Save to Pinterest A festive and crowd-pleasing platter featuring classic game day favorites—perfect for sharing at your next football tailgate. Includes crispy chicken wings, loaded potato skins, smoky sausages, fresh veggie sticks, and creamy dips.
This platter is always a hit at our family tailgates and brings everyone together to enjoy good food and great football.
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) chicken wings separated at joints tips removed, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
- Potato Skins: 4 large russet potatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled, 2 green onions sliced
- Mini Sausages: 400 g (14 oz) smoked cocktail sausages, ½ cup barbecue sauce
- Veggie Platter: 2 cups celery sticks, 2 cups carrot sticks, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber slices
- Dips: 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
- Step 2:
- Toss chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 40 45 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp
- Step 3:
- Scrub potatoes, prick with a fork, and bake directly on the oven rack for 1 hour or until tender. Let cool slightly, cut in half, and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving 1 cm (½ inch) shell
- Step 4:
- Brush potato skins with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place skin side down on a baking sheet. Fill each with cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to oven for 10 minutes, until cheese melts. Sprinkle with green onions
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile, combine smoked sausages with barbecue sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Step 6:
- Arrange celery, carrot, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber on a large serving platter
- Step 7:
- For the chive dip, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place ranch dressing in a separate bowl
- Step 8:
- Arrange wings, potato skins, sausages, and veggie sticks on a large platter. Serve with dips on the side
Save to Pinterest This spread always sparks fun conversations and cheers among friends and family at our tailgate parties.
Required Tools
Baking sheets Saucepan Mixing bowls Sharp knife Cutting board Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cheese sour cream ranch) Eggs (mayonnaise ranch) Gluten (sausages may contain gluten) Pork (bacon sausages). Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 560 Total Fat 32 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 32 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This Tailgate Spread is perfect for making game days unforgettable and easy to prepare for any crowd.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the chicken wings crispy?
Toss the wings with olive oil and seasonings, then bake at 220°C (425°F) for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway to ensure even crispness.
- → What type of cheese works best for the potato skins?
Sharp shredded cheddar provides a rich flavor and melts wonderfully over the potato skins when baked.
- → Can the sausages be prepared in advance?
Yes, sausages can be simmered with barbecue sauce ahead of time and gently reheated before serving.
- → What fresh veggies are included on the platter?
Celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices create a crisp, colorful veggie selection.
- → How is the chive dip made?
Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a creamy, tangy dip.