Are you ready for fall tailgating? The fun, the camaraderie, and the amazing food make for a great day outside enjoying the fall weather. We rounded up 25 delicious tailgating recipes that are going to be perfect food for game day.
You’re going to love the variety of snack and meal ideas we have here. There’s something for everyone!
25 Delicious Tailgating Recipes
Dips, sandwiches, bite-sized snacks, and more – we have some really delicious tailgating recipes here to share with you. Simply click on the link to be taken the recipes you want.
CHICKEN TACO BITES From Lydi Out Loud
Individual bites like this are such a great idea for events like tailgating. Everyone can just grab the snacks they want and take them to wherever they’d like.
SAUCY ROAST BEEF AND SWISS SLIDERS From Daily Dish Recipes
Sliders are another fantastic option. You can make a variety and your guests can choose their favorites.
MINI CHEESEBALLS ON A STICK From Creative Cynchronicity
A large cheeseball means people have to crowd around the plate or go back again and again. These individual cheeseballs make it easy for people to grab a few for their plates.
RANCH TURKEY PINWHEELS From Plain Chicken
If you’re not a fan of the sliders – or looking for something else to serve along with them – these pinwheel sandwiches are easy to make and transport. They’re also delicious!
SWEET BACON CRACKERS From Pear Tree Kitchen
They had us at bacon. These crackers are a yummy combination of sweet and salty.
BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN BITES WITH APRICOT PEPPER DIPPING SAUCE From Lovely Little Kitchen
There’s no such thing as too much bacon. We can’t decide which is going to taste better – the bacon-wrapped chicken bites or the dipping sauce. The combination sounds divine.
CREAM CHEESE SAUSAGE BALLS From The Anthony Kitchen
Sausage balls are a classic for game day. The addition of cream cheese kicks them up a notch.
ITALIAN STROMBOLI RECIPE From Creative Cynchronicity
If you have never had stromboli before, you are missing out. Similar to panzerotti, it’s almost like a rolled-up pizza. Scrumptious!
LOADED TATER TOT BITES From Homemade Interest
Tater tots are turned into little cups that you can fill with all kinds of yummy fillings.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS SLIDERS From Purewow
Want a low-carb option? These Brussels sprouts sliders have got you covered.
EASY HOMEMADE MINI CORN DOGS From Damn Delicious
Corn dogs are a classic. Make these mini versions for your next tailgate party. Perfect!
CRISPY BUFFALO OVEN FRIES From Home Sweet Eats
The flavors of Buffalo chicken added to fries = a game-day delight!
HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS From Once Upon A Cheese
Another option for sliders, these simple ham and cheese ones are really easy to make and transport.
JALAPEÑO POPPER DIP From A Nerd Cook
If you love Jalapeno poppers, you’re going to love this dip! What would you dip into it?
TACO EGG ROLLS From Finding Zest
Egg rolls are another great portable food option. These are inspired by the taste of tacos.
MINI MUFFIN CUPS From Muffin Would Know
Toast cups filled with a ricotta-based filling make a unique tailgating treat. Top with fruit or vegetables for a different flavor.
HOT TACO DIP From Five Heart Home
Here’s another option for a perfect party dip. Serve with tortilla chips and vegetables.
BAKED MAC AND CHEESE BITES From Creative Cynchronicity
Baked, not fried, mac and cheese bites that you can dip into a delicious marinara, ketchup, or other sauce.
JALAPEÑO POPPER GRILLED CHEESE From Lemon Tree Dwelling
This might be a little easier to serve to a large group than the dip, but still just as delicious!
INDIVIDUAL SEVEN LAYER DIP From The Girl Who Ate Everything
Each person can grab their own cup of dip and some dippers. No worries about having to stick around the serving table or about double-dipping!
SKINNY AIR FRYER MOZZARELLA STICKS From On My Kids Plate
These mozzarella sticks are made in the air fryer so they’re lower fat than typical ones.
BACON WRAPPED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SKEWERS From Whitney Bond
These bacon-wrapped chicken bites have that yummy Teriyaki flavor to amp them up.
CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKS From I food Real
Another great lower carb option, these breadsticks are only lacking in carbs, not flavor.
FOOTBALL SNACK STADIUM From Upstate Ramblings
The classic football snack stadium! You’ll have to finish assembly on location at the tailgate party but it’s worth it.
DEVILED EGG FOOTBALLS From Hungry Happenings
If you’re like us, we have deviled eggs for every family occasion. We love that these are made to look like little footballs.
WALKING TACOS From The Girl Who Ate Everything
Walking tacos are such a fun portable food option for outdoor parties. Let each person assemble their own.
