Save 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 spread has become a staple at my football gatherings and always impresses guests with its delicious assortment.
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 This spread always brings the family together on game days sharing stories and laughs over delicious food.
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
Per serving: Calories 560, Total Fat 32 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Protein 32 g
Save Enjoy this touchdown-worthy spread that will make every game day tastier and more memorable.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → How should the chicken wings be seasoned and cooked?
Coat wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then bake at 220°C for 40-45 minutes until crisp and golden, turning halfway.
- → What is the best way to prepare the potato skins?
Bake whole russet potatoes until tender, scoop out most flesh leaving a thin shell, brush with olive oil, season, fill with cheddar and bacon, then bake again until cheese melts.
- → How are the mini sausages served in this platter?
Simmer smoked cocktail sausages in barbecue sauce over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to infuse smoky flavor.
- → What fresh vegetables are included for a crunchy element?
Celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices are arranged fresh to add crispness and balance to the platter.
- → What dips accompany this platter?
A chive dip made from sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh chives, and lemon juice pairs with ranch dressing, providing creamy and tangy flavor options.