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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    Meatballs

    19 reviews

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


    Grilled Tuna Salad

    1 review

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


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    Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

    4 reviews

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


    Margarita Cake

    7 reviews

    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.


    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

    18 reviews

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


    Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls

    4 reviews

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

    Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

    3 reviews

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


    Savory Cracker Snack Mix

    9 reviews

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


    8 Tailgating Ideas (That Aren’t Drinking Beer)

    Sure, you could pass the pigskin in the parking lot, but these easy tailgating ideas will make pregaming so much...


    Nashville Hot Chicken

    13 reviews

    No plans to travel to Tennessee? Learn how to make Nashville hot chicken in your home kitchen.


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    49 Cheer-Worthy Tailgate Appetizers

    Pack up the car, pop up the tent and pull out the table for this roundup of tailgate appetizers. They're...


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    30 Easy Football Snacks

    There are three things that food for a game day party needs to be: easy, utensil-free and utterly delicious. These...


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    37 Slow Cooker Tailgate Recipes

    You can make all the best tailgate recipes right in your slow cooker! From brats and hot dogs to dips...


    64 Great Sandwiches to Bring to Your Tailgate

    No grill? No problem! Have fun at the ball park and football stadium with these make-ahead sandwiches.


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    31 Recipes for Easy Tailgate Food—No Cooking Required

    Cheer on your favorite team powered by easy tailgate food. No cooking is needed for these recipes, making your pregame...

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    25 Healthy Game-Day Snacks

    Keep your energy up week after week with healthy game-day snacks. These better-for-you snacks taste great and won't weigh you...


    Stuffed Chorizo Burgers with Tomatillo Salsa

    I created this chorizo burger for my new boyfriend and his family for our first meeting. Needless to say, they...


    7 Football-Shaped Foods for Your Game Day Party

    From tailgating outings to Super Bowl parties, make these cute football-shaped appetizers, sandwiches, desserts and more when you need a...


    Pumpkin Hummus

    7 reviews

    This perfectly delicious pumpkin hummus dip is a beautiful blend of creamy, decadent hummus and warm, autumnal pumpkin.


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    Meatball Sliders

    6 reviews

    These meatball sliders feature pesto-filled meatballs, pasta sauce and two types of cheese, all baked inside Hawaiian sweet rolls. They're...


    How to Throw a Winning Tailgate Party

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    These Are the Best Tailgate Food Ideas for Finger Food

    Get ready to throw the tastiest tailgate in the parking lot! These tailgate food ideas for finger food let you...


    Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    2 reviews

    A trip to Hawaii is easy with this juicy grilled pineapple chicken. Simply give it a quick marinade, fire up...


    28 Healthy Tailgate Foods That’ll Make You Feel Like a Winner

    Here's how to keep your diet on track while enjoying the tailgate.


    71 Breakfast Tailgate Foods to Get You Ready for the Big Game

    Breakfast tailgate food gets even more exciting with these crowd-pleasing quiches, French toast bakes and casseroles.


    Cheeseburger Crescent Ring

    3 reviews

    This is an easy entree that can be put together quickly after a long day at work. I guarantee that...


    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    10 reviews

    A restaurant-quality burger that’s topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what’s not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor...