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18 Tasty Tailgating Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water

From savory homemade queso to sweet brownie batter cheesecake dip, these recipes will make you SO glad it’s football season. Plus there’s an all new recipe for delectable Sweet Black Pepper Bratwursts!

It’s tailgating season, finally! Who doesn’t love crisp Friday nights under the lights, especially if there’s lots of great tailgating food involved? We’ve got 18 recipes guaranteed to stack your party menu for a win. Let’s get cookin’!

Need some ideas for basketball season? Try these recipes that are perfect for March Madness.

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Crack Dip Photo
Sharon L.
Crack Dip
It’s called Crack Dip because it’s completely, totally addicting. You’ll be dipping everything from chips and veggies to chicken wings in this stuff.
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2
Jalapeno Popper Bread Photo
Kate Donahue
Jalapeño Popper Bread
Jalapeño Popper Bread is perfect for folks that love a little heat with their bread and cheese. Plus it travels well to tailgates!
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3
Bloody Mary Chicken Wings Photo
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez
Bloody Mary Chicken Wings
Tailgating in the morning? Bloody Mary Chicken Wings are a bit of the hair of the dog that bit ya, and essentially breakfast too.
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4
Cool Ranch Popcorn Photo
Rachel Gurk
Cool Ranch Popcorn
Who doesn’t love popcorn at a football game? Take it up a notch by making this Cool Ranch Popcorn, because everyone will devour it.
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5
Beer Dip Stuffed Mushrooms Photo
Dionne Baldwin
Beer Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
Did someone say beer? Beer dipped stuffed mushrooms would make an excellent addition to any football occasion.
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6
Stuffed Mini Peppers Photo
Emily Caruso
Stuffed Mini Peppers
These peppers are stuffed with good stuff – goat cheese, herbs, and toasty bread crumbs on top. Who could resist?
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7
Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix Photo
Stacey Mebs
Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix
This sweet and spicy snack mix is so good, you better make a double batch. People won’t be able to keep their hands off it.
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8
Paleo Deviled Eggs Photo
Amanda Livesay
Paleo Deviled Eggs
You don’t have to be paleo to love these paleo deviled eggs. They’re delectable in every way.
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9
Buttery Sesame Sticks Photo
Dionne Baldwin
Sesame Sticks
Sesame sticks are a buttery, crunchy, delicious addition to your party snack bowls. Great for dipping too!
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10
Seasoned Oyster Crackers Photo
Rachel Gurk
Seasoned Oyster Crackers
Seasoned oyster crackers are a DIY snack that everyone will rave about. And be asking you for your amazing recipe!
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11
Herbed Deviled Eggs Photo
Emily Caruso
Herbed Deviled Eggs
Herbed Deviled Eggs take the traditional recipe and knock it outta the park. All that flavor from fresh herbs is not to be missed.
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12
Chex Mix Photo
Emily Caruso
Old Bay Chex Mix
Old Bay Chex Mix is a great twist on a classic recipe. If you love the flavor of Old Bay, this is the snack for you.
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13
Whole Wheat Cheez Its
Casey Barber
Homemade Cheez-Its
Love cheez-its? You’ve got to try making homemade cheez-its instead! They’ve got an amazing cheddar punch!
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14
Lemon Shrimp Cocktail Photo
Lori Yates
Lemon Shrimp Cocktail with Piquillo Pepper Dip
This Lemon Shrimp Cocktail is made special with the addition of a spicy pepper dip. It’s a bit upscale for a football party, but your guests will love it.
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15
Garlic Herb Baked Pretzels Photo
Emily Caruso
Garlic Herb Baked Pretzels
Garlic herb baked pretzels are the kind of party snack that may take some effort, but are SO worth it in the end. Just look at them!
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16
Homemade Queso Dip Photo
Julie Grice
Homemade Queso
Homemade queso is way better than anything you can get at the store. Plus you get to control the spice level.
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17
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Photo
Erin C.
Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus
Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus is a spicy, herby version that you’ll really love for dipping crackers and tortilla chips. It also makes a great sandwich spread.
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18
Bratwurst and Bell Pepper Skewers Photo
Christina Lane
Sweet Black Pepper Bratwursts
Sweet black pepper bratwursts are all kinds of tasty. Grill ’em up with peppers and watch everyone dig in.
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