Tailgating Recipes

Apples, nuts and cinnamon make these bars delicious. They hardly last a day at my house!

Can be made on the stove or in the slow cooker. It's quick, easy and so good.

Making homestyle potato chips is fun and easy. Guaranteed they won't last long! A food processor with a slicing attachment is very helpful. Experiment with the thickness; you may like them thicker or thinner. I like to use olive oil because it has less trans fats, but you can use safflower, corn, or peanut oil as well as vegetable oil.

This is a dish my brother prepared for me in Seattle. It is by far the best salmon I've ever eaten. I like to serve it with an Asian-inspired rice and roasted asparagus.

Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Real Wisconsin fried cheese curds!

This tastes just like hot chicken wings, but without the mess. It is very addicting, and is perfect for football and tailgating season. Serve with tortilla chips. I take this whenever I have to bring a dish and am always asked for the recipe.

These peanut butter bars taste just like peanut butter cups.

A good choice if the school or church asks you to bring dessert. Kind of like Dutch apple pie.

I have made this recipe for years. My children always chose it for their birthday cake over any other, and it makes enough for a crowd. Moist and delicious. Very easy to make. Enjoy!

Jumbo breakfast cookies are perfect for grabbing on the way out the door. Feel free to substitute chocolate chips or dried cranberries for the raisins or any combination of the three for a little different twist.

Zesty chili flavor, sharp Cheddar, and tangy sour cream combine in this blended bean dip that was inspired by the TikTok Boat Dip. This can be served cold or at room temperature, and it actually gets better as it sits, so it's perfect to make ahead of a party or football tailgating event. Serve with tortilla chips.

This is the only way to cook bratwurst in Wisconsin. The brats are incredibly tasty! If you can get fresh bratwurst from a sausage shop, do it... it is worth the extra cost. Serve with brown mustard on substantial hoagie rolls, never on hot dog buns. Mustard is important and must always be stone ground. Add warm sauerkraut and ketchup, if you like. Chow down! Think about those Wisconsin summers! Listen to some polka!

A very simple and easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce! Don't let the cayenne pepper scare you, you don't even taste it. My 2 and 4 year-olds love it and eat more shrimp than their parents! It is also a big hit with company, and easy to prepare. I make this with frozen or fresh shrimp and use my indoor electric grill if the weather is not good for outside grilling. Try it with a salad, baked potato, and garlic bread. You will not be disappointed!!!

This is a great BBQ Turkey recipe. We almost never have any leftovers. This recipe can be used with almost any size bird.

Started in the oven and finished up in the slow cooker, these easy Buffalo chicken meatballs have all of your favorite chicken wing flavor but are much easier and less messy to eat. They're moist and tender with a slightly toasted exterior and coated in a tangy, spicy sauce with just a hint of sweetness. Use thin celery sticks as skewers and serve them with ranch dressing. Perfect for parties or tailgating!

A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It's super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!!

A sweet, spicy wing recipe that is amazing on the grill! This is a Detroit recipe, so enjoy!

If you like hot chicken, you'll love these mini sliders. The waffles are slightly sweet and pair perfectly with the salty chicken and spicy sauce. Dill pickles and slaw add tang and crunch, delivering the perfect bite. They're easy to make and I promise, they'll be the hit of the party! A fun addition to a brunch menu, and great for a football party alongside an ice cold beer.

Rich, chewy brownie with chocolate chips on top.

One of my favorite cookie bar recipes.

Jalapenos are stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped with bacon, and barbecued on the grill.

These wings are always a hit! I grill them up before a party and keep them hot in a low oven. I always use Frank's RedHot® sauce. It's got lots of flavor and isn't too spicy.

Extra tender, extra flavorful ribs, bursting with barbeque flavor.