March Madness – The Snack Bracket
or many Americans, the next few days are among the most entertaining of the year. They will be filled with dozens of college basketball games, featuring major surprises and thrilling finishes. When a team loses, its season is over.
The 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament is one of the most exciting events in college basketball. Millions of people tune in to watch the best teams in the country compete for the title of NCAA National Champions. The main portion of March Madness started yesterday, and the women’s portion will begin today. Both will continue for nearly three weeks. They are among the few sporting events that capture the attention of non-fans, thanks to college loyalties and the ubiquity of brackets.
or many Americans, the next few days are among the most entertaining of the year. They will be filled with dozens of college basketball games, featuring major surprises and thrilling finishes. When a team loses, its season is over.
The 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament is one of the most exciting events in college basketball. Millions of people tune in to watch the best teams in the country compete for the title of NCAA National Champions. The main portion of March Madness started yesterday, and the women’s portion will begin today. Both will continue for nearly three weeks. They are among the few sporting events that capture the attention of non-fans, thanks to college loyalties and the ubiquity of brackets.
The single-elimination tournament is made up of 68 men’s teams and 64 women’s teams that compete in seven rounds for the national championship. The tournament is divided into four regions: East, West, South, and Midwest, with teams seeded from 1 to 16 in each region. The tournament has been held annually since 1939, with the exception of 2020, when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the most important aspects of any March Madness party is the food. In fact, it has its own event. Let us introduce you to Munch Madness. Serving the ultimate game-day food will score you major points with family and friends. Finger foods and dips are always a great choice, as they are easy to eat while watching the games. Some classic party foods include chicken wings, corn dip, ham and cheese sliders, and nachos. Worried you may be serving foods that will earn you a foul? Don’t stress. We have two slam dunk recipes that are sure to be crowd pleasers!
Make the most of March Madness by cheering your team on at a watch party, dunking food and drink deals, competing in bracket pools, and more. Overall, the 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament is sure to be a thrilling event, and with the right food and drinks, your party is sure to be a hit.
Here is the schedule for this year’s men’s tournament.
- First round: March 16-17
- Second round: March 18-19
- Sweet 16: March 23-24
- Elite Eight: March 25-26
- Final Four: April 1
- NCAA championship game: April 3
NCAA website: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/mml-official-bracket/2023-03-15/latest-bracket-schedule-and-scores-2023-ncaa-mens-tournament
Ham and Cheese Sliders~
These hot Ham and Cheese Sliders come together in a snap and are easy to make for the big game! Serve them up alongside your favorite game day snacks for a buffet that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1- 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half
- ¾ pound deli ham, thinly sliced
- ¾ pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste