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Football Tailgate Money Saving Tips

Thinking of tackling a tailgate party? Here is my winning list of money and time saving tailgate recipes to help you score a touchdown with your guests.

Inexpensive Recipes for your Football Tailgate

Want some inexpensive appetizers that will please a crowd? Try out these budget friendly recipes that will satisfy your hungry crowd.

Game Day Guacamole

What a showstopper! Everybody will be talking about this one, so feel free to use it as a centerpiece. Save money by making this easy guacamole at home from scratch. Or if you are looking to save time try picking up ready-made guac like Wholly Guacamole. It will still taste great but just take less time.

Easy BBQ Bites

I love this recipe for two reasons: it saves you both money and time. It’s a money saver because it allows you to serve meat as an appetizer, not as main dish. And it’s a time saver because you can make this recipe in just 5 minutes!

On-a-Stick Chicken Strips

The paprika and Parmesan cheese combination provides a great flavor and it is a very economical recipe. You can probably get a few chicken strips out of a chicken breast, which is a great way to stretch your dollars. I like to serve with a with honey mustard dipping sauce. Yum!

Tex-Mex Bean Dip

What is not to love about this Tex-Mex bean dip? The salsa, cilantro and lime juice will wake up your taste buds and make your mouth water. Using beans, a very inexpensive ingredient, as the main source of protein in this dip saves you a lot of money.

Tailgate Dessert Recipe Ideas

Keep dessert simple yet fun and delicious. Two of my favorite desserts for tailgates are Home Team Rice Krispies Treats ™ and Fudge Layered Bars with these two recipes.

Home Team Treats™

Home Team Treats™ are ready-made Rice Krispies Treats™ that you simply decorate with frosting in your home team’s colors and it’s a fun activity to complete with your kids.

Fudge Layered Bars

Fudge Layered Bars are another easy dessert recipe you can make in advance and they are sure to be a hit. Although you need to be careful, they may not make it all the way to the tailgate party.

These recipes have all the elements that make a tailgate party menu successful: They are easy to make, you can make them ahead of time and they taste great! They also use budget-friendly ingredients that help you satisfy your guests for a lot less.