14 great food ideas for winning game-night snacks

by Robert Paul

Whether you’re a fan of hockey, football, baseball or any other sport, chances are you already know what three things make game-night great: having your friends over, a big-screen TV and plenty of winning snacks for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s an assortment of winning game-night food ideas you and your friends will devour.

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A creamy blend of avocados, tomato, red onion and cilantro, along with the uniquely sublime flavor of eggplant, give each of these two dips so much taste your mouth will sing. Make sure you whip up extra. With a horde of hungry dunkers, they’re sure to go fast.

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What a delicious way to welcome your guests and cheer on the home team – with the perfect marriage of pizza and cheese. These personal-sized pizzas are not only loaded with fresh ingredients like two cheeses, tomatoes and black olives, but also taste.

Like to know more? Tasty and chewy double-cheese pizza bites

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Your guests will never again settle for store-bought burritos after trying this delicious homemade recipe containing chili, oregano and cumin – for a spicy taste explosion and authentic Mexican flavours. In fact, they’ll bug you for the recipe after the first bite.

Like to know more? Authentic Mexican-style beef and black bean burritos

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Chili is the undisputed champ of game-night foods. Add some bacon, sausage and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the basic recipe and what do you have? The makings of a crowd-pleasing snack that will disappear faster than you can dish it out.

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How could you possibly make Buffalo wings even more popular? By adding a one-of-a-kind blue cheese dip that includes a touch of butter and sour cream to enhance the flavour, but is healthier and tastier than what you get in restaurants.

Like to know more? Tangy Buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dip

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Some people are fussy about eating potato skins, but one bite of this recipe will surely change their minds: garnished with smoked paprika, Monterey Jack cheddar, crispy chopped scallions and hot out of the oven, these baked potato skins are impossible to resist.

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The words “steak” and “sports” just naturally go together. That’s why you can’t go wrong with steak fajitas: flank steak has good beefy flavour, yet it's one of the leanest cuts available. Park it in a tortilla, add grilled veggies, and get ready to be named game night MVP.

Like to know more? Juicy beef, onion and pepper fajitas

Cheese-stuffed burgers on a healthy diet? You bet. Even better for game-night snacks. This simple but oh-so-good recipe is a breeze to pull together, but the praise you’ll get will last long after the game is over.

Like to know more? Lean beef burgers stuffed with blue cheese nuggets

Looking to serve a meatball sub (with a twist) that’s sure to impress the gang? This recipe will definitely go down as a treat. Simply swap some of the ground beef with turkey for a sub that’s on the lighter side, but still brimming with big-time flavour.

Like to know more? Seriously satisfying quick-and-easy meatball sub

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Put out a plate of these nachos and they’re sure to disappear in no time flat. Why? Because they’re anything but ordinary: the fresh pineapple complements the creamy avocado and creates a spicy-sweet flavour to contrast the jalapeño peppers. One bite and you’ll be sold!

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Finger foods are always at the heart of game-night snack action and nothing gets the crowd into the spirit faster than crispy jalapeño poppers made with cheese and roasted peppers. They’re the perfect pass-around foods.

Like to know more? Crunchy jalapeño poppers with roasted red peppers

It doesn’t matter if it’s a family reunion or cottage BBQ, ribs and sauce are perfect to serve almost anywhere and game-night is no exception. Meant for spareribs, you can also drizzle this tangy Texas-style BBQ sauce on chicken or anything else you'd make on the grill.

Like to know more? Finger-licking spareribs with Texas-style sauce

If you’re asking why you should make French fries, you won’t be wondering for long after your first batch: crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside, homemade fries are like a taste of potato heaven that make frozen store-bought fries pale in comparison.

Like to know more? Irresistibly delicious homemade French fries

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Few things in life are worth waiting for like crusty, fragrant bread hot from the oven. This recipe takes parmesan breadsticks a step further by slashing the calories, but keeping the flavor set at full blast. Who knew parmesan bread could be any better?

Like to know more? Golden-brown parmesan breadsticks with a bite of pepper

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