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Great “Game Night” Finger Foods

If staying in sounds like a perfect Friday evening, we’ve got your winning night right here. Hosting a classic game night is one of the easiest parties you can throw at a moment’s notice and is always a blast. Whether you opt for a classic card game, an eerie murder mystery or a rousing game of charades, you can’t go wrong, especially when combined with good friends and seriously good snacks.

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Skip the formal dinner party menu – this casual, laid-back affair is all about relaxing and letting loose. Opt for easy yet impressive dishes that players can load onto their plates and enjoy with their hands, no utensils required. These delicious recipes deliver game-friendly finger foods that are sure to fuel the fun.

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Chicken Nachos

The ideal game night dish if ever there was one. The key to winning nachos is your layering strategy. Chips, cheese, chicken, repeat, will ensure maximum crunch and melty cheese on every single chip. Pop in the oven as guests arrive for a perfectly timed snack.

 

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Blushing Bubbly Sangria

Fresh or frozen fruit works perfectly well for this crowd-pleasing batch cocktail that you can make before guests arrive.

 

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

Everyone’s favourite freezer snack is reinvented and served as a delectable dip. Creamy, cheesy and spicy, the cherry on top of this indulgent dip is the crunchy breadcrumb crust. Pass the chips!

 

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Cauliflower Wings

You may have to roll the dice to see who gets the last of these highly addictive vegetarian wings. Humble cauliflower becomes a sensational snack when battered and baked in finger-licking flavours like Maple Chipotle BBQ, Crunchy Thai Peanut and mouthwatering Honey, Garlic and Sesame.

 

Bring the pub menu to your party with a miniature version of everyone’s deep-fried favourite.

 

Chicken and Waffle Sliders

For an appetizer so good you’ll forget whose turn it is, look no further. Break out the batter for fresh waffles or opt for frozen –either way, it’s the spice-filled fried chicken that stars in this easy homemade dish.

 

Party Totchos

With all the dice shaking and charades, your guests will need serious snacks to keep them fueled for a fun-filled night of competition. As the game night gets going, it’s time to raid your freezer for a mindblowing midnight snack. Frozen potato tots become the base for your favourite nacho toppings. Don’t forget the sour cream and guac!

 

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Apple Cinnamon Roll Slab Pie

No forks needed for this handheld pie that packs all the flavours of two of your favourite desserts into one. Store-bought cinnamon roll dough becomes a cinnamon-filled base, but wait – it gets better: Save the cream cheese icing to drizzle over top your finished pie for sugary-sweet perfection.

Deep Fried Pickles

Snacking can’t get more dill-icious than these crispy, golden, beer-battered pickles! Serve with a creamy vegan dill dipping sauce for the ultimate party snack everyone can enjoy.

Giant Jenga Party Sandwich

Serve up the fun and food together with this two-in-one recipe that is guaranteed to be a blast. The best part is eating your way through the tasty tower to try each of the three delicious sandwich combos. You don’t want to miss that bacon jam and Brie!