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Slam Dunk March Madness Recipes (36 Recipes, 1 Page, 2 Articles)
Published On: 6/28/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025
March Madness is here. But watching basketball in a bar can be…maddening. For the best seats in the house, and the best food and drinks, gather your friends and fans to watch hoops at home.
All 68 teams will be competing for their chance to shine in the Final Four, and hopefully come home national champions. Get in on the action!
No need to wait until the Final Four to start watching and munching. With a few killer apps and snacks, you and your friends can tune in to all the games at home, while skipping the crowded, noisy, expensive bars. Enjoy the games in style with our best March Madness recipes, our favorite better-than-bar-food snacks, appetizers, and munchies.
(Flaming basketball Adobe Stock photo by BornS66)
Candied Pecans From The Grill Are Sinfully Delicious
Candied pecans are always a hit as a snack and this recipe takes them over the top by roasting them on the grill.
Insanely Addictive Sweet Potato Fries, The Grill Frying Method
If you’re a fan of sweet potato fries then you’ll do backflips over this recipe featuring perfectly deep fried sweet potato sticks.
Fried Pickles Are An Addictive Appetizer, Especially When Prepared On The Grill
Why fry inside? Coated in a light and airy tempura batter, this delicious fried pickle recipe is a novel appetizer for your next cookout.
Best Pimento Cheese Recipe Ever
In the South, you cannot have a social gathering without Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and it's better when you make it yourself.
Chicken Skin Cracklins Are The Zero Waste Snack You’ve Been Craving
Don't throw away those chicken skins! Cook them up into crispy, savory cracklins to snack on or serve as a garnish with the cooked poultry.
Hitting The Grill Takes Guacamole To Epic New Heights
Add a delicious smokiness to your favorite party dip with this recipe for grilled guacamole. Grilled avocados, limes, and onion are the key.
Fresh Pico De Gallo Adds Zip To Countless Dishes
Fresh tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, and cilantro are the cornerstones of our addictively delicious recipe for homemade pico de gallo.
Grilled Salsa Is Your New Go-To Condiment
Skip the store bought salsa and opt for these two flavorful home made Mexican salsas: Pico de Gallo and a Grilled Salsa Roja.
Smokey Salsa Verde Takes Your Tacos to 10
This smokey salsa verde recipe puts the boring store bought stuff to shame thanks to the depth of flavor created by charring the ingredients.
Candied Pickled Jalapeños: Champion’s Cowboy Candy Recipe
Add some sweet heat to sandwiches, favorite side dishes, cornbread, and much more for this recipe for Cowboy Candy, a.k.a. candied jalapenos.
The Smoked Jalapeno Poppers Recipe That Puts All Others to Shame
A cheesy appetizer with a kick, this grilled jalapeño popper recipe is sure to please, and the smoked version is better than the fried one.NEW
Big Poppa’s Rib Snacks: An Appetizer You’ll Crave
Need a no-fuss craveable appetizer for the big game? Big Poppa's Rib Snacks Recipe will have everyone munching and reaching for more!
Brisket Burnt Ends: A Kansas City Original Made At Home
When done right, smoked brisket burnt ends are the perfect bite. Find out how to make your own with this tested recipe featuring the point muscle of the brisket.
The Flat Top King Crushes It With Smashed Meatball Sliders
The Flat Top King fires up the griddle for these delicious smashed meatball sliders featuring a delicious blend of meats, topped with cheese, marinara, and fresh basil on slider buns.
Channel Your BBQ Superpowers With Thor’s Hammer Tacos
Step up your taco game with the addition of the aptly named "Thor’s Hammer." These monster beef shanks are seasoned, smoked, and shredded then served alongside various taco fixings.
Make Tacos Pop With Asian-Style Sous-Vide-Que Flank Steak
Sous vide and live fire grilling come together in this delicious twist on tacos featuring sous-vide-que flank steak.
Big Poppa’s Crazy Carnitas Taquitos
Make mouthwatering taquitos at home with this recipe from Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball that utilizes leftovers from his authentic copper pot carnitas recipe!
