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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    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 recipe makes enough marinade for about 3 to 4 pounds of meat. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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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...

    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

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    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...


    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...