30 EASY FOOTBALL SUNDAY DINNER IDEAS THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE

Football Sunday at our house usually means everyone is hungry long before the game is over, so I like dinners that can feed the family without keeping me in the kitchen all afternoon.

These football Sunday dinner ideas include cheesy casseroles, sliders, tacos, hearty soups, one-pan meals, and other easy favorites that work just as well for dinner as they do for a game day spread.

The best game day dinner recipes are filling, simple to serve, and easy for both kids and adults to enjoy.

Many of these meals can be prepped ahead or left warming until everyone is ready to eat, which makes them especially useful for busy Sunday afternoons.

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FOOTBALL SUNDAY DINNERS

1. Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Thick, hearty beef chili that simmers all day in the slow cooker while you watch the game.

Set up a toppings bar with cheese, sour cream, onions and corn chips.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion and 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef with onion and pepper and drain.
2. Add to the slow cooker with all remaining ingredients.
3. Stir well.
4. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high 4 hours.
5. Serve with your favorite toppings.

2. White Chicken Chili (34g Protein)

Creamy white chicken chili with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles and a little cream cheese.

It’s a lighter, milder chili that everyone loves.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
• 2 cans (15 oz) great northern beans
• 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup corn
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Add the chicken, beans, chiles, onion, garlic, spices, broth and corn to the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
3. Shred the chicken with two forks.
4. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until melted.
5. Top with cheese, cilantro and tortilla chips.

3. Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Tender, juicy shredded beef slow-cooked in a seasoned broth with pepperoncini, piled onto rolls with provolone.

Dip the sandwiches in the extra juice for the full experience.

Ingredients:

• 3 lb chuck roast
• 1 packet Italian dressing mix
• 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini with juice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 garlic cloves
• 8 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices provolone
• Giardiniera (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle with dressing mix.
2. Add the pepperoncini with juice, broth and garlic.
3. Cook on low 8 hours until fall-apart tender.
4. Shred the beef in the juices.
5. Pile onto rolls with provolone and broil until melted.

4. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (33g Protein)

Seasoned chicken strips roasted with peppers and onions on one pan, then wrapped in warm tortillas.

It takes 30 minutes and leaves almost no dishes.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 3 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
• 1 lime
• 12 flour tortillas
• Sour cream, salsa, guacamole and cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Toss the chicken, peppers and onion with oil and seasoning.
3. Spread on 2 sheet pans.
4. Roast 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Squeeze with lime and serve with tortillas and toppings.

5. Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (36g Protein)

Creamy mac and cheese loaded with shredded chicken and spicy buffalo sauce, with a crunchy topping.

It’s two game-day favorites in one dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cavatappi or elbows
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar
• 1 cup Monterey Jack
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
• 1/2 cup panko
• Green onions

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta and drain.
2. Make a cheese sauce with the butter, flour, milk and cheeses.
3. Stir in the pasta, chicken and buffalo sauce.
4. Pour into a baking dish, top with panko and blue cheese.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes and top with green onions.

6. Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Seasoned beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms baked under a thick layer of provolone.

Serve it on toasted rolls or over rice.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef or thinly sliced steak
• 1 onion and 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 10 slices provolone

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef and drain.
2. Add onion, peppers and mushrooms and cook until soft, then add garlic.
3. Stir in Worcestershire, cream cheese and broth until creamy.
4. Spread in a baking dish and top with provolone.
5. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until bubbly.

7. BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (32g Protein)

Tender slow cooker pulled chicken in a tangy BBQ sauce, piled on soft buns with crunchy coleslaw.

It’s an easy crowd-feeder that’s ready when you are.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 10 brioche buns
• Coleslaw and pickles

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Mix the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and spices and pour over.
3. Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
4. Shred the chicken in the sauce.
5. Serve on buns with coleslaw and pickles.

8. Smash Burger Tacos

The viral TikTok favorite: ground beef smashed right onto a tortilla and seared until crispy, then topped like a burger.

