20 Tailgate Foods Everyone Will Love on Game Day

Low and slow is the way to go to make pulled pork super tender. Plus, you can make, carry, serve, and keep the meal warm right in your slow cooker. Serve it on buns or make tacos!

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Talk about a total touchdown of a dessert! Sheet cakes can easily feed a crowd, and this one is perfectly on theme. While it looks complicated to decorate, it's actually much easier than you'd think.

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This multi-layered dip is tailgate food at its finest. It takes 15 minutes to make and has all the Tex-Mex flavors you know and love. Serve it with pita chips or veggie slices, and everyone will be competing for a scoop.

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Cheesy, juicy, and finger-licking good, cheeseburgers are the perfect tailgate food. But instead of worrying about making individual patties, use the genius hack of preparing ground meat on the stovetop before stuffing it in between dinner rolls.

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Make sure the vegetarians in the group have something to munch on, too! These buffalo chickpea sandwiches are every bit as satisfying and flavorful as the real thing, thanks to hot sauce, creamy blue cheese, crunchy celery, and tangy dill pickles.

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If your tailgate is taking place first thing in the morning, you'll need to fuel up for the long day ahead. Take a page out of the Drummond playbook by making on-the-go burritos! They're loaded with sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese.

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Queso is a sporting event staple! The dip can be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Either way, meltable white American cheese and flavorful additions like garlic, jalapeños, and green chilies solidify it as a fan-favorite.

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One thing is for sure: you can never have too many wings on game day! These can be crisped up in either the oven or air fryer, before they're slathered in a sweet, sticky barbecue glaze.

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Solve those game day munchies with a scrumptious snack like this spicy Chex mix! The mix-ins are covered in butter, zesty hot sauce, Worcestershire, and lots of spice. It's basically guaranteed to be a hit worthy of multiple handfuls.

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You'll likely have a whole bunch of potato chips to munch on at your gathering, so why not make your own? To do so, you'll fry up thinly sliced potatoes until they're crunchy and golden, then toss them in a tasty spicy-sweet seasoning.

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No tailgate is complete without a big bowl of guacamole! This version calls for perfectly ripe avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. For a little kick, add some diced jalapeño, too.

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Don't forget the sweet stuff: These adorable game day snacks have double the chocolate, with cocoa powder and chocolate cereal in the mix. Extra flavor for the win!

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This sandwich is layered with meats, cheeses, and veggies so you know it'll feed a crowd. But the best part is that you can prep it ahead and it'll taste even better when it has time to sit.

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Who knew you could pack so much flavor into little cups? Well, Ree figured it out with this party dip. Of course, you could absolutely serve it in a bowl next to a bag of chips, too.

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Ree says that these cheese-stuffed jalapeños are "absolutely addictive and it's easy to see why. For one thing, they're wrapped in crispy bacon. Plus, you only need three ingredients to make them.

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No matter what the final score is, these chocolate cookies shaped like footballs are the best way to finish off game day. They even have laces made with homemade icing.

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You can't go wrong with a cheesy dip! This one is easy to customize to your party—add hot sauce if you like it spicy or swap out the type of cheese depending on your preferences.

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This twist on pasta salad uses tiny orzo for a rice-like dish. Load it up with fresh, bright ingredients and serve it alongside burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs.

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