38 Speedy Game Day Snacks

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38 Speedy Game Day Snacks1/38 Bacon-Wrapped Smokies 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Smokies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 90 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Don’t forget to make other game-day foods and sliders, too. 2/38 Spinach Artichoke Dip 22

min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 3/38 White Chocolate Chex Mix 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate Chex Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M’s. —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 547 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 4/38 Hummus 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive

Best Hummus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I’ve picked up a number of tricks that make this the best hummus recipe you’ll ever have. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 250 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 5/38 Beer Dip 148 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 6/38 Pesto Pinwheels 7 Reviews

7/38 Homemade Guacamole 40 Reviews

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Party Pesto Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 pinwheels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d’oeuvres. The colorful and impressive snacks come together easily with refrigerated crescent roll dough, prepared pesto sauce and a jar of roasted red peppers. —Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 76 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 7/38 Homemade Guacamole 40 Reviews

And although it’s simple to prepare, it can go wrong

Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it’s simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh, so easily. I’ve spent many years perfecting mine, to the point where I think it’s better than most restaurants. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 90 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 8/38 Hot Bacon

I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread

Cheese Dip 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of flavor and keeps my guests happily munching as long as it lasts. I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread. —Suzanne Whitaker, Knoxville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 261 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 9/38 Tangy Texas

Even after 20 years, I can’t get enough of our wonderful local citrus

Salsa 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (1/3 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a “transplant” from Wisconsin currently living in Texas. Even after 20 years, I can’t get enough of our wonderful local citrus. This is one way to work it into a main dish. The combination of tangy fruit, spicy jalapeno and distinctive cilantro is perfect over any meat, poultry or fish. We also dip into it with chips. —Lois Kildahl, McAllen, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 28 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol,

100mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

100mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 10/38 Spicy Mixed Nuts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It’s a smart solution for holiday snacking and gift giving. —Delores Hill, Helena, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 225 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 11/38 Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe

The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salmon dip is a delightful hors d’oeuvre that’s excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. —Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 12/38 Pastrami Roll-Ups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pastrami Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the

Those tasty bites quickly pulled a disappearing act

Recipe Creator: For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled a disappearing act. —Merritt Heinrich, Oswego, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/38 Pizza Oyster Crackers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Oyster Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 cups (24 servings) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include

a baggie in their lunch boxes

a baggie in their lunch boxes. —Carol S Betz, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 135 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/38 Buckeyes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buckeyes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church’s annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name. —Merry Kay Opitz, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 127 calories, 6g fat (2g

The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/38 Zesty Marinated Shrimp 7 Reviews Zesty Marinated Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. —Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp: 28 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 0

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/38 Chocolate-Hazelnut Fruit Pizza Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can prepare this snackable pizza in just 10 minutes! It’s a fun way to sneak in those daily servings of fruit. —Dalynn Dowling, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 103 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 17/38 Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total

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