Cheesy chili dip. Sweet chocolate bites. An epic Snack Stadium. The big game calls for the big snacks, so we’ve put together a mouthwatering menu for the perfect party. And best of all? You can make each recipe with ingredients found at your local convenience store. Score!
Macaroni & Cheese Cups: These babies are small and simple, but they pack quite a punch of flavor. Enjoy them between quarters (or whenever the urge strikes).
The Basics:
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Prepare Kraft Macaroni & Cheese dinner as directed on the package
- Add the egg and mix well
- Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let stand for an additional 5 minutes before serving
Cheesy Chili Dip: Ooey, gooey and wonderfully delicious, this crowd pleaser will keep you warm and full from start to finish.
The Basics:
- Prep time: 1 minute
- Total time: 2-5 minutes
- Serves: 2 generously, 4 modestly (you can double or triple the recipe as needed)
Ingredients:
- 4-ounces of brick-style cream cheese
- 1 can of chili
- ½ cup of shredded cheese (we prefer cheddar, but you can spice it up with pepper jack)
Optional: We also added a dash of spice from our cupboard to bump the flavor up. Some convenience stores do carry spices, but if you have these at home, we suggest adding:
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- A dash of red pepper flakes
Directions:
- Place an oven rack on the second-highest rung and preheat oven to broil setting
- Add the cream cheese to a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds to soften
- Add the chili (and optional cumin and red pepper flakes) and stir to combine
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and heat for 90 seconds on high power, or until the chili is warmed through and nearly bubbling
- Transfer mixture to a broiler-safe baking dish and evenly sprinkle with cheese
- Broil for 2-5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is lightly golden and bubbly; broiling times will vary (watch yours closely to make sure it doesn’t burn)
- Serve immediately with chips, crackers or bread. Dip is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days
Pigskins in Blankets: What kind of Super Bowl party doesn’t have pigs in a blanket? Perfect this game-day staple in three easy steps.
The Basics:
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 8 frankfurters
- 8 slices of American cheese
- 1 10-ounce package of refrigerated biscuit dough
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Wrap one slice of cheese around each frankfurter, then wrap the biscuit around that (put each on a cookie sheet with the overlap of the biscuit face down, so you don’t have to use toothpicks)
- Bake until the biscuits are brown, about 10-15 minutes
Chocolate-Covered Coconut Footballs: Don’t forget about dessert! These decadent bites layer flavors effortlessly (and are effortless to make).
The Basics:
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Serves: 4 generously, 8 modestly
Ingredients:
- 2 coconut-filled chocolate bars
- 2 crispy rice cereal bars
- 1 big box of Cheerios
Directions:
- Melt the chocolate bars in a sauce pan (or a double broiler, if you have one)
- Cut the cereal bars into four even pieces
- When chocolate is melted and gooey, rolle the cereal bar pieces in it evenly, coating on all sides
- Place pieces on wax paper and let cool in the freezer for 10 minutes
- While the pieces are cooling, crush a handful of the cereal (by hand or with a mortar and pestle) and sprinkle over the pieces
Snack Stadium: Go big or go home with this epic centerpiece, perfect for even the largest of parties. See our handy layout above to best set up your stadium.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar of salsa
- 1 jar of queso fresco
- 1 jar of french onion dip
- 1 tub of hummus
- 1 bag of potato chips
- 1 bag of pretzels
- 1 bag of popcorn
- 1 bag of Tostitos Tortilla Chips
- 1 bag of Nacho Doritos
- 3 packs of cut veggies (most c-stores have pre-cut carrots and celery in their refrigerated section)
- 12-pack of soda
Setup Needs
- 6 medium containers (can be loaf pans or paper bowls)
- 4 dip bowls
Directions:
- Pour the salsa, queso, hummus and french onion dip into their own bowls and set in the center of your arrangement
- Add the potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, tortilla chips, Doritos and veggies into their own containers, and arrange around the dips
- Add six cans of soda behind either “end zone”