PART OF Game Day
The Best Tailgating Foods in Every State
Bust out your portable grills, slow cookers and beer kegs — we've got every state's favorite way to tailgate.
Alabama: Shrimp & Grits
Buttery grits, garlicky shrimp and cheese — what's not to love?
Alaska: Red Potato Salad
"OMG this was good! I think even better than what my mom used to make!"
-mammafishy
Arizona: Grilled Veggies
"Lovely fresh grilled veggies! The lemon pepper and garlic are a great addition."
-loof751
Arkansas: Gumbo
"WOW... this is a wonderful recipe. I made this last night for my family and we loved it."
-mommyoffour
Colorado: Chili
"I've made this chili for several years now — it's the only recipe my family wants!"
-grubb1019
Delaware: Italian-Style Cheesesteak Sandwiches
"Definitely five stars! The aroma alone is to die for."
-WiGal
Florida: Shrimp Scampi Dip
Your favorite way to eat shrimp, now in dip form!
Hawaii: Pineapple Coconut Empanadas
"These tasty little gems are perfect. We loved the combo of pineapple and coconut."
-Baby Kato
Idaho: Loaded Potato Fries
"Very decadent fries! This tasted like something you'd order at a restaurant!"
-breezermom
Illinois: Chicago-Style Sausage Pizza
"Using this process of preheating oven with pizza stone and aluminum foil is JUST what I've been needing to make my pizza the BEST!"
-ElizabethB0821
Iowa: Italian Hero Sandwich
No one can resist all these meats and cheeses.
Kansas: Barbecued Pulled Pork
"Tried other pulled pork recipes but always come back to this one — it's the BEST!"
-Firewife16
Louisiana: Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
"This has become one of my favorite recipes. I use andouille sausage and a smoky sweet chipotle sauce, which increases the heat factor a little."
-Soulflower
Maine: Lobster Rolls
These buttery creations are a favorite for every occasion.
Maryland: Baked Potato Skins
"I made these for Super Bowl and they were very good and very easy."
-lovestocook 6
Minnesota: Sloppy Joes
"I've made this recipe several times, exactly as written. It is a definite hit here!"
-Kattdolan
Missouri: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
"This is our family's new favorite chicken dish."
-AZmommaof2girls
Montana: Wild Huckleberry Pie
"I had to make this with half the huckleberries, but halving all the ingredients worked and made for a very yummy pie!"
-opusanna
Nebraska: Old-Fashioned Raisin Pie
This classic Nebraska dessert features raisins, walnuts and a buttery, flaky crust.
Nevada: Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
"Oh my gosh, this was sooo good. I did use boneless skinless chicken breast and cooked on my stove top grill."
-ratherbebaking
New Jersey: Italian Meatballs
" This is a very tasty meatball recipe. I made them a little smaller and baked them on a rack so that the fat would drain as it baked."
-Cucina Casalingo
New York: Buffalo Chicken Wings
"Great recipe that got me making buffalo wings two days straight!"
-soupbroker
North Carolina: Buffalo Chicken Dip
"One of my all time favorite appetizer recipes. So easy to make!"
-mhogan6
North Dakota: Bratwurst & Sauerkraut
"Made as written, except the caraway seeds, didn't have any! Great taste, texture, and aroma."
-Paul in Arkansas
Ohio: Peanut Butter Cookies
"Amazing recipe! Thank you so much. They were a bit crumbly but we love them that way!"
-Ramona G.
Oklahoma: Chicken-Fried Steak
"Yum! We love chicken fried steak and loved this version. Very simple, tender, and yummy."
-lazyme
Oregon: Chicken Vegetable Soup
"This really hit the spot on this cold, rainy February day!"
-Lucky Clover
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Pennsylvania: Pepperoni Pizza Bake
The absolute easiest way to do pizza night.
Rhode Island: Stuffed Bell Peppers
"This was such an amazing dish. So very quick to throw together too and so very yummy afterwards."
-FrenchBunny
South Dakota: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
"Made this for a BBQ at a friend's house today and everyone raved."
-Camdens Mom
Tennessee: Pork Chops
"Can't believe how easy this was. My first time oven frying chops. Delicious!"
-MsRenay Cooks
Vermont: Fried Dough
"Wow! This was really good. It is different from the fried dough we are used to, but it was so flavorful AND easy to make."
-erical72
Virginia: Grilled Garlic Shrimp
"What a perfectly simple and delish recipe! We used chives right out of the gaden and grilled just a few minutes and they were wonderful."
-Dawnab
West Virginia: Pepperoni Rolls
"OMG, these were the best pepperoni rolls! The family loved them."
-Parris Original
Wisconsin: Four-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
"I've made this twice now and both times it was amazing!"
-Michael C.
