Summer may be coming to a close, but that means football season is just around the corner. As a University of Alabama graduate, I can say I’m a pretty big fan of college football and all that comes with it – especially tailgates and watch parties. I think there’s no better way to tailgate than enjoying a nice cold drink and delicious food straight off the grill.

When it comes to grills, there’s nothing like Traeger. Traeger Wood Pellet Grills allow you to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and bbq all while using real, 100% natural wood pellets. The smoke from the wood gives your food an added flavor that you won’t get from gas or charcoal. You can choose from a variety of different hardwood pellets, like hickory or applewood.

Traeger grills come in different sizes depending on what size crowd you plan on feeding, from the extra large Ironwood grill for large scale cookouts to the portable Ranger tabletop grill that lets you enjoy wood-fired flavor anywhere.

So what game day-friendly foods can you make with a Traeger grill? Here are some recipes that are sure to help you win tailgate MVP this season.

Ultimate Game Day Dip

Elevated with wood-fired bacon and jalapeños, this three cheese dip is the best way to kick off game day.

Smoked Jalapeño Poppers

Add some spice to your appetizer spread with these bacon-wrapped peppers.

BBQ Wings Three Ways

Get saucy with these wood-fired wings.

Big Game Day Ribs

These flavorful, tender ribs are sure to be the star of the show.

Smoked Mac & Cheese

Cream cheese, gouda, and cheddar cheese come together for this perfect creamy, smokey side dish.

Whether it’s a Saturday on campus or a Sunday Night Football get together, you can rely on Traeger to bring delicious wood-fired flavor to any game day dish.

Happy Almost Football Season (and Roll Tide)!

Thank you to Traeger for providing these delicious recipes.