Tailgating is a time-honored tradition that combines the excitement of sports with the joy of good food. While grilling often steals the spotlight at these gatherings, not everyone has the luxury of dragging a grill to the stadium parking lot.
If you find yourself in this category, you might be wondering how to maintain the tailgating spirit without firing up the coals. You’re in luck. Who says you need a grill to whip up some mouthwatering tailgate eats?
In this blog post, we’re going to delve into some of the best tailgating recipes without a grill – these require no grill whatsoever. From savory finger foods to hearty mains and delightful desserts, you’ll discover an array of options that will make you forget you ever needed a grill in the first place.
» Do you have a grill for tailgating? Check out our other site for the best tailgate grilling recipes.
Best No-Grill Tailgate Recipes
Homemade Authentic Carnitas Burrito
Making Homemade Carnitas Burritos is a great way to indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. The tender shredded carnitas, combined with the Mexican red rice, refried beans, and cheesy goodness make a tasty meal.
Pepperoni Calzones are made with a pizza dough, Mozzarella cheese, zesty sauce, and pepperoni (or other toppings of your choice), then folded and baked to perfection.
You will be blown away by these BBQ Beef Brisket Buns from the second you sink your teeth into the soft brioche bun and taste the smoky delicious brisket and crunchy quick pickle.
These easy Brisket Sliders are made with deliciously tender smoked brisket (get the recipe here), served on toasted, buttered slider rolls, bbq sauce, a quick pickle, and pickled red peppers.
A classic Mexican street food, this corn on the cob is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro.
If you love buffalo chicken wings, this Buffalo Chicken Pizza is the next best thing, with all the flavors you love like blue cheese, chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce.
This Tomato Tart is an easy vegetarian recipe that is flavorful and comforting. Make a delightful tomato tart with ready-rolled pastry and delicious tomatoes that will be a big hit at the dinner table.
Carne Asada Quesadillas are filled with tender cuts of grilled carne asada steak, stretchy cheese, and smoky green chiles. It’s a delightfully easy Mexican-inspired meal.
Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.