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Tailgating Party Ideas To Celebrate Your Favorite Team #FeelTheOrgullo

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the NFL and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

As a New Yorker born and raised in Queens, I’ve always been loyal to the New York Jets. I stick by my beloved football team through thick and thin, and wear their colors of green and white with orgullo. Latino players, fans, and coaches have a strong sense of pride not only in their culture but also in their team and in the NFL.

This year, during Hispanic Heritage Month, the NFL and all 32 teams will honor the rich history, heritage and tradition of Latinos and their positive impact on the game and country through a series of special events such as designated home games with in-stadium themed elements and local community outreach. I’m joining in by sharing our Latino-inspired tailgate party ideas that I love to offer friends at our gameday parties!

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We like to set out a mini-buffet with mini-tapas and create-your-own foods, like taquitos and a “Make Your Own Nachos” bar, to let our guests have fun making their own gameday snacks. And of course, everything is decorated in green and white for my team!

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Tailgating Queso Recipe

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 shallot, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 tsp adobo
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes

Instructions
1. In a pot over medium heat, add butter, pepper, shallot, jalapeño, and adobo. Stir together until butter has melted and starts to simmer, then turn heat to low.
2. Add in cheddar cubes slowly, a few at a time, stirring while it melts. Keep stirring until all cheddar cheese has been added and melted together. Turn off heat and serve or keep warm until ready to serve.

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Toppings/ Sides for Make Your Own Nachos Bar:
Ground beef, seasoned
Chopped bell peppers
Lime wedges and cilantro
Nachos
Chicken and beef taquitos

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Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, fans can visit www.NFL.com/HispanicHeritage for a look at the personal stories of Hispanic players, past and present, who have left a lasting legacy on the NFL. They are also on twitter, sharing the latest updates from around the league, 24/7 and in Spanish. Follow them @NFLEspanol, and learn about American football’s rules and power players at www.AprendeNFL.com.

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  • Robin

    We tailgate a lot and it’s definitely all about the snacks! A queso bar is an AWESOME idea.

  • Stacie

    I love this setup! It all looks delicious.

  • Chase

    Tailgating is so much fun. I have not done it in years though. I used to do it with co-workers from my old job.

  • Melissa

    This looks so great. I’ll definitely be going with this setup the next time we have a party. I love to make our football parties fun like this.

  • Betsy Segars

    Queso is my favorite! I love the toppings bar that you made! So smart.

  • Jody

    I am not much into sports, but with a spread like that, I could watch the game 😉 I bet my Latino friends would sure love the party food!

  • Debra

    I love nachos. What a great idea for game day – instead of hot dogs or burgers!

  • Angela

    Love the setup! I need to do something like this for our next football get together.

  • Tracy

    Born and raised New Yorker and somehow sports have never really been my thing, but I do enjoy attending watch parties with friends, I may not be about the sports, but I am about the FOOD!