Best Tailgating Foods

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A tailgating party is a social event that seems to be an essential part of the game. Before the game, everyone choses the official tailgater person and gathers around their vehicle. They enjoy grilling, socializing, eating, and drinking. Here are some great tailgating recipes to try:

Chili Dogs

Source: Foodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 1 glove garlic pressed
  • 2 tsp. of chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp. of cinnamon
  • 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp. spoon of yellow brown mustard
  • 2 tsp. of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • Shredded cheddar
  • Chopped red onion (optional)

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat grill on medium-high. To make the chili cook ground beef in medium skillet on medium and chop it up into tiny pieces.
  2. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cinnamon; cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer slightly for few minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.
  3. Grill the hot dogs and buns
  4. Spoon some chili on top and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar and chopped red onion and enjoy!

Football Cheese Ball

Source: Foodnetwork.com Valerie’s Home Cooking

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. cream cheese (softened)
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 3/4 tsp. of hot sauce
  • 3/4 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  • One box of whole wheat (Wheat Thins or Crackers of your choice)
  • 1 1/4 cup of walnuts
  • 1 piece of white string cheese
  • Dipping style veggies (optional)
Directions: 
  1. Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and shallots in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with a second sheet of plastic wrap and form the shape into a football. When done wrap up in the plastic and refrigerate until firm. About 3 hours or overnight.
  2. Unwrap the cheese ball and cover completely with the walnuts. Moved completed ball onto a serving platter. Separate the string cheese into strands and arrange them to look like the laces on a football (see picture).
  3. Serve with crackers and/or veggies.

Beef Grilled Kabobs

Source: www.agoudalife.com

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. browning sauce, optional
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium tomatoes, quartered
  • 3 medium green or red bell peppers or mixture, quartered
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
  • 5 medium onions, quartered

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour half of the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag and add meat. Seal bag and shake to coat.
  2. Pour the remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag and add the vegetables. Seal the bag and shake to coat. It’s best to refrigerate meat and vegetables overnight. If you don’t have that much time then at least allow 3 to 4 hours for it to marinate.
  3. Drain and discard marinade. Now, thread the beef and vegetables onto metal or wooden skewers alternately beef then vegetables. 
  4. Grill with them covered over medium-hot heat setting. Rotate the kabobs every 6-8 minutes until the beef reaches your desired doneness.

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