Chicken and waffles is one of the best comfort foods around, and this version turns it into a finger food! Serve your adoring family and watch them smile with the perfect combo of savory and sweet. These sliders are perfect in the morning, around lunchtime, or as a game-day snack for a big group or party. They’re super-simple to prepare, and despite their bite-size cuteness, they’re always huge crowd-pleasers! If you have a big crowd, or just hungry family members, be sure to get extra supplies—and make sure that a parent is manning the toaster!

Ingredients:

  • Frozen mini waffles
  • Popcorn chicken
  • Real maple syrup
  • Toothpicks

Cook your popcorn chicken until it is done. While it’s cooking, toast your mini waffles on your medium toaster setting until they pop up or look crispy and golden brown. Sandwich one piece of popcorn chicken between 2 mini waffles. Secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with maple syrup, and serve warm.

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Tailgating Snack Boxes

As many moms will attest, trail mix is always a crowd pleaser. So what better time to spice up your trail mix than Game Day? Try these Tailgating Snack Boxes and the kids will be ready to cheer your team to victory!! Did we mention how delicious this mix is? *In a bowl gather your ingredients: 4 tablespoons of dry roasted almonds 4 tablespoons of bear-shaped graham crackers 4 tablespoons of crunchy cheddar rice squares 2 tablespoons of milk chocolate chips 3 tablespoons of candy coated chocolate peanuts 3 tablespoons of mini pretzels *Allergen warning: please ensure that you do not expose any child with nut allergies to this recipe Freely mix all the ingredients together, then pour the mix into your two football-themed paper boxes, and you’re ready for a fun family tailgate before your team takes the field. Plan ahead and bring zip-top bags with you and store any excess mix in a cool, dry place to save for later! Note: Make sure your child isn’t allergic to nuts! We want to be sure that your child is safe while enjoying their Tailgating Snack Boxes, so please be advised that this recipe includes peanuts and almonds.