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Three football snack bowls filled with chips, popcorn, and pretzels arranged on a game day table

Football Snack Bowls

These Football Snack Bowls are a sweet, salty, and savory snack mix that is perfect for game day gatherings. Warm, lightly seasoned, and easy to serve in bowls, they come together quickly with pantry staples.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tortilla chips, pretzels, peanuts, cheese crackers, popcorn, mixed nuts, mini chocolate candies, and dried cranberries.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Drizzle the seasoned butter over the snack mixture and gently toss until everything is lightly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until warm and fragrant.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes, then divide into serving bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

For a sweeter mix, add extra mini chocolate candies after baking. You can also swap the mixed nuts for your favorite nut blend or leave out the candies for a more savory version.