Loaded Totchos
Loaded Totchos
Recipe
This sensational spud riff on nachos is an hommage to party food lovers everywhere. Loaded with toppings and drizzled with a hot cheese dip, these totchos are ready to rock and roll right onto your plate.
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Homemade Chicken Fingers
Homemade Chicken Fingers
Recipe
Sorry, drive-thru: This version of the kid (and adult!) favorite is better than yours. Chicken fingers just might be the ultimate party food.
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Recipe
Take your love of loaded baked potatoes and move it from the side dish spread to the appetizer buffet with this hearty dip featuring melty cheese, crisp bacon, and rich sour cream. Serve with waffle fries baked extra-crispy for dippers.
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Roll Tide Breakfast Rolls
Roll Tide Breakfast Rolls
Recipe
When your tailgate is slated to last from sun-up to sun-down, start the day right with a filling, flavorful breakfast wrap.
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Grilled Pepper Poppers
Grilled Pepper Poppers Recipe
If the game isn't going your way, have no fear. These spicy cheese-filled poppers will fire up any Super Bowl bash. And try washing them down with a cool cocktail.
If the game isn't going your way, have no fear. These spicy cheese-filled poppers will fire up any Super Bowl bash. And try washing them down with a cool cocktail.
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Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas
Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas
Recipe
If you're planning to pack these flavor-coated, fiber-filled poppers as a to-go snack, be sure to allow them to cool completely on a flat surface first.
If you're planning to pack these flavor-coated, fiber-filled poppers as a to-go snack, be sure to allow them to cool completely on a flat surface first.
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Muffuletta Dip
Muffuletta Dip
Recipe
This dip version of the classic New Orleans sandwich features olive salad, salami, pepperoncini salad peppers, black olives and diced provolone cheese. Serve with slices of French bread for a hearty tailgate treat.
This dip version of the classic New Orleans sandwich features olive salad, salami, pepperoncini salad peppers, black olives and diced provolone cheese. Serve with slices of French bread for a hearty tailgate treat.
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Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip
Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip
Recipe
Score big points at your next tailgate with this ultimate spinach dip featuring the addition of ground sausage, pinto beans, cream cheese, and Parmesan. It's almost hearty enough to be a main dish.
Score big points at your next tailgate with this ultimate spinach dip featuring the addition of ground sausage, pinto beans, cream cheese, and Parmesan. It's almost hearty enough to be a main dish.
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Maple Chicken Wings
Maple Chicken Wings Recipe
Wings are a must-have at any tailgate, and serving them in a bucket is affordable, cute, and definitely low on the mess factor. Just be sure to provide a second bucket for the scraps.
Wings are a must-have at any tailgate, and serving them in a bucket is affordable, cute, and definitely low on the mess factor. Just be sure to provide a second bucket for the scraps.
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BLT Wrap
BLT Wrap Recipe
Wrap sandwiches are so versatile. You can fill them with your favorite meats and condiments for an array of options. Individually wrap them in plastic wrap or secure with a toothpick for easy pick-up-and-go treats.
Wrap sandwiches are so versatile. You can fill them with your favorite meats and condiments for an array of options. Individually wrap them in plastic wrap or secure with a toothpick for easy pick-up-and-go treats.
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Light Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Celery
Light Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Celery Recipe
This recipe makes plenty to go around, so stuff some in celery stalks and serve the rest with crackers, apple wedges, or as a sandwich spread. Make pimiento cheese up to a week before game day and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This recipe makes plenty to go around, so stuff some in celery stalks and serve the rest with crackers, apple wedges, or as a sandwich spread. Make pimiento cheese up to a week before game day and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip
Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip
Recipe
Serve hot from the oven to those gathered 'round the big screen. Top off the savory dip with one of our favorite beer beverages.
Serve hot from the oven to those gathered 'round the big screen. Top off the savory dip with one of our favorite beer beverages.
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Barbecue Deviled Eggs
Barbecue Deviled Eggs Recipe
When you make deviled eggs, add some chopped smoked pork to the filling for a game-winning twist. Place the serving tray over ice to keep the appetizers cool during the celebration.
When you make deviled eggs, add some chopped smoked pork to the filling for a game-winning twist. Place the serving tray over ice to keep the appetizers cool during the celebration.
