7 World Cup Inspired Snack Recipes

7 Football Inspired Snack Ideas

Whether you’re a fan of football or not, there will be no getting away from the World Cup these next few months. However, with a few snacks at hand, the football can be made a fun and exciting occasion for all! Check out our list of top seven snack recipes for World Cup fun with family and friends.

1.Tasty Tapas

With Spain in the running for the World Cup, a choice of tapas on Spanish match nights will get everyone excited. From Spanish tortilla to patatas bravas, Spanish stuffed peppers to garlic prawns, BBC Good Food has a few great tapas-inspired recipes to choose from. Team your tapas with a fabulous non-alcoholic sangria for a refreshing half-time drink.

2. French Fancies & Fondue

The French are well known for their delectable eats and we have picked out a few French-inspired savoury and sweet snacks to add to your World Cup snack list. A snack synonymous with the French Alps, camembert fondue and a toasted French stick will whet many appetites when cheering on “Les Bleus”.  For something sweet, try your hand at making a French Fancy from the much-loved baker Mary Berry.

3. German Goodies

Current World Cup winners, Germany are a force to reckon with this year. As far as snacks go, the Germans also bring their A game. The delicious Knodel, home-made potato dumplings, will be a perfect pick-me-up over the course of 90 minutes. Not forgetting the classic German sausages, pick up some of the many famous German sausages for a yummy match day hotdog. 

4. Custard Tart Treat

A Portuguese snack known and loved the world over, Portuguese custard tarts will bring a lot of smiles to your football fans’ faces. What’s more, a custard tart recipe only requires eggs, sugar, milk, flour, puff pastry and water – a simple and easy World Cup snack result!

5. Empanadas

An Argentine staple, empanadas are the perfect snack to feast on whilst watching the footie. These popular pastry snacks can be made with a variety of fillings including beef, chorizo and chicken, vegetables and tomato and cheese. Once you’ve got the hang of making the dough (or laid out your readymade pastry), fill it with your filling of choice. Jamie Oliver’s great Beef Empanada recipe is a good place to start and is sure to be a showstopper for any Argentine matches.

6. Moroccan Dips

Looking for some tasty dips to go with your bags of crisps or veggies? Moroccan style dips will be a tasty alternative and there are several different varieties from Spruce Eats to have a go at making. Serve a tantalising chickpea puree or olive tapenade and watch the crisps and veggies disappear!   

7. Swedish Meatballs

A genius food invention by the Swedes, Swedish Meatballs will make a great half-time dish or tasty snack during the match. Try out the BBC Good Food recipe and feel free to swap pork mince for a beef or veggie mince variation.

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