Tailgating Party Ideas

Spicy Beer Cocktail Spice Up Good Times

Mix up your tailgate by adding some zest to your favorite beer.

Turkey Reuben Perfectly Pickled Tailgating Recipes

Experiment with this Skinny Turkey Reuben and other pickle packed favorites!

Cheeseburger Beer Dip5 Tasty Tailgating Appetizers

Create these tailgating recipes and watch your friends become your biggest fans.

Fajita BurgerOur Ultimate Tailgating Burger Recipes

Check out our list of 7 burgers that range from spicy to savory and kick off football season with a whole lot of flavor!




Plan an Indoor or Outdoor Tailgating Party

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Tailgate Party in the Office

Tailgating at the parking lot and at home is pretty common, but why not spread the team spirit with a tailgate party in the office? We hosted one of our own and made it special without making it a ton of work. Check out the sweet spread and killer screen we set up!
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3 Perfectly Pickled Tailgating Recipes

If you're looking for a few creative tailgating recipes this year, try our a few of our fun pickled dishes like the spicy pickle back!
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Tailgating Party Ideas for Girls

Host a girls only tailgating party at home with these fun game ideas and low calorie recipes your girl friends will love!
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7 Tailgating Drinking Games for a Crowd

Drinking games are a big part of tailgate parties. We've rounded up seven of our favorite drinking games for tailgating with a crowd.
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12 Amazing Appetizers for Football Season

These spicy, cheesy and flavorful appetizers are easy party food and will be a huge hit for football season this year!
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Most Adorable Furry Football Fans

We look forward to the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet every year almost as much as the big game itself. Now that football season has kicked off, we've rounded up some adorable furry fans we think deserve a spot on the cutest football team around.
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Ultimate Tailgating Burger Recipes

Tailgating has evolved into one awesome party in the parking lot, sometimes even eclipsing the game itself. In honor of this ultimate display of fanfare, we've rounded up our picks for the ultimate tailgating burgers to enjoy at such a party.
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Fan Favorite Tailgating Dip Recipes for a Crowd

Don't forget the dip for your tailgate party! And we're not talking sour cream and powdered onion. We've rounded up our ultimate tailgate dip recipes even the most hardcore tailgater will love!
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Tailgating Appetizers

From dips to sliders, we've got the tailgating appetizers any fan will appreciate.
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A Light & Healthy Tailgating Menu

Tailgating is all about eating, drinking and cheering on your team. Often, it's tough for fans with a waistline they're watching to feel comfortable and enjoy when there's so much temptation all around. Enjoy the fun and keep your figure-friendly approach with these tips and recipes.
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Easy Breakfast Tailgate French Toast Recipe

Who said you can't enjoy some homemade French toast at a morning tailgate party? If you're planning a kegs and eggs bash before the game, you'll want to give this easy breakfast tailgating recipe a try.
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Sweet & Spicy Berry Salsa

While you might be convinced you can only make salsa with tomatoes, we're here to tell you it's not true! Serve this sweet salsa made from assorted berries to give tailgate party guests an unexpected treat they'll love.
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Chili Cheese Bean Dip

You might expect a bowl of hearty chili when you go to a football party or watch a game over at a friend's house, but what about a bowl of chili cheese dip instead? Show up to any tailgate party with this football dip recipe and you'll score major points for being absolutely awesome.
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Mexican Egg Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Breakfast tailgating recipes for a crowd aren't as hard to come by as you might think. Our vegetarian Mexican-inspired breakfast burritos stuffed with fresh eggs, beans and lots of other tasty ingredients are hearty enough for a tailgate and simple to whip up for a crowd.
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Creamy Chicken Tacos

We like to have fun with our football food and this creamy chicken taco recipe is always a hit when we decide to serve it. Super simple to make, but full of all the great football food flavors and textures you expect, this tailgating party food will feed a crowd for a lot less!
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Jalapeno Cheddar Hot Dog

Not a burger fan? Not to worry! We've got a loaded hot dog recipe that's pretty perfect for feeding a tailgate crowd. Chock full of toppings and awesome flavor, it's a surefire hit for your party.
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Homemade Spicy Popcorn

Homemade popcorn isn't boring and it isn't limited to movie night. We've got a spiced up handful that's perfect for watching a big game with - and best of all, the calorie count is a whole lot lower than your usual chips and dip!
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Sweet Peach Guacamole Recipe

At most tailgates we attend, traditional guacamole is nearly always spotted. Jazz up the classic recipe with the addition of some fresh peaches for a sweeter dip.
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Easy Tailgate Party Ideas

Keep your tailgate party stress-free, fun and all about the big game. We've got some quick and easy ways to keep it festive, some delicious recipes that also transport easy and can be made ahead of time, and an ultimate tailgate party playlist you'll want at your own bash!
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Sweet Pickled Potato Salad

Whip up this sweet potato salad full of garden vegetables and pickles for the perfect game day side dish!
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Autumn Tailgating Guac-Off Party

Guacamole - the ultimate tailgate party dip that boasts a fan base almost as large as the game itself! With the array of ways to prepare the famous chip partner we thought it'd be fun to have a Guac-off. We were right.
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Ham & Pineapple Grill Packets with Cinnamon Sugar Bread

Not only is this Hawaiian-flavored bite delicious and satisfying, it's also convenient for tailgating fans to enjoy in the parking lot.
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Triple Meaty Breakfast Pasta Bake Recipe

There's no tailgating breakfast recipe that's as hearty, tasty and crowd-pleasing as this triple meaty pasta bake dish.
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Skip the Stadium: Tailgating is the Best Way to Watch College Football

Saturdays down south where contributor Karen Perkins lives mean one thing - college football! See why she's skipping the stadium and spending the day tailgating - a word she claims doesn't do the party justice at all!
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How to Plan a Traveling Tailgate Party

Here's an innovative tailgating idea: pack up your car and your best buddies and take a trip to a stadium far away to see your team compete! Make it an annual tradition with the help of these suggestions.
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Easy & Elegant Tailgating Ideas

Just because you're partying in the parking lot doesn't mean your shindig can't be classy. Here are a few tailgating finger foods you'll love to eat as much as you'll enjoy the look of.
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