These gluten free game day recipes are all the essential treats you’ll need to throw a fun party.
It’s that time of year again! Whether you’re a hardcore basketball fan or just love an excuse to throw a party, everyone can get excited about the NCAA Final Four. It’s the culmination of March Madness.
Of course, watching exciting basketball games on TV calls for delicious party treats. Here are six of our favorite gluten free game day recipes to help you serve up a winning time. These recipes are sure to make for a fun party with friends and family.
Hungry for more? Check out my full collection of appetizers and sides for even more winning dishes!
1. Game Day Chili Dip
First up, dip.
2. Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups
These little, grilled zucchini roll-ups make an amazing appetizer. They’re stuffed with a savory bolognese sauce and fresh parmesan. Ready in just 25 minutes!
3. Spiralized Potato Chips
A healthy, easy, and delicious alternative to traditional fried potato chips, these homemade chips are sure to have your guests hoping for overtime. 
4. Irish Nachos
This is a fun Irish twist on traditional nachos. Crispy, seasoned potato slices are drowned in cheese, and bacon. This one will definitely be a slam dunk.
5. Parmesan Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are roasted in lots of butter with a hint of garlic and parmesan cheese forming an out-of-this-world delicious parmesan crust on top. Your taste buds are going to love this recipe.
6. Oven Baked Curley Fries
Here’s a fun (and healthy!) “fries” recipe. Toss curly potato slices with a hint of garlic, bake in the oven so no frying is required, and top with aged cheddar cheese and fresh scallions. These curly cheese fries are sure to be a favorite!
Enjoy, friends! I hope your favorite team made it, and may the best team win!
Bonus! More mouthwatering party ideas
Ground beef chili with hot dogs (with video) – A big pot of homemade chili is a real crowd pleaser: chunks of meat, delicious spices, and caramelized veggies all in a tomatoey sauce.
Classic Italian lasagna – Here’s your step by step guide to make amazing classic three-cheese Italian lasagna casserole with intensely flavored sauce, just the right balance of cheeses, chunky beef, sweet Italian sausage, and gluten free pasta.
10 minute cucumber bites (with video) – These cucumber bites are a quick and easy appetizer that are ready in 10 minutes. They’re a cinch to make and so fun to eat.
Chicken wings – I’ve included lots of tips in this recipe to make the best wings.
Barbecued Baby Back ribs – This is the best baby back ribs recipe. Promise.
Pizza in 5 easy steps (with video) – Here’s a delicious gluten free pizza with a frozen pizza shell that enhances the taste of your pizza.
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Marla says
Hi Barbara & Nicole,
What a great array of gluten free recipes. They all look so tasty and healthy. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Barbara says
Hi Marla, Thanks for pinning and tweeting!
Kebba Buckley Button says
Barbara, these all look so delicious! You cook like I cook, only more wonderfully! Of COURSE we can use vegetables to substitute for pasta and breads! Can’t wait to try the Parmesan Baked Sweet Potatoes. Thanks so much for your whole body of work. Blessings!
Barbara says
Aw, thanks so much Kebba. It’s always great to see you here on the blog. Parmesan baked sweet potatoes are a big favorite. 🙂
Jeanine @ The Storybook Healing Blog says
Oh my gosh, they all look so yummy! I’m coming over to your house. 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Jeanine
Barbara says
Haha There’s always room for one more, Jeanine.:)
Ruth Bowers says
These look great! I can’t wait to try some of them!
Barbara says
Thanks so much, Ruth. 🙂
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
These all look amazing! I’m getting hungry just looking at them!
Barbara says
Hi Elle,
Thanks! And I hope your kitchen remodeling is going smoothly. 🙂
Have a healthy week.
Leigh says
What a fabulous collection! I’m not a huge basketball fan but these snacks would be fun for movie night or my Bible study group. Thanks for sharing at the Healthy Living Link Party!
Blessings, Leigh
Barbara says
You bet, Leigh. These are fun treats for any gathering! Enjoy.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
So fun! I especially love #4!!! YUM! Thanks so much for sharing them with us at Savoring Saturdays last week. Have a great weekend.
Barbara says
Oh yes, Emily, the Irish nachos. They are such a scrumptious treat. Thanks.
Amanda Mason says
All of these look so fantastic!!! It’s going to be hard for me to choose which one to start with but I want to try them all!!
Barbara says
Ha ha thanks, Amanda. 🙂
jenny says
wow these look incredible seriously! I love love love these ideas!