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Great Game Day Grub

Kick off your homegate with an appetizing lineup featuring customized hot dogs and bratwursts as the main course, with sweet and savory snacks on the side to keep the noshing going strong. Find more game day recipes worth cheering about at culinary.net.

Build-Your-Own Brat Bar

In these days of disease prevention, it’s a good idea to provide everyone with their own serving spoon to scoop items from the bar. Hot dogs and bratwursts are mainstays and can be easily customized to match each person’s tastebuds. In addition to the usual ketchup, mustard and relish, consider setting out other topping options, such as:

  • Onions
  • Chili
  • Nacho cheese
  • Shredded cheese
  • Jalapeño peppers
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sauerkraut
  • Cole slaw
  • Pickle spears
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Sriracha

Game Day Line-up

Indulge in these festive and unique tailgate-worthy treats!

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