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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    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 cheese. These same ingredients are amazing in a macaroni salad. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

    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...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 Reviews

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

    Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs

    2 Reviews

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


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    1 Reviews

    This easy granola bar recipe is healthier than most. It's made with natural ingredients, and no baking is required! You...


    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 Reviews

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


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

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


    Beef Taco Chili

    1 Reviews

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

    1 Reviews

    I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...


    Pressure-Cooker Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Scoops

    1 Reviews

    I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...


    BBQ Bacon Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    3 Reviews

    This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato...

    Powered-Up Molasses Cookies

    1 Reviews

    These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


    Pressure-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Ale Dip

    2 Reviews

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize at our office party recipe contest. Use whatever beer you like, but...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 Reviews

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


    Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread

    2 Reviews

    I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes...


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    Mole New Mexican Wedding Cookies

    4 Reviews

    Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...


    Meatballs in Honey Buffalo Sauce

    My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...


    Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

    6 Reviews

    One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...


    Rosemary-Lemon Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

    These beautiful shortbread sandwich cookies are always a welcome addition to our annual ladies holiday tea luncheon. The distinctive rosemary...


    Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

    1 Reviews

    Easy to prepare and popular with my friends and family, this apple cake is one of my all-time favorite autumn...

    Pepper Mango Salsa

    Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after...


    Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches

    4 Reviews

    These zippy barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds...


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    Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze

    3 Reviews

    When guests bite into these juicy grilled kabobs, their eyes always widen with satisfaction. Our four kids are crazy about...


    Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers

    2 Reviews

    We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known...


    Yummy Cookie Bars

    7 Reviews

    I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...


    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    12 Reviews

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...