{"id":77172,"date":"2025-09-05T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=77172"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:57:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:57:41","slug":"football-friday-tailgate-treats-snacks-on-a-stick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/09\/05\/football-friday-tailgate-treats-snacks-on-a-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Friday Tailgate Treats: Snacks On A Stick"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>So, how are y&#8217;all doing after week one? Did your team win or are they already breaking your heart? Well, week two is upon us and we have more tasty tailgate treats to tantalize the most fanatical of fans. Have you recovered from Coach Corso&#8217;s final farewell? Also, did you try the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/08\/29\/football-friday-tailgate-treats-not-so-fast-my-friend\/\" target=\"_self\">zippy praline bacon recipe last week or any of the other recipes<\/a>?<\/div>\n<div>Also, TCU did us a solid and showed us that Chapel Bill isn&#8217;t God&#8217;s Gift to college football. (Go Frogs!) Enjoy this weeks collection of tasty treats which inspired by The Great Minnesota Get Together aka The Minnesota State Fair.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Football Friday Tailgate Treats: Snacks On A Stick<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"content-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pizza-on-a-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pizza on a Stick<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links<\/li>\n<li>2 cups whole fresh mushrooms<\/li>\n<li>2 cups cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces<\/li>\n<li>1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces<\/li>\n<li>30 slices turkey pepperoni (2 ounces)<\/li>\n<li>1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust<\/li>\n<li>1-1\/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1-1\/4 cups pizza sauce, warmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.<\/li>\n<li>When cool enough to handle, cut sausage into 20 pieces.<\/li>\n<li>On 10 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausage, vegetables and pepperoni.<\/li>\n<li>Unroll pizza crust onto a lightly floured surface; cut widthwise into 1-in.-wide strips.<\/li>\n<li>Starting at the pointed end of a prepared skewer, pierce skewer through 1 end of dough strip.<\/li>\n<li>Spiral-wrap dough strip around skewer, allowing vegetables and meats to peek through.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap remaining end of dough strip around skewer above first ingredient.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat with remaining dough strips and skewers.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange kabobs on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li>Bake until vegetables are tender and pizza crust is golden, 10-12 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Immediately sprinkle with cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with pizza sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/bestappetizers.com\/cuban-sandwich-skewers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuban Sandwich Skewers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Equipment:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">24 small wooden skewers <span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(4&#8243;-6&#8243;)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cubes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Swiss Cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salami<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">((small rounds))<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Deli Ham<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">((small rounds or pieces))<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Petite Dill Pickles<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">((or pickle slices))<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yellow mustard<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller-faded\">(optional, for dipping)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-101 wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-80600-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">On each wooden skewer, layer on a small pickle, piece of Salami (folded), piece of Ham (folded), and Swiss cheese cube.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-80600-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Serve Cuban Sandwich Skewers with yellow mustard for dipping.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.madewithhappy.com\/loaded-tater-tot-skewers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loaded Tater Tot Skewers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Bag of Tater Tots<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bacon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">grated<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ranch seasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22618-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cook your tater tots according to directions until golden brown in color. Ours was in a 425 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22618-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">After you pull the tots out of the oven, let cool for approximately 2-5 minutes until you can skewer them onto the skewers. I suggest 6-7 per skewer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22618-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Once on the skewers and on the pan, sprinkle ranch dressing over each of tater tots.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22618-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">After that, sprinkle on the bacon and the cheese.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22618-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Put the pan back into the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and golden in color.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22618-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Finally, remove from oven and serve.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"recipe-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/deep-fried-candy-bars-on-a-stick\/#RecipeCard\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deep-Fried Candy Bars on a Stick<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li>1-1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>4-1\/2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup water<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup 2% milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>Oil for deep-fat frying<\/li>\n<li>24 fun-size Snickers <i>and\/or<\/i> Milky Way candy bars, frozen (Oreos we mentioned as an option as well.)<\/li>\n<li>Wooden skewers<\/li>\n<li>Confectioners&#8217; sugar, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"RecipeCard-ShopButton\" class=\"ad no-ad-text ad-text\" data-ad-slot-name=\"\/detail\/RecipeCard_ShopButton\" data-ad-sizes=\"\" data-ad-targeting=\"{&quot;pos&quot;:&quot;content&quot;,&quot;DAI&quot;:&quot;n&quot;}\" data-ad-threshold=\"20\" data-ad-responsive-sizes=\"{&quot;mobile&quot;:[[300,250],[320,50],[300,50],[300,100],[320,100]],&quot;tablet&quot;:[[300,250],[320,50],[300,50],[300,100],[320,100]],&quot;desktop&quot;:[[300,250]],&quot;large_screen&quot;:[[300,250]]}\" data-google-query-id=\"CK76npvbv48DFTuu0QQdckAHVQ\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/6178\/toh_mobile\/detail\/RecipeCard_ShopButton_0__container__\">In a small bowl, whisk together first 6 ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>In another bowl, whisk together egg, water, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.<\/li>\n<li>In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375\u00b0.<\/li>\n<li>Dip candy bars, a few at a time, into batter; fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side.<\/li>\n<li>Drain on paper towels.<\/li>\n<li>Insert skewers into bars.<\/li>\n<li>Dust with confectioners&#8217; sugar. (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsistersstuff.com\/recipe\/rainbow-fruit-kabobs-with-fluffy-marshmallow-dip\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow Fruit Kabobs with Fluffy Marshmallow Dip<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In case you need some fresh fruit to counteract the deep fried candy bars. Here is your go to recipe!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fruits can be ANY fruit you choose these are some tasty options. Please customize as needed.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">strawberries<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">halved<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u00a0<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cantaloupe<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">cut into bite-sized pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u00a0<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pineapple<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">cut into bite-sized pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u00a0<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u00a0<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u00a0<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fluffy Marshmallow Cream Dip<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u00a0<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whipped cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">(7 ounce) container<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">marshmallow creme<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-110620-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Slide a piece of strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, a green grape, two blueberries and a red grape onto each skewer; set aside.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-110620-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a mixing bowl, beat together whipped cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Refrigerate until serving.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>On The Menu<\/h3>\n<p>Next week, we&#8217;ll share more tasty treats. We haven&#8217;t chosen the recipes yet, no idea where the inspiration will come from. However, you can count on them being delicious! Enjoy the weekend number two full of games.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: Best Appetizers dot com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, how are y&#8217;all doing after week one? Did your team win or are they already breaking your heart? Well, week two is upon us and we have more tasty tailgate treats to tantalize the most fanatical of fans. Have you recovered from Coach Corso&#8217;s final farewell? 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