Textbook Tailgating Tips

Here are the best of our football entertaining recipes. Choose the ones that are right for your tailgate party and add to the spread by providing fresh vegetable sticks with pre-made salad dressings for dipping sauces and chips with fresh salsa - these are such great recipes they should last you through the regular schedule and into the holiday bowl season.

Keep that food safe by making sure you have plenty of coolers on hand with ice or cold packs as well as a good way to heat things up - use a microwave, oven, grill, slow cooker or insulated covers for pre-made dishes. Try to avoid leaving foods out at room temperature for more than two hours, so have them set out for the pre-game show but then keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold until halftime.

Remember to use your slow cooker to create great meals that cook while you enjoy the game!
 

Cougar Cowboy Beef & Black Bean Chili A must have for any Washington State Cougar fan (and maybe those U of W folks too) for the ultimate in tailgating grub!  View Recipe

Game Day Pot Roast Quesadillas An easy to serve crowd pleaser for all day serve-yourself-style Big Game munching! A super simple slow cooker pot roast is made super tasty with just the right touch of fiesta and football!  View Recipe

Chili For A Crowd A classic slow cooker chili that cooks while the cook's enjoying the game. A crowd pleaser with tasty toppings that works great for serve-yourself-style snacking!  View Recipe

Hickory BBQ Beef Sandwiches A great way to serve a crowd of rowdy football fans all day long. These hearty beef sandwiches pack a powerful punch of flavor!  View Recipe

Chipotle Taco Wraps Festive and family-friendly these slow cooked wraps are easy and can be pre-assembled for the snack table or made as needed.  View Recipe

Fast Philly Cheese Meatball Sub Fully-cooked meatballs bring this dish together in a flash for those hungry fans that only have halftime to re-fuel. Try it with some Italian flair for a change of pace.  View Recipe

Popper Burgers A surprise awaits the game watchers when they bite into these zesty burgers! Another way to add excitement to a tailgate party.  View Recipe

Southwest Beef & Chile Pizza Cheesy, beefy pizza that will be a favorite of even the youngest fan. Spicy it up or ease back so everyone can savor the flavor!  View Recipe

Tri Tip with Onion Jam & Gorgonzola The sweet and spicy mixture of onion and easy fully-cooked Tri Tip make this recipe great for build-your-own sandwiches or as open-faced appetizers.  View Recipe