The Best Tailgating Dishes According to Your Favorite NFL Players

Football season has gone long, all leading up, of course, to the most glorious Sunday of all—with the big game being the perfect excuse to guzzle beer and munch on pigskin staples like chicken wings and nachos and dips for hours on end. When you’re lucky enough to see a game live, nothing beats a good ol’ tailgate. But all your tailgating faves taste just as good indoors, in front of your biggest screen. For a little inspo, we asked some of your favorite NFL players to share their top tailgating dishes—get ready for the ultimate pre-game or (in-game) bash.

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Joe Montana, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs

This legendary Hall of Famer now slings meat instead of footballs (he’s an investor in the online meat purveyor Crowd Cow), and he says nothing screams tailgating like a tried and true burger. “It’s the simplicity of a quality hamburger that makes it perfect,” Montana says. Pro tip: Form your patties ahead of time and layer them between pieces of wax paper, then they can go straight from the cooler to the grill.

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Preston Smith, linebacker for the Green Bay Packers

No tailgate is complete without snacks and sides. “When I went to tailgates growing up, my favorite food was always the sides because they’re really what keeps the tailgate going,” says Smith. His go-tos are items that are easy to make ahead and transport, like baked beans or mac ‘n’ cheese.

Thomas Morstead, punter for the New Orleans Saints

Don’t forget dessert! Even though the players can’t tailgate, Morstead’s mother makes sure it isn’t all work and no fun—she bakes the team her famous brownies every game day.

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Christian Gaddis, former offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts

“When I retired, I got the opportunity to fall in love with the game of football as a fan. My wife makes an amazingly delicious dish that’s perfect for a tailgate at home or the stadium—potato skins mac ‘n cheese,” says Gaddis. “It’s easy to prep ahead, travels well, and is easily reheated on a grill.”

Adoree’ Jackson, cornerback for the Tennessee Titans

“My favorite tailgate food is my dad’s turkey ribs,” he says. In fact, his pops makes them every gameday. “He attaches a smoker to the back of his truck and drives from St. Louis to the stadium in Nashville, where he parks and feeds family, friends, and fans before the game,” Jackson says. Afterward, he helps the team refuel by grilling up fresh grub for Titans players to grab as they exit the stadium.

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Jarvis Green, former defensive end for the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans

This two-time Super Bowl Champ went from the field to your grocery store when he created Ocean 97, a wholesale shrimp distribution service. His dinner kits are the perfect time-saver (so you can focus on the eating, not cooking) and come in whatever flavor profile you’re craving. (As a former Patriot, we think it’s also likely he might also enjoy our New England Clam Chowder Bites recipe.)

Dre Kirkpatrick, cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals

Cold fried chicken is a Southern picnic staple that happens to be perfect for a tailgate, too. For some extra pizazz, bring honey and hot sauce to drizzle over each bite.

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Lane Taylor, guard for the Green Bay Packers

Be the MVP of your tailgate by wowing with a beef brisket. Taylor’s secret? Smoking it. “I would smoke it using pecan wood. No sauce, just seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, which puts a good bark on it,” he says. If you don’t want to post up in the parking lot for the hours a solid smoke requires, get it started at home and finish it off on site.

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Davon Godchaux, defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins

Keep it simple with sticky barbecue ribs and traditional potato salad. “You’ve got to have plenty of mayo, eggs, all that good stuff!” he says. Or, kick it up a notch with a dish that’s true to this Louisiana native’s roots: jambalaya. “Your jambalaya needs to have good sausage, shrimp, and crawfish if you can,” Godchaux says. Make it ahead or bring along a pot that fits on your grill and be a true parking lot chef.

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Adolphus Washington, free agent (former defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins)

Off the field, just call him Chef Washington. His self-proclaimed secret talent is cooking, and his favorite meat is steak—a grill’s best friend. Sear off a few slabs, then slice them up; put out some soft dinner rolls and condiments and let people build their own steak sliders.

Tony Jefferson, safety for the Baltimore Ravens

“I love carne asada tacos. I’m from Chula Vista, Cali. and grew up eating a lot of Mexican food,” he says. For a break from burgers and dogs (but we won’t judge you if they make an appearance, too!), set up a DIY taco bar with meat or veggies you grill right there.

