Saturday, September 8, 2018

Tailgate Time! 20+ Game Day Recipes

Fall has arrived which means Football Season is here.  No matter if you're cheering on your high school team on a Friday night, your alma mater on Saturday, or your favorite pro-team on Sunday (or Monday), these recipes have you covered for a great tailgate with family and friends.

Tailgate Time! 20+ Game Day Recipes


While I was getting ready for today's Iowa vs Iowa State football game I got to thinking about tailgating food and what I wanted to make to help me cheer loud for my Cyclones.  As I was thinking about what would make the best crowd-pleasing spread, I decided there are 4 categories needed at every tailgate (to go along with your choice of drink): Meat, Carbs, Salty & Savory Snacks, and Sweet Treats.

Tailgate Time! 20+ Game Day Recipes - Tailgating as a Family
Our family tailgating at the ISU vs SDSU game last weekend

Gotta Have the Meats


Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Slow-Cooker Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs

Honey Ham Barbecue - Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Honey Ham Barbecue

Crockpot Italian Sausage Grinders - The Tip Garden

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Crockpot Italian Sausage Grinders

Sweet & Spicy Wings - A Day in the Life on the Farm

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Sweet & Spicy Wings

Pulled Pork Sandwiches - Family Around the Table

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Pulled Pork Sandwiches


Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Easy Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings


Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Sesame Seed Chicken with Honey Mayo

German Sauerkraut Rolls - Palatable Pastime

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - German Saukerkraut Rolls

French Onion Meatballs - Flint & Co.

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - French Onion Meatballs

Carbs Don't Count While Tailgating


Loaded Southwestern Potato Skins - Simple and Savory

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Loaded Southwestern Potato Skins

Sweet & Spicy Hog Wild Baked Beans - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Sweet & Spicy Hog Wild Baked Beans

Homemade Soft Pretzels with Mustard Cheese Dip - House of Nash Eats

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Homemade Soft Pretzels with Mustard Cheese Dip

Salty & Savory Snacks


Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Spread - Make the Best of Everything

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Spinach and Artichoke Cheese Spread

5 minute BLT Frito Dip - Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - 5 minute BLT Frito Dip

Ranch Party Snack Mix - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Ranch Party Snack Mix

6-Ingredient Traditional Yellow Queso - The Baking Fairy

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - 6 Ingredient Traditional Yellow Queso

Cowboy Caviar - The Saucy Fig

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Cowboy Caviar

Buffalo Hummus - Kate's Recipe Box

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Buffalo Hummus

Sweet Treats


Cookies & Cream Football Cheese Ball - Cooking with Carlee

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Cookies & Cream Football Cheese Ball


Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Touchdown Turtle Brownie Bites

Football Cookie Pops - Two Kids and a Coupon

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Football Cookie Pops

Caramel Crispix Mix - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids

Tailgate Time! 20+ Favorite Recipes - Caramel Crispix Mix

Who's ready to tailgate now?!  What's your favorite tailgate food?  Which recipe are you excited to check out?  Have fun cheering on your favorite team this weekend and remember to Comment for a Cause!

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