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Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix
Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix Recipe
Serve this mix in individual paper cups adorned with your football team's colors for a portable snack that tailgaters can easily carry as they make the rounds.
Serve this mix in individual paper cups adorned with your football team's colors for a portable snack that tailgaters can easily carry as they make the rounds.
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Cheddar Cheese Straws
Cheddar Cheese Straws
Recipe
Savory and rich with just a bit of a peppery bite, cheese straws are great for game-day snacking. They're especially easy to make and travel well.
Savory and rich with just a bit of a peppery bite, cheese straws are great for game-day snacking. They're especially easy to make and travel well.
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Smoky Ranch Dip
Smoky Ranch Dip Recipe
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce give traditional Ranch dressing a smoky kick. Pair this versatile dip with chicken fingers, wings, carrot sticks, or potato chips at your next tailgate.
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce give traditional Ranch dressing a smoky kick. Pair this versatile dip with chicken fingers, wings, carrot sticks, or potato chips at your next tailgate.
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Boiled Peanuts
Boiled Peanuts Recipe
Save yourself a trip to the concession stand by preparing this favorite football snack. If you're craving more flavor, try one of the savory variations included with the recipe.
Save yourself a trip to the concession stand by preparing this favorite football snack. If you're craving more flavor, try one of the savory variations included with the recipe.
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Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip
Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip Recipe
Make this spicy Mexican dip your go-to dip for tailgate parties and casual entertaining. Just layer cream cheese, black bean dip and shredded cheese and top with your choice of onions, olives and tomatoes.
Make this spicy Mexican dip your go-to dip for tailgate parties and casual entertaining. Just layer cream cheese, black bean dip and shredded cheese and top with your choice of onions, olives and tomatoes.
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Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip
Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip Recipe
Make a traditional spinach dip lower in fat by using low-fat mayonnaise, sour cream , and cream cheese instead of the full-fat products and add extra flavor with feta cheese and dill.
Make a traditional spinach dip lower in fat by using low-fat mayonnaise, sour cream , and cream cheese instead of the full-fat products and add extra flavor with feta cheese and dill.
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Sausage Balls
Sausage Balls
Recipe
These savory treats are dangerously popable. Plan to at least double the recipe if you're hosting this week's tailgate.
These savory treats are dangerously popable. Plan to at least double the recipe if you're hosting this week's tailgate.
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BBQ-Ranch Popcorn
BBQ-Ranch Popcorn Recipe
Encourage friends to grab a cone of savory popcorn for their walk to the stadium. Three ingredients quickly transform microwave popcorn into a must-have treat.
Encourage friends to grab a cone of savory popcorn for their walk to the stadium. Three ingredients quickly transform microwave popcorn into a must-have treat.
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Hot Brown Fondue
Hot Brown Fondue
Recipe
Kentucky fans, get ready to swoon! Your favorite sandwich is now a game-day ready dip. This dish is ideal for late-season games when the temperature starts to drop.
Kentucky fans, get ready to swoon! Your favorite sandwich is now a game-day ready dip. This dish is ideal for late-season games when the temperature starts to drop.
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Yummy Sausage Cups
Yummy Sausage Cups
Recipe
Grab-and-go appetizers are ideal for tailgates, especially when the treat being served is savory. Now, who wants sausage?
Grab-and-go appetizers are ideal for tailgates, especially when the treat being served is savory. Now, who wants sausage?
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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese
White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Pimiento cheese pairs perfectly with sliced veggies, crisp chips, or even just a big spoon so that guests can enjoy themselves. The secret is grating the cheese yourself (really!).
Pimiento cheese pairs perfectly with sliced veggies, crisp chips, or even just a big spoon so that guests can enjoy themselves. The secret is grating the cheese yourself (really!).
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Buckeye Brownie Cups
Buckeye Brownie Cups Recipe
One-bite treats keep your fingers clean and your appetite ready for the next dish. Why make basic brownies when you can make these beauties?
One-bite treats keep your fingers clean and your appetite ready for the next dish. Why make basic brownies when you can make these beauties?
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Fried Chicken Wings
Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
Skip the mess of saucy wings by serving fried wings instead. Plus, fried chicken is one of the rare dishes that's delicious hot, room temperature, or chilled, so it's easy to serve any time of day.
