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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    Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

    15 reviews

    These slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small...


    Healthy Greek Bean Dip

    This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...


    Ham Balls

    12 reviews

    Don't worry if you've never heard of ham balls. They're well known in the Midwest for their unique sweet-tangy flavor,...


    Catherine’s Guacamole

    3 reviews

    Get the scoop on making a standout guacamole. A handful of chopped celery adds some fun crunch in this avocado...


    Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos

    3 reviews

    My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...


    Barbecue Chicken Sliders

    52 reviews

    Barbecue chicken sliders are perfect for game-day parties. To get exceptionally flavorful, juicy chicken, brine the meat overnight, then slow...


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    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    34 reviews

    White chocolate macadamia nut cookies are the king of macadamia nut cookies. These rich, buttery cookies bake up soft with...


    Celery Seed Slaw

    3 reviews

    A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...

    Almond Sandies

    2 reviews

    Buttery, rich and delicious, these classic almond sandies are my husband's favorite cookie and very popular wherever I take them....


    Frito Corn Salad

    10 reviews

    Frito corn salad is bursting with flavor and texture.


    Christmas Cheese Ball

    15 reviews

    When we’re in need of an easy appetizer for the holidays, we always come back to this Christmas cheese ball....


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    7-Layer Dip

    5 reviews

    Bring this 7-layer dip to the party, and you'll be bringing the party to the snack table!


    Dill Dip

    7 reviews

    It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...


    No-Guilt Beefy Nachos

    Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you...


    Three-Herb Popcorn

    1 review

    Try this seasoned treat for a tasty twist on plain popcorn. Mixed nuts add crunch and flavor but are optional....


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    BLT Dip

    76 reviews

    This BLT dip has you covered when you need an appetizer that’s sure to please.


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    Soft Giant Pretzels

    45 reviews

    This giant pretzel recipe creates big soft pretzels that are perfect for any Oktoberfest celebration. Pair the bread machine pretzels...

    Caramel Apple Snack Mix

    10 reviews

    This recipe has been a real hit with family and friends of Melody Michaelis in Sycamore, Illinois. "It's simple, deliciously...


    Hot Cider

    5 reviews

    I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


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    Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs...


    Fruit Punch

    5 reviews

    This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.


    Summertime Tea

    8 reviews

    You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...

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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    51 reviews

    Soft, sweet and homey, this 30-minute oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes treats with a perfect, not-too-thick texture. They're the perfect...


    Corn and Bacon Dip

    16 reviews

    The recipe for this creamy appetizer or snack dip was given to me about 20 years ago by a friend....


    Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies

    6 reviews

    My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them...


    Taco Pinwheels

    19 reviews

    These taco pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that'll be the first to go at your next party.


    Tomato Relish

    19 reviews

    Tangy, spiced tomato relish is a delicious preserved condiment that you can enjoy until next summer's bumper tomato crop. Serve...


    Oreo Brownies

    13 reviews

    These Oreo brownies are a perfect mashup of rich brownies and a cheesecake-like topping, with your favorite childhood cookie thrown...