Root for the home team with gameday at home! Make sure you don’t miss a second of the game by bringing the food to your table with a Taco Charcuterie Board, a fun twist on the grazing board trend. To ensure you make it home before kick-off, take advantage of one-stop shopping at Smart & Final.
Thank you, Smart & Final, for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Preparing for an At-Home Gameday
Has this ever happened to you?
You get up to refill the snacks and you miss the game-winning play?
Or worse yet,
Your hunger led to limited attention (and we all know your team doesn’t win if you’re not 100% dedicated).
The best way to prepare for an at-home gameday is to make sure all of your snacks are prepped and available before the big day! Since I know I jinx things any time I get up for refills, I’m all about bringing the food and drinks to the guests so none of us miss one second of the action!
I start out my preparations for game day with one stop shopping at my local Smart & Final. One trip and that’s it.
From fresh produce to prepared taco toppings, Smart & Final has everything I need for Game Day. I even scored super cute football plates and napkins!
Taco Charcuterie Board
Characuterie boards are all the rage right now. They take grazing and snacking to a whole new level, but placing all of your favorite foods onto one board.
For a fun game-day swap, I made my family a Taco Charcuterie Board. I’m lovingly call it a Taco-cuterie and I’m taco-ing about delicious!
The benefit of bringing the taco bar out of the kitchen and into your game-day space is that you never have to leave! No missed touchdowns! No instant replays…just instant refills!
What You’ll Need for a Game Day Taco Board
- Taco Shells & Tortillas
- Meat (opt for an easy to prepare option like pre-cooked chicken)
- Beans
- Fajita Veggies (bell peppers & onions are an easy mix)
- Lettuce
- Salsa
- Cheese
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- Assorted additional toppings (we’re big fans of limes and radishes)
Not included but super fun for your Taco Charcuterie Board: a board and small bowls. Assembling your board is easy! Fill small bowls with things like guacamole and sour cream. I like to place those first, then the taco shells, and fill in with all of the fixings!
Make a Vegetarian Taco Board or Bar
Whether you’re setting up a taco bar or a charcuterie board, you can tailor it to your preferences.
My family is made up of half vegetarians, so we opt for a veggie-filled feast. You’ll find that it’s easy to make delicious tacos, even without meat.
Tip: Cut down on prep time by mixing home-cooked menu items and store-bought ones from Smart & Final.
For a vegetarian option for tacos, try potatoes!
You’ll need:
- Russet potatoes
- Taco seasonings
- Oil
Chop potatoes for fast cooking. Boil them for 15-20 minutes to soften. Then skillet fry your potatoes with a package of taco seasoning until crispy. Make sure to flip to ensure they’re crispy on both sides. Super simple and so yummy!
Looking for more Game Day ideas?
Make a First Street Nacho Bar Nacho your average game day when you grab nacho supplies!
Make sure you’re ready for an At-Home Game Day with supplies from your local Smart & Final store. Tackle your tailgating in one stop with everything from drinks to dips. The best part: you won’t miss a second of the game when you bring the food to the finish line with a great assortment of ready-to-go party foods and the ingredients for your favorite game day dishes.
What’s your favorite game day dish? Dish in the comments!
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