Skip the mess of saucy wings by serving fried wings instead. Plus, fried chicken is one of the rare dishes that's delicious hot, room temperature, or chilled, so it's easy to serve any time of day.
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Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls
Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls Recipe
Make barbecue easy to enjoy by wrapping it up tight in sushi-inspired rolls. Ole Miss, this one's calling your name!
Make barbecue easy to enjoy by wrapping it up tight in sushi-inspired rolls. Ole Miss, this one's calling your name!
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Chicken Salad Tomato Cups
Chicken Salad Tomato Cups
Recipe
Add bright, bold color to your basic tailgate fare by serving classic chicken salad in tiny tomatoes. Make enough for each guest to have two.
Add bright, bold color to your basic tailgate fare by serving classic chicken salad in tiny tomatoes. Make enough for each guest to have two.
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Greek Spinach Dip
Greek Spinach Dip
Recipe
Spinach dip is a tailgate favorite; make a recipe that calls for satisfying Greek yogurt to ensure you last through the fourth quarter.
Spinach dip is a tailgate favorite; make a recipe that calls for satisfying Greek yogurt to ensure you last through the fourth quarter.
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Mango Guacamole
Mango Guacamole
Recipe
Offering sweet and tangy notes, mangoes balance perfectly against rich and creamy avocado.
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Pimiento Cheese with Bacon
Pimiento Cheese with Bacon
Recipe
This must-have tailgate dip is a bargain at only about $1 per serving. Pair it with hearty crackers or crisp veggies for this weekend's big game.
This must-have tailgate dip is a bargain at only about $1 per serving. Pair it with hearty crackers or crisp veggies for this weekend's big game.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Think of this as no-mess wings in a bowl. Pair this 5-ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip with celery and crackers for a quick, spicy dip fit for any tailgate
Think of this as no-mess wings in a bowl. Pair this 5-ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip with celery and crackers for a quick, spicy dip fit for any tailgate
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Black-eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip
Black-eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip Recipe
Looking for a little extra luck? Serve this savory dip to up your odds.
Looking for a little extra luck? Serve this savory dip to up your odds.
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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso
Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Recipe
We say bacon makes everything better. This dish proves us exactly right.
We say bacon makes everything better. This dish proves us exactly right.
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Caramel Apple Dip
Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Switch gears from savory to sweet with this must-try fall dip. Baste the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning before your tailgate is ready to share.
Switch gears from savory to sweet with this must-try fall dip. Baste the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning before your tailgate is ready to share.
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Bacon-Onion Dip
Bacon-Onion Dip Recipe
This appetizing Bacon-Onion Dip boasts minimal prep time and pairs perfectly with assorted fresh vegetables. Who's ready for game day?
This appetizing Bacon-Onion Dip boasts minimal prep time and pairs perfectly with assorted fresh vegetables. Who's ready for game day?
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Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites
Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites
Recipe
Crunchy, creamy, and oh-so delicious, these one-bite wonders are a touchdown on game days.
Crunchy, creamy, and oh-so delicious, these one-bite wonders are a touchdown on game days.
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Bacon Black Bean Dip
Bacon Black Bean Dip Recipe
Black bean dip is a nice alternative to hummus and cheese dip. Dress it up or down for your style of tailgate.
Black bean dip is a nice alternative to hummus and cheese dip. Dress it up or down for your style of tailgate.
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Tortellini Caprese Bites
Tortellini Caprese Bites Recipe
Skewer this easy lunch option before the game and serve them in a glass vase to save room on your tailgate table.
Skewer this easy lunch option before the game and serve them in a glass vase to save room on your tailgate table.
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Warm Gumbo Dip
Warm Gumbo Dip Recipe
When cool weather strikes, fight back with a warm dip. Use a car-powered slow-cooker to keep this dish warm en route to the game, or simply place warm in a small cooler.
When cool weather strikes, fight back with a warm dip. Use a car-powered slow-cooker to keep this dish warm en route to the game, or simply place warm in a small cooler.
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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites
Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites
Recipe
Add colored toothpicks to this zesty appetizer option to keep your fingers from being sticky. Then again, the sauce is so tasty that you likely won't mind!
Add colored toothpicks to this zesty appetizer option to keep your fingers from being sticky. Then again, the sauce is so tasty that you likely won't mind!
