Touchdown Football Tailgate Platter

A festive and crowd-pleasing platter featuring classic game day favorites—perfect for sharing at your next football tailgate Includes crispy chicken wings, loaded potato skins, smoky sausages, fresh veggie sticks, and creamy dips

This spread was a huge hit at our last tailgate party Everyone loved the variety and flavors brought to the table

Ingredients

• Chicken Wings: 1 5 kg (3 3 lbs) chicken wings separated at joints tips removed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Potato Skins: 4 large russet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled 2 green onions sliced
• Mini Sausages: 400 g (14 oz) smoked cocktail sausages 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• Veggie Platter: 2 cups celery sticks 2 cups carrot sticks 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 cup cucumber slices
• Dips: 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)

Step 2:

Toss chicken wings with olive oil garlic powder smoked paprika salt and pepper Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes turning halfway until golden and crisp

Step 3:

Scrub potatoes prick with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 1 hour or until tender Let cool slightly cut in half and scoop out most of the flesh leaving 1 cm (1/2-inch) shell

Step 4:

Brush potato skins with olive oil season with salt and pepper and place skin-side down on a baking sheet Fill each with cheddar cheese and bacon Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese melts Sprinkle with green onions

Step 5:

Meanwhile combine smoked sausages with barbecue sauce in a small saucepan Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes stirring occasionally

Step 6:

Arrange celery carrot cherry tomatoes and cucumber on a large serving platter

Step 7:

For the chive dip mix sour cream mayonnaise chives lemon juice salt and pepper in a small bowl Place ranch dressing in a separate bowl

Step 8:

Arrange wings potato skins sausages and veggie sticks on a large platter Serve with dips on the side

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Sharing this spread with friends always makes game day special and memorable

Required Tools

Baking sheets Saucepan Mixing bowls Sharp knife Cutting board Serving platter

Allergen Information

Contains Dairy (cheese sour cream ranch) Eggs (mayonnaise ranch) Gluten (sausages may contain gluten) Pork (bacon sausages) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens

Nutritional Information

Per serving Calories 560 Total Fat 32 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 32 g

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This tailgate spread is sure to impress your guests and make game day delicious every time

Recipe Q&A

→ How do I get the chicken wings crispy?

Toss wings with olive oil and spices, then bake at 220°C (425°F) turning halfway until golden and crisp, about 40–45 minutes.

→ Can I prepare the potato skins ahead of time?

Yes, bake and scoop the potatoes in advance. Assemble and bake with toppings right before serving for best freshness.

→ What alternatives work for smoked sausages?

Try turkey or vegetarian sausages to suit dietary preferences without losing smoky flavor.

→ How to make the dips taste more vibrant?

Fresh chives and lemon juice in the sour cream mix brighten the dip; adjust seasoning to enhance flavors.

→ What sides pair well with this platter?

Light beers, ales, or sparkling water with lemon complement the bold, savory elements of this spread perfectly.