The NFL season is here, and though that's enough reason to celebrate, foodies also will have plenty to cheer about at some of their favorite teams' stadiums across the country this season. Gone are the days of bland stadium food, where pretty much the only choices we had were standard hot dogs, burgers and popcorn. We're living in the days of arena offerings that match the intensity and outrageousness of their fans.
Aramark Sports + Entertainment, the food and beverage partner at 10 NFL stadiums, is driving the culinary innovation through their Snack Hack! program, which is behind crazy items like Doritos Crusted Empanadas and Dunkin' Cereal Crusted Croquettes. Here's some of the off-the-wall bites fans can experience this year:
- Crabby Cheese Puffs Mozzarella Sticks (M&T Bank Stadium): Mozzarella cheese breaded with crabby cheese puffs and served with crab dip. (Section 125)
- DORITOS Corn Dog (Acrisure Stadium): DORITOS-breaded corn dog on a bed of DORITOS and served with nacho cheese. (Section 129)
- DORITOS Empanadas (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium): DORITOS-encrusted empanadas with ground beef, onions, cheddar jack cheese, and avocado crema. (Section 111)
- DORITOS FLAMIN’ HOT COOL RANCH Chicken Sandwich (Paycor Stadium): DORITOS FLAMIN’ HOT COOL RANCH-breaded fried chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, jalapeño Chow Chow, Four Alarm Cheddar, and pickles, served on a hamburger roll. (Sections 112 and 142)
- FLAMIN’ HOT Nachos (Empower Field at Mile High): Raquelitas blue corn tortilla chips with FLAMIN’ HOT drizzle, queso fresco, and cilantro. (Stand 130)
- FUNYUNS Dusted Polish Boy (FirstEnergy Stadium): Split link brat topped with crispy fries, Duke’s® Mayo slaw, BBQ sauce, and FUNYUNS. (Sections 139 and 240)
- Philly Jawns (Lincoln Financial Field): Dunkin' Macchiato Cereal crusted beef brisket and Monterey jack cheese croquettes served with Rita’s Wild Black Cherry Ice BBQ sauce. (Section 138)
- Pork Rinds Corn Dog (Soldier Field): Bacon cheddar sausage dusted in crushed pork rinds and topped with Cholula Hot Sauce and sriracha aioli. (Section 125)
- Sugar Daddy Brown Sugar Sandwich (U.S. Bank Stadium): Candied Sugar Daddy bacon, coleslaw, and avocado spread served on a brioche roll. (Polaris Club)
- Texas Firecracker (NRG Stadium): FLAMIN’ HOT fried pickles soaked incherry- and blueberry-soaked Kool-Aid served jalapeño ranch. (Section 121)
