Tailgating Recipes

These tailgating recipes are tops, whether you’re partying in the parking lot or at home. We have game day covered, with appetizers, desserts and more tailgate ideas to win over the crowd.

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    Baked Cannellini Beans

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


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    Obatzda

    You don't need to wait for Oktoberfest to enjoy a big bowl of Obatzda, the German beer cheese dip. Have...


    Florida BBQ Sauce

    Growing up in Texas, I got used to a certain type of BBQ. After I moved to Florida, I loved...


    Nashville BBQ Sauce

    This Nashville BBQ sauce is vinegar-forward with smoky undertones. Use it on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. —Taste of...


    Slow-Cooker Meatballs

    This idea came to me while sitting on my back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce...


    Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

    In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old...


    Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs

    A mashup of two favorite recipes, these sloppy joe meatball subs are certainly unique. I love to make them on...


    Magic Brownie Bars

    When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the...

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

    Sandwiches are my favorite food, so I’m always searching for new ideas. I like sloppy joes and wondered if I...


    Taco Turkey Meat Loaf

    After buying a supersized package of ground turkey, I made this spicy taco turkey meat loaf using what I had...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required! You can substitute sunflower seeds...


    PB&J Bites

    These PB&J bites are fun to make and fun to eat! For a change of pace, replace the jam with...


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    Smash Burger

    In this smash burger recipe, each patty gets delightfully crispy edges cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Add a slice of...


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    Puppy Chow

    Our puppy chow recipe doesn't skimp on chocolate, peanut butter or sugar.


    Devil’s Food Snack Cake

    My husband and his friends request this devil's food snack cake for camping trips because it’s easy to transport. That...


    Air Fryer Tortellini with Prosciutto

    This recipe is my take on Italian street food, and these tortellini are crunchy and gooey. Use the best-quality tomatoes...


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    Meatballs

    Our baked meatball recipe shows you how to whip up this delicious comfort food quickly and easily.

    Grilled Tuna Salad

    I love serving this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and although they’re pretty inexpensive,...


    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...


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    Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

    Freezer breakfast sandwiches are hearty and filling, and they reheat in a snap when you're hungry. These sandwiches will transform...


    Margarita Cake

    This margarita cake is made with cake mix, margarita mix, pudding mix and lime juice, topped with a zesty glaze,...


    French Butter Cookies

    The key ingredient to these crispy, perfectly crumbly French butter cookies is rich European-style butter.


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

    The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...

    Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

    This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...


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    Apple Slaw

    Creamy, crunchy, crispy and refreshing—this apple slaw may just be the perfect coleslaw!


    Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

    This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The...


    Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls

    My husband loves Buffalo wings, but they are so messy! These Buffalo chicken rolls are mess-free and always go fast...


    Savory Cracker Snack Mix

    After trying a snack mix with the flavors of my favorite Everything bagel seasoning, a friend suggested I make it...


    Nashville Hot Chicken

    Learn how to make the iconic Nashville hot chicken in your home kitchen yourself, even if you do not call...