Turn your football party up a notch with a customizable popcorn bar that’s takes less than 30 MINUTES! I went with Orville Redenbacher's microwaveabe popcorn and their popcorn seasonings to keep things simple for your game day snack bar.
I love food bars! My pasta bar and nacho bar both went viral on Instagram. I think it's about the fun of entertaining and allowing your guests to get involved.
Football season is all about tailgating and the snacks! And since everyone (including kids) love popcorn, a popcorn bar was naturally on my to-make list! 🙂
I love how this popcorn bar can be set out in advance and left out all game while your guests pick and nibble between plays.
Watch Aleka Put Together This Popcorn Bar!
✨ Popcorn Options:
- Air-Popped Popcorn: For a healthier option, go for air-popped popcorn. It’s lighter and just as tasty.
- Stovetop Popcorn: If you want to go old-school, stovetop popcorn made with a little oil brings that nostalgic, buttery flavor.
- Pre-Popped Bags: If you’re pressed for time, pre-popped popcorn in flavors like kettle corn or sea salt is an easy grab.
🍿 How To Display Your Popcorn
Front and center in a LARGE container!
So I popped 7 BAGS of popcorn to fill this galvanized steel container. You can use any container you have from a basket to a bucket. Just make sure it's LARGE and the focus of your popcorn bar.
If you watch the reel below, you'll see how I angled the container to create a more aesthetic look.
✨ Seasoning Ideas:
I used Orville Redenbacher's popcorn seasonings, but here are more fun options to mix things up:
- Spicy: Chili powder, taco seasoning, or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Cheesy: Grated Parmesan, powdered cheddar, or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free twist.
- Herby: Dried rosemary, dill, or Italian seasoning mixed with a little garlic powder.
- Savory & Sweet: A mix of cinnamon sugar, or brown sugar with a pinch of sea salt.
🏈 Football Decor
I used a green astroturf runner over a tablecloth to set the theme for football. Then added some cute football decor like the brown bags, field goals and large chalkboard sign.
*I added links below for all the items I used!
If you're looking for more game day/football decor ideas, check out my Football Party Ideas post!
✨ Toppings:
- Savory Toppings:
- Crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or pepper jack)
- Crushed pretzels
- Crispy fried onions
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh herbs
- Sweet Toppings (Optional):
- Mini chocolate chips
- Caramel drizzle
- Crushed Oreos
- M&M's
- Crushed Reeses
- Sprinkles for a fun twist
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✨ Substitution Ideas:
- Swap butter with coconut oil or truffle oil for a unique flavor.
- Use nutritional yeast instead of cheese for a vegan-friendly, cheesy flavor.
- Salt-free seasonings for a low-sodium option.
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✨ Pro Tip: Offer a mix of small scoops or shakers for your toppings and seasonings, so guests can build their perfect bowl!
Popular Game Day Food
Game Day Popcorn Bar
Equipment
- 4-6 bags of popcorn
Ingredients
- 4-6 bags microwave popcorn (*see note)
- popcorn seasonings
- butter (optional)
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Instructions
- Pop bags of popcorn and add to a large tub, bucket or container.
- Place in the center of a table over top of some astroturf.
- Add a large chalkboard sign in the center of the table. Feel free to decorate it however you wish.
- Add football props like mini footballs, field goals, and whistles to your table.
- Place seasonings on table. I prefer to place them on risers. You can buy dry seasonings like ranch, parmesan or even cinnamon sugar instead.
- Serve popcorn with scooper and add bags for guests to fill!
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