24 Tailgate Snacks Made with Beer

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24 Tailgate Snacks Made with Beer1/24 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this, but be sure to steer clear of dark varieties. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 213 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber),

8g protein

8g protein. 2/24 Taylor’s Jalapeno Poppers Test Kitchen Approved Taylor’s Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you own a barbecue joint like I do, you pretty much dream about barbecue in your sleep. Jalapeno poppers are also one of my favorite appetizers, and this recipe is a great way to combine those foods. They’re very popular on the menu at my restaurant. Try your own variation by stuffing the peppers with cooked chicken or beef. —Taylor Hicks, Birmingham, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer:

Not much that I can think of

209 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 3/24 Beer Pretzels 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Beer Pretzels Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always looking for new ways to combine fun flavors, and what goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them together into one delicious recipe. —Alyssa Wilhite, Whitehouse, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel: 288

—Chris Neal, Quapaw,

calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 4/24 Spicy Touchdown Chili 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Touchdown Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on a Friday night or enjoying a Saturday afternoon of Oklahoma Sooner football with some friends, I enjoy serving this chili on game day. —Chris Neal, Quapaw,

Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 365 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 901mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 22g protein. 5/24 Beer and Brats Nachos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer and Brats Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Head to the Midwest for the big game with a platter of these crunchy snacks enlivened with a beer-laced cheese sauce. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 348 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate

(1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein

(1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 6/24 Spicy Shredded Beef Sandwiches 4 Reviews Spicy Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like your shredded beef with a little kick, then this recipe is for you. For an even zestier version of this recipe, add another jar of jalapenos or use hot peppers instead of the pepperocinis. —Kristen Langmeier, Faribault, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 534 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g

fiber), 41g protein

fiber), 41g protein. 7/24 Swiss Beer Bread 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Swiss Beer Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a favorite of my family because it isn’t greasy like most of the other cheese breads I have tried. It will not last long! —Debi Wallace, Chestertown, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 182 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 8/24 Beer Dip 148 Reviews Test

Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese

Kitchen Approved Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate

(1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

(1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/24 Slow-Cooked Reuben Brats 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Reuben Brats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sauerkraut gives these beer-simmered brats a big flavor boost, but it’s the special chili sauce and melted cheese that put them over the top. Top your favorite burger with some of the chili sauce; you won’t be sorry. —Alana Simmons, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 733 calories, 50g fat (16g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1643mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (10g

sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. 10/24 Beer and Pretzel Caramels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings about 3 pounds (81 servings) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will go wild over these crunchy, chunky chews. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 90 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/24 Deep-Fried Cheese Bites 1 Review

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Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These beer-battered cheese curds are the ultimate in delicious comfort food. Some folks like to serve them with ranch dressing, ketchup or barbecue sauce for dipping. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 257 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 12/24 Beer-Cheese Appetizers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 80 appetizers (1-3/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Featuring kitchen

This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for

staples like salsa, refried beans, sour cream and two types of cheese, this crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together faster than a two-minute drill. —Kristy Wilshire, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 triangle with 1 teaspoon sauce : 31 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/24 Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a gift that has bite! This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for

In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe!

bratwurst. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 tablespoon: 36 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 14/24 Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 24 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe! —Jacki Knuth, Owatonna, Minnesota Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat

1 sandwich: 294 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 15/24 Porcini Mac & Cheese 6 Reviews Contest Winner Porcini Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local restaurant. I incorporated the fall flavor of a pumpkin ale, and it turned out better than the original. —Laura Davis,

Really, it’s simple arithmetic…or something like that: Beer is good

Chincoteague, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 723 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 968mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 16/24 Beernana Bread 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beernana Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Really, it’s simple arithmetic…or something like that: Beer is good. Banana bread is good. Beernana bread is great! Even guys who don’t know their way around the kitchen can pull this one off. —Steve Cayford, Dubuque, Iowa Nutrition Facts:

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