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Make food the real winner this Game Day with some of these easy game day snack ideas! From dips to wings and much, much more. I’ve rounded up a delicious list of snacks and appetizers that are easy to make and bound to score BIG with the crowd on game day.

25 Game Day Snacks

When I’m hosting on game day, the food matters just as much as what’s on TV (more if you ask me). I like to plan snacks that are easy to make, easy to eat, and don’t keep me stuck in the kitchen while everyone is watching the game. This round-up of game-day snack ideas is what I actually put out: warm appetizers, classic chips and dip, and a mix of no-cook options and kid-friendly bites.

Super Bowl Snacks Served Warm

Easy Game Day Snacks with Chips and Dip

Kid-friendly Game Day Pizzas and Bites

Sweet Super Bowl Snacks

What are Good Finger Foods for Game Day?

• Wings touch down as the most popular and craved finger food to munch on during the big game. Over 1.4 billion wings are consumed on Sunday alone!
• Charcuterie and cheese boards. Some of the best game day snacks are also the easiest. Pile on all your favorites, like tasty meats, fruit, cheese, and crackers, on a board and watch it disappear!
• Chips and dip is a must as one of your game-day snack ideas. Flavored chips or tortillas with an array of tasty dips are sure to please anybody’s taste buds and make such easy game day snacks!
• Bite-sized appetizers like meatballs, stuffed peppers, and shrimp are delicious game day snack ideas that are loved by people of all ages. They’re often easy to make and convenient to much on throughout the game.

Tips for Making the Best Game Easy Snacks

1. Make veggies the MVP! Less than a quarter of all adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables, and 18 percent eat enough fruit. Veggies are versatile, inexpensive, and perfect to add to a whole host of appetizers. Pair up veggies with a wide range of healthy dips and veggies for the win!
2. When they go high, we go low (sodium)! Help control your salt intake, opt for low-sodium versions of side sauces – such as low-sodium soy sauce.
3. Cooking for a large crowd? Go big, or go home with some batch cooking. Make life easier and double up on your recipe amounts with some easy batch-cooked recipes. Whip up a big bowl of this Sweet Potato Chili!
4. You can be lean and not mean! Go for leaner proteins, like fish and chicken, when making your snacks. You’ll get a satisfying bite with less fat.

How to Plan a Menu for Game Day

• Decide the guest count. How many people are gearing up for a day of football and food? This will help you decide how much and what to make. You should also consider who is coming, whether it’s a group of adults or more family-friendly with kids.
• Narrow down the menu. With the above in consideration, choose a few different recipes that will satisfy your guest’s taste buds. Do you need vegetarian, dairy-free, or kid-friendly dishes?
• Pick recipes with similar cooking methods. Overhaul your game day menu with easy game day snacks and appetizers with similar cooking methods. This includes oven, air fryer, stovetop, or no-cook recipes.
• Consider the timing. When cooking for a crowd, timing is everything! Choose recipes that can be prepared ahead of time, as well as those that can be quickly cooked on the day of.
• Create a well-balanced menu. Be sure you’re including lots of hearty protein-forward Super Bowl snacks that will keep everyone satisfied, while also incorporating lots of fresh fruits and veggies to keep things light and refreshing.

How to Keep Food Warm

• Oven: As long as you’re not cooking anything in the oven, you can set it to 200°F and store dishes in there to keep them warm.
• Aluminum Foil: If your oven is not free, you can simply use aluminum foil, which has reflective properties that protects the food from light and oxygen. The foil reflects the thermal energy back to the food, which maintains the moisture, flavor, and texture.
• Crock Pots and Instant Pots: Think of recipes to make in your crock pot or instant pot that will keep warm during the party. You can even use them to keep foods warm even if you don’t cook in them.
• Insulated coolers: You can use a cooler to keep food hot as well as cold. The insulation technology that keeps out the heat to maintain cold foods also works to trap heat in and keep food hot for hours at a time. You can even line the cooler with aluminum foil for even better results.

How to Store all the Leftovers

If you’re like me, you always end up with leftovers after any big gathering. Leftovers are great though it can be tricky to know how to store all of them. Here are a few tips:

• Cool it down. Make sure to cool any hot recipes to room temperature before storing.
• Label everything with the name and date. Keep track of all your leftovers so you know how long you have to enjoy them or toss them if needed.
• Use plastic containers or freezer bags. Keep your food fresh by storing food in airtight containers.
• Save or trash? If you have any perishable items (like meat or dairy), make sure to store them in the fridge. If they have sat out longer than 4 hours, it’s probably best to throw it out.

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