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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    Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs

    9 reviews

    Cook the onions first so there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Before serving, give the...


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    Sweet Sriracha Wings

    2 reviews

    Serve these fiery hot wings on game day or any time friends and family gather. If you don’t like a...


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    Creamy Macaroni Salad

    30 reviews

    This creamy macaroni salad recipe is a classic cold noodle dish with oodles of crowd appeal. It features tender macaroni...


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    Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn

    2 reviews

    For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip...


    Grilled Street Corn

    3 reviews

    Mexican food is my grandmother’s favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn...


    Coney Island Sauce

    4 reviews

    A Coney Island sauce recipe is something every home cook should know—and it’s not just to top hot dogs!


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...


    Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos

    3 reviews

    My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...

    Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola

    1 review

    On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and...


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    Pizza Monkey Bread

    19 reviews

    If you love pizza, you’ll love pizza monkey bread. This kid-friendly recipe features layers of garlic-seasoned biscuits, marinara sauce, pepperoni,...


    Slow-Cooked Cajun Corn

    3 reviews

    My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow-cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at...


    Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili

    2 reviews

    When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...


    Green & Gold Salsa

    1 review

    Edamame and corn give this unique salsa its unmistakable team colors. You can add a little salt if you like,...


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    Ground Beef Taco Dip

    11 reviews

    Rich, savory ground beef taco dip is easy to make from scratch. Our recipe with meat includes plenty of ideas...


    Skinny Quinoa Veggie Dip

    2 reviews

    Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty...


    Antipasto Bake

    13 reviews

    Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together...


    Seven-Layer Cookies

    1 review

    Dulce de leche plays a starring role in this new take on seven-layer cookies. Our seven-layer cookie recipe also uses...

    Cocoa for a Crowd

    Cocoa for a Crowd comes from Pat Monson of Stewartville, Minnesota. "On a winter day, this cocoa really hits the...


    Cookie Sheet Apple Pie

    2 reviews

    I belong to several volunteer service groups, and this dessert has been a real time-saver when there's a large crowd...


    Fruit Cocktail Bars

    5 reviews

    My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in...


    Lime Grilled Chicken

    2 reviews

    Versatility is the name of the game with this lime grilled chicken. It goes well with almost any side, grain,...


    Grilled Tarragon Chicken

    2 reviews

    Just a few simple seasonings is all that's needed to make grilled chicken moist and tasty. Mustard and tarragon make...


    Idaho Potato Cake

    4 reviews

    Potatoes in dessert? Many cooks never think of the possibility. But this delicious cake gets its moist texture from Idaho...

    Pork Kabobs

    2 reviews

    Juicy and easy to prep, these pork kabobs are a tasty addition to the weekly lineup or for entertaining guests...


    Nutty O’s Snack

    2 reviews

    Almonds add a nice nutty flavor to this tasty snack. It's perfect for potlucks and not too sweet. Served in...


    Southern Vinegar Slaw

    4 reviews

    This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when...


    Peanut Butter Bars

    I got this recipe when working as a school cafeteria manager years ago. These bars were so popular with kids...


    Salted Nut Roll Bars

    13 reviews

    When you're craving something sweet, simple and homemade, whip up some of these salted nut roll bars. They're easy, and...


    Puppy Chow

    8 reviews

    This snack mix is perfect for a late-night treat or a as pick-me-up any time of the day. I sometimes...