Tailgating Snacks: What to Make

| August 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

When you think of tailgating, you think of burgers, hot dogs, and beer.  But what else can you make for your tailgate season to give the party a new flavor?

Here are some ideas to make for your next tailgate!

Chunky Guacamole:

  • Finely chop 1 small white onion
  • Chop 1 Serrano chile
  • Mix with 1 cup torn cilantro
  • Mix in 3 diced avocados
  • Squeeze in the juice of 2 limes
  • Then salt to taste

Thai Crab Dip

  • Mix 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • Sriracha to taste
  • Chopped cilantro to taste
  • Fold in 1/2 pound crabmeat
  • Spread in a baking dish
  • Top with breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
  • Bake at 425 degrees F until golden, about 15 minutes

Queso Dip

  • Cook 1 tablespoon each butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat
  • Stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in 1/2 pound shredded cheddar
  • Stir in 1/4 cup each cream cheese, milk and jarred salsa until smooth

Cheseapeake Snack Mix

  • Toss 5 cups potato chips
  • 2 cups each oyster crackers
  • fish-shaped cheese crackers
  • pretzel sticks
  • 1/2 stick melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • Bake at 350 degrees F, 25 minutes, stirring once.

 

 

 

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