Recipe: Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread

Here's a great recipe for a snack at the tailgate.  It is pretty simple to make, and goes great with anything.  A great use of this is to use the bread instead of a bun.  Just toast it slightly on the grill.

Ingredients: 

• 3 Cups Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Cup Sugar
• 1 Can of Beer
• 1 Lb Thick Cut Bacon, Cut in Pieces and Fried 
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Stick of Melted Butter 

 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Mix dry ingrdients
3. Mix in beer, bacon pieces and cheese
4. Spray loaf pan with cooking spray
5. Pour mix into pan
6. Pour melted butter over everything
7. Bake 1 hour, remove from pan and cool

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Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs

There is nothing like throwing down some kabobs on the grill before a little football action.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into
• 1 1/2 inch pieces
• Skewers

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and limejuice. Season with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear

Tailgate Beer Brats (Bratwursts)

We want to give a big thank you to Milly from Philly for sending in this recipe (yes, that’s her real name, we just made it rhyme). It’s no secret that bratwursts and beer are quite fond of one another, and there is perhaps no greater tailgate food than Beer Brats. Below is a different take from the traditional fashion. The prep work would have to be done the night before the tailgate for this recipe to really boom.

Note: This recipe is intended for 6-8 brats.

Marinade Ingredients
1 12 oz. bottle of a pale ale beer
1 tablespoon minced garlic

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Marinade In Minutes with the Cajun Injector

The Cajun Injector can be a very valuable time-saving tool to use out on the tailgate lot. Traditional marinades require hours of soaking, but thanks to Cajun Injector, you can infuse your favorite meats with flavor, and have it on the grill before your tailgate patrons decide to walk over to a neighboring tailgate spot. And with 16 different injectable marinades to choose from, you'll find something to please everyone. Since their introduction to the world in 1977, Cajun Injector’s marinades have become famous in many of America's most popular restaurants, hotels and resorts.

You can check them out at http://www.cajuninjector.com/

Tailgate Meatball Extravaganza

This is a great recipe sent in from one of users, who would like to stay anonymous. We tried this out a few days ago, and it was outstanding. However, this is the type of recipe you should make the night before the tailgate, and reheat on the grill before serving.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. Pork Sausage (Spicy or Mild)
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
½ Cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
¼ Cup Milk

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Spicy Onion Burgers Using Campbell's Dry Onion Soup

Thank you goes out to the guys at grillingreality.com for sending us this recipe. We tried it on Monday Night for the game, and we have to give two thumbs way up! This is truly a man's recipe, simple and filling.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup Pace® Picante Sauce

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Mouth-Watering Tailgate Chili

This recipe was sent in to us by an anonymous reader so thank you to that person for sending it in. They did let us know that it servers up to 8 people, and they recommend making it before the game, and then heat it up on the grill.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

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Hoss’ Secret Marinade Unveiled

Thanks to Hoss from The Mink's Nest for unveiling this great secret marinade!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups each of soy sauce and Kikkoman’s Teriyaki Sauce (amount varies depending on amount of items to Marinade)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove chopped garlic

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Spicy BBQ Shrimp Tailgate Style

Thanks to Steve from Louisville, KY for this great recipe!

This recipe takes a little prep work before leaving for the game, but it is well worth the work!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Smokin' Jalapeño Poppers

Thank you to user TKupNow39 for this great recipe!

This is a great recipe to make the night before game, and then just heat 'em up and serve 'em out at the lot.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved
• 2 quarts oil for frying
• 1 package of shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits

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