Tailgating season is here! And while a huge part is cheering on your favorite team, the pre-game gatherings are for more than just sports. They’re also a chance to come together and share great food with family and friends.
Whether you consider yourself a seasoned tailgate pro or you’re hosting your first game day gathering, having the right kind of treats and snacks can make entertaining easier and more fun. Here are some of our favorite tailgate food ideas featuring Post Consumer Brands products to help you build a winning menu.
1. Chocolate Rice Crispy Football Bites
Bring a plate of these football-themed treats to tailgate festivities to score big with your friends and family. Made with Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal, they bring a chewy and super chocolatey bite to keep you happy – whether your team is winning or not.
Get the recipe for Chocolate Rice Crispy Football Bites.
2. Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice Cereal Cheese Biscuits
For a savory snack to munch on all game long, try these biscuits made with Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice cereal. The crispy cereal adds a perfect crunch to this cheese-based snack for an unexpected twist on a classic Southern cheese wafer.
Get the recipe for Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice Cereal Cheese Biscuits.
3. Cold Spinach Dip With Grape-Nuts
A great dip is maybe the easiest way to please a crowd. Try this no-bake option made with Grape-Nuts™ cereal that you can pair with almost any veggie or cracker option you have on hand. It’s creamy, cheesy, and topped with a little extra cereal for a satisfying crunch in each bite.
Get the recipe for Cold Spinach Dip with Grape-Nuts Cereal.
4. Cinnamon PEBBLES Cheesecake Dip
Stick with the cheese-based dip option, but this time make it dessert. This indulgent cheesecake dip takes Cinnamon PEBBLES™ cereal to the next level. Dip your favorite fruit, biscuits, or crackers into the bowl for a great tasting bite.
Get the recipe for Cinnamon PEBBLES Cheesecake Dip.
5. Barbara’s Jalapeno Cheese Puff Chicken Poppers
Crush, mix, shape and throw ’em in the oven. These jalapeno cheese chicken poppers made with Barbara’s™Jalepeño Cheese Puffs are surprisingly easy to make and they’re liable to be gobbled up quickly.
Get the recipe for Barbara’s Jalapeno Cheese Puff Chicken Poppers
6. Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Harissa Dipping Sauce
For a perfect, munchable snack to bring to the table, try this take on sweet potato fries by breading them with Honey Bunches of Oats™ Honey Roasted cereal. Pair them with a satisfying – and super simple – harissa dipping sauce to really bring the flavors to life.
Get the recipe for Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Harissa Dipping Sauce.
7. Cinnamon Toasters cereal Puppy Chow
This puppy chow made with Malt-O-Meal Cinnamon Toasters Cereal is an ideal snack for sharing. Combine the cereal with some melted chocolate, peanut butter, sugar, and butter, and you are all set! Bring a bowl with you to your next tailgate for an instant crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe for Cinnamon Toasters cereal Puppy Chow.
8. Honey Bunches of Oats No-Bake Protein Bites
On the go? Then these Honey Bunches of Oats No-Bake Protein Bites are the snack you need, and they come together in under 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe for Honey Bunches of Oats No-Bake Protein Bites
From savory snacks to sweet treats, tailgating food should be simple, satisfying, and shareable. With a little planning and the right PCB recipes, you can create a game day spread that keeps everyone fueled from the pre-game festivities through the final play.
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