be only one thing more important than cheering on your favorite team—the food. If you're the one hosting the next tailgating or viewing party, here are a few tips to help you score big whenfeeding a crowd of hungryfans. Make foods that you can eat anywhere—Help your guests mingle and snack at the same time while eliminating the need for cutlery. Stick to finger foods, such as grilled sausages in buns or fruit skewers. BYOB—If youre providing the food, let your guests get the beverages.It’s often hard to predict what everyone will want to drink, so asking attendees to bring their favorites takes the guesswork out of the equation. Opt for prepared foods—When cooking for a large group, its key to keep prep time short. Reach for a fully cooked meat option, such as Goldn Plump Chicken Sausages. Simply throw the sausage links on thegrill all at once to heat them through. Then, keep them warm in the oven or on thegrill until guests are ready toeat. Keep the crowd moving—To keep the buffet line from getting too crowded, spread out the food overa big space. Offering multiple bowls of the same dish will also help avoid any bottlenecks in line. Create a buffet of options—Ac- commodate your guests and their unique tastes by letting them take control of their meals. When choosing toppings and side dish options, think about all the different potential preferences. Consider setting out a salsa bar with chips for guests to mix their own flavors and levels of spice—plus, salsa is a great topping for chicken sausages. As for the veggie lovers, try this great recipe featuring peppers and onions on top of chicken sausages. Sausages and peppers can be a winning combination on game dayor any fun get-together. Italian Sausages with Onions & Peppers Serves 8 For The Sausage 2 packages of Gold’n Plump Chicken Sausagesin the Italian Cheese & Peppers flavor 1 package of 8 hot dog-style buns For The Peppers & Onions 2 Tbsp.vegetable oil 2 red peppers, deseeded andcut into %-inchslices 2 green peppers, deseeded andcut into %-inchslices 1 red onion, peeled andcut into %-inchslices Salt and pepper,to taste Cook sausages on grill over medium heat until fully heated through.In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over me- dium-high heat. Add sliced peppers and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Addsliced onionsand continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, until browned. Turn off heat and season with salt and pepper. Top sausages with the onion and pepper mixture. Note: You can add % teaspoon of crushed red pepperflakes to the peppers and onionsfor added heat. Goldn Plump Chicken Sausages are available in five flavors: Bacon Gouda, Hickory Smoked Apple, Italian Cheese & Peppers, Jalapeno Cheddar, and Spinach & Asiago. You can find more crowd-pleasing recipes at www.GoldnPlump.com.
