Football season is here, which means what some, include us, believe to be the best part of football is back… TAILGATING!
We’ve compiled a collection of some of our favorite recipes for tailgate season and put them into this article. Think of this as your one-stop shop for tasty tailgating essential recipes.
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Breakfast
When your favorite team is playing the early game on Saturday morning, you need some fuel to keep you awake for game time! The recipes in this section are guaranteed to keep you full while also being delicious.
Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole
This casserole will keep you full all morning. It is packed with flavorful everything bagels, crispy bacon, cream cheese and a creamy egg custard. Since this easy bagel breakfast casserole can be made the night before, it is perfect for those early Saturday mornings in the fall!Â
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Servings
12
Sausage Gravy
Try this easy, homemade sausage gravy for a hearty breakfast that will keep the whole tailgate party satisfied. It comes together quickly with only ground pork sausage, flour and milk. Place it in a crockpot to keep it warm and easy to transport.
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Pair this recipe with our
Homemade Biscuit recipe and you have the perfect combination for a filling breakfast before an early football game!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Servings
6
Apps & Snacks
This section highlights some of our favorite recipes to pull out for an early afternoon game, where you’re just grazing between meals! Tasty and just enough to keep the hunger away, these appetizer and snack recipes are sure to be a hit at your tailgate.
Cheeseburger Cups
These individual cheeseburger cups can be ready in 30 minutes, making them ideal to make right before heading to your tailgate party. Using refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, cheese and a few seasonings, this recipe is so simple!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
10
Party Pretzels
Party pretzels are the best snack recipe! These addictive pretzels are coated in an easy combination of garlic powder, dill weed and ranch seasoning. Everyone at your tailgate will be munching on these right up until game time.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Servings
16
Main Dishes
If your team has the coveted prime-time game slot, the recipes in this section are perfect for your tailgate that will run into supper time. Not only are these fan favorites, they are ideal for cooking while you’re waiting for game time!
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sliders
These sliders are easy to make, fun to eat and loaded with flavor. The sweetness in the Hawaiian rolls and chicken pair perfectly with the tangy crunch of the coleslaw. This recipe can be adapted to feed a huge crowd, making it excellent for tailgating!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Servings
12
Slow Cooker Meatball Subs
We believe meatball subs and football go hand in hand together, you can’t have one without the other. This recipe is so easy to make, you won’t believe how good it tastes!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Servings
6
Side Dishes
This section of tailgate recipes are very versatile! Make these to go with your main dish or have them be a standalone appetizer. Either way, these recipes are the perfect addition to your tailgate party!
Vegetable Pizza
Vegetable Pizza is a cold side dish or appetizer with a crescent roll crust, creamy herb spread, and fresh chopped veggies. A colorful and crowd-pleasing snack.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
24
Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzels are a staple at sporting events everywhere, so why not add this bite-sized version to your tailgate party!
Pair the Soft Pretzel Bites with our Beer Cheese Sauce recipe for the ultimate tailgate duo!Â
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
13 minutes
Servings
60
Desserts
You can’t have a tailgate without a great sweet treat (or two)!
The recipes in this section are not only delicious, but they are easy to make ahead and transport!
Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bars
These simple bar cookies feature a hearty combination of peanut butter and oatmeal. They are topped with butterscotch chips and a sweet peanut butter glaze. You may want to hide some of these for yourself, we promise these bars will go quick!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Baking time
20-25 minutes
Servings
15
Blueberry Cookies
These blueberry cookies are unique and colorful. The frozen blueberries and white chocolate chips combine for just the right amount of sweetness.
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Bonus points for those who are cheering on a purple team, these cookies are bringing the team spirit to the tailgate!
Prep Time
40 minutes
Baking time
11 minutes
Servings
12
