Top 8 Tailgating Recipes

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Updated 01/15/20

It's time to go tailgating, getting together with friends, popping open some drinks, and grilling up some great food. Can you think of anything better? There are some great portable tailgating grills that will let you cook everything from a beer can chicken to corn on the cob. Take a look through these recipes for ideas and put together your own parking lot party.

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Smoked Sausage Sandwiches

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This is how to put together a classic smoked sausage sandwich. If you already have smoked sausages try heating them up on the grill to give them an even more "real fire" flavor. Another delicious idea is making homemade cajun boudin sausages.
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Easy Onion Burgers

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A quick and easy recipe for onion burgers bursting with flavor. Make up the patties and sauce early and keep cold. Then everything can be put together the second the burgers come off the grill.
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The Ultimate Chili Dog

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Start off with a good-quality hot dog, preferably beef, and slather it with a delicious, thick, moderately spiced chili. Add chopped onions, shredded sharp cheddar or crumbled cotija cheese for an ultimate hot dog experience.
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Grilled Chicken and Cheese Po'Boy Sliders

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This is an easy way to prepare a grilled chicken Po'Boy slider. What makes this sandwich pop is the provolone and Havarti cheeses and of course, the remoulade sauce.

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Texas Potato Salad

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If you haven't tried a Texas-style potato salad, you're missing out. Think German potato salad meets traditional potato salad with a touch of Southwestern flair.
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Vegetable Kebabs

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Marinated in a Dijon-herb mixture, these colorful vegetable kebabs are bursting with flavor. Use as a side to grilled meats or serve by themselves.
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Garlic Burger Patties

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A quick and delicious burger patty that uses ingredients already in your pantry. For a fast weekday meal or an impromptu get-together, consider these delicious patties.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches

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While it might not be considered an authentic barbecue, these BBQ beef sandwiches are loaded up with flavor and are slow-cooked to tender perfection.