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Kapri Bibbs, free agent (former running back for the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers)

“You can’t really tailgate without a good Polish, you know what I’m saying? A nice sausage charred up on the grill is always my favorite food when I used to go to tailgates,” he says. (If you agree, try our Kielbasa-Cheddar-Sauerkraut Garbage Bread recipe.)

D.J. Jones, defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers

Besides his dad’s barbecue (he caters!) and sliders with two signature sauces, sides are where it’s at for Jones. “You have to have some type of dip, like a Buffalo dip. You also need easy snacks like pigs in a blanket, chips, and don’t forget good beverages,” he says. (We concur, and also recommend our Buffalo Chicken Kolaches with Blue Cheese Dip for your next game day spread.)

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Vincent Rey, free agent (former linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals)

Rey’s tailgating contribution is perfect for soaking up all that beer, both before and after the game: homemade popcorn. Pop a giant batch at home, then grab handfuls whenever you feel a little grumble.

James Hurst, offensive guard/tackle for the Baltimore Ravens

Eat Hurst’s tailgating pick as an appetizer or main. It’s a cheesedog with a Carolina twist. “Red Hots are a North Carolina thing, but it’s a mix between a hot dog and a sausage with a little spice to it. Grill it, cut it open down the middle, then put a slice of cheese in there and eat it straight,” he says.

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5 Tricks to Make Canned Chili Taste Homemade

The big game is nearly upon us and a chili that makes people cry (with happiness of course) is on top of mind. Thing is, you’re already making air fryer wings, football-shaped sugar cookies, and a keto dip. Also, you’d actually like to watch the game. Somehow, you’ve got to find a way to cut corners, so, obviously you think…canned chili isn’t that bad, is it? Lucky for NFL party hosts everywhere, it’s not.

At least, according to Josiah Citrin, executive chef and founder of Mélisse Santa Monica and Charcoal Venice, who knows a thing or two about doctoring up canned chili. Believe us when we say your guests will all assume this wonderful pot of beans and meat must be homemade. (Just be sure to hide those empty, open cans.)

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Go with a Low-Sodium Canned Chili

“Always buy low-sodium. That way, you can adjust the salt and add more. If it’s already too salty it’s harder to eat and season properly.” Our favorite? Amy’s Light Sodium Black Bean Chili combined with Amy’s Medium Chili with Vegetables.

Toast Your Spices and Taste, Taste, Taste

Citrin is a big believer in nailing the ratio of spice, meaning keep tasting the chili as you add different spices. Also, pull out these ground spices from your spice rack: cumin, chili spice, chipotle spice, and coriander. “Make sure to saute them up until they get all nice and toasted. You always want to heat up spices like these to get more flavor out of them.”

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Add Your Own Meat

Citrin’s suggestion to avoid that weird texture of meat often found in canned chili? “Get vegetarian chili with lots of beans. Then add your own browned ground turkey or ground beef.” (Citrin says if you’re really feeling adventurous you could also try duck.) And in the spirit of saving even more time, make the chili up to three days ahead and store it in the fridge. “Letting it sit actually makes it taste better.”

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Get a Little Fancy

If you want your guests to think, Wow, they put a lot of effort into this!, try elevating your cheese and sour cream game. “I like to use a French cheese called Cantal,” says Citrin. “It’s kind of like a gruyere. You can also add crème fraîche, or you could top with Fage yogurt. It might sound crazy, but cottage cheese could be great because it adds a nice texture.” If you want to stick to the classics, Citrin advises using white cheddar over yellow and slicing up a nice sourdough.

You Definitely Need Fresh Toppings and a Nice Pot

“If there’s one thing you have to do with any canned chili, it would be adding fresh chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños. Maybe even some pickled jalapeños. And be sure to dice it all up finely.” As for presentation? “Serve the chili out of a nice pot next to all the fresh toppings on display. This way, it reads fresh and won’t seem like it’s out of a can.”

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What Do NFL Players Eat Before the Big Game?

The grill is hot, and the wings are even hotter. We’re talking about your game day tailgate! While we’re slurping our beers and chomping on that 7-layer dip, the pros are eating something entirely different to prepare for one of the biggest games of their lives. No pressure.

So, what does an NFL player eat behind-the-scenes?

Turns out their daily diets can include 9,000 calories, up to 10 meals a day! This is mostly because they burn most of those calories on the field, and use the rest to bulk up for different positions on the team to maximize their performance.

