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100+ Tailgating Recipes Round Up

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Nothing says “football” like tailgating. And nothing says “tailgating” like great food! If you’re planning to watch the big game at home or with friends, you’ll need an awesome menu to put together the best tailgating party ever.

We’ve rounded up the best recipes on the web for your tailgating party – just in time for the big game! From appetizers, dips and desserts – this 100+ tailgating recipes round up will come in handy for your upcoming game day parties!

Tailgating Recipes Round Up

Appetizers Tailgating Recipes

Kickin Chicken Cups

Kickin’ Chicken Cups

Frank's RedHot Kickin' BBQ Stuffed Potatoes

Frank’s RedHot Kickin’ BBQ Stuffed Potatoes

Crispy Jalapeno Poppers

Crispy Jalapeno Poppers

Easy Mini Corn Dogs

Easy Homemade Mini Corn Dogs

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Enchilada Bites

Chicken Enchilada Bites

Peachy Chicken Taquitos

Peachy Chicken Taquitos

Taco Chex Mix

Taco Chex Mix

Wisconsin Bacon Cheese Beer Bread

Wisconsin Bacon Cheese Beer Bread

BBQ Pizza Bagel Bites

BBQ Pizza Bagel Bites

Baked Green Bean Fries

Baked Green Bean Fries

caprese quesadilla recipe

Caprese Quesadillas

Tortilla Pinwheels

Tortilla Pinwheels

15 minute mini calzones

15 Minute Mini Calzones

Homemade Parmesan Potato Chips

Homemade Parmesan Potato Chips

Pork Pot-stickers

Pork Pot-stickers

George Bluth Sr.'s Infamous Corn Balls

George Bluth Sr.’s Infamous Corn Balls

The BEST Jalapeno Poppers

The BEST Jalapeno Poppers

Ham and Cheese Crescents

Ham and Cheese Crescents

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

Mini Pizzas with mushrooms

Mini Pizzas with Mushrooms

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Bacon Wrapped Avocados

Bacon Wrapped Avocados 

Oven fried pickles with southwest ranch

Oven Fried Pickles with Southwest Ranch Sauce

Buffalo Beer Cheese Fries

Buffalo Beer Cheese Fries

Chicken Roll Ups with Ham & Cheese

Chicken Roll Ups with Ham & Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread

Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread

Fried Ravioli

Fried Ravioli 

Some-Like-It-Hot Stuffed Jalapeños

Some-Like-It-Hot Stuffed Jalapeños

Poppy Seed Pretzel Dogs

Poppy Seed Pretzel Dogs

{Baked} Chicken Fajita Dippers

{Baked} Chicken Fajita Dippers

Game Day Loaded Nachos

Game Day Loaded Nachos

Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins

Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins

Mini Pigs in a Blanket

Mini Pigs in a Blanket

Garlic mashed potato knishes

Garlic mashed potato knishes

Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Poppers

Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Poppers

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Sweet & Sour Meatballs 

Pot Roast Egg Rolls

Pot Roast Egg Rolls

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins with Sausage

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins with Sausage

Enchilada Stuffed Shell Appetizer

Enchilada Stuffed Shell Appetizer

Baked Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Baked Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Dips tailgating recipes

Roasted Garlic Cheese Dip

Roasted Garlic Cheese Dip

Slow Cooker 7 Layer Dip

Slow Cooker 7 Layer Dip

Chilis Skillet Queso

Chilis Skillet Queso

Spicy Mexican Corn Dip

Spicy Mexican Corn Dip

Dips are great for crowds

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Roasted jalapeno dip

Roasted Jalapeno Dip

3 Ingredient Rotel Dip from 3 Boys and a Dog

3 Ingredient Rotel Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Spinach Dip

Spinach Dip 

Charred Corn Salsa

Charred Corn Salsa

Carolina (or Redneck ... or Texas ...) Caviar

Carolina (or Redneck … or Texas …) Caviar

Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip

Pepper Jack Spinach Dip

Pepper Jack Spinach Dip

Holy Guacamole

Holy Guacamole 

Five Layer Mediterranean Dip

Five Layer Mediterranean Dip 

5 Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Spread

5 Cheese Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Buffalo Wing Hummus

Buffalo Wing Hummus

Garden Salsa

Garden Salsa

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip 

Buffalo Bacon Blue Dip

Buffalo Bacon Blue Dip

Roasted Corn Guacamole

Roasted Corn Guacamole 

Spinach, Artichoke & Crab Dip

Spinach, Artichoke & Crab Dip

World's Best Cheeseball

World’s Best Cheeseball

Dill Pickle Dip

Dill Pickle Dip

Hot Chorizo & Green Chili Dip

Hot Chorizo & Green Chili Dip

Buffalo Shrimp Bread Bowl Dip

Buffalo Shrimp Bread Bowl Dip

Over 100 Tailgating Recipes

Tailgating Recipes Chilis and Salads

Crab Pasta Salad

Crab Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

crockpot chicken chili with TexMex spice

Southwestern Chicken Chili

Smokey Pulled Pork Chili

Smokey Pulled Pork Chili

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Jalepeno Popper Chili

Jalepeno Popper Chili

Tailgating Recipes

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Wings

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Wings

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Korean Style Barbecued Flank Steak

Korean Style Barbecued Flank Steak

Orange Ginger Honey Chicken Wings

Orange Ginger Honey Chicken Wings

CaliMex Beef Tostada

CaliMex Beef Tostadas

Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers

Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers

Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Easy Italian Sloppy Joes

Easy Italian Sloppy Joes

Crockpot BBQ Kabobs

Crockpot BBQ Kabobs

One Pot Pasta with Sausage Mushrooms and Basil

One Pot Pasta with Sausage, Mushrooms, and Basil

Mozzarella & Pesto Grilled Nan Sandwich

Mozzarella and Pesto Grilled Naan Bread

Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Sliders

Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Sliders

Ropa Vieja with Olives & Capers

Ropa Vieja with Olives & Capers

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders

Sweet and Savory Grilled Pork Ribs

Sweet & Savory Grilled Pork Ribs

tailgating recipes desserts

Monster Cookie Dough Dip

Monster Cookie Dough Dip

Candy Bar Blondies

Candy Bar Blondies

Turtle Tailgate Mix

Turtle Tailgate Mix

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ball

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ball

Candied Bacon Brownies

Candied Bacon Brownies

Funfetti Cake Cheese Ball

Funfetti Cake Cheese Ball 

Cinnamon Pecans

Cinnamon Pecans

3 Ingredient Mini Turtle Brownies

3 Ingredient Mini Turtle Brownies

Twix Caramel Popcorn

Twix Caramel Popcorn

Did you spot some good tailgating recipes for your next game day party???

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Miz Helen

Monday 2nd of September 2013

What a great collection of Tailgating Recipes! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipes with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have had a great weekend and have a fabulous week. Come Back Soon! Miz Helen

Crystal & Co

Sunday 1st of September 2013

A perfect collection for Labor Day! Just shared over on my How to Meal Plan Facebook Community.

Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories

Thursday 29th of August 2013

Fantastic round up! Thanks so much for the inclusion! This must have been a lot of work Meghan but it's fabulous.

Lisa @ Wine & Glue

Thursday 29th of August 2013

Thank you so much for including me!! Great round up Meghan!!

Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats

Tuesday 27th of August 2013

Great round up! Thanks for including my recipes :)

Meghan Swint

Wednesday 28th of August 2013

You're welcome, Julie!! This was a fun round up to put together. Thanks for the awesome recipes!!