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Family-Friendly Football Game Day Snacks

The BIG Game Calls for Recipes with BIG Flavor

By Sandy Wallace, Melissa Basgall and Brittany Marsh January 16, 2024

Are you ready for the upcoming NFL wild-card rounds from Jan. 13-15, divisional rounds on Jan. 20-21, conference championships on January 28, and the big game on Feb. 11? Start planning your menu now!

Are you rooting for a particular team to make it into the playoffs? Or do you prefer to watch football just for the snacks? Either way, the big game will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, February 11, 2024. For more information about the event, visit https://www.nfl.com/super-bowl/event-info/


Even if you're not a football fan, party food and snacks are always a great idea!

Here are some tips to get you started:

  • Consider getting your kids involved by letting them choose their favorite team and buying plates, cups, and napkins in their team's colors.
  • Let the kids help arrange the table and mix and match your serving pieces for a casual look.
  • Fill baskets or bowls with a variety of chips, pretzels, and crackers.
  • Add platters of sliced turkey, ham, and cheese with bread or buns.
  • Don't forget the salsa and dips for the chips!
  • Consider preparing a few hot snacks using crock pots. 

Hosting a football watch party? Putting together an award-winning menu for your party is easy.

Get the party started with these delicious bites:



These simple recipes will make it easy to host a party your guests will love. Now invite a few friends over, use these resources below to keep your kiddos entertained, sit back and enjoy the game!


A version of this article was originally published by Sandy Wallace, publisher of Macaroni KID Lynchburg, VA. Melissa Basgall, publisher of Macaroni KID Overland Park-Olathe-Shawnee, KS, also provided contribution to update and localize this article.