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Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip
Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip Recipe
This colby-pepper jack cheese dip is made heartier by the addition of chopped cooked chicken. Chopped chipotle peppers, jalapeños, and chili powder add even more heat. Prepare up to a day ahead.
This colby-pepper jack cheese dip is made heartier by the addition of chopped cooked chicken. Chopped chipotle peppers, jalapeños, and chili powder add even more heat. Prepare up to a day ahead.
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Touchdown Butterscotch Dip
Touchdown Butterscotch Dip Recipe
Paired with this warm dip, fruit has never been more tempting. Made with butterscotch chips, rum extract and chopped pecans, this dip is a rich memorable treat.
Paired with this warm dip, fruit has never been more tempting. Made with butterscotch chips, rum extract and chopped pecans, this dip is a rich memorable treat.
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Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip
Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip Recipe
Blue cheese amps up the flavor for a little twist on the traditional artichoke appetizer. The dip holds up well for about two hours after the cook time. Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette slices.
Blue cheese amps up the flavor for a little twist on the traditional artichoke appetizer. The dip holds up well for about two hours after the cook time. Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette slices.
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Tomato-Feta Bites
Tomato-Feta Bites
Recipe
Self-serve appetizers are ideal on game day. Make a double batch of these tasty Italian-inspired bites to ensure you have enough.
Self-serve appetizers are ideal on game day. Make a double batch of these tasty Italian-inspired bites to ensure you have enough.
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Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyère
Hot Caramelized Onion Dip with Bacon and Gruyère Recipe
Serve this addictive onion dip with a sliced baguette or apples, or thick-cut potato chips. Loser does the dishes.
Serve this addictive onion dip with a sliced baguette or apples, or thick-cut potato chips. Loser does the dishes.
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Fried Chicken Bites
Fried Chicken Bites Recipe
Cut chicken breasts into one-inch pieces to make this easy appetizer dish. Kids will call them nuggets; we just call them delicious.
Cut chicken breasts into one-inch pieces to make this easy appetizer dish. Kids will call them nuggets; we just call them delicious.
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Instant Turkey Wrap
Instant Turkey Wrap Recipe
Offer grab-and-go wraps for easy munching at the tailgate or while walking to the game. Use basic ingredients plus one signature, like a grainy mustard.
Offer grab-and-go wraps for easy munching at the tailgate or while walking to the game. Use basic ingredients plus one signature, like a grainy mustard.
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Southwest BLT Wrap
Southwest BLT Wrap Recipe
These wraps are so delicious they should be illegal. Use colored toothpicks that match your team's colors for bonus points.
These wraps are so delicious they should be illegal. Use colored toothpicks that match your team's colors for bonus points.
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Striped Ribbon Sandwiches
Striped Ribbon Sandwiches Recipe
Give finger sandwiches a much-needed upgrade with this easy, popular recipe.
Give finger sandwiches a much-needed upgrade with this easy, popular recipe.
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Touchdown Pinwheels
Touchdown Pinwheels Recipe
The best tailgate dishes are those that can be served at room temperature or even chilled. These too-cute pinwheels fit that category perfectly!
The best tailgate dishes are those that can be served at room temperature or even chilled. These too-cute pinwheels fit that category perfectly!
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Pizza Sticks
Pizza Sticks Recipe
Jarred bruschetta topping, chock full of flavorful herbs and veggies, saves both money and prep time for these cheesy pizza sticks. Simply top a refrigerated thin pizza crust with the bruschetta topping and a shredded cheese blend, bake, and cut into bite-size strips.
Jarred bruschetta topping, chock full of flavorful herbs and veggies, saves both money and prep time for these cheesy pizza sticks. Simply top a refrigerated thin pizza crust with the bruschetta topping and a shredded cheese blend, bake, and cut into bite-size strips.
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Italian Egg Rolls
Italian Egg Rolls Recipe
Traditional egg rolls detour into an Italian-inspired recipe. Make sure you don't forget the warm pizza sauce for dipping!
Traditional egg rolls detour into an Italian-inspired recipe. Make sure you don't forget the warm pizza sauce for dipping!
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Olive Garden is famous for its generous portions of classic Italian dishes: pasta, pizza, breadsticks and that endless salad. Try this DIY version this weekend to surprise your crowd.
