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Easy Tailgate Recipes to Win Big with the Fans

Created September 3, 2024
The best tailgate food brings fans together, turning game day into something so much bigger than the game. There’s something magical that happens when friends, family, and fans get together to share in rooting for the team. And when you add in big, bold flavors? It all gets amplified that much more. So where do you start? Right here!

All the Best Tailgate Food—All in One Place!

When you’re looking for easy tailgate recipes, you know Betty’s got your back. Power up the pre-game with amazing appetizers. Bring it home with hearty main dishes. And finish strong with desserts and drinks.

From start to finish, we’ve got game day covered. We’ve gathered some of the very best tailgate recipes we have, according to real home chefs like you. Check out the collection and see what our community has to say about your new favorites. With a little inspiration, you can find everything you need to build the perfect game day get-together and fill it with flavors and fun!

Appetizers

Do you have a game day go-to? That one snack you can always count on to keep the fans fed? If all you’re after is something to munch on, you can pick that up at the grocery store. But what if you want the appetizers to be just as exciting as the game? That’s where these easy tailgate recipes come in! Get inspired for game time with some of Betty’s most exciting ideas!

Main Dishes

For most game day parties, appetizers are the main attraction. Tailgating calls for bold, hearty flavors after all, and you need apps that don’t disappoint. But when the game gets underway, it’s time to bring out the best tailgate food for your hungry fans! Try these crowd-pleasing recipes.

Desserts

It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you build the spread. So no matter how your team performs, you and your fans deserve to celebrate with some spectacularly sweet desserts, and these recipes are just the ticket.

Drinks

Of course no game day spread would be complete without a few delicious drinks to sip on. For a sure win, we like to stick with the classics. Give these dependable Betty recipes a try.

Show Off Your Success

When you’ve got your game day spread put together, take a victory lap, and share what you’ve made! Post a photo and tag @BettyCrocker or #BettyCrocker and show other tailgate fans what a winning party really looks like.