Best Foods to Bring to Your Next Cookout
Whether you’re hosting an outdoor cookout at home or going to a fall tailgate with friends, having great food for your guests is an absolute must. While there are many routes you can take, some foods are just better than others for a cookout. Feeding a crowd of people isn’t the easiest task, so it’s important you get some crowd-pleasing entrees, a few standout sides, and of course, great drinks!
Take a look at some of the best foods to bring to your next cookout so that you can have the best cookout of the season:
Hot Dogs. Nothing says cookout more than a delicious grilled hot dog. Brats and Polish sausages are other great additions to your spread of hot dogs to build on your spread of sausages. Take it to the next level with a whole hot dog bar: have a variety of toppings, including ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, pickles, shredded lettuce, tomato, bacon, and even chili and cheese. This is a great option, especially if you’re planning on having kids at your cookout.
Burgers. Just like hot dogs, burgers are an absolute must at your next cookout. Have your typical toppings ready like ketchup, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese; and even some “spotlight” toppings like avocado, bacon, or grilled onions to amp up your burger game. You can also try to have black bean or veggie burgers ready for vegetarians at the cookout. And make sure you don’t skip out on having great burger buns ready for the crowd!
Chicken. Appease those who don’t eat red meat with some grilled chicken. Grill whole chicken breasts or have some delicious chicken kebabs on skewers ready to go. Either way, make sure you have some great sauces to go with your chicken to create a truly delightful meal. We recommend barbecue sauces for some sweet, smoky, and tangy heat, pesto sauce, buffalo sauce, hot sauce, or even marinara sauce for a chicken parm sandwich.
Salads. Balance out your meal with some fresh, crisp salads on the side. Do something seasonal like a BLT (bacon, lettuce & tomato) salad, a roasted vegetable salad, or something sweet and fresh like a classic fruit salad. Have some classic options like a Caesar salad or garden salad, or have an entree salad like a taco salad or California Cobb salad.
Sides. Repeat after us: sides are a must! Have some finger food sides ready for those looking for a small snack or for those looking to expand their meal. French fries are a crowd favorite, but consider having other crowd favorites like mozzarella sticks and onion rings. And don’t forget about fork-ready sides like mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, or potato salad!
Babe’s Jumbo Hot Dogs has everything you need for your next cookout! From hot dogs and burgers to delicious salads and wraps, we guarantee you’ll find exactly what your guests are looking for. Order from our classic menu or our catering menu for bulk orders.
With over 40 years of experience, trust us when we say we know how to make a GREAT cookout! Visit our website to learn more or give us a call at 815-744-7773 today!
Sources:
https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g27062048/cookout-food-menu/?slide=25
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