We’re in love with snack boards. When created properly (it’s easier than you’d think), these plated snacks look almost too perfect to eat. To shake up your usual assortment of chips and dip for this year’s Super Bowl party, look no further than @TheBakerMama and her football creation.
Why We LOVE This Snack Board
@TheBakerMama, aka Maegan Brown, shares her scrumptious cheese and snack board creations on Instagram. She’s also the author of the cookbook Beautiful Boards, which is a whole book dedicated to building your own creations at home. Just in time for the Super Bowl, Maegan created a truly epic snack board featuring assorted vegetables, dried and fresh fruit, pretzels, nuts and homemade dips.
Check out her football creation:
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Next: Find cheese board ideas directly from our Test Kitchen.
How to Create Your Own
Huddle up! Take a closer look at the ingredients that Maegan used on her masterpiece so you can easily create your own trophy-worthy platter for game day:
- Football: Arrange football-colored snacks such as pretzels (bonus points if they are football shaped), almonds, sesame sticks, dried figs and crackers to form a perfect football. To create laces, layer strips of dried coconut like Maegan did or rip off pieces of string cheese.
- Field: Go crazy with all of your favorite fruits and vegetables or draw inspiration from Maegan’s choices of green pepper, pickles, grapes, olives, snap peas, Persian cucumbers, edamame, asparagus and broccoli.
- Dips: It’s not clear from the photo what yummy dips Maegan made, but we’d recommend a fresh pesto and green goddess dressing to round out the board.
Maegan says in her Instagram post that this is “such a great board to let everyone snack on during the big game.” We couldn’t agree more!
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Cornbread Taco Bake
The cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread casserole is packed with tempting seasonings, and the cheese and onions make an attractive topping. —Vicki Good, Oscoda, MichiganGo to Recipe
Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas
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Cincinnati-Style Chili
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Best Ever Potato Soup
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Spicy Touchdown Chili
For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on a Friday night or enjoying a Saturday afternoon of Oklahoma Sooner football with some friends, I enjoy serving this chili on game day. —Chris Neal, Quapaw, OklahomaGo to Recipe
Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
I love Mexican food, but I’m always looking for ways to make it more healthy. I “renovated” a dish that I have enjoyed in restaurants to suit my taste and lifestyle. —Christie Ladd, Mechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaGo to Recipe
Chicken Pizza
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I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so after I started experimenting with my favorite veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my three kids actually request! This healthy take on sloppy joes reminds me of my own childhood. —Megan Niebuhr, Yakima WashingtonGo to Recipe
Walking Tacos
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White Chili with a Kick
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Black-and-Blue Pizzas
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This easy-to-prepare main dish meal has proven popular with dinner guests of all ages—and especially teenagers. You’ll find the Southwest-style enchiladas are not too spicy, just pleasantly flavorful. —Gretchen Mellberg, Hawarden, IowaGo to Recipe
Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd
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Slow-Cooker Enchiladas
As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe. I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it. With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months. —Mary Luebbert, Benton, KansasGo to Recipe
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My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it was. Since my kids love anything with pepperoni and cheese, I thought they’d enjoy it just as much as I did. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, GeorgiaGo to Recipe
Green Chile Chicken Chili
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Mexican Chicken Fajita Pizza
This Mexican chicken pizza has always been a hit with my kids and it’s such a great way to sneak in extra vegetables. —Carrie Shaub, Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaGo to Recipe
Hawaiian Joy Bars
With the hint of rum plus the nuts and coconut, these bars are like a trip to the islands. I served them to my family and at my work and church, and I always hear murmurs of appreciation. —Jennifer Neckermann, Wentzville, MissouriGo to Recipe
Spinach ‘n’ Broccoli Enchiladas
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Slow-Cooked Chunky Chili
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Southwest Pulled Pork
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Tex-Mex Chili with a Cincinnati Twist
