{"id":49575,"date":"2023-08-25T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=49575"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:37:20","slug":"tasty-tailgate-treats-kickoff-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/08\/25\/tasty-tailgate-treats-kickoff-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasty Tailgate Treats Kickoff Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We did it, we survived 32 weeks without college football. It is officially Week 0. In the last couple of weeks, we have recapped the previous seasons of tailgate treats. There are some tasty gems hidden in those recaps. Did you find any good ones\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/08\/18\/tasty-tailgate-treats-season-two-part-two-recap\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">last week<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? This season we will cover easy-to-make and easy-to-eat treats. As any rabid college football fan knows you need to have your hands free to cheer, gesture, and keep those fingers crossed. We hope you enjoy this third season of tasty tailgate treats. As always please feel free to share your favorite go-to treats with us. We are always looking for new recipes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tasty Tailgate Treats Kickoff Weekend<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since most of the country is in the throws of some major global warming and the temps are MUCH higher than usual we will tackle some cool tasty treats to help you ease into the 2023 season. A mix of tasty treats that are easy, can be made ahead of time and served cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/midwest-mary\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Midwest Mary<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49679\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps138719_BB153609D07_08_6b-e1692852119650-300x210.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps138719_BB153609D07_08_6b-e1692852119650-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps138719_BB153609D07_08_6b-e1692852119650.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The perfect way to kick off any tailgate party. You have a beverage with a bevy of snacks! What more could anyone want or need for the first weekend of college football? A drink with a BRAT!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 lemon wedges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 tablespoons kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ice cubes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 cups chilled tomato juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 cups chilled beer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3\/4 cup chilled vodka<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/3 cup lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sliced cooked bratwurst links, cheese curds, and small dill pickles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Using lemon wedges, moisten the rims of six highball glasses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sprinkle salt and pepper on a plate; dip rims in mixture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fill with ice; set glasses aside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a large pitcher, combine tomato juice, beer, vodka, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pour into prepared glasses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Garnish with skewers of bratwurst, cheese, and pickles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cobb-salad-sub\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cobb Salad Sub<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49678\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps133930_TH163620C11_11_2b_AP-5-e1692852031460-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps133930_TH163620C11_11_2b_AP-5-e1692852031460-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps133930_TH163620C11_11_2b_AP-5-e1692852031460.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5 ounces fresh romaine chopped (about 6 cups)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1-1\/2 pounds sliced deli ham<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3\/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brush vinaigrette over bread halves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Layer spinach, ham, eggs, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes on the bread bottom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Replace top. Cut loaf in half lengthwise from top to bottom;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cut crosswise 5 times to make 12 pieces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dilly-veggie-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dilly Veggie Pizza<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49677\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps26768_H13x9153733D03_25_3b-e1692852240763-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps26768_H13x9153733D03_25_3b-e1692852240763-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/exps26768_H13x9153733D03_25_3b-e1692852240763.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1-1\/2 cups vegetable dill dip<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 medium carrots, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4 green onions, sliced\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 can (2-1\/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Improvise with any veggies of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unroll crescent dough into 1 long rectangle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press onto the bottom of a greased 13&#215;9-in. baking pan; seal seams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bake at 375\u00b0 until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cool completely on a wire rack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spread dip over the crust; sprinkle with the carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, and olives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cut into squares.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Refrigerate any leftovers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/lifestyle\/entertaining\/irish-nacho-dip-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Irish Nacho Dip<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49680\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/1400953710558-e1692852318522-300x210.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/1400953710558-e1692852318522-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/1400953710558-e1692852318522.jpeg 616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 1\/2 cup sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 cup cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 cup stout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2 tablespoons onion dip mix<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/3 cup cooked real bacon bits, chopped (plus more for garnish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 cup chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for garnish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">black pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kettle potato chips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transfer to a serving dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Garnish with extra bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Serve immediately with potato chips, French fries, or tots, or refrigerate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/261423\/no-bake-peanut-butter-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49676\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/4578868-34ea6cc10a7c43e0b3553903ae5cc9ab-e1692852351172-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/4578868-34ea6cc10a7c43e0b3553903ae5cc9ab-e1692852351172-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/4578868-34ea6cc10a7c43e0b3553903ae5cc9ab-e1692852351172.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00be cup natural peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2153 cup brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bc cup butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bc cup low-fat milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 \u00be cups rolled oats (see Tip)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00bd cup chocolate chips (Optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Directions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Heat peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the butter and sugar have melted. Stir in oats and vanilla. If using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool to room temperature before stirring them in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drop the dough by the tablespoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press into 2-inch circles. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On The Menu<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next week will be Week ONE of the 2023 college football season. We will be celebrating tasty balls of all kinds. Cheese, meat, veggie, fried, sweet, drunken, and anything else I can find. Enjoy all the games this weekend that you can. Go celebrate with some tasty tailgate treats!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We did it, we survived 32 weeks without college football. It is officially Week 0. In the last couple of weeks, we have recapped the previous seasons of tailgate treats. There are some tasty gems hidden in those recaps. Did you find any good ones\u00a0last week? This season we will cover easy-to-make and easy-to-eat treats. 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