Tonight, the Kansas City Chiefs have their home opener and I could not be more excited! Football season brings good things with it. Fall weather, lots of fun, and great food shared with family and friends. When Farmland asked me to help spread the word about their Chiefs sweepstakes and some delicious tailgating recipes, I jumped at the chance to promote this Kansas City company and my favorite team.
Before my son came along, we were Chiefs season ticket holders. On Sunday, Arrowhead Stadium was church. The atmosphere inside and outside of Arrowhead is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. It's electric. My favorite part of football season is not necessary the games themselves, it's the tailgating and sharing good food with friends. I have fun just thinking about what food I'll bring to a tailgate, and scouring the web for ideas! Appetizers and recipes that incorporate bacon are always crowd-pleasers, so that's usually what I bring.
Four Insanely Easy Bacon Tailgating Recipes!
- Bacon Wrapped Dates: The perfect mix of sweet and savory. Stuff with goat cheese, almonds or cooked sausage!
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers: These bacon tailgate appetizers are keto friendly and a total crowd pleaser!
- Candied Bacon Baked Brie: This is one of my most popular appetizers! Gooey brie topped with a quick candied bacon. Serve with crackers!
- And, my #1 most requested appetizer, Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Water Chesnuts in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
Kirsten says
Michelle,
I love bacon, and these recipes look awesome to this non-football fan! They would be great for a block party as well as a tailgate.
Thanks!
Michelle says
You're so right, Kirsten! I just have football (or football food, rather) on the brain!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Awesome! Anything bacon and I'm IN!
Michelle says
Same here Kimberly! Thanks!
Heather | heatherlikesfood.com says
Great Recipes for tailgating! I'm still in awe of those bacon wrapped onion rings. 😉
Michelle says
Haha thanks Heather!
Amanda says
Yummmmm bacon is just about the best thing ever!! 😀
Michelle says
Heck yes it is!
Holly @ 3 Yummy Tummies says
This looks so fun...I love KC! Your bacon recipes look delicious!
Michelle says
Thank you Holly! I love KC too! I'm a transplant, but have been here 9 years now, and doubt we leave!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I saw the picture of those circular things and had to come running over to see what the heck they are! Bacon covered ONION RINGS? Oh my gawd genius.
Michelle says
Aren't they? I'm obsessed!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
Are you from KC?! OMG. Me too!!! Did you go to the game? My hubs went but with the babe on his way, I skipped out. I can't wait till I can go one Sunday! And all these bacon recipes? Sign me up!
Michelle says
Yes! We're up in the Parkville area!!!! We didn't get to go to the game, I would have LOVED to go, but with the little guy it's hard to find a sitter! We only go a few times a year now, we used to be there EVERY Sunday! I hope you're feeling great!
Cathy Trochelman says
Those bacon wrapped onion rings...and all these recipes...look awesome!
Michelle says
Thanks Cathy!