Football Tailgate Platter Favorites (Printable)

Classic game day platter with wings, potato skins, sausages, veggies, and creamy dips for sharing.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 3.3 pounds chicken wings, joint separated, tips removed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Potato Skins

07 - 4 large russet potatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
13 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Mini Sausages

14 - 14 ounces smoked cocktail sausages
15 - ½ cup barbecue sauce

→ Veggie Platter

16 - 2 cups celery sticks
17 - 2 cups carrot sticks
18 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
19 - 1 cup cucumber slices

→ Dips

20 - 1 cup sour cream
21 - ½ cup mayonnaise
22 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
23 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
24 - Salt and black pepper to taste
25 - 1 cup ranch dressing

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F.
02 - Toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet and bake 40 to 45 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
03 - Scrub potatoes, prick with fork, and bake directly on oven rack for 1 hour until tender. Cool slightly, cut in half, and scoop out flesh leaving a ½-inch shell.
04 - Brush skins with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place skin-side down on baking sheet. Fill with cheddar and bacon. Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts. Sprinkle with green onions.
05 - Combine smoked sausages and barbecue sauce in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Place celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices on serving platter.
07 - Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for chive dip in a small bowl. Place ranch dressing in separate bowl.
08 - Arrange chicken wings, potato skins, sausages, and veggie sticks on a large platter. Serve with dips on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Substitute turkey or cauliflower wings for a lighter or vegetarian option
  • Add guacamole or spicy salsa for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to ensure crispy wings all around
  • Make dips ahead of time to let flavors meld
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