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Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip
Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip
RecipeBreak out the shakers, war paint, and jerseys; it’s football time and we’ve got you set all season long with our best tailgating recipes ever. First up, this ultimate spinach dip featuring the addition of ground sausage, pinto beans, cream cheese, and Parmesan will easily be your go-to dish all seaon. It’s almost hearty enough to be a main dish.
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Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
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Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
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Photo: Emma Crist; Styling: Emma Crist
Easy Margaritas for a Crowd
Easy Margaritas for a Crowd
RecipeLook no further than these large-batch margaritas for your next tailgate when you can’t spend hours juicing limes. This recipe is a revelation–the secret ingredient is a can of frozen limeade concentrate which, once emptied, doubles as a measuring cup for the remaining ingredients.
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Oxmoor House
Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites
Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites RecipeSouthern cooks have a secret– pimiento cheese is just as delicious as an appetizer as it is on a sandwich or cracker. By giving the pimiento cheese bites a quick fry, they gain a crisp crust that pairs perfectly with the slightly melted
cheese on the inside of the popper.
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Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Buttermilk Coffee Cake
RecipeThis buttermilk crumb cake is a bring-along breakfast favorite. To make one day ahead: just bake, cool completely, and cover pan tightly in in aluminum foil.
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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Martin
Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
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Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Two-Cheese Veggie Nachos
Two-Cheese Veggie Nachos
Recipe
We love the double-cheese contrast here: Shredded cheese melts into a bubbly blanket over the tortillas, while crumbly queso fresco covers the veggies with a salty kick. It’s an impressive dish for coffee table dining–it’s fun to keep it all on the baking pan and serve as a shared platter.
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Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson
Gabriel’s Guacamole
Gabriel’s Guacamole
RecipeThis is the base guacamole recipe from Gabriel’s in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is intended only as a jumping-off point: Add more seasonings to your taste. We preferred it with 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño, 4 teaspoons onion, and 4 teaspoons lime juice.
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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Traditional Hummus
Traditional Hummus
RecipeThis quick and easy hummus dip is delicious alone, or used as a base for a variety of different dips and sauces. This dip is a great choice for tailgating because it’s easy to transport and is great chilled and at room temperature. Serve with pita chips or a variety of fresh veggies.
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Photo: Nigel Cox; Styling: Molly Findlay
Bacon and Cheddar Sliders
Bacon and Cheddar Sliders RecipeClassic burger toppings are all here on these Bacon and Cheddar Sliders. Toasting buns on the grill gives these little burgers a delightful crunch.
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Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Lynn Miller
Baked Buffalo Chicken Strips
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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Anne’s Hot Sausage Dip
Anne’s Hot Sausage Dip
RecipeWith outstanding reviews, this dip is by far your best go-to recipe the season. Simple, easy, quick, and delicious are the perfect adjectives to describe this unbeatable tailgating recipe. Serve with substantial chips to get the best dip every time.
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Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Cheesy Sausage Balls
Cheesy Sausage Balls
Recipe
To make ahead, cover and refrigerate unbaked balls up to 24 hours; or place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag and freeze unbaked balls up to 1 month. Bake frozen balls at 375° for 22 to 25 minutes or until done.
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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Basic Deviled Eggs
Basic Deviled Eggs
RecipeAll you need to perfect these tasty stuffed eggs are five simple ingredients and just a couple short minutes. Because these we be such a popular item at your tailgate, we suggest you make at least a second batch for everyone to enjoy.
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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Game-Day Chili
Game-Day Chili Recipe“My go to sports day recipe! My husband and friends love it. I sometimes add a small can of diced jalapenos, and serve it with shredded cheese, sour cream, purple onions and corn bread. It’s simply our favorite chili!“ – LoriAnnSt
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Sausage Rolls
Sausage Rolls
RecipeThese savory bites of sausage wrapped in flaky puff pastry strips are the perfect appetizer for early games, and since they are only $.42 per serving you can make a huge batch to feed the whole crowd.
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Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip
Layered Spicy Black Bean Dip RecipeMake 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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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Dip RecipeThis dip is astoundingly easy and almost doubles as a dessert. It makes a nice addition to a savory spread.
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Photo: Gooseberry Patch
Yummy Sausage Cups
Yummy Sausage Cups
RecipeSausage on the go is the perfect tailgating appetizer for morning or evening games. Pop these on the table when you set up your tailgate and watch them disappear in seconds.
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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Toffee-Apple Dip
Toffee-Apple Dip RecipeTimes up and you need to be out the door and at the tailgate. Don’t fret, this sweet, nutty dip whips up in just five minutes and creates the perfect pairing for sliced apples and crackers.
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Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Rachael Burrow
Shrimp-and-Andouille Gumbo Dip
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Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett
White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese
White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese RecipeHere’s the secret to nice pimiento-cheese texture: Grate the cheese by hand, half on the large holes of a box grater and half on the small holes. Choose an aged sharp Cheddar cheese for extra bite. Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add piquant punch in place of grated onion.
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Stuffed Vegetables
Stuffed Vegetables RecipeStuffed Vegetables come to life with Jalapeno-Pimiento Cheese. Use this zippy cheese in hollowed-out baby bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini halves, or pattypan squash halves for lively party bites.
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Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
Pepper and Chicken Nachos
Pepper and Chicken Nachos RecipeWe take a healthier approach to the standard nacho plate here by using peppers instead of chips. The result is equally as fabulous and maybe even more delicious.
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Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams
Healthy Chili-Cheese Dogs
Healthy Chili-Cheese Dogs RecipeYour kids will flip for these Healthy Chili-Cheese Dogs! Uncured hot dogs cost a few dollars more than regular ones, but they’re worth it. They are lower in fat and sodium and free of nitrites.
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Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers