Sure, watching the big game is (allegedly) the real reason everyone has gathered together, but deep down inside I think we can all agree that no tailgate party is complete without a mouthwatering array of tailgate food.
The best tailgate parties have a selection of appetizers, dips, a main course or two and of course, a couple of mouthwatering desserts.
If you’re hosting a tailgate party and need some tailgate food ideas, you’re in the right place.
100 Tailgate Food Ideas
Below you’ll find 100+ tailgate food ideas conveniently organized into categories, including :
- Tailgate Dips
- Tailgate Appetizers
- Tailgate Crockpot Recipes
- Main Courses
- Seafood Tailgate Recipes
- Cold Weather Tailgate Food
- Tailgate Food That Can Sit Out (perfect for summer!)
- Vegetarian Tailgate Recipes
- Tailgate Dessert Ideas
This is the ultimate source of Tailgate party food recipes and will ensure that your tailgate party is the place to be!
Tailgate Dips
1. Spicy Jalapeno Popper Dip
Recipe found at A Nerd Cooks
2. Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Recipe found at 4 Son R Us
3. Easy Cheeseburger Dip
Recipe found at Cutefetti
4. Secret Ingredient Guacamole
Recipe found at Alton Brown
5. Cream Cheese Sausage Dip
Recipe found at Salt and Baker
6. 7 Layer Dip
Recipe found at Confessions of a Baking Queen
7. Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip
Recipe found at The Roasted Root
8. Easy Mediterranean Dip
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
9. White Queso Dip
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
10. Pizza Dip
Recipe found at The Seasoned Mom
11. Simple Guacamole
Recipe found at My Cultured Plate
12. Spicy Sausage Dip with Bacon and Cheese
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
13. Football Shaped Bread Bowl with Spinach Dip
Recipe found at This Ole Mom
14. Hot Corned Beef Reuben Dip
Recipe found at Savvy Saving Couple
15. Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe found at My Organized Chaos
16. French Onion Dip
Recipe found at Confessions of a Baking Queen
17. Tailgate Queso
Recipe found at Cooking With Carlee
18. Candied Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Recipe found at Life Currents Blog
Tailgate Food Appetizers
19. Keto Cauliflower Cheese Bites
Recipe found here
20. Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Recipe found at Snacks and Snips
21. Fried Pickles
Recipe found at Tastefully Frugal
22. Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Recipe found at Cook Eat Go
23. Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bombs
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
24. Game Time Deviled Eggs
Recipe found at Cooking on the Front Burners
25. Alabama Firecrackers
Recipe found at The Honour System
26. Jalapeño Popper Deviled Eggs
Recipe found at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
27. Easy Pizza Empanadas
Recipe found at Latina Mom Meals
28. Mini Muffin Cups
Recipe found at Mother Would Know
29. Taco Egg Rolls
Recipe found at Finding Zest
30. Reuben Tater Tots
Recipe found at Savoring the Good
31. Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Recipe found at Beyond the Chicken Coop
32. Bacon Cheeseburger Bites
Recipe found at Keto Cooking Christian
33. Easy Pork Dumplings
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
Tailgate Food in a Crockpot
34. Creamy Keto Crockpot Jalapeno Popper Dip
Recipe found here
35. Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Recipe found at Good Life Eats
36. Slow Cooker Sausage Dip
Recipe founds at Who Needs a Cape
37. Slow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders
Recipe found at My Kitchen Love
38. Slow Cooker Beer Bratwurst with Onion and Peppers
Recipe found at Culinary Ginger
39. Keto Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Dip
Recipe found at Sorey Fitness
40. Instant Pot Hamburgers
Recipe found at Recipes from a Pantry
41. Instant Pot Honey Buffalo Wings
Recipe found at Flavor the Moments
Tailgate Main Dishes
42. Knock Your Socks Off Tailgate Burgers
Recipe found at 4 Sons R Us
43. Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Recipe found at Taste and See
44. Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dogs
Recipe found at Taste and See
45. Easy Party Cuban Sliders
Recipe found at Cooking on the Front Burner
46. Tex Mex Egg Rolls
Recipe found at Savoring the Good
47. Minted Lamb Burgers
47. Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Recipe found at Greedy Gourmet
48. Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Recipe found at A Nerd Cooks
49. Pastrami Wraps
Recipe found at Homemade Food Junkie
50. Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
Recipe found at Plating Pixels
