Game Day Snack Board (Printer View)

A striking snack board with green dips, cheese stripes, and fresh veggies to elevate your game day spread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Green Field

01 - 2 cups guacamole (or substitute with spinach hummus or pesto)
02 - 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

→ Yard Lines & Decorations

03 - 4 oz mozzarella string cheese or white cheddar cheese, cut into thin strips
04 - 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional for piping lines)

→ End Zones

05 - 1 cup salsa
06 - 1 cup hummus or black bean dip

→ Dippers & Snacks

07 - 2 cups tortilla chips
08 - 1 cup mini pretzels
09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup celery sticks
11 - 1 cup sliced bell peppers
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
13 - 1/2 cup black olives
14 - 1/2 cup pickles (optional)

→ Garnishes (optional)

15 - 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
16 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for extra color)

# Method Steps:

01 - Spread guacamole evenly in a large central rectangle on a rectangular serving board; smooth the surface with a spatula.
02 - Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over the guacamole to add texture and vibrant green color.
03 - Lay horizontal yard lines across the field using mozzarella string cheese or white cheddar strips spaced evenly; optionally pipe sour cream lines using a piping or zip-top bag for precision.
04 - Spread salsa on one short end of the board and hummus or black bean dip on the opposite end zone.
05 - Place tortilla chips, pretzels, baby carrots, celery sticks, bell pepper slices, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and optional pickles in rows or decorative clusters along the sides or around the field.
06 - Optionally sprinkle finely chopped chives and shredded cheddar cheese over the board to enhance color and presentation.
07 - Present the snack board promptly with small plates and napkins for immediate enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning and requires zero cooking skills—just beautiful arrangement and a little creativity
  • Everyone finds something they love, from the fresh veggies to the creamy dips to the satisfying crunch of chips and pretzels
  • You can assemble it in under thirty minutes, which means you can spend more time actually enjoying the game instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people say "wow" when they see it, even though you know exactly how easy it really is
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  • Assemble this as close to serving time as possible. The guacamole will stay fresher, the herbs will stay vibrant, and the whole thing will look its absolute best when people see it. I learned this the hard way when I made one too early and watched the colors dull before guests arrived.
  • If your white cheese lines start to slip on the guac, you can thin your sour cream slightly with a tiny bit of milk and use that to help anchor them. This small adjustment has saved several of my boards from looking messy.
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  • The sour cream yard lines are worth the extra minute it takes—they look so much more intentional and polished than cheese strips, and they're easier to pipe than you'd think. Practice on a plate first if you're nervous.
  • Toast your tortilla chips in a dry skillet for just a minute or two right before serving if you want them extra crispy and want to prevent them from getting stale on the board. This small step elevates everything.
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