Football season is finally here. Come game time, you know your family is not only hungry for a win — they’re just plain hungry! And what says “football party” better than chips and dip? This tasty football party menu featuring variations of chip-and-dip creations will ensure Mom is voted MVP of the game.
Kickoff Queso Bar
Satisfy your home team’s cravings when you set your football enthusiasts up with their very own queso bar. Start with a base of both salted and unsalted tortilla chips. Then watch your fans roar with delight as they fill their plates with this tasty assortment of dips:
- Guacamole cheese dip
- Chili cheese dip
- Bean and cheese dip
- Shredded cheese
- Cheese slices
Halftime Nacho Bar
Keep the home team cheering at halftime when you offer up a buffet of burrito and nacho ingredients. Start with salted or unsalted tortilla chips and flour tortillas. Then let your spirit show when you set it all up on a team-themed tablecloth. No matter the halftime score, your fans will smile when they see the large assortment of nacho ingredients, including:
- Salsa
- Shredded nacho cheese
- Jalapenos
- Black olive slices
- Ground beef
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped onion
- Tomato (sliced or chopped)
- Sour cream
Healthy Menu Additions
You care about your family’s health, and you know that just because the term “football party” makes you think of greasy, fatty foods, it doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate some healthy snacks into your menu. In fact, your family probably will be so busy watching the game, they won’t even notice. Keep some healthy chip-and-dip snacks available throughout the game.
Field Goal Fruit, Chips and Dip Bar
Chips and dip do not have to be salty and spicy. They can also be fruity, sweet and good for your family. Start with strawberries, pineapple and apple slices, cherries, pita and banana chips. Then serve with some or all of the following dip options:
- Cream cheese fruit dip
- Caramel dip
- Chocolate yogurt fruit dip
- Cottage cheese
Touchdown Veggies and Dips
Fill your serving dishes with fan favorites like celery and carrot sticks, cauliflower and broccoli pieces. Pair them with the following dips to satisfy the game-time munchies:
- Ranch dip
- Vegetable guacamole dip
- Italian dressing
- Sour cream dip
- Artichoke dip
- Spinach dip
- Peanut butter
Take your healthy menu a step further when you replace all of the dips, cottage cheese and sour cream on your menu with low-fat or no-fat versions. Additionally, serve healthy drink options like caffeine-free or diet soda, fruit juice, low-calorie sports drinks and water.
Score a touchdown with these fun, affordable and simple party-menu ideas for your family football games. All of these football party menu favorites are available at your local Walmart, your football party and tailgate headquarters.