Happy Football Friday, it is time for tasty tailgate treats in the July 4th Edition. It is never too early to start working on your tailgate recipes. We only have to survive eight more weeks without college football. We have put together some tasty Summer staples and red, white, and blue treats. Also, here is the link to the bacon-wrapped recipes from last season because bacon goes great with everything. ENJOY!
Football Friday Tasty Tailgate Treats: July 4th Edition
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes Flag
Ingredients:
Cupcakes:
- 1 box cake mix of your choice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 eggs
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups frozen (thawed) reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1 1/2 cups sliced small strawberries
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Directions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Place a paper baking cup in each of the 80 miniature muffin cups.
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In a large bowl, beat Cupcake ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about three-fourths full.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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Before serving, spread about 1 teaspoon of whipped topping on each cupcake. Arrange 70 cupcakes on a tray as shown in the photo. Place blueberries and strawberries on cupcakes to make a stars and stripes pattern as shown in the photo. Serve the remaining cupcakes on another plate. Store in refrigerator.
Broccoli-Bacon Salad
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 pound broccoli, cut into flowerets (5 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower nuts
- 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
Directions:
- Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl. Stir in broccoli and onion; toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to blend flavors.
- Sprinkle with nuts and bacon before serving.
Recipe Tip: This is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day. Try making it the night before and top it with nuts and bacon just before serving.
Recipe Tip: These types of salads usually benefit from a sweet component. Toss in raisins or dried cranberries for a different spin.
Whiskey and Beer BBQ Chicken Sliders
Ingredients:
Sauce:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce of choice
- 1 1/2cups lager beer, such as a pilsner
- 2 tablespoons whiskey
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce
Sandwiches:
- 1 deli rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 12 slider buns, split
Directions:
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In a 2-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
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In a medium microwavable bowl, place chicken; cover. Microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes or until hot. Add shredded chicken to sauce in a saucepan, and stir to coat.
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Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture on the bottom of each slider bun; top with bun top.
Mason Jar Cocktails
The perfect way to serve individual cocktails this 4th of July. The best part is that they can be spiked or non-spiked.
Screwdriver:
6 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Vodka
Tiki Fruity Punch:
3 oz Fruit punch (I used the “Aloha” kind)
3 oz orange juice
2 oz rum
Blue Lagoon:
1.5 oz Blue Curaco
Lemonade
Cherry
Half and Half:
Half a glass of iced tea
Half a glass of lemonade
Serve them in a tub of ice for your guests to grab and enjoy.
On The Menu
Once we get through the 4th of July holiday, we will be SEVEN weeks away from the start of college football season. We will be doing a recap of ALL our tasty tailgate treats before the season starts. We want to make sure that you have all your favorite recipes from the past several seasons all in one spot and easy to find. We will be sure to give you a whole new batch of tasty tailgate treats for the 2023 season. Y’all enjoy the 4th. Be safe!
