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Why you’ll love this game day snack board:
Tailgate season is officially here, and even though we’re not heading to the stadium every weekend, we love making game day fun with a big snack board. It’s easy, fun for the kids, and honestly—it’s way less work than prepping a meal.
I grabbed everything I needed for this spread at Festival Foods, which is always my go-to for tailgating here in Green Bay. They carry Certified Angus Beef®, so I know I’m getting the best quality and flavor, and they have a great selection of dairy free options.
Certified Angus Beef’s new snack sticks are top of my list this year. They’re full of flavor, easy to grab, and the perfect protein-packed option for everyone. I also grabbed their summer sausage – disclaimer, this does contain dairy, but my kids can safely eat it – and a few different cheese options for my dairy eaters.
More game day favorites: French dip sliders / dairy free buffalo chicken dip / crispy baked chicken wings / fried pickle dip
Melissa’s tips + tricks:
Since we have a dairy allergy in our house, I always try to make our boards inclusive—but not boring. Here are a few easy things I do to make sure everyone can snack stress-free:
- Make allergen markers – I used brown paper grocery bags and toothpicks to label what’s dairy free vs. what contains milk. It’s low-effort, but super helpful when friends or neighbors are over.
- Separate sides or boards – Dairy free cheese goes on one side, regular cheese on the other – same with any dips or spreads that might contain allergens. If you have any other allergens to deal with, I recommend using bowls to contain them or doing separate boards for a more severe allergy. Always err on the side of caution.
- Choose flavorful proteins – The Certified Angus Beef® snack sticks were the MVP of our board this week. They’re made with the only beef that’s certified for flavor and that’s a great option whether you’re dairy free or not.
- Save time on game day by prepping and chopping your ingredients the day before. Then, just assemble your board before kickoff.
Where to find Certified Angus Beef®
Certified Angus Beef® is known for quality, tenderness, and flavor—and it’s the only beef certified for all three. If you’re making a snack board or grilling for game day, start with the best.
You can find Certified Angus Beef® products—like the snack sticks and prime strip steaks—at Festival Foods if you’re located in Wisconsin. That’s where I picked up everything for this game day snack board!
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Ingredients
- Certified Angus Beef® snack sticks - 2 – 3 flavors
- Dairy free cheese - 2 – 3 types
- Cheese of choice - 2-3 types
- Crackers of choice - 2-3 types
- Strawberries - quartered
- Red seedless grapes
- Apple slices
- Cucumber slices
- Carrot sticks
- Sugar snap peas
- Pickled red peppers
- Pitted Greek olives
- Gummy bears - or other gummy candies
- Candied pecans
- Sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Choose your board. This will vary depend on how many people you are serving. We normally save our big one for when we have guests.
- Place your bowls. Start by arranging small bowls of hummus, tapenade, nuts, and jellies around the board to anchor the layout.
- Fill in spaces. Fan out your meats and dairy free cheeses near the dips. Add the remaining ingredients to all the open spaces.
- Label allergens. Before serving, add your allergy labels to anything that might need it.
