Getting together with friends and family for the big game makes fall so much better. Be sure you have the best tailgating snacks, so that win or lose on the field, you win!
Not sure how to prepare to host a tailgate? Check out our tailgating tips.
Now that you’re ready to make the best snacks for tailgating, here are some of our favorite recipes for football.
Tailgating Dip Recipes
Dips are easy to make and transport to the tailgate. Plus, they serve a crowd! As always, we recommend using our seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets as dippers. They have a light, airy crunch and add flavor to every bite.
This is one of the best easy tailgate snacks around. It just takes a few ingredients and the longer it sits, the better it tastes. PRO TIP: Keep the dip cold over ice at the tailgate.
If you’re looking for the best tailgating snacks to buy, try this dip. We jazzed up a simple jar of mustard, but you could just get one from a specialty store and twist it open at the tailgate.
Everyone wants something sweet for the best tailgate snacks. This dip is light and fun to eat. Plus, you can customize the sprinkles on top to be team colors!
Football Themed Recipes
If you want to take the best snacks for tailgating to the next level with creativity, get out your cookie cutters and plastic wrap.
Charcuterie Board
Cut the hard cheeses and meats like salami into mini football shapes. You could also make the centerpiece a giant cheeseball in the shape of a football. PRO TIP: Use our wreath cheeseball recipe and change up the shape to make the best tailgate snacks. You can even coat the cheeseball in crushed pretzel nuggets to make it brown like a football!
Football Field Dip
Turn our 7-layer-dip recipe into a football field by using guacamole as the top layer and adding thin lines of sour cream as the yard lines. Use OMG! Pretzels as players on the field and for dipping.
Best Tailgate Snacks to Buy
If you don’t want to make anything, the grocery store’s deli section has you covered. Grab some hummus, spinach dip, guacamole, and salsa. Add a veggie tray and premade charcuterie board to your cart. Then, throw in some OMG! Pretzels, nuts, and tortilla chips. Now, you are ready for the game without lifting a finger!
Our grab-and-go bags are some of the best tailgate snacks to buy since they are easy to eat on the go and everyone can choose their favorite flavor.
PRO TIP: Display them in something football-themed to add to the tailgate experience. SHOP NOW.
You can also try our Tailgate Snack Pack.
