Build the Ultimate Big Game Snack Board

When it comes to Game Day, the snacks matter as much as the score, and a well-curated snack board offers something for every fan.

The Playing Field: Your Board

The foundation of a great snack board is, well, the board itself. Grab your largest wooden cutting board—we’re partial to our Extra-Large Beechwood Cutting Board—for epic spreads that can feed a team’s worth of eaters.

For a polished look, use small bowls to corral dips, spreads and smaller snacks. Group related items together—cheese and crackers, for instance—and aim for a mix of heights and textures to keep things visually interesting. Most importantly, pack the board tightly for a presentation that feels abundant.

Your Quarterback: The Centerpiece

Every great spread needs a star player, and that’s your centerpiece snack. Think: bubbling spinach artichoke dip in your 10-inch Hybrid Fry Pan, a saucy platter of wings or a towering stack of hoagie slices. Set them in the middle to anchor the board (or serve it next to a charcuterie- and cheese-focused spread). The centerpiece isn’t just about flavor—it’s about drawing eyes (and hands) to the center of the action. Make sure it’s easy to serve and share, and don’t forget to include the necessary utensils, like toothpicks, cheese knives and little forks to keep the game-day chaos under control.

Huddle Up: Supporting Snacks

Once your centerpiece is in place, draft the supporting snacks—your offensive line, if you will. These are the crowd-pleasers that offer something for everyone. Start with crunchy crackers, pita chips, pretzels and fresh veggies for dipping, then add heartier bites like deviled eggs, cubes of cheese, slices of charcuterie or a batch of bite-sized meatballs. Fresh options like grapes, apple wedges or even clementine slices add a pop of sweetness. Arrange these elements in clusters around your centerpiece for a picture-perfect layout.

Touchdown: Extra Bits

No snack board is complete without a few standout extras. Small bowls of dips like guacamole, hummus or homemade chili crisp add variety and flavor. Sauces like ranch or yogurt dip are perfect for pairing with wings or sliders. Finally, a few key garnishes bring it all together: roasted nuts, pretty breakfast radishes or pickled vegetables for bursts of briny flavor.

5 MVP Centerpieces for Your Board

1. Game Day Wing Trio

This choose-your-own-adventure wing recipe is simply a triumph. Start with our perfectly crispy wing base recipe, then toss the wings in your choice of three bold sauces: classic Buffalo, spicy-sweet gochujang or garlicky Parmesan. Serve with a creamy avocado-yogurt dip that balances each flavor nicely.

2. Pork Belly Bao Buns

These bao buns might be the unexpected clutch player of your Game Day spread. Filled with tender pork belly, spicy mayo and crunchy toppings, they’re a perfect handheld snack. The recipe makes 30, so there’s plenty to share (and enough for you to snag a few extras as your "chef’s tax").

3. Hex Hoagie

Is it a snack or a meal? For the Big Game, it’s both. This towering hoagie is packed with layers of bold flavors and is perfect for the center of your board. Pre-slice it for easy grab-and-go bites—leaving one hand free to hold a beer, of course.

4. DIY Dill Pickle Chips

These DIY dill pickle chips deliver crunch and unparalleled flavor. You'll upgrade store-bought chips with a killer roster of flavor boosters like buttermilk powder, garlic powder, mustard powder and a ton of fresh dill. Perfect for dipping, snacking and stealing the spotlight on your snack board.

5. Spinach & Artichoke Dip With Pull-Apart Rolls

This is the two-in-one appetizer of your dreams: the best-ever spinach and artichoke dip (seriously) baked right in the center of pillowy pull-apart rolls. It’s surprisingly easy to make: Use pizza dough for the rolls and a food processor to blitz the dip together. It’s simple yet stunning, whether served in the center of your snack board or solo, in your 10-inch Hybrid Fry Pan.