7 homegating recipes perfect for football season

Football season is fun for two reasons: football and food! Don’t have tickets for the game this weekend? No big deal. Our friend Chef Billy Parisi came up with seven football party recipes you can enjoy whether you make it to the game or if you’re rooting for your team from home. With a little preparation you can host one rocking party your friends and family will enjoy — so much so they won’t even miss the parking lot.

Chili Huevos Rancheros With Bacon and Salsa Fresca

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If you are looking for the ultimate brunch recipe for an early-afternoon game, then this is it! Your Huevos Rancheros get an upgrade by adding a layer of potatoes, chili, eggs, cheese, onions, bacon, avocado and a homemade restaurant-style salsa!

BBQ Pulled Chicken Deviled Eggs With Coleslaw

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Up your homegating recipes at your next football viewing party by serving these Pulled Asian BBQ Chicken Deviled Eggs with Creamy Coleslaw!

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Empanadas With Buffalo Ranch Sauce

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Homegating doesn’t have to be a chore, and with these delicious Pork Manwich® Sloppy Joe’s Stuffed Empanadas, it isn’t. Serve these delicious empanadas as a simple and light snack before the big game.

Easy Jambalaya Breakfast Burritos

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If you’re a Southern tailgater in Creole country, then you know how important jambalaya is. For an early homegate party, be sure to have these Jambalaya Egg Burritos on your menu. They're packed with spices, sausage, chicken and buttery scrambled eggs for an amazing brunch recipe!

Sloppy Joe Marinated Beer Can Chicken

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Beer, chicken and Manwich make for one recipe everyone will enjoy. It’s tasty, relatively simple to prepare and looks cool!

Spicy Sriracha Shrimp and Grits

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If you’re from the South, then you already know that shrimp and grits is a way of life. But for all the folks in the Midwest and North who tailgate, let your mind be blown by this amazing combo of spicy Sriracha shrimp and delicious Cheddary grits.

Rockin’ Guacamole Bar

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Watching football, whether at the game or at home, wouldn’t be the same without dip … and the most classic of dips is none other than guacamole. Enjoy this zesty guacamole recipe along with other great sides like pork belly beans, coleslaw and roasted elotes. This guacamole bar scores a touchdown!