They’re fast, fun and perfect for a game-day crowd.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 12 small flour tortillas
• 12 slices American cheese
• Shredded lettuce
• Diced pickles
• Diced onion
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp pickle relish

Instructions:

1. Mix the mayo, ketchup, mustard and relish for burger sauce.
2. Spread a thin layer of beef over one side of each tortilla and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place meat-side down in a hot skillet and cook 3 minutes until crispy.
4. Flip, add cheese and cook 1 minute.
5. Top with lettuce, pickles, onion and sauce.

9. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Dinner (38g Protein)

Extra-crispy oven-baked wings tossed in your favorite sauce, served with fries, celery and dip for a full dinner.

The secret to crispy baked wings is baking powder.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs chicken wings
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup buffalo or BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• Celery sticks and carrots
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing
• Frozen fries

Instructions:

1. Pat the wings very dry and toss with baking powder, salt and garlic powder.
2. Arrange on a rack over a sheet pan.
3. Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes, then at 425°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
4. Toss with sauce mixed with melted butter.
5. Serve with fries, veggies and dip.

10. Loaded Beef Nacho Skillet

Seasoned ground beef, beans, rice and cheese all cooked in one skillet and topped with chips and fresh toppings.

It’s nachos in dinner form, ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• Tortilla chips, sour cream, jalapeños and avocado

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef and drain.
2. Add seasoning, beans, tomatoes, rice and broth.
3. Cover and simmer 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
4. Top with cheese and cover until melted.
5. Serve with chips and toppings.

11. Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake (35g Protein)

Tortillas layered with shredded chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce and cheese, baked until bubbly.

It’s easier than rolling enchiladas and feeds a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 cup corn
• 1 can (19 oz) red enchilada sauce
• 8 flour tortillas
• 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• Sour cream and cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Mix the chicken, beans, corn and half the sauce.
3. Layer sauce, tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese in a 9×13 dish, repeating twice.
4. Finish with sauce and cheese.
5. Bake 25 minutes and top with sour cream and cilantro.

12. Beef Birria Tacos

Slow-cooked chile beef tucked into cheesy, crispy tortillas and dipped in rich consommé.

Make the beef the day before and just crisp the tacos at game time.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks
• 4 dried guajillo chiles and 2 ancho chiles, seeded
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups beef broth
• Corn tortillas
• Shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella
• Onion and cilantro

Instructions:

1. Soak the chiles in hot water 15 minutes, then blend with tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices, vinegar and 1 cup broth.
2. Pour over the beef in a slow cooker with the remaining broth and cook on low 8 hours.
3. Shred the beef and save the broth as consommé.
4. Dip tortillas in the fat on top of the broth, fill with beef and cheese and fry until crispy.
5. Serve with onion, cilantro and consommé for dipping.

13. French Dip Sandwiches

Thin-sliced roast beef on toasted hoagie rolls with melted Swiss and a savory au jus for dipping.

Deli roast beef makes it a 20-minute dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs thinly sliced deli roast beef
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• 8 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices Swiss or provolone

Instructions:

1. Simmer the broth, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder and butter for 5 minutes.
2. Add the roast beef to warm through for 1 minute.
3. Split and toast the rolls.
4. Fill with beef and cheese and broil until melted.
5. Serve with cups of au jus.

14. Meatball Sub Bake

Garlic bread topped with beef meatballs, marinara and lots of melted mozzarella, all in one pan.

All the flavor of a meatball sub, sliced into squares.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread, cubed
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 lb frozen beef meatballs, thawed
• 3 cups marinara
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Toss the bread cubes with butter and garlic powder and spread in a 9×13 dish.
3. Bake 8 minutes to toast.
4. Top with meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and Italian seasoning.
5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.

15. Chicken Parmesan Subs (40g Protein)

Crispy breaded chicken cutlets on sub rolls with marinara and melted mozzarella.

Use frozen breaded chicken to make it even faster.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• Oil for frying
• 2 cups marinara
• 8 slices mozzarella
• 8 sub rolls
• Fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Dip the chicken in egg, then breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan.
2. Pan-fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. Place in toasted rolls.
4. Top with marinara and mozzarella.
5. Broil until melted and add basil.

16. Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Seasoned beef in a cheesy sauce topped with crispy tater tots and more cheese.

Kids go crazy for this one, and it’s so easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
• Diced pickles

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brown the beef with onion and drain.
3. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire and soup.
4. Spread in a 9×13 dish, top with half the cheese and the tater tots.
5. Bake 35 minutes, add remaining cheese, bake 5 more and top with pickles.

17. Oven BBQ Beef Brisket

Tender, smoky beef brisket baked low and slow in the oven, no smoker needed.

Slice it for plates or chop it for sandwiches.

Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 lb beef brisket
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce

Instructions:

1. Mix the sugar and spices and rub all over the brisket.
2. Place fat side up in a roasting pan with broth and liquid smoke.
3. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 300°F for 4 to 5 hours until fork-tender.
4. Brush with BBQ sauce and bake uncovered 20 minutes.
5. Rest 15 minutes and slice against the grain.

18. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches (38g Protein)

Crispy fried chicken brushed with a fiery cayenne oil and served on buns with pickles and slaw.

Turn the heat up or down with the amount of cayenne.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp each salt, paprika and garlic powder
• Oil for frying
• 1/3 cup hot oil from frying
• 1 to 2 tbsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 brioche buns
• Pickles and coleslaw

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for 30 minutes.
2. Dredge in seasoned flour and fry at 350°F for 6 to 7 minutes until cooked through.
3. Whisk 1/3 cup hot frying oil with cayenne and brown sugar.
4. Brush the spicy oil over the chicken.
5. Serve on buns with pickles and slaw.

19. Sloppy Joes

Classic homemade sloppy joes with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce on toasted buns.

So much better than canned, and ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion and 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 8 hamburger buns, toasted

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef with onion and pepper and drain.
2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire and mustard.
4. Simmer 10 minutes until thick.
5. Spoon onto toasted buns.

20. Chicken and Smoked Turkey Sausage Jambalaya (33g Protein)

A spicy one-pot Cajun dinner with chicken, smoked turkey sausage, rice and the holy trinity of vegetables.

It’s a big pot meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
• 1 package (13 oz) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, 1 bell pepper and 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Green onions

Instructions:

1. Brown the sausage and chicken in oil and set aside.
2. Cook the onion, pepper and celery 5 minutes, then add garlic.
3. Add rice, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, chicken and sausage.
4. Cover and simmer 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
5. Fluff and top with green onions.

21. Taco Pizza

Pizza crust spread with refried beans, topped with taco beef and cheese, then piled with lettuce, tomato and crushed chips.

It’s two family favorites in one.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and press the dough onto a pan.
2. Bake the crust 8 minutes.
3. Brown the beef with taco seasoning.
4. Spread beans mixed with salsa over the crust, then add beef and cheese.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes and top with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and chips.

22. Beef Pepperoni Stromboli

Pizza dough rolled up with beef pepperoni, mozzarella and provolone, then baked golden and sliced.

Serve with warm marinara for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 4 oz beef pepperoni slices
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 6 slices provolone
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Marinara for dipping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Roll the dough into a 10×14 rectangle.
3. Spread a thin layer of sauce and layer pepperoni and cheeses, leaving a border.
4. Roll up tightly, seam-side down, brush with egg and sprinkle with seasoning.
5. Bake 25 minutes, rest 10 and slice.

23. Chili Mac

Cheesy one-pot chili mac with ground beef, beans and pasta in a chili-spiced tomato sauce.

Everything cooks in one pot, pasta included.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cheddar

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef with onion and drain, then add garlic and spices.
2. Add beans, tomatoes, sauce and broth and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in the pasta, cover and simmer 12 minutes, stirring often.
4. Stir in half the cheese.
5. Top with remaining cheese and cover until melted.

24. Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast

The famous 5-ingredient pot roast with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter and pepperoncini.

It’s fall-apart tender and tangy, and great over mashed potatoes or on rolls.

