Homegating – a gathering of friends and family to watch sports at someone’s home.
I’ve been a fan of homegating for the last few years. Maybe I’m getting old but the process of setting up a tailgate or even going to a bar to watch a game seems so exhausting. And expensive! Therefore, I much rather spend my afternoon in the air conditioning while I watch sports on the TV from the comfort of my memory foam sofa.
And now with a newborn at home, homegating is much more desirable these days.
If you’re looking to try homegating, I’ve collected some recipes that I think are perfect to serve at any homegating event. Many of these recipes can also be used for tailgating; however, these are especially great for homegating because you’ll have easy access to a stove, oven, and/or grill.
Now, on to the recipes!
Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip
I love love love soft pretzels. If I’m at a baseball game or movie theater or amusement park, you can bet your bottom dollar that I’ll be enjoying a soft pretzel. So it’s no surprise that these pretzel bites are one of my favorite recipes for homegating. Add in the beer cheese and this snack is unstoppable!
BBQ Chicken Nachos
It’s you favorite gourmet pizza flavor loaded on a bed of tortilla chips. Yum yum yum!
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers
As much as I love carbs, a spread of just chips and popcorn and pretzels is just not sustainable for hours of football watching. That’s why I always have some protein snacks on my menu. These skewers are on of my favorites because they’re sooooo flavorful and extremely easy to make.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites with Fudge Frosting
No homegating experience at my house is complete without something sweet. I love serving these cookie bites for parties and get-togethers because they come in the perfect bite-sized portion, making it super easy to serve (and eat!).
Loaded Totchos
Tater tots loaded with bacon and cheese?! Yes, please!
Beer Battered Corn Fritters
Think corn bread but fried. Yup, fried.
Cowboy Queso
This is a dip made for hungry guests, that’s for sure! Queso is loaded with yummy sausage to add some heartiness and fill empty tummies.
Cobb Salad Dip
Who knew a salad could inspire the best dip I’ve ever had!
Bacon & Gruyere Sliders
These sliders may be small but the flavor is wayyyy huge.
Thanks for your recipes!
what an amazing collection of finger foods. i keep looking for nice appetisers and this is drool worthy list. m saving this for future ref.
I’m drooling all over myself looking at these tasty recipes! I’m so with you on the homegating front – give me my home, my coach, and my food any day!!
Oh my goodness! Homegating is awesome! I didnt know there was a term for it. ALl of these dishes look awesome. Thank you for sharing these ideas.
Everything looks so delicious. I want to try every single recipe
All those cheesy, dippy, stretchy, yummy treats! I want to try every single on of them.
I must admit while I don’t watch or follow the games too much, I LOVE the game day food! 😀 I mean just look at all these delicious ideas! I want to jump right in!
Love the word Homegating! LOL We don’t do gatherings to watch sports, really, but I have found that finger food and small plates are just what we need for family get togethers – everyone can stay in the living room comfortably and chat over nibbles (and when the conversation flags, I bring out another dish!) I have to try those chicken skewers, and Cobb Salad Dip?? You got me right there… Great collection!
What a fantastic collection of snacks and finger food. I didn’t expect to find something sweet in there, but sure why not? I certainly do not mind having sweet food watching a game!
Everything look SO delicious, specially the chicken nachos! Yum!
It’s my first time to hear about homegating! The best recipe (and my most favorite one) is the bacon & gruyere sliders. YUM!
Such a yummy collection of recipes. Thank you for sharing!
So many great options! I love homegating too 🙂 So much easier to enjoy each other’s company and eat yummy food! I’m a soft pretzel fan too.
this is a great round up! I’ve never been tailgating before but I can tell I’d be in it for the food!!! I have no clue about football at all!
I am totally with you. Going out on days like that is more tiring than fun and preparing all that yummy food would actually be way more entertaining! I love the looks of that beer dip! Give me a big pretzel with that and I am a happy girl.
Oh my god. I’m making some of these this weekend!
So many great recipes! I especially love those beer battered corn fritters, I could eat an awful lot of that x
I prefer homegating as well! It’s so much more pleasant and you get way better food. 🙂 I want that cobb salad dip!
What an awesome round up of recipes! I’m too old for tailgating, plus I’m not really into football so the excitement is lost on me. I can pretend though if it means having all these tasty snacks!
Homegating sounds right up my alley! And all the recipes…mmm they all look amazing! Who would want to go out when you can eat THAT!
This is such a mouthwatering round up for homegating snacks ! Can’t wait to try them all 😀
OH MY GOSH! ALL THESE RECIPES LOOK DELISH! I ESPECIALLY WANT TO TRY THE BBQ CHICKCEN NACOS. LOOKS AMAZING
So many great recipes! They all look so delicious, but if I had to pick one favourite… it’ll be the bbq chicken nachos!
This round up has it all! YUM!
I am drooling over ALL of these recipes. Sheet pan nachos are my absolute favorite thing to whip up on Sundays while watching football. YUM!