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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    Cheesy, Spicy, Salty, Craveable Tailgate Recipes to Wash Down With a Beer

    Some foods just go hand-in-hand with tailgating. Like jalapeno poppers, nacho dip, spicy wings and Buffalo chicken everything. These super craveable tailgate recipes are the ones that disappear from the fold-away table in a flash.

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    19 Reviews

    Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno...


    Chocolate Chip Dip

    81 Reviews

    Is there a kid alive (or a kid at heart) who wouldn’t gobble up this chocolate chip dip with graham...


    Buffalo Chicken Dip

    222 Reviews

    This is the best buffalo chicken dip recipe! Whenever I bring buffalo dip to a tailgate or potluck, everyone asks...


    Beefy Taco Dip

    This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...

    Best-Ever Stuffed Mushrooms

    28 Reviews

    At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat...


    Chicken Protein Bowls

    Thanks to smoky grilled chicken, black beans, yogurt dressing and more, these bowls have a whopping 49 grams of protein...

    Pistachio Scotcheroos

    1 Reviews

    Treat your friends to a pan of pale green pistachio scotcheroos, a fancy-looking no-bake dessert that's as easy as Rice...


    Fluffernutter Brownies

    A sweet New England sandwich, reimagined as a dessert! Fluffernutter brownies are studded with marshmallows and chocolate, and topped with...


    Million-Dollar Burgers

    Million-dollar burgers are over the top, with mix-ins that make them extra juicy and a mile-high stack of toppings.


    Chili Crisp Chickpeas

    Roasted chili crisp chickpeas are golden, crunchy and bold, making them the ultimate spicy snack or salad topper.

    Matcha Brownies

    With white chocolate chips and earthy green-tea notes, these chewy matcha brownies are decadent and a little fancy.


    Twix Cookies

    Twix cookies, featuring buttery shortbread, gooey caramel and smooth chocolate ganache, are the homemade version of the famous candy bar.


    Cranberry Orange Cookies

    Cranberry orange cookies with a sparkly sugar coating may look and taste like the holidays, but they're delicious any time...


    Million-Dollar Dip

    3 Reviews

    The rave reviews and compliments you'll receive upon serving this rich and creamy million-dollar dip will make you feel like...


    Rainbow Chicken Wraps with Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip

    1 Reviews

    These Rainbow Chicken Wraps are bursting with color and flavor, layered with tender grilled chicken, crunchy veggies and a smooth...

    Ube Cookies

    Ube cookies are soft, chewy and filled generously with ube jam. White chocolate chips are studded throughout the cookies with...


    Orange Snow Balls

    4 Reviews

    These snow balls are perfectly sweet with just a hint of tart orange flavor. Everyone loves them, and I always...


    Fried Apple Pies

    Golden brown outside and sweet and fruity inside, these fried apple pies are perfect hand-held treats. Take them to picnics...


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    54 Breakfast Tailgate Food Ideas for the Big Game

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


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    Tyler Smith’s Taco Marinade

    1 Reviews

    This versatile taco marinade works wonders on any protein! Why choose just one type of meat? Marinate a few. This...


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    Tacos al Pastor

    Our tacos al pastor recipe features juicy pork marinated in a sweet, smoky, chili-spiced adobo sauce, then grilled to perfection.


    Flank Steak Tacos

    A spicy marinade ensures these flank steak tacos are super flavorful. Served in corn tortillas with simple toppings, they make...


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    Marshmallow Brownies

    These marshmallow brownies double up on the chocolate flavor and add sweet marshmallow gooeyness to create extra-fudgy, fluffy bars.


    Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff

    Brazilian chicken stroganoff is a fun twist on a classic that's beloved by Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, his Brazilian...

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    Mama Kelce’s Dip Recipe Is All We Need on Game Day

    Score a touchdown with this seven-layer eating extravaganza, as made by the NFL's favorite mom.


    Philly Cheesesteak Dip

    3 Reviews

    This Philly cheesesteak dip is a winning appetizer for game days or holiday parties. Shaved steak, sauteed onions and peppers...


    Lip-Smacking Peach & Whiskey Wings

    2 Reviews

    These sweet, spicy, sticky chicken wings are lip-smacking good! You could use fresh peaches in place of canned. However, I...


    Chipotle Chicken

    2 Reviews

    Chipotle Chicken


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...