30 Tailgate-Ready, Make-Ahead Recipes

Game day's a long day, you're going to need plenty of snacks.

ByLyna Vuong

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After tailgating all day, it’s time to get up, do some stretches and finish the day strong! There’s no time to be tired (that’s what Mondays are for). With one more game (potentially two) to wrap up Sunday night festivities, there’s still room for plenty of drinks and food to go around.

Below, we’ve pulled 30 tailgate-friendly, low-fuss, make-ahead dinner recipes for the win.


bite-size foods

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The main players


on the sidelines


all around sauces + dips


good game

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