7 Slam Dunk Basketball Watch Party Snacks

Gearing up for your basketball watch party? Then you’ll need some crowd-pleasing snacks to knock everyone’s socks off.

If you don’t have a ton of time to spend in the kitchen, don’t worry. These basketball watch party snacks are simple to throw together and are guaranteed to be a surefire hit with your guests.

Our Favorite Watch Party Snacks

Whether your party is large or small, your living room is sure to be hustling and bustling with enthusiastic college basketball fans. As they compare brackets and predict winners, there’s bound to be tons of activity and movement in your home.

The best watch party snacks will help cut down on chaotic traffic from your living room to the kitchen. Go for shareable snacks that come in large quantities and can be passed around with ease.

This will help your guests avoid going back and forth, bumping into each other and spilling their tasty eats!

Teriyaki Jerky Pounders

Whether you’re cheering for the same team or rooting against rival teams, everyone will bond over tasty Teriyaki Jerky Pounders. The perfect balance of sweet and savory, these big bags are filled with bite-sized pieces of meat heaven.

They’re easy to share, so everyone can get in on the snacking action without having to tear their eyes away from the game. Packed with flavor and made from 100% mouthwatering beef, this snack will be a total slam dunk with all your friends!

Chips and Dip

Have a jam-packed schedule? Need a TV snack that’s as quick and easy as turning on the TV? Then stop by any store and pick up some party-sized bags of chips.

From sour cream and onion to spicy jalapeño, chips are a tempting snack everyone can get on board with. And honestly, it doesn’t get easier than pouring chips into a bowl or setting them out on a platter on your coffee table.

People can easily serve themselves when you provide a stack of paper plates or bowls, so you barely have to lift a finger.

Just don’t forget to grab some creamy dips to make this snack the ultimate crowd pleaser! We suggest a small variety of popular flavors, like ranch, spinach dip or melted cheese. 

Jack Link’s Bloody Marys

Sure, beer is great, but have you ever made all your basketball watch party dreams come true with a bloody mary? With Jack Link’s Bloody Mary Mix, anything is possible.

From mid-morning brunch to late afternoon appetizers, there’s no wrong time to serve a lip-smacking bloody mary. Since they’re so popular, they can be just the thing to take your watch party from a 10 to an 11.

Our full-bodied mixes are an extravaganza of eye-opening flavors and spices that everyone will go wild for. Even if you skip the vodka and usual garnish, you’ll score major points with your guests.

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Dip

From celebrating a victory to mourning a loss, it’s always a perfect time to serve homemade buffalo chicken dip. The enticing combination of shredded chicken and sauces creates a flavor-packed snack that’s easily shareable with a crowd.

You can make it yourself ahead of time or grab some at the market. Just make sure to have plenty of this popular dip on hand, as everyone’s likely to scarf it down immediately!

Sliders

What’s a snack that also counts as a meal? Sliders, of course! These mini sandwiches are a great way to spice up your watch party.

Easy to make and fully customizable, you can prepare them the day ahead, buy them pre-made or go for fuss-free catering. Try adding your own toppings, and don’t be afraid to get a little adventurous with your ingredients. A slice of jerky could take your sliders to the next level.

Guacamole

Guac is a basketball snack that’s sure to be a hit. Festive, fresh and mind-numbingly delicious, it’s also wonderfully versatile.

You can serve it with chips, crackers, veggies or pita bread. And if you like to live on the wild side, add a little hot sauce or chili powder to give it an extra kick.

Pizza

You can’t go wrong with serving classic pizza at your watch party. A watch party staple, nothing brings people together like sharing slices of hot, doughy, cheesy goodness. It’s the perfect handheld snack to immediately satisfy everyone’s cravings.

Whether it’s cut in slices or squares, it’s easy to share, can feed a whole crowd and takes minimal effort on your part.

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Watch in the rage room

It’s that time of year again, when college basketball is all that anyone can talk about for the foreseeable future. Nothing is worse than having your bracket bust in round one and having to get ridiculed by your buddies for the remainder of the tournament. We are here to help, click the link here to watch the Live Stream of the Barstool March Madness coverage and the Jack Links Rage Room.

Keep Your Jerky Snacks at the Ready

With all the bracket talk and predictions flying around, you’ll want to make sure you have some delicious jerky on hand to fuel the conversation. So, skip the kitchen traffic and go for something that is easy to share and will keep your guests satisfied. After all, a watch party without snacks is like a basketball game without dunks – it’s just not the same!