A Thanksgiving football menu for Thursday's games and rivalry weekend
Thanksgiving football food should be built ahead, so the cook watches the games too.
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Thanksgiving leftover sliders for 12, built from Thursday's turkey for the weekend games
24 sliders from Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey, stuffing, cranberry and Swiss on sweet rolls, baked to 165°F. Feeds 12 for the weekend games. About 45 min.
Smoked queso for 12, built in one foil pan and smoked at home or at the lot
Smoked queso for 12 with sausage, green chiles and 3 cheeses in one foil pan. Build it ahead, smoke it at home or on the grill at the lot. About 1½ hours.
Sheet-pan nachos for 8, beef cooked ahead and baked at kickoff
Loaded sheet pan nachos for 8 with seasoned beef, beans and 2 cheeses. Cook the beef ahead, bake at kickoff or on the grill at the lot. About 40 min total.
Slow cooker meatballs for 12, heated on the stove and held warm through the game
Sweet and tangy meatballs for 12 from frozen. Heat them on the stove to 165°F, then hold them in a slow cooker for a homegate. About 35 min total.