Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan or just here for a good time, March Madness is really about one thing, the food. Game days turn into full-day events, and that means your snack spread needs to be stacked.
Then reality sets in.
Maybe you’re hosting the whole crew, heading to a watch party with friends, or claiming the couch all to yourself–either way, the menu sets the mood. The best game day foods are easy to grab, big on flavor, and impossible to resist. That’s where Godshall’s Simply Better Bacon comes in. Smoky, savory, and crowd-approved, it instantly levels up any snack situation.
The good news? Progress doesn’t require perfection.
These bacon-loaded apps bring protein and bold flavor to every buzzer-beater, timeout, and “did that really just happen?” moment. Honestly, they’re so good, you might not even notice the score.
Start With A Bang
Simple Protein Breakfast Hacks for Busy Mornings
Every great spread needs a standout dip, and this one just delivers. Creamy goat cheese meets the natural sweetness of dates while crispy beef bacon adds the perfect salty crunch. It’s rich and unexpected. Serve this with crusty bread, crackers, chips, or fresh veggies–there’s no wrong move here.
The MVP
Beef Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
These sliders are small but mighty. Juicy, cheesy, and topped with smoky beef bacon, they’re the kind of filling, crowd-pleasing bite that disappears fast. The best part is they come together in 20 minutes, making them perfect for last-minute prep.
Game Day Comfort Food
Fried Bacon Mac & Cheese Balls
Mac and cheese is already a win, and adding beef bacon and making it bite-sized? Now you’ve got a game day essential. This mac and cheese bite recipe is perfectly complete when you add in Godshall’s Beef Bacon, making it crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with smoky flavor. These are the snacks people hover around.
Crowd Favorite
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots
Crispy tots wrapped in smoky bacon, need we say more? Sub in your choice of Godshall’s Beef, Turkey, or Chicken Bacon for this recipe. These salty, crunchy bites are dangerously snackable and practically made for game day. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear before the third quarter.
End On A Sweet Note
Beef Bacon Lemon Shortbread Cookies
After all those savory and delicious bacon apps, you may be craving something a little sweeter. These refreshing lemon shortbread beef bacon cookies are the perfect sweet treat to end the night while watching the final quarter.
