Tailgating Roundup
You don't have to love sports to appreciate a good game day smorgasbord. Planning a fan feast? Use these recipes as your starting lineup.
Around here, we’re football fans. And despite being brought up in two of the most depressing NFL fan bases, we quickly learned that no matter how the team is doing, every tailgating party and backyard cookout is celebration worthy because… food! Here are some of our game day favorites.
Meat Candy
The perfect culinary combo. Sweet maple bacon, savory lil Smokies and a spicy secret sauce combine to provide flavor that is anything but lil.
Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket
Getting your daily recommended servings of hot dog meat feels so much more upscale when it’s wrapped in crispy layers of puff pastry and sprinkled with Everything Bagel seasoning.
Air Fryer Galic Parm Wings
When you’re not sure how much heat the guest list can handle, and you don’t have access to the oven, these wings are a solid choice.
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
A classic. If your guests demand burgers, you can’t go wrong with these.
Slow Cooker Steak Chili
This chili is EASY and the tender fall apart chunks of steak make it a cold weather favorite.
Slow Cooker Sausage Queso Dip
A cheap, 3 ingredient recipe that makes a cauldron-full. All the cheesy chips your guests can handle.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Don’t feel like grilling? Let your guests assemble their own sammies with these Crock Pot Sloppy Joes.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Bring some Barbecue to the party with these delicious pulled pork sandwiches.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Pop-able mini sliders that you can make by the tray-full. For when you need to feed the masses.
Savory Ranch Chex Mix
It’s pub mix, but better. Bugles are truly the most under appreciated member of the snack team.
Four Cheese Creamy Mac
If your gathering is casserole dish friendly, you can’t go wrong with this STUNNING mac and cheese.
7 Layer Salad
When you draw the short straw (*veggie side) for the potluck, but still have plans to win that MVP trophy.
That’s our starting lineup. Did we miss anything? Have you got a recipe contender that could challenge us for a starting spot? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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Your sloppy joes are a staple in our household 😍