4 Stress-Free Tailgating Foods that Travel Well

Fall is just around the corner and that means a few things: sweaters, pumpkins, and tailgating! Perhaps the only thing better than witnessing the game-winning touchdown is the tasty snacking that occurs before the game even begins. While a big pot of chili and a platter of loaded nachos are great for munching on in front of the tv, if you’re tailgating at a stadium, you might need something that travels a bit easier. Fortunately, there are plenty of travel-friendly tailgating foods that can be made with the affordable ingredients of Foodtown grocery stores.

Easy Tailgating Recipes that Travel Well

Turkey-Potato Hand Pies

Nobody wants to deal with utensils in the parking lot, making these hand pies a great addition to your tailgating menu.

Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, medium-sized and diced into bite size pieces
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Small Russet Potato, diced into bite size pieces
  • 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder
  • ¾ Cup Frozen Peas
  • ¼ Cup Golden Raisins
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1½ Cup Shredded Roasted Turkey or Chicken
  • 2 Refrigerated Pie Crusts
  • 1 Large Egg
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for about 4 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
  2. Add the potato and cook covered for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender. Stir in the curry, cook for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Add the peas, raisins, and vinegar, and mix to combine. Fold in the shredded turkey or chicken.
  3. Unroll the pie crusts and cut each into 4 triangles. Divide the turkey/chicken mixture among the triangles of dough, placing it on one side. Fold the dough over the filling, press the edges with a fork to seal, and transfer to the lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, for about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Cheesy Sausage Roll Ups

Easy to make in just 5 ingredients, these savory skewers are bite-sized, meaning easy clean up and perfect for the big game.

Ingredients
  • 2 (6-inch) Corn Tortillas
  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 Tablespoons Shredded Mexican-Blend Cheese
  • 8 Cocktail Sausages
  • 8 Thinly Sliced Jalapenos
Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°.
  2. Wrap tortillas in slightly dampened paper towels and microwave on high for 20 seconds. Remove from microwave, coat warm tortillas on both sides with cooking spray, and cut each into 5 strips.
  3. Divide cheese evenly among 8 of the strips (the remaining 2 strips can be discarded or eaten as a snack). Roll 1 sausage into each strip.
  4. Place a thin jalapeño slice on top of the roll up and secure with a toothpick. Arrange roll-ups on a baking sheet and bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden.
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Football Sugar Cookies

Cookies are travel-friendly and enjoyed by fans of all ages. Plus, store-bought cookie dough makes them even easier to prepare!

Ingredients
  • 1 Roll of Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
  • ½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1-lb of Store Bought Chocolate Frosting
  • 1 Tube of White Decorating Gel
Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, break up the roll of cookie dough and knead in flour until well combined. Reshape into a log—if the dough seems too soft to cut into slices, refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
  2. Once chilled, cut the dough into approximately 32 (1/4-inch) slices. Flour your hands to prevent sticking and shape each dough slice into a football shape. Place each “football” onto an ungreased cookie sheet, placed about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 7 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Cool for one minute and move from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, for about 15 minutes.
  4. Spread a layer of chocolate frosting over the top of each cookie and use the white decorating gel to draw laces on each football.
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Italian Sub Pinwheels

Make ahead tailgate food is great—it usually travels well and it means you can spend more time preparing to cheer on your team! Here’s a tasty recipe that can sit at room temperature through the day.

Ingredients
  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese, soften
  • ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 5 (8-inch) Flour Tortillas
  • 10 Thin Slices of Provolone Cheese
  • 15 Thin Slices of Salami
  • 10 Deli-Style Slices of Pepperoni
  • 10 Thin Slices of Ham
  • ½ Cup Sliced Roasted Red Peppers, patted dry
  • ½ Cup Mild Banana Pepper Rings, patted dry
Directions
  1. Mix cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl until combined.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each flour tortilla.
  4. Top with 2 slices of provolone, 3 slices of salami, 2 slices of pepperoni, and 2 slices of ham.
  5. Top the ham with some sliced roasted red peppers and banana peppers.
  6. Tightly roll up the topped-tortillas and wrap in plastic wrap, securing the ends.
  7. Repeat until all tortillas are rolled up.
  8. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to chill.
  9. When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap, cut off ends, and cut into about 1-inch slices.
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