Tailgate Food??

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Do any of you tailgate and if so, what are your go-to foods? I’m stuck in a rut of meatballs, pulled pork etc. DH gives me a hard time about bringing a grill - too much work etc. I try to bring food I can prepare in advance and keep warm, although that didn’t work very well this weekend. I like the idea of tailgating, but somehow the reality just ends being so much work.

Is there a way to transport food and keep it warm for hours? I have some of those hot packs and thermoses and sometimes they work better than others.

Thanks.

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Fajitas might work. Cook the meat at home then bring the fixings, onions, peppers, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and tortillas.

We always grill out with a small gas grill, that way we don’t have to worry about charcoal, but I also see a bunch of people with hibachis.

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Chicken wings cooked in advance and served at room temperature?
Chili can be also made in advance & put into thermoses.
I also put anything on a stick, like antipasto: cherry tomatoes, olives, mozzarella balls, cukes, cooked tortellini, Basil leaves, etc.,etc.,etc. and thread on sticks like kabobs.

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Boneless chicken breasts in a crockpot with a jar of green salsa poured over the top. Cook 6-8 hours, shred and serve with room temperature flour tortillas and a couple of sides like shredded cheese, veggies and sour cream.

Dressed up baked beans in a crockpot with chunks of good hot dogs or kielbasa.

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I’d think you could do chili or other thick chunky soup in a crock pot and then just bring the whole pot wrapped in a blanket. Some crusty bread on the side, cheese or other toppings for those that like it. I have a friend who serves this sort of stuff in mugs - though she also provides a spoon.