Olive Garden is famous for its generous portions of classic Italian dishes: pasta, pizza, breadsticks and that endless salad. Try this DIY version this weekend to surprise your crowd.
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Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches
Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches Recipe
With the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors, these Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Serve them during the holidays or during a football party–they are great for any occasion.
With the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors, these Hawaiian Ham Sandwiches are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Serve them during the holidays or during a football party–they are great for any occasion.
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Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Skip the frozen meatballs and make this tailgate classic yourself. You'll never go back to the bag again.
Skip the frozen meatballs and make this tailgate classic yourself. You'll never go back to the bag again.
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Baby Ballpark Dogs
Baby Ballpark Dogs Recipe
What's more adorable than mini hot dogs? Nothing. We repeat, nothing.
What's more adorable than mini hot dogs? Nothing. We repeat, nothing.
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Mini Muffulettas
Mini Muffulettas
Recipe
Tailgate Tip: Prepare sandwiches the day before the game. Place in zip-top plastic freezer bags, and refrigerate overnight.
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Andouille Corn Poppers
Andouille Corn Poppers
Recipe
These spicy, bite-size versions of corn dogs are irresistible. You'll need about 30 minutes and 1 qt. of oil for frying them.
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Pepperoni Puffs
Pepperoni Puffs Recipe
Light and fluffy, these Pepperoni Puffs are perfect finger food. Serve them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Light and fluffy, these Pepperoni Puffs are perfect finger food. Serve them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
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Broccoli Salad Dip
Broccoli Salad Dip Recipe
Spin the old-school salad into a dip, and pair with everything from crudités to pretzel rods.
Spin the old-school salad into a dip, and pair with everything from crudités to pretzel rods.
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Cheese Truffles
Cheese Truffles
Recipe
Pimiento cheese transforms into tiny little cheese truffles in this effortless recipe. These bite-sized cheese balls are perfect for your next party or get-together and are an easy no-cook solution to that appetizer spread. Roll each cheese ball into chopped toasted pecans, parsley or crumbled bacon for irresistible flavor in every bite.
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Corn Dogs
Corn Dogs
Recipe
These are daintier, fluffier versions of those carnival behemoths, but they still go great with mustard and ketchup.
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Bacon-Grits Fritters
Bacon-Grits Fritters Recipe
Grits are treasured like gold in the South. These Bacon-Grits Fritters are the perfect Southern delicacy to introduce to your family and friends. Watch them quickly disappear at your next tailgate!
Grits are treasured like gold in the South. These Bacon-Grits Fritters are the perfect Southern delicacy to introduce to your family and friends. Watch them quickly disappear at your next tailgate!
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Bacon-and-Greens Salsa
Bacon-and-Greens Salsa Recipe
For the ultimate Southern-style warm dip, combine chopped greens, corn, and bacon and serve with pork skins, sweet potato chips and hot sauce.
For the ultimate Southern-style warm dip, combine chopped greens, corn, and bacon and serve with pork skins, sweet potato chips and hot sauce.
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Cheddar-Bacon Balls
Cheddar-Bacon Balls Recipe
Banana peppers add just the right amount of spice to this pre-game treat. Better double the recipe to ensure you have enough for every hungry fan.
Banana peppers add just the right amount of spice to this pre-game treat. Better double the recipe to ensure you have enough for every hungry fan.
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Blue Cheese Cocktail Crackers
Blue Cheese Cocktail Crackers Recipe
Skip traditional cookies and serve a must-have savory treat. These savory little bites are great to serve with drinks as a tasty snack for game day.
Skip traditional cookies and serve a must-have savory treat. These savory little bites are great to serve with drinks as a tasty snack for game day.
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Potato Skins
Potato Skins Recipe
Adding pimiento cheese to traditional potato skins is a game changer. The added depth of flavor makes this appetizer one for the "Keeper" recipe file.
Adding pimiento cheese to traditional potato skins is a game changer. The added depth of flavor makes this appetizer one for the "Keeper" recipe file.
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Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars
Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars Recipe
In these savory bites of Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars, sharp cheddar cheese gets a warming welcome from the smokey flavors of bacon and paprika.
In these savory bites of Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars, sharp cheddar cheese gets a warming welcome from the smokey flavors of bacon and paprika.
