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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    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Flatbreads

    7 reviews

    This is a combination of grilled pizza and a cheesy flatbread recipe I discovered years ago. It's a great appetizer...


    Marty’s Bean Burger Chili

    6 reviews

    My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...


    Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

    7 reviews

    I love when an entire meal can be cooked outside on the grill and I don't need to heat up...


    Spinach Pasta Salad

    19 reviews

    Spinach pasta salad is one of our favorite ways to use up that bag of spinach in the crisper drawer,...


    Cranberry Pulled Pork

    14 reviews

    Whole-berry cranberry sauce gives this cranberry pulled pork its signature sweet-tart flavor and striking ruby color.


    Sweet Chipotle Pretzels

    7 reviews

    Pretzels are a great snack food. I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not...


    Reese’s Chocolate Snack Cake

    6 reviews

    My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow...


    Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread

    10 reviews

    I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys...

    Cheese-Stuffed Meatball Sliders

    4 reviews

    Perfect for tailgating, you can make the meatballs and sauce for these sliders ahead of time and heat them up...


    Garlic Corn on the Cob

    It makes the flavor of the corn really pop!


    Creole-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boys

    5 reviews

    My father is Cajun, and I grew up eating Cajun food. This easy recipe makes me think of happy childhood...


    Black Bean Brownies

    32 reviews

    Black bean brownies are naturally high in protein and fiber, but this recipe ensures chocolaty goodness too. If you're avoiding...


    Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies

    29 reviews

    Think of a brownie pie with a pretzel crust and peanut butter-chocolate topping. Now stop thinking about it and make...


    Feta Mushroom Burgers

    1 review

    I got this recipe from my son-in-law and I tweaked it to make it healthier. The burgers are so quick...


    Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    I threw some always-available condiments into my slow cooker with a pork roast to create this fantastic pulled pork. It...


    Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

    3 reviews

    This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...


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    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    118 reviews

    This Buffalo chicken lasagna recipe combines two favorite comfort foods: classic Italian lasagna and hot wings with blue cheese.

    Beer Margarita

    2 reviews

    A beer margarita gives you the casual ease of a beer with the citrusy pop of a margarita. Cheers!


    Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad

    5 reviews

    Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that’s easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish...


    Buffalo Chicken Empanadas with Blue Cheese Sauce

    2 reviews

    These little golden-brown pockets are fun to eat and feature the popular taste of Buffalo wings. Using rotisserie chicken and...


    Honey Chipotle Ribs

    14 reviews

    Nothing is better than having a sauce with the perfect slather consistency. Here's one that will ensure a lip-smacking feast....


    Spicy Ketchup

    2 reviews

    When this homemade ketchup is bubbling on the stove, the aroma takes me back to childhood. One taste and I’m...


    Herbed Beer Can Chicken

    3 reviews

    Our Fourth of July tradition is to grill a chicken standing up on a can of beer. It might look...

    Sicilian Overstuffed Sandwich Wedges

    For a casual holiday lunch or supper, you'll have a guaranteed winner with this stacked-high, Italian-style sandwich. I like the...


    Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad

    4 reviews

    I always like to bring this healthy option to parties and potlucks, and people seem to really appreciate that. No...


    Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

    1 review

    My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


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    Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

    77 reviews

    These apple caramel cheesecake bars are perfect for autumn desserts, although they're delicious at any time of the year. The...


    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    24 reviews

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...


    Grilled Steaks with Cilantro Sauce

    4 reviews

    Fresh herbs made into a sauce help make these steaks the main star of our favorite summer grilling menu. —Lynne...