Welcome to this collection of Cincinnati Themed Game Day Recipes — and of course a big Bengals WHO DEY to get things started!
Whether you’re a Cincinnatian or just hunting for crowd-pleasing game day dishes to enjoy at a tailgate or at home, this roundup brings together local favorites and easy, delicious recipes to celebrate while cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals or the Bearcats.
I’ve taken beloved Cincinnati staples such as Skyline, Montgomery Inn BBQ, Glier’s Goetta, LaRosa’s, Grippo’s, and Graeter’s and turned them into approachable, home-cooked game day recipes.
Most recipes here focus on grilling, smoking, and griddling, but I’ve also included some oven and stovetop options from my other site to give you variety.
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Bengals Game Day Recipes Featuring Skyline Chili
Smoked Chili Walking Taco Casserole
A hearty casserole topped with your favorite additions. Oven directions included for convenience.
Smoked Chili Chicken Wings (oven directions included)
Chili Cheese Dog Calzones
Skyline Chili Cheese Dog Bites
Smoked Chili Cheese Dip
Cincinnati Game Day Recipes Featuring Montgomery Inn
These recipes call for BBQ sauce — use Montgomery Inn sauce for authentic Cincinnati flavor. You can use store-bought Montgomery Inn pork or chicken, or your own smoked pork shoulder.
BBQ Pork Loaded Fries
Smoked BBQ Pork Potato Skins
Smoked BBQ Chicken Dip
BBQ Smoked Ribs
No smoker? Try the slow cooker ribs variation for great results without a pellet grill.
BBQ Pork Walking Tacos
For an extra Cincinnati touch, serve with Grippo’s BBQ potato chips.
BBQ Triple Pig Shots
This crowd-pleaser includes instructions for both pellet grill and oven preparation.
Cincinnati Themed Game Day Recipes Featuring Glier’s Goetta
Blackstone Goetta Bacon Sliders
No griddle? Try the skillet version for the same savory flavor.
Goetta Biscuits and Gravy
Not a traditional snack, but incredibly satisfying — and you can adapt it into a fun appetizer with a biscuit dip version.
Cincinnati Themed Game Day Recipes with LaRosa’s
Whenever a recipe calls for pizza sauce, use LaRosa’s for an authentic local touch.
Easy Baked Pizza Pretzels
Also available in a pellet grill version for smoky pepperoni flavor.
Traeger Pizza Roll Ups
Pizza Dip with Garlic Knots
Blackstone Pizza Burger Sliders
Garlic Butter Pizza Roll Ups
A great riff on LaRosa’s rondos for a shareable appetizer.
Can’t Leave Out Grippo’s and Graeter’s
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
Ice Cream Pie
This recipe uses vanilla ice cream — substitute your favorite Graeter’s flavor for a local twist.
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Game Day Blackstone Recipes
Traeger Game Day Appetizers
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