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 lb chuck roast
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 1 packet au jus or brown gravy mix
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 to 8 pepperoncini
• Mashed potatoes or rolls for serving

Instructions:

1. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle with ranch and au jus mixes.
3. Top with butter and pepperoncini.
4. Cook on low 8 hours.
5. Shred and serve over mashed potatoes or on rolls.

25. Chicken Turkey-Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake (37g Protein)

Pasta and chicken in a creamy ranch sauce with crispy turkey bacon and melted cheddar.

It’s cheesy comfort food that kids and adults all love.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb penne
• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• Green onions

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta 2 minutes short of al dente.
2. Make a sauce with butter, flour and milk, then whisk in ranch seasoning and cream cheese.
3. Stir in the pasta, chicken, most of the turkey bacon and 1 cup cheddar.
4. Spread in a baking dish and top with remaining cheese and turkey bacon.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes and top with green onions.

26. Steak Fajitas

Marinated flank steak seared hot and sliced, served with charred peppers and onions in warm tortillas.

Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 limes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 12 flour tortillas
• Guacamole, salsa and sour cream

Instructions:

1. Marinate the steak in oil, lime juice, garlic and spices for 30 minutes.
2. Sear in a very hot skillet 4 to 5 minutes per side and rest 10 minutes.
3. Cook the peppers and onion in the same pan until charred.
4. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
5. Serve in tortillas with toppings.

27. Frito Pie

Corn chips topped with hot beef chili, melted cheese and all the fixings.

Make it in a baking dish for a crowd, or right in individual chip bags for fun.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 packet chili seasoning
• 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 bag (10 oz) corn chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• Sour cream, onions and jalapeños

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef with onion and drain.
2. Stir in chili seasoning, beans and tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Spread half the corn chips in a baking dish.
4. Top with chili, cheese and remaining chips and more cheese.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes and add toppings.

28. Loaded Baked Potato Bar

Fluffy baked potatoes with a spread of toppings like chili, cheese, broccoli, turkey bacon, sour cream and chives.

Let everyone build their own. It’s easy, cheap and fun.

Ingredients:

• 10 russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Coarse salt
• Toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, chives, butter, steamed broccoli, chili, turkey bacon bits, cheese sauce, salsa

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Scrub, dry and prick the potatoes, then rub with oil and salt.
3. Bake directly on the rack 50 to 60 minutes until tender.
4. Set out the toppings in bowls.
5. Split the potatoes and let everyone load them up.

29. Korean Beef Rice Bowls

Sweet and savory ground beef with garlic, ginger and soy, served over rice with veggies and a fried egg.

It takes about 20 minutes and is always a hit.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 6 cups cooked rice
• Cucumber, shredded carrots and green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef and drain.
2. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and pepper flakes and simmer 3 minutes.
4. Serve over rice.
5. Top with cucumber, carrots, green onions and sesame seeds.

30. Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp Boil

Shrimp, smoked beef sausage, baby potatoes and corn roasted on one pan with Cajun butter.

All the flavor of a seafood boil without the giant pot.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled
• 1 package (12 oz) smoked beef sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
• 4 ears corn, cut in thirds
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 lemon
• Parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Toss the potatoes with some of the Cajun butter and roast 20 minutes.
3. Add corn and sausage with more butter and roast 10 minutes.
4. Add shrimp with the remaining butter and roast 8 to 10 minutes until pink.
5. Squeeze with lemon and sprinkle with parsley.

Game Day Kitchen Tools That Make Hosting Easier

A few hosting helpers make football Sunday dinners easier to cook, serve and keep warm.

• Programmable Slow Cooker: Starts dinner in the morning and keeps it warm all game long.
• Buffet Server and Warming Tray: Keeps several dishes hot on the counter for self-serve.
• Rimmed Sheet Pans: For fajitas, wings and sheet pan shrimp boil.
• Football Serving Platter: A fun way to serve tacos, sliders and sides.
• Large Cast Iron Skillet: For smash burger tacos, nacho skillets and searing steak.

Football Sunday dinners should be easy, filling and fun to eat in front of the TV. Pick a slow cooker main for an early game, or a quick skillet or sheet pan dinner for halftime.

Save this list and you’ll have a new game day dinner idea for every week of the season.