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Meats

6 oz pepperoni slices

6 oz salami (Genoa or hard)

6 oz smoked sausage or summer sausage, sliced

Cheeses

6 oz sharp cheddar, cubed or sliced

6 oz pepper jack or Colby Jack, sliced

6 oz gouda or smoked gouda, sliced

Crunchy & Savory Snacks

2 cups pretzel bites or twists

2 cups tortilla chips or kettle chips

1 cup crackers (buttery or multigrain)

1 cup mixed nuts or honey-roasted peanuts

Dips & Spreads

1/2 cup spicy mustard

1/2 cup beer cheese or queso

1/2 cup ranch or buffalo dip

Fresh & Sweet Add-Ins

1 1/2 cups grapes (red or green)

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 cup pickles or olives

1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels or snack mix

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How to Assemble

Start with cheeses placed evenly across the board as anchors.

Fold or stack meats next to cheeses for easy grabbing.

Fill gaps with bowls of dips, nuts, and spreads.

Add chips, pretzels, and crackers last to keep them crisp.

Finish with fruits and sweet snacks for balance and color.

Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Use small bowls to separate dips and keep the board neat.
Mix textures—crispy, creamy, crunchy—for maximum snacking appeal.
Refill high-traffic items (chips, meats) during halftime.

Spicy Game Day Board: Add jalapeño poppers, spicy chorizo, hot honey, and buffalo dip.
BBQ Style: Include pulled pork sliders, BBQ sauce, smoked cheddar, and cornbread bites.
Healthier Option: Swap chips for veggies, hummus, turkey slices, and low-fat cheeses.
Kids’ Game Day Board: Add mini corn dogs, string cheese, fruit snacks, and crackers.
Themed Team Colors: Choose snacks and cheeses that match your favorite team’s colors.