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Onion-Bacon Dip
Onion-Bacon Dip Recipe
Break out of that onion soup dip rut and wow game-day guests with an easy dip made with sautéed onions, leeks, cream cheese, sour cream and lots of crispy cooked bacon. No need to serve it in the hollowed out squash; a bowl works just fine.
Break out of that onion soup dip rut and wow game-day guests with an easy dip made with sautéed onions, leeks, cream cheese, sour cream and lots of crispy cooked bacon. No need to serve it in the hollowed out squash; a bowl works just fine.
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Bacon-Herb Cupcakes
Bacon-Herb Cupcakes Recipe
Serve savory treats in unexpected ways to keep tailgate guests happy and guessing. A cream cheese topper completes this appetizer offering.
Serve savory treats in unexpected ways to keep tailgate guests happy and guessing. A cream cheese topper completes this appetizer offering.
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Cheesy Potato Puffs
Cheesy Potato Puffs Recipe
Roll these Cheesy Potato Puffs in bacon bits for an easy appetizer or an easy side.
Roll these Cheesy Potato Puffs in bacon bits for an easy appetizer or an easy side.
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Bacon-Cheese Dip
Bacon-Cheese Dip Recipe
Crumbled bacon is the crowing glory of this creamy cheese dip that features cream cheese, blue cheese and sour cream. You're guaranteed not to have any leftovers when you bring this dip to a game
Crumbled bacon is the crowing glory of this creamy cheese dip that features cream cheese, blue cheese and sour cream. You're guaranteed not to have any leftovers when you bring this dip to a game
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Chicken Sausage Puffs with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Chicken Sausage Puffs with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Recipe
Dress up traditional pigs-in-a-blanket for a fun twist on the tailgate favorite. This five-ingredient appetizer takes just minutes to prep followed by a brief bake in the oven.
Dress up traditional pigs-in-a-blanket for a fun twist on the tailgate favorite. This five-ingredient appetizer takes just minutes to prep followed by a brief bake in the oven.
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Pineapple Pizza Dip
Pineapple Pizza Dip
Recipe
Whether you’re pro- or anti-pineapple on pizza, we’re willing to bet you’re going to love this pineapple pizza dip. Why? Well, because its delicious balance of salty and sweet, and the savory, ooey-gooey goodness this dip packs makes it irresistible. Give it a try for your next party, potluck, or tailgate and see what we mean.
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Layered Buffalo Chicken Dip
Layered Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe
This buffalo chicken dip is a completely homemade labor of love, and your guests will fall head over heels for this incredible appetizer. This dip offers the complete buffalo chicken experience all in one dish and combines layers of different ingredients and flavors along with a unique scratch-made carrot ranch dressing. There is a crunch, a richness, and a level of spice all mixed together in this wow-worthy dip that make it the perfect contributiion to any party or tailgate. This dish delivers intense flavor and an all-inclusive and truly delicious buffalo chicken experience.
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Chunky Muhammara
Chunky Muhammara
Recipe
Build a healthy "snack dinner" platter with this flavor-packed dip at the center--surround it with crunchy vegetables and whole-wheat flatbread for dipping, and add a tin of oil-packed sardines, olives, nuts, feta cheese, marinated artichokes, and some dried and fresh fruit for a colorful, well-rounded meal.
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Guacamole Footbowls
Guacamole Footbowls
Recipe
No Super Bowl party is complete without guacamole, and why not serve it in avocado halves to mimic the shape of a football? Accented with sour cream to imitate the lace on a football, these easy gameday appetizers are just as cute as they are tasty. For a hungry crowd, you'll probably want to go ahead and double the batch.
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Goat Cheese Queso Dip with Vegetable Chips
Goat Cheese Queso Dip with Vegetable Chips
Recipe
This warm, tangy twist on fundido is perfect with sparkling wine; the bubbles help cut through the richness. We pair with veggie chips, but you can also serve with crudités for a fresher take.
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Pesto Yogurt Dip
Pesto Yogurt Dip
Recipe
Use this herby dip to anchor a tray of what we call Snack Dinner. Surround it with lots of fresh vegetable dippers, seasonal fruit, sliced cheese, olives, nuts, and a little meat.
