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The Ultimate List Of Friday Night Snacks That Will Make Your Taste Buds Sing

Are you planning a night in with friends this Friday night? Or just a night in watching some movies? No Friday night in is complete without great food. But after working so hard during the week, it can be exhausting to think about creating yet another meal just for having people over. But don’t reach for that take-out menu just yet, these easy to make treats are just what you need to complete your evening of watching romantic comedies.

1. Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks snacks

Because why not combine two amazing things such as pizza and buffalo chicken? These are sure to be a huge hit!

Ingredients: 

1 (13.8 ounces) roll Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust or 12 ounces refrigerated pizza dough

3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (look for “wing sauce” not “hot sauce”)

2 cups shredded cooked chicken, see our tender shredded chicken recipe

4 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)

4 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)

2  green onions, thinly sliced

 

2. Boozy Fruit Jars snacks

This treat is a perfect way to end your work week! And we all know how much you and your friends love a good cocktail!

Ingredients: 

 Produce:

1 Blueberries

1 Cantaloupe

1 Cherries

1 Grapes, Seedless

1 Pineapple

Condiments
  • 1 Honey dew
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1 Rum
Tools & Equipment

snacks

Popcorn is a healthy snack, right? This sweet treat is perfect for any movie night or gossip session!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon chips
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
Snacks
  • 1 3.3 oz . bag Microwave popcorn, plain
Dairy
  • 2 tbsp Butter

4. Crock Pot Crab Dipsnacks

Crock pots are your best friend every other day of the week, why not use them on Friday night too? This seafood inspired dip is sure to make your guests taste buds swim!

Ingredients: 

Seafood
  • 1 Crock pot crab dip
  • 2 packages Imitation crab meat
Produce
  • 1 tsp Parsley, dried
Condiments
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup Mayo
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Lawry’s seasoning salt
Dairy
  • 3 (8 oz.) packages Cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup White wine

5. Pizza Quesadillas snacks

Once again, this recipe combines two of the greatest foods of all time!

Ingredients: 

Meat
  • 10 Pepperoni, slices
Produce
  • 1 Dash Garlic powder
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Pizza sauce, prepared
  • 1 Pizza sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 Flour tortilla shells, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Dairy
  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese

6.  Cookie Dough Dipsnacks

This delicious dip is perfect for your favorite fruits. That way you won’t feel as bad about yourself when you can’t stop putting spoonfuls on your plate.

Ingredients: 

 Produce

  • 1 Apples
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips, mini
  • 1 cup Icing sugar, powdered
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla
Dairy
  • 1 4 cup butter (one stick)
  • 1 8 oz package Cream cheese

7.  Tipsy Caramel Smores Milkshake snacks

Ok, so this might not be the most simple recipe to make after a busy week, but it looked too amazing to pass up. Try preparing these fun drinks the night before or when you have an unusually light week. Your friends will definitely appreciate the effort!

Ingredients:

Refrigerated
  • 2 tbsp Almond milk
Condiments
  • 1 Vanilla creme stevia, Sweet Leaf
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Cocoa drizzle
  • 4 tbsp Cocoa powder
Snacks
  • 1 1/2 sheets Graham crackers
Frozen
  • 1/2 cup Ice cubes
  • 4 large scoops Vanilla bean ice cream
Desserts
  • 6 Marshmallows
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup Caramel vodka

 

8. Peanut Butter S’mores Bars snacks

 This delicious treat brings the campfire inside to you and your friends. And, you don’t have to worry about burnt marshmallows!

 Ingredients:

 Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large
Condiments
  • 1 7-ounce jar Marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter
Baking & Spices
  • 1 1/3 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup White sugar
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
Snacks
  • 3/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs

9. Loaded Nacho Barsnacks

Want your friends to help out with making the food? Buy the ingredients for a loaded nacho bar and let them pick and choose their toppings. This spicy treat is perfect for an appetizer or meal! The recipe I found serves 6-8, so plan accordingly with your party.

Ingredients:

Meat
  • 1 lb hamburger meat
Produce
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 15.5 oz can Black beans
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 3 Green onions
  • 1 Jalapeno
Canned Goods
  • 1 cup Refried beans
Condiments
  • 4 1/2 cans Black olives
  • 2 cups Salsa or pico de gallo, chunky
Baking & Spices
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning, homemade
Dairy
  • 2 cups Cheese
Liquids
  • 1/3 cup Water
Other
  • 1 Party size bag of tortilla chips
I hope that these delicious treats can complete any Friday night plans! Let us know what you think looks best in the comments below!
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