What should I make for a "snack" sort of party food?

Question

My friends are having about 12 people over this weekend to watch a football game and just hang out (guys and girls). It isn't football themed or anything, but everyone is supposed to bring a small "snacky" sort of food and that will basically serve as our dinner. First, I'm thinking the typical snack foods will not do for dinner, so I'm wanting to make something that seems "snacky" but is actually more filling (healthy if possible, but not necessary). Second, I'm not trying to go with chips, dip, a fruit/veggie tray or anything like that. Finally, I'm limited on funds and time, so something that takes less than 1/2 hour would be ideal. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Answer 1

You could make a big sandwich...

Buy a loaf of french bread, slice it in half lengthwise and add your favorite sandwich fixings. Then just cut it up into 2-3 inch servings. You could probably do the whole thing for @ $10.

Good luck!

Answer 2

i would take a batch of "mud buddies" (AKA puppy chow)its human food and a really good snack!!!! here is the recipe

Chex® Muddy Buddies®


Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:18 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients:
9cups Chex® cereal (any variety)
1cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2cup peanut butter
1/4cup butter or margarine
1teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2cups powdered sugar

Preparation Directions:
1.Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2.In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3.Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

or you can check out www.chex.com they have lot of "snacky foods". hope this helps

Answer 3

Quick Tapas
Peppers and chorizo

80g pack of skliced chorizo
1 red pepper de-seeded and cut int squares.

Pan con tomate- (tomato bread with serrano ham.
1 French stick or ciabatta sliced
1 large clove garlic halved
3 ripe tomatoes halved
2 tbsp olive oil
2 zx 60g packs of sliced serrano ham
Freshly ground black pepper

Stuffed olived
1 jar of olives stuffed with red peppers or anchovies.

1. Fold the chorizo slices into quarters and make triangles. Thread alternative pieces of red pepper ond chorizo onto cocktail sticks.

2. Toast the bread, and as soon as it comes out of the toaster, rub the garlic over it. Then crush a halved tomato over each slice, discarding the left over skins. Drizzle the bread with olive oil and top with a slice of serrano ham and a grinding of pepper.3. Put the olives in a small bowl.

You could also use Parma ham.


Mexican tortilla.

1 jar ready made salsa 1 pkt tortillas.

Place tortillas on a baking sheet, spoon on the salsa and top with grated cheese. Place in an oven and bake for 8-10 mins at 200c/400f

Spoon over the salsa juice, season with black pepper and cut into four and serve with fresh rocket or salad leaves on the top.

Answer 4

Artichoke and spinach dip - it's incredibly easy and really good.

Get a 16oz can of artichokes - cut into small pieces
A can of spinach - strain the water out
A cup of mayo
some hot sauce
1/2 cut of chopped onions
salt, pepper and garlic to taste
1 cup of parmasean cheese

mix all of this together, put in a pan and cover with a layer of parm. - bake on 350 for about 20 minutes -serve with triscuits!

Answer 5

You could make sloppy joes and keep the sauce warm with a crock pot. Don't forget the rolls!

Or chili cheese dogs...

Or get some crescent rolls, hot dogs and American cheese. Slit the hot dog, insert cheese, roll up triangular shape around hot dog. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Reheat in microwave.

Answer 6

get a pan of those small square dinner rolls in an aluminum pan at the grocery. take the whole thing out and cut in half. (use serrated or electric knife)
Spread with honey mustard and fill with ham and cheese.
-Mini Pizzas or Mini Burgers
-Pita chips and hummus
-smoked sausage with dipping sauces
-cheese quesadillas cut in triangles
-meatballs in crockpot with barbecue sauce, grape jelly and a shot of mustard
-also if you don't have a lot of time, go to your local wal-mart deli, they have lots of things like chicken wings by the pound, potato wedges, pasta salad and are very reasonable.

Answer 7

Cheese and crackers are always a hit. You could go one better and geta cheese dip with crackers. Add pickles for a little variety and maybe some salsa.

Take a block of cheese, cut it down into thin squares, lay them on crackers and have salsa and pickles available, or have a cheese dip instead.

Answer 8

I always make spinach dip or 7 layer dip made with sour cream, salsa, cheese, onions, tomatoes, green onions & olives. Not the healthiest but filling.

Answer 9

Slice cucumbers into rounds and spread with veggie cream cheese. Shrimp cocktail is cheap at WalMart. Good Luck!!!

Answer 10

pigs in a blanket would be good........so would stuff to build your own nachos

you could also prepare pizza toppings in individual serving dishes and allow people to build their own pizzas on either pita bread or plain english muffins and bake them. This is always a hit with my kids