Football pre-season is underway, and that means tailgate parties! While you cheer for your favorite team, you’ll need something delicious to snack on.
If you’re tired of the same old buffalo chicken dips and pigs in a blanket, look no further. Blain’s Farm & Fleet has put together some new food ideas for you to try out this football season.
Loaded fries get a new twist with this recipe from Iowa Girl Eats. The gluten-free dish combines curly fries baked crispy in the oven and juicy, ground beef made in a slow cooker. Top it all off with cheese and fresh burger toppings like tomatoes and onions for a great game day snack.
Take queso dip to the next level by adding bacon and sriracha hot sauce using this recipe from Wholefully. It’s easy to make and is perfect for a tailgate party. Serve the spicy, salty queso with a side of your favorite tortilla chips.
Step up your dessert game with this crowd pleasing chocolate chip cheesecake ball from Belle of the Kitchen. While traditional cheese balls are a staple at most game day get-togethers, this one is a little different. It’s sweet instead of savory—and you can shape it and decorate it just like a football!
With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe from Made With Happy will please all your tailgating party-goers. All you have to do is bake tater tots on skewers and sprinkle on cheese and bacon. Then, serve them with a side of dipping sauce. It’s that easy to make a snack everyone will love.
Instead of ordering pizzas, make ooey-gooey pizza dip with this recipe from Just a Pinch. It only takes 20 minutes to make and can serve about 15 people. It’s perfect for tailgate season.
Puppy chow is a staple for snacking. Now, you can make a fun football version with this recipe from The First Year. You can add M&M’s that match your favorite team’s colors to really show off your team spirit, too!
During football season, meatballs made in a slow cooker are a pretty normal dish. You can amp up those meatballs with this recipe from Butter with a Side of Bread. The cheesy bites are like mini meatball subs – the perfect finger food for a tailgate party.
If you’re looking for something with a little heat, these buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers from The Girl Who Ate Everything are just what you need. The creamy, spicy morsels are perfect for game day.
These bite size Cuban sandwiches from House of Yumm are super easy to make. You simply lay everything out in a pan and bake it for 25 minutes for toasty, warm slider sandwiches.
Find cheesy, garlic goodness with Handle the Heat’s cheesy garlic herb crack bread recipe. It’s super easy to make and only requires a handful of herbs and spices for seasoning. It’s perfect for a football party or any occasion.
Football season means great comfort food and time spent with family and friends, cheering on your favorite team.
For more tailgating ideas and recipes, visit the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Blog.
