Save 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 Tailgate Spread has become a staple at our football gatherings each season and never fails to impress the crowd.
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, ½ tsp black pepper
- Potato Skins: 4 large russet potatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ 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, ½ 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, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Prepare Chicken Wings:
- 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.
- Bake Potatoes:
- 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 (½-inch) shell.
- Prepare Potato Skins:
- 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.
- Cook Sausages:
- Meanwhile, combine smoked sausages with barbecue sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange Veggies:
- Arrange celery, carrot, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber on a large serving platter.
- Make Dips:
- 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.
- Serve:
- Arrange wings, potato skins, sausages, and veggie sticks on a large platter. Serve with dips on the side.
Save Sharing this spread with family during Sunday games always brings everyone together for fun and laughter.
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
Calories: 560, Total Fat: 32 g, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 32 g per serving
Save This Tailgate Spread guarantees a winning game day experience for all your guests.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I achieve crispy chicken wings?
Coat wings evenly with olive oil and spices, then bake at high heat for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway to crisp all sides.
- → What type of potatoes works best for skins?
Large russet potatoes provide sturdy, crispy skins ideal for holding cheese and bacon toppings.
- → Can I make the sausages spicier?
Yes, try adding hot sauce to the barbecue glaze or using spiced sausages for an extra kick.
- → What dips pair well with this platter?
Chive sour cream dip and classic ranch dressing offer creamy, tangy flavors that complement the savory components perfectly.
- → Are there vegetarian alternatives included?
Substitute chicken wings with cauliflower wings and choose plant-based sausage alternatives to suit vegetarian preferences.