10 + Tailgating Recipes To Make Game Day For The Win!

This is the perfect time of year for tailgating recipes. If your a football fan, cheerleader or just cheering on the team there is nothing like rustling up your appetite with pre-game festivities. Grilling and tailgating are part of the culture that we enjoy the most. I don’t think Sammie missed a high school game last year. Game time is big in small towns. We can have just as much fun as heading to a pro game.

Maybe it’s being in the outdoors. Or cheering on the team while sitting in the stands. Catching up with friends pre-game and wrapping up things with a hot coffee. We love this time of year. But, tailgating does take a little planning and of course a few easy tailgating recipes to eat and stave off hunger.

What types of foods have you packed up to go tailgating? We go for great tailgate food ideas and recipes such as; appetizers, side salads, and easy grilled recipes. These recipes will make your mouth water and fire you up for the game!

Tailgating Recipes

We think you’ll love these tailgating ideas and recipes to make. These are some of the best tailgate food.

• Buffalo Pretzels Recipe
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
• The Ultimate Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos
• Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
• Easy Homemade Onion Dip Recipe
• 3-Ingredient Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
• Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin Recipe
• Cajun Pulled Pork Recipe
• Easy Bacon Cheddar Football Cheese Ball
• Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers

Football Tailgating Recipes

Here’s our recipe for Grilled Chicken Sliders, Chicken Skewers, and Chicken Thighs With Optional Sautéed – Caramelized Honey Mustard Onions This is an easy grilled recipe and paired with this recipe for Sweet Potato Pineapple Salad.

Tailgating ideas

• New to tailgating? I think you’ll appreciate these 41 tailgating ideas, tips, and hacks.
• Every tailgating or griller needs a Master’s Choice Grill Set. It comes with 10 pieces in a carry case is a great option.
• Do you grill at home before you go or while your tailgating? This grilling cookbook will cover it all  Southern Living Ultimate Book of BBQ
• Want to score with the tailgating crowd? Have this waterproof picnic- RV matt for the back of your truck or for the lawn if your heading to a High School game.
• What types of tailgating recipes do you enjoy? What are your must-haves for tailgating?

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