooey mozzarella, and rich marinara sauce, all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll.
    Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
    9
    Oreo fudge cut into squares on a piece of parchment paper.
    Oreo Fudge (Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge)
    Make your dessert dreams come true with this simple Oreo Fudge Recipe. Creamy, velvety fudge meets the irresistible crunch of Oreo cookies.
    Oreo fudge
    10
    Confectioner's sugar being sifted on Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars
    Meyer Lemon Bars Recipe
    Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars are fresh as sunshine and full of Vitamin C! This easy family-friendly lemon bar dessert recipe is made with Meyer lemons!
    Lemon Bars
    11
    Mini Oreo cheesecakes topped with whipped cream and crushed Oreos on a serving platter.
    Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe – No Bake
    No-bake Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes with a creamy filling and cookie crust-perfect for Easter, summer parties, or a kid-friendly snack! Easy, make-ahead, and totally irresistible!
    Oreo Cheesecakes
    12
    A stack of Charleston Chewies, dessert bars on a white plate.
    Best Charleston Chewies Recipe with Brown Butter Recipe
    If the words brown butter, brown sugar, pecans, decadently rich, and chewy send you into sensory overload, this easy recipe for Charleston Chewies, also known as Pecan Chews, is the answer to your dessert prayers.
    Charleston Chewies

    More quick and easy game day snacks

    • Baked chicken tacos in a baking dish topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and sliced jalapenos.
      Easy and Crispy Baked Chicken Tacos (Quick Rotisserie Option!)
    • A sheet pan full of beef nachos topped with sour cream.
      Easy Ultimate Loaded Ground Beef Nachos Recipe
    • A cast iron skillet pizza just out of the oven with a golden brown crust and melted cheese.
      The Best Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe
    • A blue enameled cast iron skillet full of nachos topped with sour cream and salsa.
      Easy Cast-Iron Layered Macho Nachos

    If you need more recipes or menu ideas, here is a link to all of my game-day recipes.

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    Thanks for stopping by Grits and Pinecones! Your visit means the world to me. I hope you'll swing back soon for more Southern-inspired goodness. ๐Ÿ’›

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