The big game is really all about the big cheese. Wings and cold brews have their place, but no game day spread is complete without lots of cheesy bites. Check out some of our favorite cheese-packed snacks that will be a touchdown for the whole crowd.

Ranch Mac and Cheese Balls (pictured above)

Fried mac and cheese is the finger-food you never knew your game day party needed. Be sure to buy blocks of cheese and shred yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is often tossed with cellulose to avoid clumping in the bag, but can give this mac and cheese a lumpy texture.

Stuffed Queso Meatloaf

For the football fans who prefer a meal rather than (or in addition to) all-day grazing, this hearty meatloaf satisfies the queso craving that is synonymous with game day parties.

Italian Meat Bowls

Use a mini muffin tin to make these bite-size, hand-held meatball cups filled with gooey cheese and marinara. No pasta twirling required.

Bacon Cheeseburger Garbage Bread

Any vessel for a bacon cheeseburger will fit the bill on game day, but this stromboli-like garbage bread feeds a crowd without having to break out the grill.

Cheesesteak Empanadas

Use frozen puff pastry to shortcut your way to Philly cheesesteaks at home. Don’t forget the cheese sauce on the side to make yours “wit’ whiz”.

Bread Ring Pizza Dip

You can do better than delivery for the big game. Use store-bought pizza dough to make shortcut cheesy garlic-bread dippers and you’ll be scoring big points with your game day crew.