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Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese
All my dishes use ingredients that are usually sitting in the fire department pantry. I just adjust amounts depending on how many people we have on duty that day. This is always popular. —Nick Kaczor, New Hudson, MichiganGo to Recipe
Apple Crisp Pizza
While visiting a Wisconsin orchard, I tried a tempting apple crisp pie. At home, I put together this apple pizza. As it bakes, the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, and friends and family linger waiting for a sample. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, IowaGo to Recipe
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Dill Pickle Hamburger Pizza
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Where’s the Beef
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Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars
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Mexican Turkey Roll-Ups
This is the perfect recipe when you’re hungry for a dish with Mexican flavor and want to use turkey. These roll-ups are fun and so tasty, even kids like them. It’s a different use for leftover turkey. —Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, MinnesotaGo to Recipe
Big John’s Chili-Rubbed Ribs
When my family thinks of summer grilling, it’s ribs all the way. Our Asian-inspired recipe is a welcome change from the usual barbecue-sauce versions. —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, FloridaGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Meatball Pizza
I always keep meatballs and pizza crusts in the freezer to make this specialty on the spur of the moment. Add a tossed salad and you have a delicious dinner. —Mary Humeniuk-Smith, Perry Hall, MarylandGo to Recipe
Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
Here’s a kid-friendly dish so flavorful and fun, nobody is likely to guess that it’s also lower in fat. It’s a great family supper for busy weeknights! —Anne Thomsen, Westchester, OhioGo to RecipeTaste of Home
S’mores Crispy Bars
My aunt always brought s’mores-style bars to our family’s summer cottage. Plain or frosted, they’re perfect for eating on the run. —Betsy King, Duluth, MinnesotaGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Spicy White Chili
I thought the original version of this dish was fine. But my son can’t get enough spice, so I added green chiles and other seasonings until I’d created a quick and easy chili he’s wild about. —Carlene Bailey, Bradenton, FloridaGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
Jalapeno poppers stuffed inside quesadillas are a simple and fast solution when you’re too busy to cook. If you like recipes with heat, this one’s for you. —Rebecca Nisewonder, Richmond, IndianaGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Baked Potato Pizza
I make this creative baked potato pizza for Super Bowl parties. The sour cream, bacon, onions and cheese make every bite taste just like a loaded baked potato. —Gina Pierson, Centralia, MissouriGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Tailgate Apple Pies
Made as single servings, these handheld pies are ideal for football games or other parties. They always disappear quickly. You can also use large cookie cutters to create holiday shapes in the tender pastry. For Valentine’s Day, I cut a small heart into the top crust. —Jennifer Stoltz, Spring Green, WisconsinGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Slow-Cooked Loaded Potato Soup
I like to put twists on my grandmother’s recipes, which is what I did with this one. I look forward to passing my own delicious comfort food recipes to my kids. —Jamie Chase, Rising Sun, IndianaGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Zippy Chicken Enchiladas
Leftover chicken gets an awesome makeover in this rich and creamy casserole. This colorful dish is loaded with flavor. It’s a nice change of pace from beef enchiladas. —Julie Moutray, Wichita, KansasGo to Recipe
Bake-Sale Lemon Bars
The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin Bernice, a farmer’s wife famous for cooking up feasts. — Mildred Keller, Rockford, IllinoisGo to RecipeTaste of Home
Game Day Gumbo
Tailgating at Friday night high school games brings our children and friends together to share great food. Gumbo is a southern standard that definitely feeds our hungry crowd. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, GeorgiaGo to Recipe
Pizza for Dessert
At first glance, people might think this colorful “pizza” is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids get a kick out of the fun candy toppings.—Sandy Gibbons, Ocean Park, WashingtonGo to Recipe
Chocolaty S’mores Bars
One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s’mores bars. They polished off the pan and asked for more! I shared the recipe, and now their families make them, too. —Rebecca Shipp, Beebe, ArkansasGo to Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Kids of all ages love pizza and cheeseburgers, and this recipe combines them both. My grandchildren usually request pizza for supper when they visit me. They like to help me assemble this cheeseburger pizza, and they especially enjoy eating it! —Cherie Ackerman, Lakeland, MinnesotaGo to Recipe ⓘ
