Top Tailgating Recipes
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Cowboy Nachos
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Brie
Toss shredded rotisserie chicken with Buffalo wing sauce, then grill atop a small wheel of Brie until the cheese is melty and ready for crackers. What's not to love?
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Berried Beer Punch
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Grilled Egg-and-Cheese-Stuffed Breakfast Fatty
Athletes aren't the only ones who need to fuel up for game day. When tailgating starts in the morning, you need something hearty to get you through the day. This epic breakfast sandwich, which contains all the good stuff—bacon, sausage, cheese, ham and eggs—served on a cinnamon bun, will do the trick.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Are you a fan of crispy cookies or do you cheer for chewy chocolate chip rounds? This recipe is perfect for both: the bars along the edges are golden-brown, but the center cuts are rich and gooey.
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Charleston Cheese Dip
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Roasted Jalapeno Poppers
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Artichoke and Bacon Dip
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Baked Ziti
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Spiked Lemonade
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Fantasy Footballs
The trick to making perfectly shaped, football cake pops? Don’t skip the step where these pops chill out in the freezer. It gives you a chance to smooth their shape before you dip them in melted chocolate.
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Doritos Fried Mac and Cheese
These gooey, homemade mac and cheese bites boast two times the flavor: Nacho cheese-dusted chips flavor the creamy sauce as well as the crunchy, deep-fried coating.
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Chili Mac
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Charred Corn Guacamole
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Three-Cheese and Artichoke Calzones
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Sticky Onion Crunch Wings
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Enchilada Crescent Ring
Forget the tortillas! This flaky, golden ring of crescent dough is packed with all the cheesy, enchilada filling you’re craving — and it’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Grilled Tomato Salsa
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Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces
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Taco Lasagna
A cross between two crowd-pleasing favorites, this lasagna is made by layering noodles, cheese and a salsa-based sauce. Choose a mild salsa to keep the lasagna kid-friendly — and a spicier salsa if you want to liven things up!
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Jalapeno-Cheddar Beer Bread
If no-fuss bread is your game, then Food Network Kitchen has the recipe for you. This one uses just a few ingredients, requires no rising time and has tons of savory flavor.
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Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms
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Hoagie Dip
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Pretzel Rolls
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Ina Garten's Guacamole
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Italian Meatball Meatloaf Sandwiches
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Philly Cheese Steak Pizzas
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Grilled Sausage With Spicy Sauce
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PB&J Chocolate Bars
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Meatball Sandwiches
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Pork-Bellied Poppers
Use leftover pulled pork to make these meaty poppers from Food Network Magazine.
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Avocado Deviled Eggs
The ultimate tailgating mash-up, this easy-to-make recipe combines two game day favorites: guacamole and deviled eggs!
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Braised Brisket Tacos
The flavor of this beef roast is even better the day after you cook it so try making the brisket the night before the big game. Then, when you’re ready for tacos, just slice, reheat and serve.
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Stuffed Green Peppers
If you’re looking for some hearty game day grub, this comfort food classic is a winner. Stuffed green bell peppers are easy to make ahead too: Fill the peppers in advance but wait to bake them until the day you want to serve them.
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Gatorade Margaritas
Sports drinks aren’t just good for athletes looking to replenishing post-game — they’re surprisingly tasty in margaritas too!
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Zesty, creamy and packed with rotisserie chicken, this dip will remind you of your favorite hot wings — without all the napkins!
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