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Are you ready for the big game? This football snack mix is hearty, crunchy, salty and loaded with flavor. It’s everything you want in a Super Bowl snack!

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With a little boy growing up, I seriously am living a whole different life than ever before. Boys are not the same as girls! And I love it! He’s tender and empathetic, athletic and adventurous, he’s all in! It’s been so fun to see him experience things and especially sporting events. I’ve started finding a fun event to watch and busting out crazy combinations of snack mixes. This savory snack mix is the epitome of all boy!!!

Ingredients for Football Snack Mix

Now this game day snack mix combination might sound wild, and that’s because it is! It’s a little out there, but I swear, you won’t be able to keep your hands out of it! I’m obsessed with the little chewiness the chunks of savory beef jerky adds! Here is what you will need:

  • Microwave Popcorn
  • Pretzels
  • Cheez-It Crackers
  • Roasted Salted Peanuts
  • Corn Nuts
  • Beef Jerky

The amount of each ingredient is really up to you! You can scale up for a bigger crowd. Our recommendations for measurements can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

a photo of someone lifting a handful of manly football snack mix out of a bowl full of it

Variations

As with all snack mix recipes, this one is very customizable. You can easily swap out any component of this mix, or add more to it. If you’re a sweet and salty snack lover, you can even add some sweetness too. Here are some ideas:

  • Bugles
  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Sesame Sticks
  • Bagel Chips
  • Oyster Crackers
  • Chex Cereal (Rice Chex, Wheat Chex or Corn Chex)
  • Goldfish
  • Cheerios
  • Kettle Corn or Caramel Popcorn
  • M&M’s
  • Raisinets
  • Reese’s Pieces
  • Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
a photo of a large wooden bowl full of a hearty popcorn snack mix including pretzels, cheezits, peanuts, beef jerky and corn nuts

Why a Snack Mix is Perfect for the Super Bowl

I love a good snack mix for a big gathering because it’s so crowd friendly. You can put the bowl in the middle of the crowd and let everyone dig in. I also love to set a stack up cups next to it so people can munch on the mixture from their own serving.

With a snack mix, there’s bound to be something in the mix that everyone will love. The blend of textures and flavors is just so satisfying.

Storage Tips

This snack mix is best stored at room temperature in an airtight container. It will keep for up to a week. It will not freeze well.

a photo of a hearty snack mix including popcorn, pretzels, cheezits, peanuts, beef jerky and corn nuts

Score big with this ultimate manly football snack mix, perfect for fueling up during the Super Bowl. Packed with protein (13g per serving) and flavor, it’s sure to be a game day favorite.

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Football Snack Mix

By Sweet Basil
Prep5 minutes
Total5 minutes
Servings24
Are you ready for the big game? This football snack mix is hearty, crunchy, salty and loaded with flavor. It's everything you want in a Super Bowl snack!
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Ingredients 

  • 6.6 oz Microwave Popcorn, 2 bags
  • 16 oz Pretzels, 1 bag
  • 12.4 oz Cheezits, 1 box
  • 12.5 oz Roasted Salted Peanuts, 1 can
  • 14 oz Corn Nuts, 2 bags – try doing an original bag and a flavored bag
  • 10 oz Beef Jerky, 1 bag, chopped

Instructions 

  • Pour everything to a large bowl and stir to combine.
    6.6 oz Microwave Popcorn, 16 oz Pretzels, 12.4 oz Cheezits, 12.5 oz Roasted Salted Peanuts, 14 oz Corn Nuts, 10 oz Beef Jerky

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 775mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 14IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 66mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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