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
Spicy Jalapeno Popper Dip
Recipe found at A Nerd Cooks
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Recipe found at 4 Son R Us
Easy Cheeseburger Dip
Recipe found at Cutefetti
Secret Ingredient Guacamole
Recipe found at Alton Brown
Cream Cheese Sausage Dip
Recipe found at Salt and Baker
7 Layer Dip
Recipe found at Confessions of a Baking Queen
Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip
Recipe found at The Roasted Root
Easy Mediterranean Dip
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
White Queso Dip
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
Pizza Dip
Recipe found at The Seasoned Mom
Simple Guacamole
Recipe found at My Cultured Plate
Spicy Sausage Dip with Bacon and Cheese
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
Football Shaped Bread Bowl with Spinach Dip
Recipe found at This Ole Mom
Hot Corned Beef Reuben Dip
Recipe found at Savvy Saving Couple
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe found at My Organized Chaos
French Onion Dip
Recipe found at Confessions of a Baking Queen
Tailgate Queso
Recipe found at Cooking With Carlee
Candied Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Recipe found at Life Currents Blog
Tailgate Food Appetizers
Keto Cauliflower Cheese Bites
Recipe found here
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Recipe found at Snacks and Snips
Fried Pickles
Recipe found at Tastefully Frugal
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Recipe found at Cook Eat Go
Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bombs
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
Game Time Deviled Eggs
Recipe found at Cooking on the Front Burners
Alabama Firecrackers
Recipe found at The Honour System
Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Recipe found at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Easy Pizza Empanadas
Recipe found at Latina Mom Meals
Mini Muffin Cups
Recipe found at Mother Would Know
Taco Egg Rolls
Recipe found at Finding Zest
Reuben Tater Tots
Recipe found at Savoring the Good
Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Recipe found at Beyond the Chicken Coop
Bacon Cheeseburger Bites
Recipe found at Keto Cooking Christian
Easy Pork Dumplings
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
Tailgate Food in a Crockpot
Creamy Keto Crockpot Jalapeno Popper Dip
Recipe found here
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Recipe found at Good Life Eats
Slow Cooker Sausage Dip
Recipe founds at Who Needs a Cape
Slow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders
Recipe found at My Kitchen Love
Slow Cooker Beer Bratwurst with Onion and Peppers
Recipe found at Culinary Ginger
Keto Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Dip
Recipe found at Sorey Fitness
Instant Pot Hamburgers
Recipe found at Recipes from a Pantry
Instant Pot Honey Buffalo Wings
Recipe found at Flavor the Moments
Tailgate Main Dishes
Knock Your Socks Off Tailgate Burgers
Recipe found at 4 Sons R Us
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Recipe found at Taste and See
Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dogs
Recipe found at Taste and See
Easy Party Cuban Sliders
Recipe found at Cooking on the Front Burner
Tex Mex Egg Rolls
Recipe found at Savoring the Good
Minted Lamb Burgers
Recipe found at Greedy Gourmet
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Recipe found at A Nerd Cooks
Pastrami Wraps
Recipe found at Homemade Food Junkie
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
Recipe found at Plating Pixels
Lemon Pepper Wings
Recipe found at Taste and See
Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Peppers
Recipe found at Girl Heart Food
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Recipe found at Homemade Food Junkie
Easy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Recipe found at My Everyday Table
Philly Cheesesteak Nachos
Recipe found at Sizzling Eats
Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Recipe found at Fit to Serve Group
Seafood Tailgate Recipes
Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Recipe found at Muy Bueno Cookbook
Grilled Salmon Kabobs
Recipe found at Plating Pixels
Crab Corn Fritters
Recipe found at Savoring the Good
Smoked Salmon Potato Appetizers
Recipe found at Homemade and Yummy
Blackened Shrimp with Avocado Ranch Dip
Recipe found at Flavor the Moments
Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Recipe found at Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Cold Weather Tailgate Food
Short Rib Chili
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
Dad’s Award Winning Secret Ingredient Chili
Recipe found at 4 Sons R Us
Chile Rellenos
Recipe found at Upstate Ramblings
Instant Pot Pulled Beef Brisket
Recipe found at Posh Journal
Baked Korean Beef Meatballs
Recipe found at Midwest Foodie Blog
Guava BBQ Tajin Meatballs
Recipe found at Latina Mom Meals
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Recipe found at Brooklyn Farm Girl
Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Recipe found at My Organized Chaos
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Recipe found at Recipes from a Pantry
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Recipe found at My Organized Chaos
Savory Peanut Chicken Stuffed Buns
Recipe found at Savory Spin
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Recipe found at Pinch and Swirl
Vegan Tailgate Food
Vegan Walking Tacos
Recipe found at Cadrys Kitchen
Air Fryer Falafels
Recipe found at Recipes from a Pantry
Sweet and Salty Jalapeno Poppers
Recipe found at Spa Bettie
Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
Recipe found at Shane and Simple
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Slaw
Recipe found at Glue and Glitter
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Recipe found at Recipe This
Vegan Chilli Dog
Recipe found at Cadrys Kitchen
Dorito Popcorn
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
Chocolate Fruit Dip
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
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!)
Pizza Hummus
Recipe found at Whole New Mom
Middle Eastern Zucchini Tahini Eggplant Dip
Recipe at Mother Would Know
Easy Homemade Salsa
Recipe at My Cultured Plate
Chipotle Corn Salsa Copycat
Recipe at Savoring the Good
Sour Cream and Onion Popcorn
Recipe at Moore or Less Cooking
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Recipe at Finding Zest
Muhammara
Recipe at Savoring the Good
Pico De Gallo
Recipe at Cook Clean Repeat
Easy Game Day Snack Mix
Recipe at Grits and Pinecones
Easy Tailgating Dessert Recipes
Perfectly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe found at Of Batter and Dough
Watermelon Dessert Pizza
Recipe at Homemade and Yummy
Cookies and Cream Football Cheese Ball
Recipe at Cooking with Carlee
Shortcut Beer and Pretzel Brownies
Recipe at Itsy Bitsy Kitchen
Maple Bacon Popcorn
Recipe found at Salt and Baker
Olive Oil Brownies
Recipe found at Chocolates and Chai
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!
Ana
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.
