75 of the Best Tailgating Recipes for Your Next Game
Are you a die hard football fan? You’ll love these mouthwatering tailgating recipes, perfect for tailgating at your home or the home of your favorite team.
Are you a die hard football fan? Does the start of football season fill you with the same anticipation as a kid on Christmas morning? You’re going to love this list I’ve compiled of some of the best tailgating recipes on the web. I asked fellow bloggers to share their best, most mouthwatering tailgating recipes, perfect for tailgating at your home or the home of your favorite team.
Looking for more tailgating recipes? Check out the Appetizers category on my blog or follow my Game Day Recipes board on Pinterest. You’ll find all these recipes saved there.
Beverages
- Bloody Mary Mix for a Crowd
- Homemade Pink Lemonade
- Fruit Tea Punch
- Homemade Fresh Squeezed Limeade from Cook With Me Darling
Breakfast
Dips
- Babalu Guacamole
- Bacon and Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
- Broccoli Artichoke Dip
- Parlor Market Pimento Cheese
- Garden Fresh Salsa
- Mini Cheese Balls
- Texas Caviar
- Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip from What Great Grandma Ate
- Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Dip from A Wicked Whisk
- Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot Bites from Major Hoff Takes a Wife
- BBQ Pretzel Football Cheese Ball from Dip Recipe Creations
Hot Dishes
- Honey Chipotle Chicken Drumsticks
- Chicken Meatballs with Apricot Bourbon Sauce
- Honey Balsamic Chicken Wings
- Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Wings from from Butter Your Biscuit
- Crockpot Honey Buffalo Meatballs from 4 Sons “R” Us
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings from Low Carb Yum
- Smoked Sweet Barbecue Chicken Wings from Sizzling Mess
Finger Foods
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Pulled Pork Crescent Rolls
- Bacon, Basil and Tomato Crostini
- Barbecue Pulled Pork Nachos
- Spicy Chili Empanadas from Living Sweet Moments
- Quick and Easy Sausage Rolls from The Flavor Bender
- Doritos Crusted Cheddar Cheese Sticks from I Knead to Eat
- Philly Cheesesteak Party Bites from Sparkles of Yum
- 3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites from The Seasoned Mom
- Easy Potato Skins from I Heart Naptime
- Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Stuffed Shrimp from Erica’s Recipes
- Jalapeno Popper Nachos with Garlic Cream Sauce from Delicious on a Dime
- How to Make a Cheese Platter with Summer Sausage from The Anthony Kitchen
- Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs from Sizzling Mess
- Tailgating Tasty Tartlets from Baked Broiled and Basted
Salty
- Homemade Chex Mix
- Roasteplod Chickpeas from Beyond the Coop
- Zesty Italian Seasoned Pretzels from Accidental Happy Baker
- Cheddar Chive Crackers from Savory Simple
- Roasted Rosemary Almonds from What a Girl Eats
- Stove Top Rosemary Party Nuts from Healthy World Cuisine
- Baked Cheddar Parmesan Crisps from Wholesome Yum
Sandwiches
- Mini Muffaletta Sandwiches
- Barbecue Bacon Meatball Sliders
- Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Sliders from Biscuits & Burlap
- Ham and Cheese Sliders from Longbourn Farm
- Sweet Black Pepper Grilled Chicken Hoagies from Garlic and Zest
- Copycat Big Mac Sliders from Home Made Interest
- Spicy BTL Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs from Half-Scratched
- Mushroom & Swiss Sliders from Dude that Cookz
Soup
- Turkey Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans
- Classic Chili from Mom’s Dinner
Sweet
- Reece’s Trail Mix
- Pineapple Poke Cake
- Trail Mix Cookies
- Loaded Pretzel Cookies with Coconut and M&M’s
- M&M Football Cookies from Living Sweet Moments
- Cookies and Cream Football Cheese Ball from Cooking with Carlee
- Mississippi Mud Dessert Dip from Buy This Cook That
- Chocolate & Almond Football Bark from Practically Homemade
- Dr Pepper Brownies from Savory Spin
- Rocky Road to Victory Popcorn from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
- Super Duper Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn from Only Taste Matters
Thanks, Amy! I am definitely a snack girls too.
I am ready for all the snacks! Such a great list.
Thanks for submitting your cheese platter, Kelly! Those types of snacks are a fave in my house. You won’t be disappointed with the Chex Mix.
This is a stellar collection of tailgating recipes! We are hosting a game day party this weekend and that chex mix is calling to me! Thanks for the awesome roundup 🙂
Thanks so much, Cynthia! And thanks for sharing your recipe.
Thanks for sharing your tartlets recipe, Debbie!
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I can’t wait for football season and tailgating! Thank you for including my rosemary almonds. Pinned, but I couldn’t find your twitter button.
Great post !!