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Home » 20 Fancy Recipes For Your Next Tailgate

20 Fancy Recipes For Your Next Tailgate

March 18, 2020 By Hadley Maxwell 2 Comments

Fancy recipes don’t have to be expensive, quite the opposite actually. Save your coins and learn how to make a host of delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.

 

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Aside from the truckload of beer, it’s definitely the fancy recipes that could make any tailgate event an occasion to remember. Devour into these 20 recipes and your tummy will surely get high on happiness.

Coupled with the best drinks and cocktails in town, these meals will turn any event from a zero to a party hero!

 

In honor of football season we decided to feature this post from our sister site Homemade Recipes! Get in the game day spirit with these fancy tailgating recipes.

Game day is never complete without a tailgate party. It’s the next best thing to the game itself.

We’ve got the best tailgating recipes that will make your party something to remember. We’ve rounded up the finger foods, chilies, wings, desserts and booze recipes. You can’t go wrong with these ideas.

Thick & Hearty Chili Recipe

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“Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.” – Harry James

Smart words from Harry James and something that we certainly agree to. If you’re looking for an easy chili recipe to make, here’s the one for you. Check out the uplifting chili recipe here.

Baked Cheese Dip

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Get a cheesy experience on game day with this cheese dip.

We love cheese. This easy appetizer recipe will be the perfect dip for corn chips, crackers or bagel chips. It doesn’t get cheesier than this. Get the full recipe here.

Beef Brisket Chili

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Get the satisfaction you’re looking for from a bowl of this award-winning chili.

The best chili recipe is the one that will satisfy you craving. It’s the cross of chili and beef stew, it doesn’t get better than this. Get the recipe here.

Artichoke and Bacon Dip

Dip Recipes
You’ll love this dip coz we sure did. Everything is better with bacon.

If you’re serving pita chips, this is the perfect dip to match it. This easy appetizer recipe will be a hit. Check the recipe here.

Quick Ragu-Stuffed Bell Peppers

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We love how colorful this appetizers are.

If you love stuffing bell peppers like we do, you’ll be in for a treat. Make this recipe with left-over ragu. Get the step by step instructions here.

Cheesy Artichoke Calzone

Tailgating Food
You’re in for a delightful experience once you take a bite of this creamy goodness.

This tailgating food will be a hit in any game day party. Three cheeses and artichoke made into a creamy filling, that sounds good to us. Get the recipe here.

Jalapeno Poppers

Cheesy Appetizer Recipes
Start popping with these cheesy poppers on game day.

Complete your tailgate party with these poppers. The cheesiness and the heat from the peppers will ensure this is a hit. Get the full recipe here.

Indian Turkey Chili

Chili Recipe
We have our chips ready for this chili.

Here’s another chili recipe for a game day in Summer or Fall. Get your chips and bowl ready for this. Get the recipe here.

Fruity Beer Punch

Punch Recipes
Fruits and beer? This may sound new to you but we guarantee it’s great.

Make this your game day main attraction. This punch recipe will make the festive day even more festive. Check how you can make this punch here.

Meaty Chili Mac

Tailgating Food
Taste the smoky goodness of this chili mac.

Enjoy the meaty goodness of chili with some macaronis. This game day food will only take you 15 minutes to make. Find out more here.

Fruity Fried Pies

Dessert Recipes
You’ll have time for dessert with these fried pies.

This fruity and easy dessert recipe is the perfect on for game day. These fried pies won’t be messy to eat and doesn’t require any plates. Perfect! Check how to make it here.

Beef and Black Bean Chili

Tailgate Food Recipes
Spice up your tailgate party with this chili recipe.

Feel the heat with this chili recipe. This tailgate recipe is spiced just right, even the garnishes. Get the recipe here.

Spaghetti Meatball Sandwich

Game Day Recipes
Meatballs in a ball game. Now that’s poetic.

If spaghetti was a sandwich, this is how it would taste like. You’ll have something else to cheer for with this game day recipe.

 

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  1. Walt says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    So, How do i get the recipes?

    Reply
    • Lauren J says

      September 15, 2014 at 5:06 PM

      Hi Walt! Just click the links below the images and it will take you to the page with the recipe on it! 🙂

      Reply

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