Sports season truly never ends, so you always have a good excuse to put together a show-stopping spread of your favorite snacks and gameday meals to enjoy during the action — something even casual or non-fans can appreciate.
Whether you’re hosting a watch party for the big annual professional football event or cheering on your alma mater or favorite team with friends and family (or maybe even by yourself if you’re someone who needs their own space to vent and yell at the television in “peace”), Taylor Farms products are always ready to lend a hand.
So, if you’re looking for both easy and innovative ideas for your next watch party or tailgate, we’ve got plenty of ideas. Check out these easy gameday snacks and mouthwatering recipes that are perfect for any occasion, from living rooms and backyards to the stadium parking lot itself.
Easy Gameday Snack Ideas
Peel and Reseal Vegetable Tray (40oz)
Now, here’s a true gameday classic: veggies and dip! What’s even better than serving delicious and highly-snackable produce like fresh celery, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, and some choice seasonal favorites alongside Hidden Valley Ranch dip? Not having to wash, chop, and prep it all yourself, of course. Yep, we make it as easy as possible for you — simply peel off the resealable cover, and you’re ready to enjoy a tasty veggie & dip tray that can feed a hungry crowd.
Peel and Reseal Vegetable Tray with Turkey and Cheese (40oz)
Need some protein to go with your veggies? We’ve got you covered with this delectable tray that includes turkey sausage bites and Colby jack cheese cubes alongside rotating seasonal veggie favorites like broccoli florets, baby carrots, celery sticks, sugar snap peas, grape tomatoes, cauliflower florets, and mini peppers. And, as always, each tray comes with classic Hidden Valley Ranch dip.
Vegetable Tray with Radish & Carrot Chips and Buffalo Bleu Dip (16 oz.)
Buffalo sauce is the unofficial mascot of gameday spreads — here’s a different way to savor this longtime favorite. Crisp radish chips, carrot chips, and celery bites are the ideal companions to our creamy Buffalo Bleu Dip with the perfect amount of kick. Don’t worry: your buffalo wings are totally welcome to join the party.
Perfect Gameday Recipes
Tacos are always a gameday favorite, and these Street Corn and Chicken Tacos are a great way to break away from the same old, ordinary tacos. This recipe combines cumin, garlic, and lime-seasoned chicken with our Taylor Farms Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped Salad Kit to create an innovative dish worthy of any taco truck — and certainly your table (whether that’s your dining table or coffee table).
Pizza. On a bagel. But much better than the mini ones you used to chow down on when you first got home from school. Classic pizza toppings like mozzarella and pepperoni are right at home on top of a crisp, air-fried bagel that’s finished off with our Pizza Ranch Mini Chopped Salad Kit that includes our world-renowned creamy pizza ranch dressing.
Sliders have become a game-watching staple at this point. This is a great opportunity to cook up this backyard grill season-worthy recipe that will have you looking forward to the warmer days that are just a few months away. Pulled pork piled atop mini sweet Hawaiian rolls and topped off with the makings of our Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit and your favorite BBQ sauce make these crowd-pleasing mini-sandwiches an easy choice for your watch party.
Need some hors d’oeuvres that are a little lighter? Not only is this a strategic move, it’s also a perfectly delicious one. And if you think these will take too much effort, think again. Thanks to our, you can Taylor Farms Teriyaki Stir-Fry Kit and its blend of Brussels sprouts, broccoli, red cabbage, kale, carrot, pea pods, and our rich teriyaki sauce, all you need to do is add in some quick-seared tofu, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts, and you’re all set for a welcome break from the standard big game fare.
Cheesy Ranch Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
What gameday snack spread is complete without buffalo sauce on something? If you think that means putting it on something like chicken, think again — meatless gameday snacks are just as welcome. In this case, that means Cheese Ranch Buffalo Cauliflower tacos. These incredibly simple tacos made with our Cheesy Ranch Salad Kit may have you making the switch to plant-based buffalo-sauced dishes (or just for the gamedays when you need some extra veggies in your life). Either way, you can’t go wrong with these.
Wraps don’t get enough love as a perfect snack to eat while watching a game, and we’re here to change that with these amazingly simple (and easy-to-prepare) wraps that really hit the spot. All you need is tomatoes, bacon, tortillas, and our Ultimate Caesar Salad Kit. Wrap it all up together, and you have a grabbable option for guests. You can also slice these a few inches thick for appetizer-sized wraps, but only if you’re really good at rolling a tight tortilla wrap!
Loaded Nachos with Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit
Nachos are definitely a part of the Mt. Rushmore of gameday foods, and we’ve got quite the recipe to add to your repertoire. These hearty Loaded Nachos are made with our Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit and include classic toppings like taco-seasoned ground beef, jalapenos, avocado, and corn to go along with the exquisite creamy avocado ranch dressing.
What list of gameday foods would be complete without burgers? Pickle lovers will certainly appreciate this variation on a classic burger, which is finished with a heaping helping of our Dill Pickle Chopped Salad Kit under a pickle-topped brioche bun. And yes, you can use this same recipe to make sliders, which will look even more inviting with one of those cute little mini gherkins on top.
If you’re really looking to grab the attention of your guests, we recommend busting out this easy recipe for a Salsa Ranch Crunch Wrap. Simply fill some tortillas with ingredients like taco meat, queso, tomatoes, a crunchy tostada, and a portion of our Salsa Ranch Chopped Salad Kit (with romaine, red and green cabbage, kale, carrots, green onions, tortilla strips, a blend of Mexican-style cheeses, and creamy salsa ranch), fold it all up, grill them on each side, and you’re all set. Cut a few cooked crunch wraps into fourths using a pizza cutter, and you have yourself a memorable gameday snack that will always steal the show.
Need some fresh ideas for your other meals? Take a look at our recipes page — we’re always adding new and exciting dishes for all occasions!