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Greek Crab Dip
Greek Crab Dip
Recipe
With the salty richness of feta cheese and brightness from fresh lemon juice and herbs, this is an incredible twist on a classic creamy crab dip. Lump crab meat gives the dip an added touch of decadence, but it could also be made with less-expensive claw meat. Served with warm, crusty baguette slices this savory crab dip is the perfect “something different” to bring to your next potluck or party.
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Recipe
Creamy cheese, crisp bacon, and spicy jalapeño. What more could you want in a dip?
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Grilled Baba Ghanoush
Grilled Baba Ghanoush
Recipe
Grilling the eggplant adds a charred note to this classic Middle Eastern dip. Let the slices steam after cooking so the flesh becomes even more tender. Serve with toasted pita, sliced cucumber, or fennel.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Dip
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Dip Recipe
Sweed potato wedges are a tasty alternative when you're wearing thin on salty chips. The sweetness of the wedges perfectly balances the spice in the dip.
Sweed potato wedges are a tasty alternative when you're wearing thin on salty chips. The sweetness of the wedges perfectly balances the spice in the dip.
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Grilled Vegetable Dip with Pita Chips
Grilled Vegetable Dip with Pita Chips
Recipe
Recipes best served at room temperature are ideal for game-days. This grilled veggie dip is a nice alternative to the heavy cheese dips and spicy salsas on the buffet.
Recipes best served at room temperature are ideal for game-days. This grilled veggie dip is a nice alternative to the heavy cheese dips and spicy salsas on the buffet.
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Tiny Pizza Pies
Tiny Pizza Pies Recipe
This is so easy it feels like cheating. Start with frozen or delivery pizzas and cut the pies into bite-size portions with a biscuit cutter. Your guests will thank you when they're not balancing a full slice with their already-loaded plate.
This is so easy it feels like cheating. Start with frozen or delivery pizzas and cut the pies into bite-size portions with a biscuit cutter. Your guests will thank you when they're not balancing a full slice with their already-loaded plate.
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Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Dip Recipe
This dip is astoundingly easy and almost doubles as a dessert. It makes a nice addition to a savory spread.
This dip is astoundingly easy and almost doubles as a dessert. It makes a nice addition to a savory spread.
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Coleslaw Cups
Coleslaw Cups Recipe
Skip the plate and fork and serve a tailgate favorite, cole slaw, with ease by using crisp lettuce as your vehicle for this tasty side.
Skip the plate and fork and serve a tailgate favorite, cole slaw, with ease by using crisp lettuce as your vehicle for this tasty side.
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Fresh Pork Sausage Patties
Fresh Pork Sausage Patties Recipe
When a morning game is on your team's schedule, start the day off right with grab-and-go sausage and biscuit breakfast sandwiches for your crew. Who doesn't love brunch?
When a morning game is on your team's schedule, start the day off right with grab-and-go sausage and biscuit breakfast sandwiches for your crew. Who doesn't love brunch?
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Fruit Kebabs with Honey-Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Fruit Kebabs with Honey-Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe
Kebabs are a fantastic way to maximize table space while adding color to your spread. Plus, you're pretty much guaranteed to fall in love with that dipping sauce.
Kebabs are a fantastic way to maximize table space while adding color to your spread. Plus, you're pretty much guaranteed to fall in love with that dipping sauce.
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Spicy Chorizo Monkey Bread
Spicy Chorizo Monkey Bread
Recipe
Slightly spicy, cheesy and rich, this savory twist on monkey bread is tender on the inside and crispy on top. Fresh chorizo can be found at the grocery store or Mexican market, and the drippings are a perfect binding agent in the bread.
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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Chicken nuggets are definitely not just for kids. Serve them with a mix of spicy and sweet dips to allow your guests to mix and match for their dipping pleasure.
Chicken nuggets are definitely not just for kids. Serve them with a mix of spicy and sweet dips to allow your guests to mix and match for their dipping pleasure.
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Baked Buffalo Chicken Strips
Baked Buffalo Chicken Strips
Recipe
This must-try appetizer is a favorite for all ages. Keep a simple dip, like honey mustard, around for the pint-sized fans.
This must-try appetizer is a favorite for all ages. Keep a simple dip, like honey mustard, around for the pint-sized fans.