But that does not mean they can just eat empty calories (8 tubs of ice cream, anyone)? Nope! Most players have minimal body fat—they’re hundreds of pounds of pure muscle and agility.

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Former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford told the New York Times he eats “about 200 grams of protein a day (the FDA’s daily recommendation is 50 grams for a 2,000-calorie diet), loading up on scrambled egg whites, bun-less turkey burgers, and lean-ground-beef lasagna.”

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On the other end, former NFL-er and CNN sports anchor Coy Wire says most players tend to eat ordinary meals.  “During the season, players get their breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the facilities. Those buffets look like a buffet at a nice hotel. As an example, some guys just eat a bowl of cereal for breakfast, another guy might grab some eggs and bacon. For lunches, some guys make a sandwich, other guys might have chicken and veggies…You get the idea.” 

But Coy has seen his fair share of oddball eating. He recalls, “I once saw an O-Lineman eat an entire large pizza in one sitting while drinking a 2-liter bottle of Coke like it was a 12-ounce can!”  

Noah Spence, former defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (and now playing for the New Orleans Saints), has been known to eat a nine-meal, 9,000-calorie daily diet. The keys to success: several high-calorie protein shakes a day, and lean meats and vegetables. The NFL (and “Always Sunny”) describes it as cultivating mass, not gaining weight.

Lisa Drayer, registered dietitian and CNN health and nutrition contributor, says each player’s diet is based on their height, weight, and body composition.

“[Athletic] diets require plenty of carbohydrates, which are important to fuel muscles during exercise, as well as an adequate amount of protein which can help build and repair muscle,” Drayer says.

Lean meats, as you can imagine, are a staple in most pro-diets. Even snacks need to be healthy!

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings told NFL.com “rather than eating [things] like pretzels or some chips, my snack might be turkey meatballs. One of my favorite snacks is hummus spread on gluten-free toast with chopped avocados and turkey bacon. It’s a great little sandwich.”

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Drayer suggests, “it’s important to choose healthy carbohydrates, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, as well as healthy sources of protein, including low-fat dairy foods, lean poultry, fish, and eggs.”

Super Bowl MVP and CNN sports correspondent Hines Ward says on actual game day, he focused on eating a healthy breakfast and lunch, but no dinner. He said nerves get the best of you on the biggest day for an NFL-er. He focused on hydrating before the game. And when he won, he says it was Champagne hydration after the game. We’re here for that!

According to sportsloop.com here are some meal favorites for NFL players throughout the day:

Breakfast

• Egg whites
• Oatmeal
• Turkey bacon
• Fresh fruit
• Whole grain cereal
• Whole grain toast
• Omelets with sautéed vegetables
• Yogurt

Snacks

• Whole fruit
• Turkey meatballs
• Protein shake and smoothies
• Nuts and nut butters
• Hummus on gluten-free toast with chopped avocados and turkey bacon

Lunch

• Bunless turkey burgers
• Salads with protein
• Grilled chicken and vegetables

Dinner

• Bison burger with sweet potatoes and mixed veggies
• Turkey meatloaf with pesto pasta and sautéed vegetables
• Lean ground-beef lasagna
• Grilled chicken breast
• Steak and potatoes

We must caution you: Before you map your new diet around the pros, it’s not just the meals that keep these players at the top of their game; it’s also the EXTENSIVE amounts of exercise (duh). The burn-off is just as important as the intake.

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How to Throw an Epic Big Game Party

There’s one team that everyone roots for, whether your eyes are glued to the game or you’re more focused on those fantastic commercials, and that’s Team Food. Not sure where to start when it comes to planning the perfect big game party? No stress, just get some coaching tips from our game day party playbook, and you’ll be serving up touchdown-worthy recipes in no time.

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1. Make Some Dishes That Don’t Require Attention While Eating

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For instance, it’s easier to keep your eyes on the pigskin when noshing on meatballs, popcorn, or even pigs in a blanket (though dipping in different sauces complicates things a little). Wings are fabulous finger food, but the presence of bones means they require more attention than many other scarf-worthy snacks, and guacamole demands a modicum of coordination to get it onto your chip. Just have at least a couple grab-and-gobble options for those who are actually there to watch the game first and eat second, in case they truly can’t tear their eyes away from the screen.

