Game Time Snack Menu

This shopper has been compensated by SheSpeaks, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company and Mondelez International group. All opinions are mine alone.

The holidays are over, the decorations are all packed away and now it’s time to start thinking about getting together with family and friends for Game Time!  Win or lose, this super easy game time snack menu (with 3 easy recipes) will have your guests cheering!  

When having a crowd over to watch a game, I always look for simple snacks that everyone will enjoy.  I also love a good “theme” so this year I chose my favorite cracker….Ritz Crackers and my favorite drink…Coca-Cola!  Throw in one stop shopping at Walmart and any party can be easy and affordable. 

The Ritz Cracker possibilities are practically endless!  They can be dipped in your favorite dip, topped with just about anything, sprinkled as a topping on casseroles, or even turned into dessert.  Seriously, is there anything you CAN’T do with a Ritz? 

With all the possibilities I had a hard time narrowing down my choices, but in the end I decided on…

• Loaded BBQ Chicken Nuggets – homemade chicken nuggets with Ritz Cracker crust, topped with BBQ sauce, bacon and cheese

• Ritz Mini-Pizzas – bite-sized pepperoni pizzas with the buttery goodness of a Ritz Cracker crust

• House Divided Peanut Butter Cookies – peanut butter filled Ritz Cracker sandwiches dipped in white and dark chocolate….because it’s always fun to watch a game with friends that root for the “other” team.

I’m a “Georgia Girl” so my go-to party drink is ice-cold Coca-Cola!  Simple and refreshing, it goes perfectly with the yummy Ritz themed snacks.  

Recipes:

Ritz Mini Pizzas

Ingredients:

• Ritz Crackers
• Pepperoni – 1 slice for each cracker
• Pizza Sauce
• Mozzarella Cheese

Place Ritz Crackers on baking sheet

Top each with a small amount of pizza sauce

Place 1 pepperoni on each cracker

Sprinkle with cheese

Place under broiler for a couple of minutes until cheese melts

House Divided Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• Ritz Crackers
• Peanut Butter
• White Chocolate Chips (or Almond Bark)
• Dark Chocolate Chips

Spread peanut butter on one Ritz and top with another, making sandwiches

Melt white chocolate and dark chocolate in separate bowls

Dip each sandwich halfway in white chocolate

Place on parchment lined baking sheet to harden

Dip the other side in melted dark chocolate and place back on baking sheet until chocolate is set

*To save time, these can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container*

Loaded BBQ Chicken Nuggets

• 1 1/2 lb Chicken – cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tubes Ritz Crackers
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• Oil for Frying
• Optional: Pepper to Taste
• BBQ Sauce
• Bacon – 5-6 slices cooked
• Cheese – your favorite (I used Mexican Blend)

*The chicken can be prepared ahead*

Place crackers in food processor and pulse until finely ground

Transfer to bowl

Place cut chicken in bowl with milk and add pepper, if using

Heat oil in deep fryer or skillet to 400 degrees

Remove chicken, one piece at a time and roll in Ritz crumbs, coating completely

Drop into hot oil and fry until golden brown

Remove and drain on paper towels

*If preparing ahead, cool completely and store in air-tight container in refrigerator until ready to use*

Place nuggets on baking sheet, top with BBQ sauce, cheese and bacon

Place in 350 degree oven until cheese is melted

Got a great Game Time recipe?  Stop by the Recipe Contest and enter!