Game day is fast approaching. Yes, we're talking about football. But, we're also not talking about football. This is about the other playing field; this is about your kitchen. Most of us will watch to see who reigns victorious on that fateful Sunday (whether in sport, advertising, or cuteness), but if you're anything like us, the day's focal point lies elsewhere. Specifically, right in front of the TV, on the coffee table -- where the snacks are. As such, it's time to huddle up and talk strategy: culinary trick-plays and touchdowns that are sure to please a crowd. The only flag thrown that afternoon will be for double dipping. Are you with us? Let's go over the starting lineup. Here are 11 chips and dip recipes that will have you dancing all the way to the end zone:
Caramelized Onion Dip by ADRIENE
![Caramelized Onion Dip](https://images.food52.com/614wL2qgrdvxUEeLgrmsCvOb-KA=/409da934-7767-4a85-a029-65eb7f9832b4--012511F_315.JPG)
Herbed Butternut Squash Chips by Merrill Stubbs
![Butternut Squash Chips](https://images.food52.com/PH5t_utvYcRTUwxAMyFTkwSmezE=/08e69120-c00b-40c2-89cd-73a42a0c8992--2013-1119_clara_butternut-squash-chips-002.jpg)
Basic, Bang Up Blue Cheese Dressing by tara o'brady
![Basic, Bang Up Blue Cheese Dressing](https://images.food52.com/KiwhoV8urIdARL4dHRhIvNg33v4=/e7920b85-d009-40e9-bd24-61872be4d9f5--BlueCheeseDressing6.jpg)
Party Pretzel Bites by fiveandspice
![Part Pretzel Bites](https://images.food52.com/pQs6V3chSIX98TwiRg2IS694oTw=/17accc31-3cb6-4853-87d0-02c6e4cc6731--food52_05-01-12-6100.jpg)
Nacho Cheese Sauce by Lara
![Nacho Cheese Sauce](https://images.food52.com/AzCXUZumH4RhQlqtoKp5alsjKqs=/f8350a50-0279-44d7-8d56-1c6855a7dc07--nacho_cheese_sauce-11.jpg)
Parker & Otis' Pimento Cheese by Genius Recipes
![Parker & Otis' Pimento Cheese](https://images.food52.com/31589zgV-uYYGiGywN2kSReSiV0=/a6babc25-f597-40be-9cb0-302f60eed512--uOJz6DXLQTm9917t2bMPTUR7tINSegpyGDTOtOi-bPY.jpeg)
Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips by Ashley McLaughlin
![Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips](https://images.food52.com/kDqtmZ1wrjmmI2R2WozzWOkmAuI=/34b634c6-1abb-4710-9207-47e2a92e1cc8--untitled-8369.jpg)
Smashed Pea Guacamole with Cilantro, Ginger and Lime by thechocolatefig
![](https://images.food52.com/V5IkDI5I2T68bEV4t14Lcjus6VU=/a0a88b25-22c7-4c69-81ab-ff8270abc00a--05-28-13-guacamole-peas-004.jpg)
Cooked Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) by Pati Jinich
![Cooked Green Salsa (Salsa Verde)](https://images.food52.com/kLbsWSB1eIbzlsnwSqYKR3JnKHg=/80d5c54e-a468-41cf-a979-3415c3ca62df--2013-0611_small-batch-salsa-042.jpg)
Homemade Kale Chips by Becky Rosenthal
![Homemade Kale Chips](https://images.food52.com/i-lcDnXSeCAsjZAnfo9cuwdTPGg=/d029a1e7-df94-43eb-b073-0bd97f78cda7--8641003000_1506845bd3_z.jpg)
Spinach, Feta, and Artichoke Dip by OuiChef
![Spinach, Feta, and Artichoke Dip](https://images.food52.com/EVIHnOnN7TYRpsM50Ek5zfJQoPs=/641a251e-a810-4712-ac58-0e359c434116--11356013214_1402d68793_c.jpg)
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