No Mess Crispy Grilled Buffalo Wings
Grilling Buffalo wings may sound like blasphemy but the results from this non-deep fried twist are simply amazing. By cooking this All-American Classic on the grill, you avoid the deep frying mess while also adding a deep, smoky flavor. The Buffalo wings start with indirect smoke before being crisped over direct heat.this item is for members only
Smoked Miso Wings Take Any Party Over The Top
Yes, Buffalo sauce tastes great on hot wings, but try some Asian flavors on your wings with the flavors of miso, sesame oil, and wood smoke.
Super Easy Smoked Bacon Wrapped Wings Elevate Any Cookout
Appetizers don't get much simpler than this five-ingredient recipe for smoked bacon-wrapped wings with Sriracha ranch dipping sauce.
Smoked Pig Balls: An Appetizer Recipe As Easy As It Is Delicious
As easy to make as they are delicious, these smoked bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites (a.k.a. pig balls) are the perfect appetizer for any event.
Armadillo Eggs: Bacon, Sausage, And Cheese In One Perfect Bite
These cheese and jalapeno stuffed, bacon-wrapped sausage appetizers are perfect for tailgating, backyard cookouts, and more.
Smoked Pork Rib Tips Are The Best Treats, No Tricks
This simple smoked pork rib tips recipe makes the perfect snack, appetizer, or main course. Click here for details.
Pork Tenderloin Lollipops, A Meaty Treat For All Ages
Here's the ultimate grab-and-go appetizer. Pork tenderloin is cut into medallions that are then skewered with lollipop sticks before being grilled and served with a soy-ginger dipping sauce.
MOINK Balls, The Easiest Grilled Appetizer Ever
We'll bet you can't stop at just one of these tasty smoked bacon-wrapped meatballs, a.k.a MOINK balls. Click here for the recipe.
The Ultimate Texas-Style Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs Recipe
Here's the only smoked beef rib recipe you'll ever need! The key to replicating this Texas BBQ classic is cooking them low and slow.
Authentic Texas Style Smoked Brisket Recipe
Behold the best smoked brisket recipe ever! Texas style brisket is more than a recipe, it is a concept and a goal.
An Epic Smoked Ribs Recipe (Baby Back or St. Louis Spare Ribs)
Mastering smoked BBQ ribs -whether St. Louis style, spare, or baby back -with our comprehensive tutorial will make you a backyard all star.
An Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe With Mouthwatering Results
This easy pulled pork recipe skips the slow cooker to create authentic low-and-slow smoked pulled pork on a smoker or grill.
This Brat Tub Beer Bath Will Elevate Your Sausage Grilling Game
Bratwurst are the signature food of Wisconsin. Here's the recipe for creating perfect Touchdown Tailgate Brats simmered in beer then grilled.
Award Worthy Texas-Style Chili Con Carne Recipe
Create the ultimate bowl of chili with this recipe for Texas-style chili con carne. Start it on the grill for a touch of BBQ flavor.
Candied BBQ Ribs Are Just Too Good To Pass Up
Crunchy bruleed sugar adds an unexpected twist to low and slow smoked spare ribs in this recipe for sweet and savory candied ribs.
Bacon Wrapped Spare Ribs Will Blow Your Mind
Just when you thought spare ribs couldn't get any better! The secret to this bacon wrapped spare ribs recipe is wrapping each rib in bacon. Rub, smoke, and glaze, and they're done! This simple but ridiculously awesome combo is easy to pull off and is certain to wow your guests.
Deep Fried Ribs: The BBQ Equivalent Of A Mic Drop
Slow smoked pork ribs are taken to a whole new level of flavor with this recipe for crispy panko breaded deep-fried ribs.
Classic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe As Seen On Hulu’s “The Bear”
If you're a fan of The Bear, a hit FX On Hulu series with Jeremy Allen White, then this recipe for classic Italian beef sandwiches is for you
Simple And Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
The Easiest and Most Delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe is an all-in-one tasty dish you would fall in love with.
Going Whole Hog: What You Need To Know To Smoke Roast A Hog Or Suckling Pig
Our whole hog or suckling pig smoking guide discusses everything from shopping to prepping and serving in our extensive whole hog recipe.
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