Go-To Tailgating Recipes

This weekend kicks-off college football season. On one hand, I'm not super pumped about spending every Saturday from now through December watching football, I do love me a good tailgate. We aren't headed to any of the games this weekend, but I've already started making a list of my go-to tailgating recipes for the season. These recipes are always a huge hit and are super easy to tote to the game. If there's anything left (and there usually isn't), you can just toss the leftovers. I love tailgating food that doesn't have to be kept hot or cold because it's easier (i.e. not gross) to leave out all day, but there are a few hot recipes that are too hard to pass up. 

Even though we'll be at home this weekend, we usually have a few snacks around the house to have our own little version of a tailgate from our couch. I may whip up one or two of these ideas for us to have here. What are your go-to tailgating recipes? Would love your secrets! 

Go To Tailgating Recipes

Easiest Corn Dip 

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cereal Party Mix 

Goat Cheese Squash Dip

No Bake Energy Balls

Bring the Party with You with Stanley + My Favorite Tailgating Recipe

This fall, we're spending several weekends tailgating with friends and family in Auburn. While my school didn't have a college team, my husband's family is die-hard Auburn fans. In fact, my brother in law played for the team as did many of his friends, and Hunter along with his mom attended the university. It was pretty much a requirement that I adopt orange and navy when I married into the family. Over the past eight years, I've seen my share of many Auburn tailgates, and while I sometimes complain about schlepping food and decor from the parking lot to our tent, I have to say, I really enjoy tailgating season...and the food, the glorious tailgating food! 

Luckily, tailgating just got a whole lot easier with Stanley brand and their latest celebration essentials. Stanley Brand's Vacuum Seal Growler promises to keep beer cold for sixteen hours. SIXTEEN HOURS, y'all! This handy stainless steel container saves cooler space for other items all while keeping your beverage of choice chilled well into the afternoon. Pour the chilled libation into Stanley Brand's Steel Tumblers, and you're set. 

I also can't get enough of the Stanley Brand Adventure Vacuum Crock. The leakproof lid prevents spills all while keeping food hot for 12 hours and cool for 16. Can you say buffalo dip? I see a ton of delicious southern tailgate delicacies in this container's future. 

I'm stoked to take my new Stanley Brand products to the Ole Miss game at the end of October. And until then, I'll be dreaming up all of the other possibilities for these Stanley goodies. Apple cider in the growler? Check. Meatballs in the crock? Done. Oh, and as an added bonus, I thought I'd share my favorite tailgate recipe that I think will fit just perfectly in the Stanley Brand Adventure Vacuum Crock: corn dip. 

Tailgating Corn Dip

You will need:

- 2 cans white corn, drained

- 1 can Rotel, drained 

- 1 package cream cheese, softened

- Cumin to taste

- Garlic Powder to taste

- Red Pepper to taste

- Corn chips

To prepare:

Drain the corn and Rotel tomatoes and place in a microwave safe material. Add cream cheese and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir to combine. Add cumin, garlic powder, and red pepper and heat until hot. Transfer from your container to the Stanley Brand Adventure Vacuum Crock and transport easily to your tailgate. Serve with corn chips of choice!