Game Day Football Field (Printable Version)

Vibrant board with green dips, cheese lines, and assorted snacks arranged for game day appeal.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Green Field

01 - 2 cups guacamole (substitute spinach hummus or pesto as desired)
02 - 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

→ Yard Lines & Decorations

03 - 4 ounces mozzarella string cheese or white cheddar cheese, cut into thin strips
04 - 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for piping lines)

→ End Zones

05 - 1 cup salsa
06 - 1 cup hummus or black bean dip

→ Dippers & Snacks

07 - 2 cups tortilla chips
08 - 1 cup mini pretzels
09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup celery sticks
11 - 1 cup sliced bell peppers
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
13 - 1/2 cup black olives
14 - 1/2 cup pickles (optional)

→ Garnishes (optional)

15 - 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
16 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - On a large rectangular serving board or tray, spread guacamole evenly in a central rectangle. Smooth the surface using a spatula or offset knife.
02 - Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over the guacamole to enhance texture and vibrant color.
03 - Arrange mozzarella string cheese or thin white cheddar strips horizontally across the guacamole field, spacing evenly. Optionally, pipe straight lines using sour cream with a small corner snipped from a piping or zip-top bag.
04 - Spread salsa over one short end of the board for one end zone. Spread hummus or black bean dip on the opposite end to create the other end zone.
05 - Place tortilla chips, mini pretzels, baby carrots, celery sticks, sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and optional pickles in rows or clusters around the field edges or in decorative patterns.
06 - Add optional garnishes such as finely chopped chives or shredded cheddar cheese for extra color. Serve immediately with small plates and napkins.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes just 30 minutes to assemble, leaving you plenty of time to actually enjoy the game instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • Everyone at your gathering gets something they love, whether they're vegetarian, love cheese, prefer veggies, or can't resist chips
  • You get to be a little creative and feel like a professional caterer without any actual cooking involved
  • The leftovers are already perfectly portioned for snacking straight from the board
02 -
  • Assemble this board as close to serving time as possible. Guacamole and fresh vegetables start to lose their appeal after sitting out for more than an hour, and nobody wants to watch their beautiful board turn brown while you're trying to enjoy the game.
  • If you're making this ahead, assemble the dips and cheese lines first, then add the fresh herbs, vegetables, and chips 15 minutes before guests arrive. This keeps everything fresh and vibrant looking.
  • Make sure your board is truly level before you start spreading guacamole, or everything will slowly migrate to one end and look messy by halftime.
03 -
  • If you're worried about the guacamole browning, brush it lightly with a bit of lime juice before adding the parsley—it keeps the color vibrant and adds a subtle zing
  • Buy your vegetables from a grocery store that rotates stock frequently so they're as fresh as possible. Fresh vegetables are crunchier and make the whole experience better
  • Set small appetizer plates next to the board rather than having people serve themselves directly—it feels more elegant and keeps the presentation intact
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