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Easy Game Day Eats: Meatball Sliders + Chocolate Football Cake
Preseason football just kicked off and that means two things: fun and food! While some spouses may dread the start of football season, I look forward to it. I love watching football on TV and let me tell you, I can cheer, scream, and boo with the best of them! 😉
Since food and football go together like peanut butter and jelly, I recently made an appetizer perfect for game day: Meatball Sliders. This Meatball Sliders‡ recipe is pretty simple and the end results are delicious. Let’s take a look!
Ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, panko bread crumbs, and a few extras are all combined to get the drool-worthy goodness you see in front of you. My husband said these were the best sliders he’s ever had and coming from him, that’s a HUGE compliment!
Download the recipe here—-> Meatball sliders recipe
Because a good meal deserves a great dessert, I stopped by Food Lion in Richmond, VA to pick up a Carvel® Game Ball® Ice Cream Cake. I found this lovely in the freezer aisle.
From family celebrations and cookouts to gifts and just everyday deliciousness, there’s always a great reason to make people smile with an ice cream cake. I know that I smiled when I broke open the box and saw this:
This football-shaped ice cream cake is made with layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, chocolate crunchies and fresh whipped frosting. Let’s take a closer look:
Looks amazing, right?! It tasted absolutely delicious and it was the perfect ending to a preseason football game!
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I’ve only ever found sliders here in the UK in TGI Friday’s. But they were delicious! I may have to have a go at making my own at home as they’re the perfect sort of size for me and the kids 🙂
Louise x
These sliders are perfectly kid friendly, Louise 🙂
That cake is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day! Your photos are awesome, they make the meatballs look super tasty!
Thank you so much, Cynthia! I appreciate the kind words! And yes, isn’t that cake adorable?! 😉
The meatball sliders look delicious but that Carvel cake is my favorite! I am happy to have any occasion to serve – and eat! – one of those. Yum yum yum!
Right?! Who needs an occasion to buy a Carvel cake?! 😉
Oh my goodness, theres way too much yumminess going on right here! those sliders look delish and Carvel is my favorite cake, and has been since I was a little girl!
What a perfect party! Those sliders look amazing and. That cake is the perfect dessert!
We love meatball sandwiches, these little sliders are perfect. They look delicious I have to try this. Tweeted this recipe.
Thanks so much, Janelle!
We are huge fans of meatballs! Especially my little guy. I’ve never thought to make them into sliders.
I have the biggest sweet tooth ever… like it’s out of control since I had my last baby a year ago. SO that cake looks so yummy & a lot of fun for football season. HOWEVER, those sliders have me all gah, gah and I’m totally pinning those for later. YUMMY!
LOL I have a monster sweet tooth too =) Thanks for the pin!
These sliders are the best! I know they’d be a huge hit with the family. I’m loving the ice cream cake you chose!
You are speaking to my soul with those meatballs. I’m not going to wait for gameday! I want them now!
LOL I’m ready to make them again, Ashley!
Oh those sliders sound AMAZING!!!!! I love ice cream cake!
OMG you’ve got that right, these are perfect for game days! Definitely bookmarking these for later bc game day is a staple in our home.