13 Reasons Why The Food Is The Real MVP Of This Year's Game

Football is great and all, but have you tried FOOD?!

If you're trying to build the perfect game day menu, then kick off your feast with a gridiron classic: pizza!

Pizza is a lot like kicking a field goal from the five yard line: It takes a lot of effort to screw it up. But great pizza is a marvelous way to launch your game day party into the end zone.

When it comes to deliciousness, nachos never fumble.

There are as many nacho topping combinations as there are plays in a coach's playbook, so mix it up and have fun with it!

You can get a foul for "too many men on the field," but you'll never get called for "too many toppings on your hot dog".

You like pickles? Toss 'em on! Jalapeños? You got it! Do whatever you want; there is no hot dog police to stop you (yet)!

Every bite of a delicious game day burger is like a first down in your mouth...

Burgers are good for just about any casual occasion, but they pair with game day like away jerseys and grass stains!

...but just like a quarterback with his offensive line, your burger is nothing without some French fries to back it up!

Most of us like our fries hot, crispy, and salty. Nail those three attributes and your French fries will be a hit!

A yummy veggie platter is always a touchdown on the game day snack table.

Plus, you can eat, like, one carrot and then feel good because technically you've eaten vegetables today!

And a good bowl of guacamole is as unstoppable as a Hall of Fame running back.

The only thing better than avocado is smashed-up avocado. Get your dip on!

You could easily tackle an entire plate of these mozzarella sticks all by yourself...

So cheesy. So gooey. So stretchy. So perfect for game day!

And these mouthwatering game day sandwiches will have you blitzing the snack table.

Sub sandwich. Hoagie. Grinder. Whatever you call it, this giant hunk of meaty, cheesy, and bready goodness is just what the trainer ordered on game day. Dig in!

A yummy bowl of queso dip will have you calling audibles all day long.

If you're a cheesehead (in the literal sense, not the "Green Bay" sense), then queso is probably your snack of choice. Just add tortilla chips and your game day will be A-O-queso!

Adding warm, gooey mac 'n' cheese to your game day snack menu is anything but a Hail Mary.

It's a good idea to be comfy while watching the big game (especially if your team is losing), and mac 'n' cheese is the ultimate comfort food. So grab a fork and get to work!

When it comes to homemade quesadillas, no ingredient is off sides...

You can stuff them with whatever you want: pulled pork, chicken, steak, veggies, or just straight up cheese! Your quesadilla is gonna be good no matter what!

...and a perfect plate of spicy, flavorful hot wings will get you flagged for excessive celebration.

They may be messy and they might even be painful sometimes, but hot wings are always worth it. ALWAYS.

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