Make-Ahead Tailgating Recipes
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Cheesy Sausage Roll-Ups
Photo: Greg Dupree - 2/25
Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip
Photo: Raymond Hom - 3/25
Jalapeño-Lime Slaw
Photo: Quentin Bacon - 4/25
Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork
Photo: Randy Mayor - 5/25
Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Photo: Jose Picayo - 6/25
Happy-Hour Hummus
Oxmoor House - 7/25
Cheesy Sausage Balls
Photo: Randy Mayor - 8/25
Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Photo: Randy Mayor - 9/25
Avocado Chicken Salad
Photo: José Picayo - 10/25
Chunky Vegetarian Chili
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner - 11/25
Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts, Parmesan, and Cherry Tomatoes
Photo: Jennfer Causey - 12/25
Zesty Green Goddess Dip
Photo: John Autry - 13/25
Hickory Pulled Pork
Photo: Justin Walker - 14/25
Mushroom-Potato Salad with Miso "Mayo"
Photo: Jennifer Causey - 15/25
Beef, Black Bean, and Chorizo Chili
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Guacamole with Chipotle Tortilla Chips
Photo: Karry Hosford - 17/25
Light and Fresh Potato Salad
Photo: Howard L. Puckett - 18/25
Five-Bean Chili
Photo: Squire Fox; Styling: Carla Gonzales-Hart - 19/25
BLT Pasta
Photo: Justin Walker - 20/25
Pumpkin Dip
Photo: Lee Harrelson - 21/25
Pepita Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms
Photo: Justin Walker - 22/25
Peach Lemonade
Photo: Romulo Yanes - 23/25
Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner - 24/25
Double-Crust Apple Pie
Photo: Iain Bagwell - 25/25
Super Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Photo: Oxmoor House
Cooking Light
The excitement of game day can be almost too much to bear. Between television pre-game shows, packing for the tailgate, and making sure everyone is decked out in their colorful best, preparing bowls of chili and platters of sliders may just be a bit too much for a busy Saturday or Sunday morning. If you've got to serve great food at a tailgate but need some ideas you can make earlier in the week when your time is a little less crunched, these make-ahead football favorites are sure to please your hungry crowd of fanatical football fans.