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Top 10 Tailgating Recipes

Get your game on with these great tailgating recipes

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It's time to go tailgating and are 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 beer can chicken to corn of the cob. Take a look through these recipes for ideas and put together your own parking lot party.

1. Buffalo Wings

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A simple recipe for a traditional favorite. These chicken wings are sure to please. Adjust the hot sauce if you want these Buffalo Wings hotter or not.

2. Bacon Double Cheese Stuffed Burgers

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How would you like a nice bacon cheese burger? These burgers get bacon and cheese stuffed inside the patties before they hit the grill. These are great hamburgers, loaded with flavor and fun to eat. Perfect for your tailgating guests because of the surprise inside.

3. Carne Asada

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Carne Asada is a Mexican recipe for marinated, grilled beef served in in tortillas. This is not your run of the mill taco. This is a flavorful and delicious meal that is great for any occasion.

4. Beer Can Chicken

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This basic variation of the "beer in the butt" chicken recipe combines the flavors of a great spice rub with the flavors steamed out of the beer can.

5. Fresh Corn on the Cob

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This is the general method for grilling corn on the cob. Remember not to remove the husks, they will hold in the moisture and keep the corn from burning. You might want to pull out as much silk as you can before hand.

6. Grilled Potato Skins

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This is a quick and easy recipe for grilled potato skins. This dish is perfect for summer barbecues and Super Bowl parties.

7. Cajun Grilled Ribs

These ribs are grilled slow enough to keep them from getting tough but hot enough to give them a good crust over the surface. You can use this recipe for smoked pork ribs as well.

8. Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

This stuffed mushroom dish makes an excellent starter or side dish to any meal.

9. Grilled Steak Fajitas

This is a great, simple recipe for fantastic fajitas. While it might not be purely authentic it still makes a great meal. Top off your fajitas with your favorite condiments.

10. Seafood Stuffed Jalapenos

This easy to prepare jalapeno dish is a great appetizer for any cookout or party. Make sure to use gloves when handling the jalapenos.
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