Recipes Everyday Cooking On The Go Tailgating I Asked 50 Football Fans for Their Go-To Tailgating Recipe, and These Are the 10 They Swear By They will carry us through football season! By Bailey Fink Bailey Fink Bailey Fink is a devout home cook and assistant editor at Allrecipes. She has written over 200 stories covering everything from cooking methods and storage techniques to grocery shopping on a budget, how-to guides, product reviews, and important food-related news. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 2, 2024 Close Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Football season has kicked off and, for diehard fans, that means weekends have become dedicated to tailgates and football parties. From Thursday to Monday, our schedules are booked watching high school, college, and professional football games—and, of course, eating our way through the tailgate. We asked our Allrecipes Allstars to share their favorite, easy football recipes that they’ve become famous for. From dips to sliders and every appetizer in between, these are the 10 recipes that will make you a tailgate champion—no matter if your favorite team is or not. 01 of 11 Hard Salami Cups These four-ingredient poppable salami cups are filled with a mixture of cream cheese, spinach-artichoke dip, and garlic powder. "They're super easy and always a hit," says Allrecipes Allstar MaryLou View Recipe 02 of 11 Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR "I love these cowboy beans as a side, interesting chili substitute, or 'dip' with tortilla chips. They're easy to transport in the Crockpot and warm up a party,” says Allrecipes Allstar Amy Barnes. View Recipe 03 of 11 Dip for the Stars Sylvie Feghali Smith "This recipe has been the hit of every party I've made it for. It makes a lot of dip, so I added more sundried tomatoes, pesto, and pine nuts to allow for more layers to the dip," says reviewer NUNPUNCH. "Very pretty when finished. Be sure to bring copies of this recipe for everyone that will be asking for it!" View Recipe 04 of 11 Slow Cooker Philly-Style Shredded Beef Sliders Bibi "This is really easy. I prepare the meat ahead of time, shred, and return to the slow cooker. It stays warm a good long time. People can make their own sliders, this way, the buns don't get mushy," says Allrecipes Allstar Bibi. View Recipe 05 of 11 Easy Texas Chili France C "My husband is picky—and HE LOVES THIS CHILI! He asks for it all the time. I have never written a review before, but this one warrants five stars," says reviewer julieannk. View Recipe 06 of 11 Texas Twinkies Dotdash Meredith Food Studios These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers take it one step further by adding brisket to the cream cheese mixture. “A great way to use leftover brisket (or pulled pork will do too!)," says Allrecipes Allstar France C. View Recipe 07 of 11 Buffalo Chicken Dip Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Buffalo chicken dip is a tailgating classic for a reason. And with more than 4,000 5-star reviews, it's no wonder this slow cooker recipe was mentioned by football fans again and again. View Recipe 08 of 11 Cocktail Meatballs Allrecipes Magazine "So easy and I always get rave reviews,” says Allrecipes Allstar Lisa Altmiller. While this recipe uses from-scratch meatballs, you can cut down on prep time by opting for frozen meatballs instead. View Recipe 09 of 11 BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip Soup Loving Nicole “This has been my go-to for so many years," says Allrecipes Allstar Amanda. The layered dip is made with bacon, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, barbecue sauce, bell pepper, tomato, and Cheddar cheese. View Recipe 10 of 11 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Dotdash Meredith Food Studios “Many people have asked for the recipe, and it is fully expected that we serve it at our football parties. I serve it with optional toppings, including shredded cheddar cheese and bleu cheese dressing.” says Allrecipes Allstar Jacolyn. View Recipe 11 of 11 More Inspiration Melissa Goff 10 Tailgating Recipes You Can Make Ahead of Time 24 Slow Cooker Classics for Your Next Tailgate Our Most-Saved Tailgate Recipe Is So Good, More Than 2,000 Reviewers Gave It 5 Stars Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit