Top 3 Game Day Tailgate Recipes

CornholeATL has created the best 3 tailgate recipes for game day to kick off the football season!

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68461/buffalo-chicken-dip/

1. Buffalo Chicken Dip - Buffalo Chicken Dip is a tailgate classic, combining the flavors of spicy buffalo wings with the creamy texture of a dip. It’s easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup ranch dressing

• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

3. Spread the mixture into a baking dish.

4. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles (if using) on top.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly.

6. Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

2. BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders - BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are perfect for a tailgate, offering savory and smoky flavors in a convenient, handheld form.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 cup BBQ sauce

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• Slider buns

• Coleslaw (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the sliced onion at the bottom of a slow cooker.

2. Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions and pour the chicken broth over it.

3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

5. Mix the shredded pork with BBQ sauce.

6. Serve the pulled pork on slider buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.

3. Seven-Layer Dip - Seven-Layer Dip is a versatile and colorful appetizer that’s easy to transport and assemble at the tailgate site.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup guacamole

• 1 cup salsa

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup sliced black olives

• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Spread the refried beans evenly on the bottom of a serving dish.

2. Layer the sour cream over the beans.

3. Add a layer of guacamole.

4. Spoon the salsa evenly over the guacamole.

5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

6. Add the sliced black olives, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes as the final layers.

7. Serve with tortilla chips.

These recipes are sure to make your tailgate party a hit, providing delicious and easy-to-eat options for all your guests. Enjoy the game and the good food!

The recipes provided are based on widely known and commonly prepared dishes often featured in cookbooks, food blogs, and recipe websites. Here are some general sources where similar recipes can be found:

1. Buffalo Chicken Dip:

- [Allrecipes: Buffalo Chicken Dip](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/68461/buffalo-chicken-dip/)

- [Food Network: Buffalo Chicken Dip](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe-1970158)

2. BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders:

- [Allrecipes: Pulled Pork Sliders](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234059/pulled-pork-sliders/)

- [Food Network: BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bbq-pulled-pork-sliders-recipe-2107864)

3. Seven-Layer Dip:

- [Allrecipes: Seven Layer Taco Dip](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23033/seven-layer-taco-dip/)

- [Food Network: Seven-Layer Dip](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/seven-layer-dip-recipe-2107434)

These sources provide detailed recipes and variations of these popular tailgate dishes.