8 Ways to Tailgate Like the Foodie You Are

Who doesn't love crisp Friday nights under the lights, especially if there's lots of great tailgating food involved? We've got 8 recipes guaranteed to stack your party menu for a win.
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It's tailgating season, finally! Who doesn't love crisp Friday nights under the lights, especially if there's lots of great tailgating food involved? We've got 8 recipes guaranteed to stack your party menu for a win. Let's get cookin'!

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It's called Crack Dip because it's completely, totally addicting. You'll be dipping everything from chips and veggies to chicken wings in this stuff.

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Jalapeño Popper Bread is perfect for folks that love a little heat with their bread and cheese. Plus it travels well to tailgates!

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Tailgating in the morning? Bloody Mary Chicken Wings are a bit of the hair of the dog that bit ya, and essentially breakfast too.

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Who doesn't love popcorn at a football game? Take it up a notch by making this Cool Ranch Popcorn, because everyone will devour it.

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Did someone say beer? Beer dipped stuffed mushrooms would make an excellent addition to any football occasion.

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These mini stuffed peppers are chock a block with good stuff - goat cheese, herbs, and toasty bread crumbs on top. Who could resist?

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Homemade queso is way better than anything you can get at the store. Plus you get to control the spice level.

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Sweet black pepper bratwursts are all kinds of tasty. Grill 'em up with peppers and watch everyone dig in.

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