Recipe

Everything You Need To Host A Tailgate Recipe

	Krumkake / All my dishes 2 years, 3 months ago It took me a couple years to finally figure out ALL the things I needed to host a successful tailgate. We were never close to home, so I needed everything with me in the car. You can alter the food any way you like here, but the “non-food supplie... More Prep:180m Cook:60m Servings:30	Krumkake
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Ingredients

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Chili (your favorite recipe – I’ll post mine at a future date)

Hot Dogs

Potato Salad (we use the one I have posted here, Potato Salad with Homemade Dressing)

Potato chips with Onion Dip (I just use Lipton’s Onion Soup recipe, but make whatever kind you like)

Ramen Noodle Salad (I will post my version at a future date)

Beer (in cans, but a keg is better, if the sports location allows it)

Assorted Pop (in cans)

A couple bar-type cookies/snacks of your choice – keep it simple and finger friendly! We package ours up in a waxed paper lined shirt box, making a couple layers. When ready to serve, pop off the lid and serve them in the same box – no plates or platters to hassle with

“Team logo” sugar cookies (we’ve gotten these from a bakery or I’ve made them myself – whatever suits you! Again, we transport them layered in a waxed paper lined shirt box…they travel very well, and the box is perfect for serving them in.

Directions

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:

At least 3 plastic 48” folding tables

A few folding or lawn chairs (tell your guests to bring their own!)

1 propane powered Grillin’ Griddle (Coleman makes a nice one, but there are many varieties – we use the small 1 pound propane gas powered grills because many locations don’t allow the use of hot coals. We like the Grillin’ Griddle because you can put pots of chili, BBQs, etc on the griddle surface and still use the grill portion to heat hot dogs, etc.)

1 or 2 one-pound propane gas containers for your specific griddle or grill

2 or more large outdoor trash bags

1 bottle opener

1 can opener (you NEVER know when you might need it, even if you brought no cans along!)

1 wine bottle opener (a good hint from notyourmomma!)

A few large serving spoons

A container of Wet Wipes

Some old towels

Some old hot pads

Long handled tongs (for hot dogs)

Salad tongs (for Ramen Noodles)

Some newspaper

Large stock pot (or size you need for you group) for the chili

Ladle (for chili)

Styrofoam bowls (for chili)

Plastic spoons, forks and knives

1 good, sharp knife

Plenty of paper napkins

Sturdy paper plates

Plastic set of salt and pepper shakers (the sets with closeable or flip-top lids work best!)

Large roll of paper toweling

Gallon and quart size ziplock baggies

Roll of heavy duty foil

Scissors

Masking or packing tape

Plastic cups for beer and other beverages

Enough coolers for your beer and beverages, packed with lots of ice (leave some in the bag to keep it clean for people to use in their beverages)

FOR THE CHILI TOPPINGS:

Frito corn chips

Grated cheddar (in a plastic container with a solid lid)

Diced onion (in a plastic container with a solid lid)

1 or 2 pint containers of sour cream, depending on your group size

FOR THE HOT DOG TOPPINGS:

Hot dog buns

Ketchup

Yellow and spicy mustards

Diced onions (you should already have a container of this for the chili toppings)

Pickle relish

Dill pickle spears

Diced tomatoes

Sport peppers

Celery salt

(the last 4 ingredients are only needed if you want to serve your dogs “Chicago style”)

FOR THE POTATO SALAD, all you will need is a serving spoon.

FOR THE RAMEN NOODLE SALAD, all you will need is a serving spoon.

FOR THE CHIPS AND DIP, all you need is the bag(s) of chips and some prepared Lipton Onion Dip in a plastic container with a solid lid.

Variation: I sometimes serve sloppy joes (instead of chili) and hot dogs. If you would like to do this, OMIT the chili toppings and ADD: your favorite sloppy joe recipe (I will post a family café one soon), hamburger buns, dill pickle slices, and some cheese slices.

Ask your guests to bring appetizers, if you want to, and we also ask them to bring a beverage of their choice if they don’t want beer or pop.

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Comments

noir 2 years, 3 months ago said:
My kinda thingy...Tailgate! Tis' the season! :)

jaie 2 years, 3 months ago said:
You did an AMAZING JOB with this!!!! Thank you for your time and hard work!!! This sure does seem to be a no-fail list...now I just need a vehicle large enough to carry it all in :D

michellem 2 years, 3 months ago said:
My goodness Krumkake you amaze me once again! This truly will come in handy for a beginner tailgater like myself. I think your idea of using boxes is the best. Im going to print this out and put it to use this fall!! Thanks ..M

notyourmomma 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Might I add that we carry a wine key in the glove box of our car, just in case someone brings a bottle of good stuff, and not the wine in a box variety. LOL How frustrating to be looking at a good bottle and have not way to get in!! Love your list and love the idea of the group! Let's party!

alaskanmom 2 years, 3 months ago said:
WOW! Great list, not only would this work for tailgating, but camping too. A girlfriend and I decided to take all the kids camping and boy sure glad we weren't far from home, seems like we forgot everything. Definitely a list to print and keep handy! Thanks for the great post:o)

shirleyoma 2 years, 3 months ago said:
We tailgate in our living room... no games close enough to go to around here.. we live in the boonies!
And we are too old for all that excitement! lol
But this sounds great.. where were you when my kids were little and we used to go camping!!!
You sure did a great job!

recipediva 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Thanks for taking the time for this. Great post!

zena824 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Krummm...you outdid yourself once again with this... I have not tailgateed much so Im a beginner at this.. but it sounds like alot of fun for sure..

lollya 2 years, 3 months ago said:
You rock krum!
i joined your smart group.
i miss you round here!

superdupper 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Wow .. very detailed. Thanks! :) I also joined the group, thanks for the invite!

minkie 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Love it! We manage to make it to 1-2 Chiefs games per year. My tip - large bottle of V-8 spicy. Pour out just enough to add vodka, worcestershire and all your spices. Shake it up and serve at the game. And for those cold games, don't forget the bottle of Baileys!

shortee1980 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Hey Krum, Love the list except I am a charcoal kinda gal!!!(Not propane) Everything else sounds great. I am excited; It will be a great Football season with all these great recipes!! Thank You ;)
*BOOMER SOONER BABY!!! *

possumqueen 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Awesome job!!!! Thanks for posting.
I host a tailgating party at the house every year. We all back our pick-ups in, crank up the grill and let the good times roll!!!!

cypress 1 year, 5 months ago said:
I'd need an RV for all of that stuff! GO SEMINOLES!!

anitagae 1 year, 2 months ago said:
WOW -- I think you are an expert and thanks so much for getting the rest of us organized. I hope this finds you looking forward to getting ready and doing the same thing this year as when you posted it last year. I appreciate you sharing.
Rockchalkjayhawk!

cherylannxo 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
WOW girl, you deserve a 10 or 15 for this, but the ratings don't go up that high and they only let you rate 1 time, so 5 will have to do. You did a lot of prep to do this. Thanks for sharing...Cheryl

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