Need a yummy game day snack idea? You and your guests will enjoy this crowd-pleasing, easy to make pretzel snack board that includes three different cheesy dipping sauces for your game day party!
What to know what I am excited for? Football! My family and I are big football fans and we are pumped that football season is right around the corner. Are you getting ready for football season too?
Naturally, I have been thinking about football food. We love game day get togethers and I like to make lots of delicious, homemade food for my family and guests to enjoy while watching the big game. My pretzel snack boards are probably the most popular dish I make and they are always devoured within the first half of the game! I even think some of my friends come over just for the pretzel board, not necessarily to watch football…
What is on a Pretzel Snack Board?
A snack board is another name for a charcuterie board. So, a pretzel snack board is a cutting board or baking tray that is filled with different kinds of pretzels with a variety of different kinds of dips.
There are a bunch of ways to make both pretzels and dips (and you can change this board to make it your own). Keep reading and I'll share my best tips.
My pretzel snack board really does have it all. I use hard pretzels, sweet pretzels and salty soft pretzels. Then I add three different types of dips:
These are all my own homemade dip recipes. I think that the different types of dips are really what makes this snack board so special. They are tasty, unique and also homemade (the perfect little touch!).
All of these dipping sauce recipes are on my blog and each one is easy to make. I highly recommend making them all because it will give your guests so many options. Those who like spicy foods will love the heat of the spicy honey mustard dip and the sweet lovers in the group can go for the raspberry cream cheese option. And everyone loves the beer cheesy dip. How can you go wrong with pretzels in cheese?! There is something for everyone! This pretzel snack board is a true crowd pleaser!
Best Pretzels for a Snack Board
Now, let's talk a little about the pretzels. There are a few options here. While I have gone crazy and made homemade soft pretzels in the past, it is super easy to just buy soft and hard pretzels for this board. I have found that the store bought ones are delicious and save a whole lot of time! Why spend hours in the kitchen kneading pretzel dough when you can just buy some tasty pretzels and focus on what reality matters- getting pumped for the game!
You can get these big soft pretzels from Amazon. I have also found soft pretzels at Walmart and my local grocery store carries them too. The big pretzels are great for people who want to grab one pretzel, put it on a plate along with a few scoops of dip and sit down to relax.
I personally love the little pretzel bites best so I can pop them in my mouth while cheering on my team. I don't have time for a plate- I need to keep my eyes on the TV! So the little, finger food style bites are my favorite. Grab a big pack of soft pretzel bites and you will be set for the season! You can store these soft pretzel bites in the freezer and thaw them right before the game. Pop them in the oven for 2-3 minutes to heat them up. There is nothing like a warm, soft pretzel bite dipped in beer and cheese dip….drool.
Best Snack Boards
I have a pretty big round charcuterie board that I got on Amazon but you can really use any kind of board or large sheet pan that you'd like. I like the flat, cutting board look but a big tray with edges is great for holding the pretzels safely. Just make sure your tray or board is big- you want it to hold a lot so you don't have to worry about refilling the board in the middle of the football game.
Jazz up your serving tray with fun football themed decorations. I got my little football items at Hobby Lobby but you can probably find things at your local grocery store too, especially once football season really begins.
How to Make a Pretzel Snack Board
Once you have made all 3 dips listed above and have gathered everything you need: soft pretzels, crunchy pretzels and your football decorations, it's time to assemble the pretzel snack board! Here is how I do it:
- Place the sauce bowls on the board. I like to spread them out on the board as much as possible.
- Place the large pretzels in the corners of the board, keeping the sweet pretzels on one side, the salty on the other side and the crunchy pretzels in a different corner.
- Fill in the board with the pretzel bites, piling them around the dipping sauce bowls and the large pretzels.
- Add the sauces to the small bowls right before you are ready to serve the pretzel snack tray.
- Decorate with any football, game day themed items you'd like!
Once you have put together one or two of these pretzel snack boards, you will be a total pro. It really is easy but it looks incredibly impressive. Good-looking, simple recipes are always my favorite!
I hope that my pretzel snack board has gotten you excited for football season. At least you already have an idea of what to serve for those big games! Give my pretzel snack board a try and I know you will love it. I bet it will become a staple on your Sunday game day table. Enjoy!
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Jennifer Prince says
Ooh! These look so good. I've never even thought of doing a snack board with soft pretzels. What a great idea!!
Tweenselmom says
Snack boards are fun to make! This looks really great, thanks for the idea!
Fransic verso says
This is awesome, it's something good to enjoy. I will add this to the snack list. Thank you for sharing about it!
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
That is looking so adorable and those snacks are all quite delicious! Would definitely try making this for the family during game day!
Ntensibe Edgar says
Nnniiiiccceeee...this is my first time seeing a snack board. The pretzels look really good here! Thank you for sharing about them.
knycx journeying says
What a fun idea and it's not only for eating but it's good for the photos too! Thanks for the plate and I think I will enjoy it very much - knycx journeying
Patricia Chamberlain says
This looks so delicious! I love pretzels and snack boards, so this is the perfect combination.
Marysa says
This looks so delicious! Love all the sauces! I would love to give this a try, and I'm sure it would be a hit with guests.
Renee says
This all looks amazing. I never thought about pretzels being a game day food though.
Claudia Krusch says
Love the board and all the items you've included in it! Saved for our parties this fall!
Catalina says
Mmmm.... This snack board look so inviting! It would be perfect for our movie nights during this summer vacation!
Melissa Cushing says
This looks yummy and it is so pretty too! I love this and will have to make these for my family! Perfect for game day!
Ice Cream N Sticky Fingers says
I haven't had a good pretzel in a very long time. I'll have to make some or grab some from the store. The dips also look so good too.
Beautiful Touches says
Those pretzels look delicious and I love the dips you've got with them I bet they would be fun to make!
briannemanzb says
This is the perfect game-day snack idea! Even for movie nights, I'd make this!
Nyxie says
These look amazing! What a great idea and honestly one I would never have thought of! Pretzels are one of those snacks that you don't think you need until you have them! Then you're hooked!
Stefani says
I am so for this! I LOVE pretzels, especially dipped in cheese!
Geemiz Travel Blog says
This pretzel platter or pretzel board is making me hungry. hahaha... It's just today that I realized that we need dips for pretzels. hahaha. I will give pretzels another chance with dips.
Monica Simpson says
This is such a great idea! Soft pretzels are always such a hit. I love that you used full size and nuggets.
Richelle Milar says
I really do love pretzels also my kids, they love pretzels so much! This is a really great idea!
abzstylz says
Wow...This platter is so amazing! I'm an almond pretzel fan, and the food is my favorite part of football season.
Tasheena says
This is such a fun idea, my family loves pretzels.
Tara Pittman says
This would be what I would be eating at the party. I do love pretzels.
Forever My Little Moon says
I love pretzels! Those dips look so good too!
Stephanie says
This is such a great idea! I love soft pretzels so would be all about this one. It's a perfect idea for the next time we have friends over.
Beth says
The best part about watching the game for me is the snacks. I'm excited to make these dips and have a pretzel board at our house!
Melanie E says
Snack boards are always handy when you have guests over. I haven't had one with pretzels before. That's different!
Beth says
This is the best appetizer idea ever! I love those big soft pretzels with those dipping sauces. This is genius.
Neely Moldovan says
Right up my alley! Big pretzel fan and love finding good game day snacks!
Amber Myers says
I hate sports, but I would make this for a movie night. I love pretzels!