Tailgating season has arrived, and that means one thing: Get ready to eat. But before rehashing all those traditional game-day recipes, why not consider some new classics? We’ve partnered with Williams Seasoning to make sure that every single outing is as exciting and delicious as ever with four flavorful ideas, from adding Williams Chili Seasoning to the meat in your nachos to dry-rubbing wings in Williams Taco Seasoning. Read on for the delectable details—and raise your game.
Wings With Backbone
They may be trendy for tailgating, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement where wings are concerned. To level up your drumsticks and flats on game day, coat them thoroughly in a dry rub before grilling; we love to use Williams Taco Seasoning—a rich and savory blend of spices, onion powder, sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, and more—as our base. Serve these can’t-miss fiery wings alongside a creamy blue-cheese dipping sauce, carrots, and celery for a combination that will set a new bar for your crew.
Nacho Average Nachos
Sauté ground beef, ground chicken, or even plump and savory shrimp in Williams Chili Seasoning before laying out the protein amid tortilla chips, jalapeños, salsa, black beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and more. Don’t be afraid to layer a little more of the seasoning atop your cheese as you build the nacho platter of your—and your guests’—dreams. These bold, chili-inflected babies will impress even the most traditional nacho lovers at your next tailgate.
Next-Level Burgers
Burgers are a must at tailgates, and you can make them extra-exciting this season by zhuzhing them up with Williams Sloppy Joe Seasoning. The sweet-and-savory mix offers a tasty backbone that will make your burgers sing. Add on a zesty special sauce—just combine some ketchup and your favorite brand of mayo—and you’re ready for some football. Finally, take burger night one step further by tossing some fries in more of the sloppy joe seasoning before cooking.
Zesty Grilled-Shrimp Skewers
These flavorful kebabs get a tangy helping hand from Williams Taco Seasoning; sprinkle your shrimp judiciously with it before skewering them together. Then flip them onto a blazing-hot barbecue and get those grill marks seared on for a snack that will thrill every seafood lover around. Wondering what to serve them with? Try a play on shrimp cocktail, add on a side of store-bought cocktail sauce, then finish with a squeeze of lime. The zesty combo will be irresistible.
