{"id":80806,"date":"2025-10-03T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=80806"},"modified":"2025-10-02T21:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T01:21:37","slug":"football-friday-tailgate-treats-bite-sized-fan-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/10\/03\/football-friday-tailgate-treats-bite-sized-fan-favorites\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Friday Tailgate Treats: Bite Sized Fan Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Happy Football Friday All Y&#8217;all! Did you enjoy last week&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/09\/26\/football-friday-tailgate-treats-rollin-through-the-season\/\" target=\"_self\">ROLLin Through The Season<\/a>? This week we are going for a fan favorite BITE SIZED treats. \u00a0The finger foods that make every tailgate tastier and better. Hope you find the perfect bite for your tailgate party. Enjoy another fun filled weekend of college football.<\/div>\n<h2>Football Friday Tailgate Treats: Bite Sized Fan Favorites<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"post__title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.chef-in-training.com\/homemade-mac-and-cheese-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac and Cheese Bites<\/a><\/h3>\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\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">elbow macaroni<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beaten<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Spray mini muffin tins with cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cook pasta according to packaged directions and set aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a medium size pan combine butter and flour over medium heat. Whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Slowly add milk and bring to a simmer. Add 1 1\/2 cups of the cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a large mixing bowl, carefully stir pasta, cheese sauce, and egg until evenly mixed and pasta is evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Spoon mac and cheese into mini muffin tins and top each with a small pinch of remaining cheese.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Allow to cool 5 minutes before gently removing the bites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/213558\/jalapeno-popper-cups\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalapeno Popper Cups<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">12<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">mini phyllo tart shells<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">4<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">ounces<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">cream cheese, softened<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">\u00bd<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">cup<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">shredded Cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">2<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-quantity=\"true\">1<\/span> <span data-ingredient-unit=\"true\">tablespoon<\/span> <span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">hot pepper sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ingredient-name=\"true\">bacon bits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place phyllo cups onto a baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and hot sauce in a bowl. Spoon mixture into phyllo cups. Sprinkle bacon bits on top. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/easy-enchilada-cups\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easy Enchilada Cups<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> (10-count) package Small Flour Tortillas<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> (10-ounce) can Red Enchilada Sauce\u00a0(or you can use my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/red-enchilada-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homemade enchilada sauce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> shredded cooked chicken (*or other desired filling, see options below)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> whole-kernel corn<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> shredded Mexican-blend cheese<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> chopped fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bc cup<\/span> thinly-sliced green onions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Tuck each of the tortillas into the cups of a standard-sized muffin pan, gently pleating the edges of the tortillas so that they fit snugly inside each cup, careful not to let the tortillas fold too closely into the middle (since we\u2019ll need an opening for the filling later).<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortilla cups have hardened slightly on all sides. \u00a0Remove and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>While the tortillas are baking, combine the enchilada sauce, black beans, green chiles, chicken, and corn together in a large mixing bowl. \u00a0Toss until the ingredients are evenly combined.<\/li>\n<li>Once the tortilla cups are ready, carefully spoon the filling into each cup until it is filled nearly to the brim. \u00a0Place a pinch of cheese on top of each tortilla cup. \u00a0Then return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is warmed through.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the top of each cup evenly with cilantro and green onions. \u00a0Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/bigflavorstinykitchen.com\/falafel-spiced-cucumber-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_68ded73560712\"><\/label><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"nutrifox-quantity\" data-nf-original=\"usc\" data-nf-usc=\"0.25\" data-nf-metric=\"59.25\" data-unit=\"cup\" data-nf-usc-unit=\"cup\" data-nf-metric-unit=\"ml\" data-nf-food-id=\"52\" data-nf-food-description=\"Cream, fluid, heavy whipping\" data-amount=\"0.25\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"nutrifox-unit\" data-nf-original=\"usc\" data-nf-usc=\"cup\" data-nf-metric=\"ml\" data-nf-food-id=\"52\" data-nf-food-description=\"Cream, fluid, heavy whipping\">cup<\/span> plus <span class=\"nutrifox-second-quantity\" data-nf-original=\"usc\" data-nf-usc=\"2\" data-nf-metric=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\" data-nf-usc-unit=\"tablespoon\" data-nf-metric-unit=\"tablespoon\" data-nf-food-id=\"52\" data-nf-food-description=\"Cream, fluid, heavy whipping\" data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"nutrifox-second-unit\" data-nf-original=\"usc\" data-nf-usc=\"tablespoon\" data-nf-metric=\"tablespoon\" data-nf-food-id=\"52\" data-nf-food-description=\"Cream, fluid, heavy whipping\">tablespoons<\/span><span class=\"nutrifox-name\">Stonyfield Double Cream Plain<\/span> (or plain Greek yogurt)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> tahini<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 tablespoon<\/span> freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> ground cumin<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> ground coriander<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bd teaspoon<\/span> ground paprika<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u00bc teaspoon<\/span> kosher salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"0.125\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">\u215b teaspoon<\/span> freshly cracked black pepper<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> finely chopped cilantro, divided<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> finely chopped parsley, divided<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> English cucumber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_68ded73560861\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_68ded73560861\"><strong>For Garnish (optional, but encouraged):<\/strong><\/label><\/label><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\">Ground paprika<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\">Grape tomatoes, quartered<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\">Thinly sliced shallot<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\">Sriracha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">In the bowl of a food processor, place chickpeas, Stonyfield Double Cream, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon each of the parsley and cilantro. Process until smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Slice the cucumber into \u00bd-inch thick coins. Scoop or pipe the chickpea pur\u00e9e on top.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Garnish with remaining chopped herbs, paprika, tomatoes, shallot, paprika, and Sriracha, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/thatovenfeelin.com\/cherry-pie-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cherry Pie Bites<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">21<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of cherry pie filling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tubes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">8 ounces each of crescent roll dough<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of powdered sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of milk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat the oven to a temperature of 375\u00b0F.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Prepare a standard muffin tin by applying a layer of nonstick cooking spray.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and position individual pieces into the respective sections of the muffin tin, ensuring that the wider section of the dough is placed at the bottom.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Precisely add the cherry pie filling to each portion of the crescent roll dough. Each section should receive approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of filling. Ensure uniform distribution.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Proceed by methodically folding the dough over the filling, ensuring it encases the filling securely.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake the assembled pie bites in the preheated oven for a duration of approximately 13-14 minutes, or until they achieve a golden-brown hue.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a separate mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Whisk the ingredients together until a smooth consistency is achieved.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-7836-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Once the pie bites are sufficiently cooled, uniformly drizzle the prepared glaze over each bite.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>On The Menu<\/h3>\n<p>Next week we will have a whole new set of recipes to help you throw the perfect tailgate party. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: That Oven Feelin dot com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Football Friday All Y&#8217;all! Did you enjoy last week&#8217;s ROLLin Through The Season? This week we are going for a fan favorite BITE SIZED treats. \u00a0The finger foods that make every tailgate tastier and better. Hope you find the perfect bite for your tailgate party. Enjoy another fun filled weekend of college football. 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