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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    Smoked Gouda Spinach Pizza

    6 reviews

    "My daughter actually created this savory gouda and spinach pizza recipe as an appetizer. There's never a crumb left!"—Marie Hattrup,...


    Parmesan Ranch Popcorn

    4 reviews

    Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we've got you covered with this cheesy...


    Candy Bar Brownies

    13 reviews

    The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa


    Mixed Nut Bars

    13 reviews

    One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...


    Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

    23 reviews

    Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...


    No-Bake Peanut Brownies

    1 review

    You can enlist the kids to help make these chocolaty peanut butter brownies. I like
    the fact that I...


    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

    15 reviews

    Gluten-free peanut butter blossoms put a chocolate twist on creamy butter treats!


    Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    18 reviews

    These are so tasty and simple to prepare! Each delightful little cookie is loaded with cranberries, nuts and vanilla, giving...

    Meltaway Cookies

    7 reviews

    A delightful treat that truly lives up to its name, these meltaway cookies have a light and airy texture that...


    Taco Burgers

    13 reviews

    Taco burgers are a flavorful way to enjoy a classic burger with a Mexican twist. Have fun experimenting with different...


    Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

    25 reviews

    Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...


    Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

    5 reviews

    With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal...


    Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...


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    Mini Apple Pies

    28 reviews

    If you adore the taste of an apple pie but prefer a hand-held treat, mini apple pies are the answer....


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    Chicken Parm Sliders

    27 reviews

    These chicken parm sliders are just the thing for the big game, or the big party, or regular ol' dinner!...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...


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    Jalapeno Popper Spread

    107 reviews

    I've been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can...

    Bacon Cheeseburger

    28 reviews

    Our foolproof bacon cheeseburger recipe makes big, juicy, flavorful burgers with all the best toppings—crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh...


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    Campfire Potatoes

    37 reviews

    Crispy, cheesy potatoes on the fire sound like the right choice for the next time you’re camping.


    Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    15 reviews

    Soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bars have a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change from the usual granola bars....


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    Ramen Coleslaw

    23 reviews

    This super-easy, veggie-packed ramen coleslaw is a special side dish for barbecues, potlucks or any quick meal.


    Cola Burgers

    20 reviews

    A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite....


    Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables

    4 reviews

    After 30 years of camping, we've come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes. Our grilled sausage with veggies would...

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake

    11 reviews

    When my family is planning a get-together, I can count on three or four people to ask if I'm bringing...


    Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

    15 reviews

    A co-worker's mother gave me this gem of a recipe a few years back. I can never decide what's more...


    Dublin Potato Salad

    11 reviews

    You may never go back to "plain" potato salad once you've tried this recipe—I haven't! Dublin Potato Salad goes great...


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    Mexican Street Corn Bake

    21 reviews

    Mexican street corn casserole is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavor and spicy notes.


    Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars

    8 reviews

    If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

    93 reviews

    Part protein bar and part cookie, these oatmeal chocolate chip bars are the perfect sweet treat for an after-school snack...