51. Lemon Pepper Wings
Recipe found at Taste and See
52. Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Peppers
Recipe found at Girl Heart Food
53. Ham and Cheese Sliders
Recipe found at Homemade Food Junkie
54. Easy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Recipe found at My Everyday Table
55. Philly Cheesesteak Nachos
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
56. Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Recipe found at Fit to Serve Group
Seafood Tailgate Recipes
57. Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Recipe found at Muy Bueno Cookbook
58. Grilled Salmon Kabobs
Recipe found at Plating Pixels
59. Crab Corn Fritters
Recipe found at Savoring the Good
60. Smoked Salmon Potato Appetizers
Recipe found at Homemade and Yummy
61. Blackened Shrimp with Avocado Ranch Dip
Recipe found at Flavor the Moments
62. Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Recipe found at Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Cold Weather Tailgate Food
63. Short Rib Chili
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
64. Dad’s Award Winning Secret Ingredient Chili
Recipe found at 4 Sons R Us
65. Chile Rellenos
Recipe found at Upstate Ramblings
66. Instant Pot Pulled Beef Brisket
Recipe found at Posh Journal
67. Baked Korean Beef Meatballs
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
68. Guava BBQ Tajin Meatballs
Recipe found at Latina Mom Meals
69. Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Recipe found at Brooklyn Farm Girl
70. Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Recipe found at My Organized Chaos
71. Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Recipe found at Recipes from a Pantry
72. Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Recipe found at My Organized Chaos
73. Savory Peanut Chicken Stuffed Buns
Recipe found at Savory Spin
74. Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Recipe found at Pinch and Swirl
Vegan Tailgate Food
75. Vegan Walking Tacos
Recipe found at Cadrys Kitchen
76. Air Fryer Falafels
Recipe found at Recipes from a Pantry
77. Sweet and Salty Jalapeno Poppers
Recipe found at Spa Bettie
78. Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe found at Shane and Simple
79. Creamy Vegan Broccoli Slaw
Recipe found at Glue and Glitter
80. Air Fryer Kale Chips
Recipe found at Recipe This
81. Vegan Chilli Dog
Recipe found at Cadrys Kitchen
82. Dorito Popcorn
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
83. Chocolate Fruit Dip
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
84. Vegan Black Bean Dip
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
Tailgate Food That Can Sit Out
According to the FDA, it’s safe to eat foods that require refrigeration (think meat, cheese, dairy, etc.) if they’ve been sitting out for less than 2 hours (or less than 1 hour if the temperature is 90 degrees or higher.)
Here are some ideas of tailgate food that can sit out (but remember, it’s better to be safe than sorry!)
85. Pizza Hummus
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
86. Middle Eastern Zucchini Tahini Eggplant Dip
Recipe at Mother Would Know
87. Easy Homemade Salsa
Recipe at My Cultured Plate
88. Chipotle Corn Salsa Copycat
Recipe at Savoring the Good
89. Sour Cream and Onion Popcorn
Recipe at Moore or Less Cooking
90. Black Bean Corn Salsa
Recipe at Finding Zest
91. Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Bread Recipe)
Recipe at Savoring the Good
92. Pico De Gallo
Recipe at Cook Clean Repeat
93. Easy Game Day Snack Mix
Recipe at Grits and Pinecones
Easy Tailgating Dessert Recipes
94. Perfectly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe found at Of Batter and Dough
95. Watermelon Dessert Pizza
Recipe at Homemade and Yummy
96. Cookies and Cream Football Cheese Ball
Recipe at Cooking with Carlee
97. Shortcut Beer and Pretzel Brownies
Recipe at Itsy Bitsy Kitchen
98. Maple Bacon Popcorn
Recipe found at Salt and Baker
99. Olive Oil Brownies
Recipe found at Chocolates and Chai
100. Aronia Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Recipe found at Vibrant Plate
In Conclusion
These tailgate food ideas are sure to make your next tailgate party a hit! The tailgate recipes are also great for super bowl parties, game days, birthday parties and holiday parties.
Did you make any of these recipes? Which ones and what was your favorite? Comment below and let me know!
Hi I’m Ana. I’m all about trying to live the best life you can. This blog is all about working to become physically healthy, mentally healthy and financially free! There lots of DIY tips, personal finance tips and just general tips on how to live the best life.
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