Prepping for a game-day feast [1] at home is much different than tailgating [2]. It's best to kick off the outdoor party with appetizers you can make ahead, pack easily, and leave out for people to munch on throughout the game — enter dips that aren't temperature-sensitive. And when it comes to what you're grilling, it's all about burgers, skewers, hot dogs, and chicken that's easy to prep and quick to go on and come off. If your choice of drink isn't beer, take a look at some winning cocktails to make ahead and store in a large jug. And lastly, you can't forget about dessert! Bar cookies, brownies, and cookie cakes will sweeten any win or loss.
Football Snack Stadium
Get the recipe: football snack stadium [3]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken dip [4]
Basic Guacamole
Get the recipe: basic guacamole [5]
Sriracha Chex Mix
Get the recipe: sriracha Chex mix [6]
Flavor-Bomb Almonds
Get the recipe: flavor-bomb almonds [7]
Kool-Aid Pickles
Get the recipe: Kool-Aid pickles [8]
Hoagie Dip
Get the recipe: hoagie dip [9]
Tex-Mex Hummus With Homemade Pita Chips
Get the recipe: homemade pita chips [10] and Tex-Mex hummus [11]
Tiki Snack Mix
Get the recipe: tiki snack mix [12]
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pinwheels [13]
Bacon Guacamole
Get the recipe: bacon guacamole [14]
7-Layer Dip
Get the recipe: 7-layer dip [15]
Bloody Mary
Get the recipe: Bloody Mary [16]
Classic Margaritas
Get the recipe: classic margaritas [17]
Kicked Pink Lemonade
Get the recipe: kicked pink lemonade [18]
Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas
Get the recipe: barbecued black-eyed peas [19]
Chili Cheese Dogs
Get the recipe: chili cheese dogs [20]
Shake Shack ShackBurger Hack
Get the recipe: Shake Shack's ShackBurger hack [21]
Jalapeño Popper Hot Dogs
Get the recipe: jalapeño popper hot dogs [22]
Buffalo Shrimp
Get the recipe: buffalo shrimp [23]
Hawaiian Burger
Get the recipe: Hawaiian burger [24]
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
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Blue Cheese Burgers
Get the recipe: blue cheese burgers [26]
Classic Hot Dog With Mayo-Mustard and Fried Onions
Get the recipe: classic hot dog with mayo-mustard and fried onions [27]
Beer-Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts
Get the recipe: beer-brined grilled chicken breasts [28]
Inside-Out Burgers
Get the recipe: inside-out burgers [29]
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Hot Dogs
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped jalapeño hot dogs [30]
Queso Hamburger
Get the recipe: queso hamburger [31]
Fudgy Brownies
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie cake [33]
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Get the recipe: football-shaped hand pies [34]
S'mores Popcorn
Get the recipe: s'mores popcorn [35]
Brown Butter Blondies With Pecans
Get the recipe: brown butter blondies with pecans [36]
