47 Easy Tailgate Appetizers to Feed a Crowd on Game Day

Queso is a must on game day! If you’re worried about keeping it warm, you can make it and serve it right in your slow cooker so it will stay creamy for hours.

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SHOP SLOW COOKERS

Wings and football are just meant to go together. And if your tailgate has a grill, this will certainly be a crowdpleaser. They’re crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold, smoky flavor.

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If you want to make nachos but worry about keeping them warm, throw them on the grill! Use a disposable aluminum baking dish for easier prep and clean up.

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Guac is always a hit! But if you want to be the MVP, make sure you keep it green. Use enough citrus and press some plastic wrap directly on the surface before placing the lid on your go-to container.

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Buffalo chicken is good any which way. Serve up these spicy, saucy bites with ranch dressing and toothpicks for easy dipping. A side of carrots and celery makes it the perfect combo.

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SHOP TOOTHPICKS

Instead of buying a bag of chips, make them yourself! They’re even better and will impress everyone with your skills. Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes are both great options.

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Another idea that is okay when store-bought but incredible when homemade is salsa! Ree’s version starts with a few cans of tomatoes that get blitzed in a food processor with herbs and spices.

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If you’re looking to serve something warm that you know will get gobbled up fast so you don’t have to worry about keeping them hot all game, then classic bar snacks like potato skins will be the winner.

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Pinwheels are a fun way to pack a lot of flavor into one little bite. Roll layers of ham, mortadella, salami, green olive salad, and cream cheese in tortillas, refrigerate, and slice for a perfectly portioned snack.

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If you like the idea of jalapeño poppers but want to make something a little less spicy and way less work, make these! You only need two ingredients: mini bell peppers and herbed cheese spread.

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If you like the idea of a big charcuterie board full of meats, cheeses, and veggies, try making them in skewer form instead. They make it so much easier to grab and go.

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Ree calls this the “dreamiest, creamiest, most flavorful spinach artichoke dip there is.” It will stay warm for hours in the slow cooker, too, so you can snack as long as you want.

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Deviled eggs are always a good idea. You can make them in advance, they transport well, and they will make everyone at your tailgate thrilled to have at least one or two… or three.

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Got an earlier game day? Let a classic brunch cocktail be your inspiration. It comes together in just 20 minutes with ingredients like cream cheese, tomato paste, and crispy bacon.

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SHOP FOOD PROCESSORS

If you don’t feel like fussing over your food once you get to the tailgate, make a big batch of Chex mix ahead of time. It’s easy to make, transport, and please everyone.

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The great thing about pull-apart sliders is that they all get assembled at the same time. No need to build each individual one! They all get thrown together and cooked on a sheet pan.

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Bring this cheesy bean dip to a watch party and it’ll be gone before kickoff! Baking it and serving it in a cast-iron skillet helps keep the dip warm.

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Every tailgate party needs a delicious ranch dip. This one just so happens to be loaded with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, too. Festive mini cups make the perfect easy-serve vessel.

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