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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    Peanut Butter Squares

    1 review

    These rich bite-size squares taste creamier than store-bought peanut butter cups. Since they're made on the stove, there's no need...


    Super Supper Hero

    1 review

    Here's a hearty handheld meal you can eat on the go or pack for a picnic. Serve this versatile sandwich...


    Brownie Cups

    2 reviews

    From Spearville, Kansas, Merrill Powers shares this recipe for individual brownie-like cupcakes studded with pecan pieces. "This crinkly tops of...


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    7-Layer Dip

    5 reviews

    Bring this 7-layer dip to the party, and you'll be bringing the party to the snack table!


    Zucchini Chip Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    "My three girls love these moist, nut-topped cupcakes even without frosting," remarks Debra Forshee from Stockton, Kansas. "They're a great...


    Creamy Red Pepper Dip

    This flavorful dip looks so pretty served in sweet yellow pepper halves. It's great with fresh veggies.—Linda Murray, Allenstown, New...


    Celery Seed Slaw

    3 reviews

    A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...


    Corn Dog Casserole

    56 reviews

    Reminiscent of traditional corn dogs, this fun main dish really hits the spot on fall days. It's perfect for the...

    Cabbage Salad

    3 reviews

    Bookmark this easy cabbage salad recipe, and you'll have a go-to side dish for almost any meal. Taco night? Yep....


    Hot Cranberry Punch

    With its spicy ingredients, this thirst-quencher packs a hearty harvest punch. Notes June Formanek of Belle Plaine, Iowa, "The beverage...


    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

    9 reviews

    Peanut butter and chocolate are always a delicious duo, but they're extra-special paired in this tempting treat. Even with a...


    Chewy Date Nut Bars

    15 reviews

    You'll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts...


    German Chocolate Cookies

    16 reviews

    A handy boxed cake mix hurries along the preparation of these chewy cookies studded with chips and raisins. "I make...


    Fluffy Pistachio Dessert

    5 reviews

    Conveys Christine Strouf of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. "This creamy, lightly sweet torte is one of my family's favorites, even with...


    No-Yolk Deviled Eggs

    3 reviews

    "This lighter recipe still provides traditional deviled egg flavor and appearance," conveys Dottie Burton of Cincinnati, Ohio. "A mashed potato...


    Tumbleweeds

    3 reviews

    "I like making these crisp and creamy treats because they require only four ingredients," says Virginia Johnson of Mims, Florida....


    Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply...

    Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad

    1 review

    Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...


    Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

    41 reviews

    These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.—Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas


    Spaghetti Salad

    8 reviews

    We love how easy this spaghetti salad recipe is to prepare in advance. After it sets up in the fridge,...


    Super Italian Sub

    6 reviews

    I like this flavorful Italian sub recipe that can be made ahead because it lets me relax with family and...


    No-Bake Party Mix

    This munchable snack mixture from Regina Stock of Topeka, Kansas is sure to disappear in a hurry at picnics and...


    Fresh Lemonade Syrup

    9 reviews

    "This is a refreshing summer drink to enjoy on those lazy dog days of summer," reports Kathy Kittell from her...

    Peanutty Pork Kabobs

    5 reviews

    Cubes of pork tenderloin and green pepper chunks get a spicy treatment from a combination of peanut butter, brown sugar,...


    Cola Burgers

    22 reviews

    A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite....


    Meatball Shish Kabobs

    Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since...


    Guacamole Dip

    6 reviews

    SINCE guacamole is a favorite in this area with its emphasis on Mexican food, I decided to create my own...


    Corn and Bacon Dip

    16 reviews

    The recipe for this creamy appetizer or snack dip was given to me about 20 years ago by a friend....


    Apple Granola Dessert

    3 reviews

    I would be lost without my slow cooker. Besides using it to prepare our evening meals, I often make desserts...