No game's complete without some tasty snacks, right? But who wants to spend all the game time in the kitchen? Well ... have your snacks and enjoy the big game, too, with these must-make EASY recipes for game day! With these 18 tasty ideas, there's sure to be a few ... or 18 ... you'll love.
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Whip up a big pan of this bacon crack a few days before the big game to all the prep work is done. Then just put out a plate of the deliciousness to nibble on while you try not to yell at the refs.
3-Ingredient Crescent Sausage Bitesfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
These tasty little bites are always a hit, no matter where I bring them. They're one of my go-to party snacks. Whip them up with three simple ingredients and about 15 minutes in the oven. Bonus ... they taste great both hot straight from the oven and at room temperature, so making them a bit before the game is no problem.
Jalapeno Pepper Jack Sausage Ballsfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
Spice up those classic sausage balls with Pepper Jack and pickled jalapeno!Jalapeno Pepper Jack Sausage Ballsbring the heat to everyone's favorite little party nibble.
Anything that makes a big batch makes game day snacking prep for a crowd just that much easier. This hot crab dip fits the big-batch bill, for sure. Mix it up the night before and bake right before game time for even simpler game day prep.
Meatballs and bacon in one little bite? Yes, please! Wrap the meatballs the day before, and then just pop them in the oven a little before you're ready to enjoy your snacks.
Cheesy Hot Corn Dipfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
Can you open a can of corn and shred some cheese? Then you can make this super easy, super easy hot corn dip! It can be mixed up the night before if you'd like, too, to make your game day just that much easier.
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You can cook your own shrimp for this ahead of time, or buy them already cooked for even easier prep. Then just pile the shrimp on some cream cheese with cocktail sauce, and you've got one very tasty shrimp dip.
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Three simple ingredients, make-ahead prep, and yummy flavor make these {cute} little salami bites a big hit with preppers and snackers alike.
Cajun Pretzelsfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
Careful ~ these Cajun Pretzels are addictively delicious! Whip up a big batch several days ahead of the big game and you're good to go.
Dill Pickle Bitesfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
Wrap these little roll ups the day before, and just slice into bites at game time. I must admit, these are one of my absolute favorite game day {or anytime} snacks.
Antipasto Platterfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
The best of just-assemble-it game day snacking! Slice up some crusty bread to go alongside, and you're done.
BLT Dipfrom The Kitchen is My Playground
Don't bother to fry bacon for this creamy BLT dip ... it actually tastes better made with a good old bottle of store-bought bacon bits! So easy.
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Baked in a mini muffin pan, these little puffs take no time at all to whip up. Serve with some jarred pizza or spaghetti sauce for dipping.
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Grab some baby dills or pickled okra, deli ham, & flavored cream cheese to whip up a platter of these fun little bites in no time!
Starchy foods like whole-wheat pasta, rice, potatoes, beans, broccoli, and grilled chicken offer a carbohydrate-rich meal that will provide the right fuel for the next day's event and protein to fuel recovery.
Choose simple and delicious food items that are easy on the wallet. Consider offering fish sticks, chicken fingers, cheese sticks, French fries and mushroom caps. Add a few dipping sauces and some side dishes.
What to eat on the day of a game. On the day of the game, you should ideally finish eating 3-4 hours before it begins. To keep your energy up during the game, it is also a good idea to have an easily digestible light snack (such as a jelly drink) about 1-2 hours beforehand.
Carbohydrates: Carbs provide energy for the body and are an important source of fuel for a young athlete. Without carbs in their diet, kids will be running on empty. When choosing carbs, look for whole-grain foods like whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole-grain bread and cereal, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Potatoes, pasta, rice, bread (ideally wholemeal unless just before a game), oatmeal, cereals, vegetables, and fruit are healthy carb options. Footballers should aim to consume at least 70 grams of carbohydrates as part of their pre-game meal and around 30 grams as part of a snack.
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