Game Day Snack Board (Print Version)

A festive board with pretzels, dips, cheeses, and fresh veggies perfect for game day gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 12 soft pretzel bites
02 - 6 hard pretzel rods
03 - 12 mini pretzel twists

→ Dips

04 - 1 cup beer cheese dip
05 - 1 cup honey mustard dip
06 - 1 cup classic yellow mustard
07 - 1 cup ranch dressing

→ Cheeses and Meats

08 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
09 - 3.5 oz pepper jack cheese, cubed
10 - 3.5 oz sliced salami

→ Fresh and Crunchy

11 - 1 cup baby carrots
12 - 1 cup celery sticks
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
14 - 1/2 cup sliced pickles

→ Extras

15 - 1/2 cup salted peanuts in shells
16 - 1/2 cup popcorn
17 - 1/4 cup green olives

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange pretzel bites, rods, and twists across a large wooden board or platter, creating focal points for each pretzel variety.
02 - Place each dip in a small bowl and position them evenly around the board for convenient guest access.
03 - Distribute cubed cheeses and sliced salami in small piles near the pretzels.
04 - Fill gaps with baby carrots, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and pickles to add color and freshness.
05 - Sprinkle peanuts, popcorn, and green olives in small clusters throughout the board for added crunch and flavor.
06 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match pretzels with different dips and accompaniments.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You literally cannot mess this up because there are no measurements to follow once everything's on the board.
  • Your guests get to feel like they're making choices, which somehow makes the snacking feel more intentional and way more fun.
  • It buys you time to actually sit down and pretend you're invested in the second quarter instead of constantly refilling bowls.
02 -
  • Soft pretzels go stale fast if they sit out uncovered, so if you're making these ahead, wrap them loosely in foil and refresh them in a 300-degree oven for five minutes right before the board goes out.
  • Dips separate and get sad if they sit too long, so resist the urge to set everything up more than 20 minutes before guests arrive.
03 -
  • Buy your soft pretzels from an actual bakery or pretzel shop if you can; the difference between those and supermarket ones is something your guests will taste, even if they can't articulate it.
  • Warm your dip bowls slightly under hot water and dry them right before adding dips so everything stays at the right temperature longer—this sounds fancy but it's basically just running your bowl under the tap.
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