Are you cooking for the big game? Maybe you just have a big group of friends coming over for a backyard bbq? Or maybe you're sitting at home with your family watching the game on the couch. No matter the situation, you're gonna need some good tailgate food recipes.
This list of 45 tailgate food recipes is a list of some of my favorite bbq recipes. It includes appetizers, main courses, and desserts that are loaded with smoky delicious flavor.
I hope you love this list of tailgate party recipe ideas! If you end up cooking one of these recipes for the big game, take some pics and tag me on social media @smokedmeatsunday
Table of Contents
Smoked Brisket
Brisket is a smoked meat staple. If you're serving brisket at your tailgate or Super Bowl watch party, the people will be happy.
Crispy Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings are great, but smoked chicken wings are better. This is by far my most requested meal by friends and family.
Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is a great tailgate party recipe. It's a versatile cut of meat, and people absolutely devour it.
Shredded Beef Tacos
Similar to pulled pork, shredded beef is versatile and delicious. Serve it with corn tortillas and watch the meat disappear.
Baby Back Ribs
Baby Back ribs are great tailgate food. They're easy to serve, and you can eat them with one hand...
Chicken Thighs
One of my favorite things to make on a smoker. Chicken Thighs are so damn tasty, and the perfect simple tailgate party recipe.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
If you haven't tried pork belly burnt ends yet, you're missing out.
Poor Man's Burnt Ends
They're called poor man's burnt ends, but the flavor is rich and delicious.
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Everything is better wrapped in bacon.
Chuck Roast Chili
If the temps have dropped, this hearty chili is just what you need.
Mini Pigskins in a Blanket
Don't let their simplicity fool ya. If you serve these at your next tailgate party, they won't last long.
Juicy Lucy's
Burgers are better when they are stuffed with mushrooms and swiss cheese.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Smoked Meatballs
Meatballs stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. What else needs to be said?
Bacon Candy
Dinosaur Eggs
Smoked Chex Mix
Jalapeno Poppers
Pizza Knots
Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings
Corned Beef Brisket Burnt Ends
Chunky Jalapeno and Artichoke Dip
Smoked Beer Cheese
Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
Smoked Cheesy Bacon Bread
Smoked Ice Cubes
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Hatch Chili Mac and Cheese
Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Wings
Smoked Cheese Dip
Stuffed Mushrooms
Smoked Little Smokies
Cheesy Pull Aparts
Bacon Roll-Ups
Smoked Oreo Cheesecake
Smoked Apple Pie
Beef Chuck Ribs
Hasselback Potatoes
Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos
Smoked Rosemary Bacon
Rib Sandwiches
The Ultimate List of Game Day Foods and Appetizers
Whoa! If you made it this far, congrats! I would have clicked away to one of these delicious recipes about halfway through.
The next time you're cooking for a tailgate party or just a big group of friends or family, come back to this list and pick one of these great tailgate food recipes!
Do you have some other tailgate party ideas I missed? Let me know in the comments!
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