Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Tailgate Treats: All of the Dips {Tailgate Dip & Sausage Dip}

It's no secret that one of our favorite appetizers in general is a good dip.  For a tailgate, I'd say it's safe to say that dips are our "go to" - they are so easy to transport (especially the ones that require no heating), so great for a crowd and so delicious.  I'm starting out today with the first two, since we've tried some extra dips this year in addition to our usual favorites, I still have a couple more to share next time.

If you missed the previous tailgate treats, you can find them below…
sausage bites
pepperoni pizza rolls
crockpot sweetish meatballs

Tailgate Dip:
This dip is a tailgate staple and makes an appearance at most games.  I've never met a person that didn't like this dip.  It also takes about five minutes to whip up and then just needs to chill until time to be packed into the cooler.


Ingredients:
16 oz. fat free sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese - your choice how much, at least one cup
1 packet dry ranch dressing
bacon bits - your choice how much
fritos - scoops and/or regular

Directions: 
+ Blend the sour cream and ranch dressing packet together
+ Mix the cheese and bacon in
+ Refrigerate until serving time
+ Serve with fritos - both sizes work, depending on how big of a dip you'd like


Sausage Dip:
Another easy one - we made this for a post tailgate back at the house after the game since it's made on the stove but you could easily keep it warm in a small crockpot or insulated warmer to get it down to the tailgate site.


Ingredients:
1 pound turkey sausage (you can use regular too, I just prefer turkey)
1 block low fat cream cheese
1 can rotel tomatoes 
Tostitos chips

Directions:
+ Brown the sausage on the stove
+ Melt down and mix in the cream cheese
+ Blend in the rotel 
+ Stir until melted and fully blended 
+ Serve with tostitos chips for dipping

*recipe can easily be doubled for a larger group*


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24 comments:

  1. Yummy! Both recipes look delicious, lady! Now I'm hungry for tailgate food!

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  2. Oh my gosh, so much yum! I'd eat all of that right now! :)

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  3. Both of these look amazing! Every time someone brings sausage dip to a party I'm at it, I end up going to town - it's DELISH <3

    Green Fashionista

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  4. You should have a warning label before reading this post that it will cause you to become hungry and drool! Both of these sound amazing, easy, and perfect for a tailgate!

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  5. omg these both look so yum! i think that sausage one looks like one my gf made lately. both mouth watering! now i'm hungry ha

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  6. Yes! All of the dips! That first one sounds dangerous... I'd probably eat it all before the game started!

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  7. You had me at ranch!! YUM this sounds delicious! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  8. Yum! I may have to try these at our party in a few weeks for LSU v. Bama! We've just got to tailgate together! All your great food plus my great food! We could rock a tailgate!

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  9. Mmmm sausage dip is the absolute best! We don't even need a tailgate to make that around my house... it pops up for all sorts of reasons!

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  10. Yum, dip is one of my favorite things. Both of these sound fabulous!

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  11. I love the ranch dip with Frito's. Definitely a favorite of ours too.

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  12. I am going to a party this weekend and I think I just might make that sausage dip - can you make it and reheat it in the microwave?

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  13. Anything that's suggested serving is with Fritos is something I want to try :) Oh, and bacon bits, too! These both look amazing.

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  14. I love a good dip! Such a great tailgating snack!

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  15. That sausage dip sounds amazing! I'm definitely saving this one!

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  16. Dip is my absolute favorite snack food! Both of these look delish!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  17. Love a good dip!! That first one sounds AMAZING too!!! Thank you for sharing and I hope that you're having a great week so far!! :-)

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  18. That tailgate dip is getting pinned right now, and might just be my dinner tonight! I'm always looking for easy snacks and dips like this. Thanks for sharing!!

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  19. Sausage dip is so good and thanks for reminding me it only takes minimal ingredients. I'll have to remember to make it for one of our football parties.

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  20. The sausage dip has me drooling!

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  21. Both of those dips sound delicious! I am a sucker for dips - and I can eat way too much!

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  22. My college roommate made something very similar to your tailgate dip (she put a salsa in hers) and it changed my life! Haha! Exaggeration, but for real, so good!

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  23. I love an easy tailgate snack that everyone will enjoy! These will both be made for our next game on Halloween! Xo, Stephanie

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