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Creamy BLT Dip
Creamy BLT Dip Recipe
Your favorite simple sandwich is now a simple, 5-ingredient dip. Try this Creamy BLT Dip for an easy appetizer at your next football gathering.
Your favorite simple sandwich is now a simple, 5-ingredient dip. Try this Creamy BLT Dip for an easy appetizer at your next football gathering.
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Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dip
Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Dip Recipe
Give your oven a rest with these no-cook Antipasto Skewers. Just pile the meat, cheese and veggies on a stick and serve with the easy pesto dip for a no-fail game-day appetizer.
Give your oven a rest with these no-cook Antipasto Skewers. Just pile the meat, cheese and veggies on a stick and serve with the easy pesto dip for a no-fail game-day appetizer.
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Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites
Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites Recipe
This dish is ideal for games on your home turf, but can easily be transported for tailgates in the great outdoors.
This dish is ideal for games on your home turf, but can easily be transported for tailgates in the great outdoors.
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Irresistible Blue Cheese Dip
Irresistible Blue Cheese Dip Recipe
Count on blue cheese to make every appetizer spread better. Pair this dip with any veggies you please for an amazing pre-game dish.
Count on blue cheese to make every appetizer spread better. Pair this dip with any veggies you please for an amazing pre-game dish.
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One-Bite Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon
One-Bite Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon Recipe
Add a (gasp!) healthy option to the table with these one-bite salad cuties.
Add a (gasp!) healthy option to the table with these one-bite salad cuties.
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Cheese Bread Bites
Cheese Bread Bites Recipe
Sometimes you just really need to dip cheesy bread into marinara. This recipe makes that easy, and delicious, to do.
Sometimes you just really need to dip cheesy bread into marinara. This recipe makes that easy, and delicious, to do.
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Three-Dip Dinner
Three-Dip Dinner Recipe
Variety is the spice of any tailgate, so keep your guests happy by offering a fun array of dips. We suggest providing labels unless you really like repeating recipe names over and over again.
Variety is the spice of any tailgate, so keep your guests happy by offering a fun array of dips. We suggest providing labels unless you really like repeating recipe names over and over again.
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Layered Spicy Black Bean and Cheddar Dip
Layered Spicy Black Bean and Cheddar Dip Recipe
Use a glass bowl to display dips that are bold and colorful, like this decadent layered bean dip.
Use a glass bowl to display dips that are bold and colorful, like this decadent layered bean dip.
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Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités
Herbed Cheese Dip with Crudités Recipe
Topping sliced veggies with a dollop of creamy dip encourages guests to serve themselves. We've made it easy with this no-fuss recipe.
Topping sliced veggies with a dollop of creamy dip encourages guests to serve themselves. We've made it easy with this no-fuss recipe.
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Pistachio Pastry Twists
Pistachio Pastry Twists Recipe
Give your guests something crisp and delicious to munch on while they debate today's starting line. Verticle presentation saves you room for large platters of other noshes.
Give your guests something crisp and delicious to munch on while they debate today's starting line. Verticle presentation saves you room for large platters of other noshes.
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Swizzle-Stick Pizza Appetizers
Swizzle-Stick Pizza Appetizers Recipe
This pizza appetizer couldn't get much easier-- it starts with frozen cheese pizza!
This pizza appetizer couldn't get much easier-- it starts with frozen cheese pizza!
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Knuckle Tips
Knuckle Tips Recipe
These little goodies will disappear in no time! The brown sugar adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to these tasty little treats!
These little goodies will disappear in no time! The brown sugar adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to these tasty little treats!
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Hogs in a Blanket
Hogs in a Blanket Recipe
This fun, high-brow take on pigs in a blanket swaps spicy andouille sausage for the hot dogs, with sweet mustard chutney as a condiment.
This fun, high-brow take on pigs in a blanket swaps spicy andouille sausage for the hot dogs, with sweet mustard chutney as a condiment.
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Best Sausage Balls
Best Sausage Balls
Recipe
There’s a universal attachment to these and the holidays. Everyone starts by rolling their eyes at the idea of them and then proceeds to eat at least 5.
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French Onion Soup Bites
French Onion Soup Bites
Recipe
Easy to assemble and perfectly portable, these French Onion Soup bites are the perfect addition to any holiday party spread. They’re like your favorite Trader Joe’s freezer aisle find, but tastier.