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2. Have Enough Beer—and Beer Openers

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It’s key to have enough beer. And to have a way to open it, in case you’re not just dealing with twist-offs and pop tops. Consider stocking up on multiple openers to stash around your viewing area (and kitchen, and yard…); try these ways of securing your bottle opener so it stays in place. But if you do lose track of it, pull out a nifty party trick and up your awesomeness by learning how to open the beer bottle with a pen. If you want to get a little fancier (but not as fancy as game day wine), consider batching up some beer cocktails for the big game.

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3. Bring Out the Heaviest Players During Halftime

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This means brats, burgers, and other such meaty mains. Even though your guests have been eating for a good portion of the game, they’re bound to still be hungry after a few beers. And during the half, they’ll have time to devote to properly chowing down. Trust us, more food is good for one and all.

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4. Remember to Include Some Healthy Options

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Just because game day is stereotyped as a barbecuing, testosterone-fueled, tailgating-type shindig doesn’t mean that every recipe has to be so fat-filled that it’s sure to clog your arteries. Serve prepped veggies with a flavorful homemade dip, like this remoulade or blue cheese dressing, and lighten up your queso. Sneak in some plant-based junk food options, and check out these other healthy game day snacks. Your waistline will thank you, and so will your guests. (Don’t forget the keto folks, or vegans either.)

5. Call on Your Crock-Pot (Or Your Instant Pot)

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If you don’t want to be distracted in the kitchen, make one (or several) slow cooker game day recipes that can hang out on the kitchen counter so guests can serve themselves. They’re handy for super bowls of soup as well, in case you like things that are easy, delicious, and punny.

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Or take the opposite tack and pick a quick-cooking Instant Pot preparation like this veggie chili.

6. Don’t Be Afraid of Shortcuts

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Just because you’re hosting doesn’t mean you shouldn’t sit down and enjoy yourself, so consider taking some game day party shortcuts. There are lots of easy crescent roll recipes perfect for the occasion, and delicious ways to hack biscuit mix too. Try transforming store-bought pizza dough if you prefer that. Or just order in some gourmet frozen pizza and call it a day.

7. Don’t Forget Dessert

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Keep it to finger food, like brownies, bars, and cookies, but don’t leave your guests craving something sweet (other than the taste of victory, of course). Think: Sticky Peanut Cookie Bars, Marble Cheesecake Bars, or the S’mores Bars recipe shown above—but if cakes and cupcakes are more your cup-of-tea, we’ve got those too. We also like beer dessert recipes for the occasion, for obvious reasons.

Head to our Super Bowl headquarters for more big game party tips and tricks, and lots more game day recipes.

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This Big Game Menu Has a Veggie-Heavy Starting Lineup

Not to be confused with some nutrient-rich rice bowl packed with veggies, just when you thought you’d solidified some healthy eating habits for 2020, along comes the Super Bowl. Ah, the Big Game, that thrilling annual event that pits the season’s two strongest opponents against each other—your steely resolve to actually be in control and make sound choices about what you ingest this year, and the seemingly bottomless abyss that is your appetite, which has strength, speed, and endurance where bingeing on party snacks is concerned.

More (Relatively) Healthy OptionsHow to Make Crispy Baked Buffalo WingsWhether you’re a genuine sports enthusiast, just into it for the commercials and to see whether the halftime show includes any memorable wardrobe malfunctions this year, or simply can’t resist the opportunity to host any snack-forward occasion, let’s go on the offense and load up our party table with veg-focused appetizers. The benefits are two-fold: Your underrepresented vegetarian friends will be thrilled, and even if you do binge your way through the evening, you’re bound to stay within the healthy eating guidelines from the 12 (or maybe 20) servings of vegetables you’ll likely chow.

You can still check off all of the requisite boxes for game day hosting—nachos, chili, “wings,” pizza, dips, skins, sliders, poppers, etc.—with this selection of on-theme vegetable snacks that will guarantee you (insert obvious sports metaphor here) with your friends!

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Easy Vegetarian Chili

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If you seek an all-star player who can get the job done singlehandedly, look no further than this G.O.A.T. vegetarian chili, which is basically a hearty bowl of health masquerading as junk food. Get our Easy Vegetarian Chili recipe.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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Even the most die-hard junk food aficionados in your life will hardly notice that these aren’t chicken while they munch happily away on spicy buffalo goodness, their faces alit with the soft glow of the tube. Get our Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe. (And if you need a fully vegan version, our Baked Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower recipe is a winner.)

Creamy Cucumber Avocado Rolls

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Just the thing to cool off with after nonstop munching on buffalo bites, plus you need an excuse to show off your newly acquired mandolin with razor thin cucumber slices. Get the Creamy Cucumber Avocado Rolls recipe. 

Veggie Sheet Pan Nachos

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If you don’t offer nachos, will it even have counted as a game day party? Not one to be accused of unsportsmanlike conduct, hedge your bets with these vegetarian sheet pan nachos topped with quick pickled chiles. Get the Veggie Sheet Pan Nachos recipe. 

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Veggie Burger Sliders

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Adorable, on-brand for a big game party, and great vehicles for a variety of cheeses, even more vegetables, and clever sauces, these party sliders are sure to be a home run! (Wait, am I doing this right?) Get the Veggie Burger Sliders recipe. 

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

If you’re the MVP game day host that you think you are, you’re going to have to show up with all of the requisite snack boxes checked, and that means pizza. Fortunately, cauliflower is exactly like that second-string player that goes in the game late and pulls out the victory. Get our Cauliflower Crust Pizza recipe.

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Red Pepper Hummus

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Hummus would be a fine veggie option unto itself, but here’s a variation with a higher potential wow factor, employing roasted red peppers for some smoke and heat and…wait? Yes, another vegetable. Get our Red Pepper Hummus recipe.

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World class sportsmanship sometimes requires making bold choices, and you are just that kind of quarterback who’s willing to throw a hail mary and unapologetically serve up broccoli at a football viewing party. Plus, it’s studded with cheese and baked crisp, so like, who’s going to come rushing at you? (Add bacon for a non-vegetarian take.) Get the Broccoli Cheese Balls recipe. 

Mexican Corn Dip

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Want to try a super easy yet very very delicious dip recipe? Then this Mexican Corn Dip is perfect for you. Cheesy, warm and crunchy, this dip is ❤️❤️ Ingredients 2 Corn on the cob 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Sour Cream 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapeno Chopped 1 tsp Green Chilli Chopped 1/4 cup Scallion Chopped 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder 50 g Cream Cheese 100 g Gouda Cheese Grated 2 tbsp Jalapeno Sliced 2 tbsp Cilantro Chopped Instructions Roast the corn on the cob until slightly charred from all the sides. Take out the kernels using a knife. Add all the ingredients except jalapeño and cilantro in a bowl and mix well. Transfer the mixture in an oven safe serving dish. Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees C. Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and the dip is slightly browned from the top. Garnish with jalapeño slices and cilantro. Serve warm with corn chips or nachos.

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Mexican street corn (or “elote”) has become ubiquitous with summer grill parties, but the addictive combination of corn, lime, cheese, and chili translates just as well to the bowl as the cob. Go for the extra point by stovetop grilling your corn first, then serve up some corn-on-corn action with tortilla chips, or simply dish it out into paper cups with spoons. Get the Mexican Corn Dip recipe. 

Sweet and Spicy Stuffed Peppadew Peppers

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Literally nobody will miss those generic, frozen jalapeño poppers in the presence of these beauties, which combine lightly spicy pickled peppers, creamy goat cheese, salty parmesan, and a sweet, reduced balsamic glaze. Your mouth will be having an end zone celebration to rival those of the even the most self-congratulatory running backs. Get the Sweet and Spicy Stuffed Peppadew Peppers recipe. 

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Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

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So long as you’re improving upon typical bar food fare like wings and nachos for your veggie game day spread, why not take on potato skins? Straightforward enough for your least epicurean compadres with a simple swap for sweet potatoes, and easy enough for you to make a huge batch to have on hand so you will never be caught offsides. Get the Loaded Sweet Potato Skins recipe.

Vegetarian Tacos

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Tortillas are basically ambassadors for all other foodstuffs, and serving tacos at any gathering is the epitome of good sportsmanship, so its a guaranteed win on your part to offer these robust squash and roasted poblano tacos. You can make no such claims about the squares you selected on the big game score grid. Get our Vegetarian Tacos recipe.

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Wait, is this a tailgating party or the latest hipster brunch spot? Either way, who among us would throw a flag on the play for the opportunity to eat Brussels and Sriracha together? Get the Sriracha Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe.

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