It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Actually, I just recently realized that I say that phrase each time a new season begins, and more often than not, it’s because the food changes. #sorrynotsorry
But really, I love this time of year! Tailgating is an experience in itself. Before I met my husband, Jason, I had tailgated for hockey, and for baseball, but never football. And when I say, “tailgate”, I mean, my friends and I went to a sports bar before a game, which is fun, but not the same as tailgating for football, at least not in Tampa Bay.
The first football season we were dating, Jason took me to my first college football game. It was a BIG deal, and our team won! At the time, Jason lived within walking distance of the stadium, and we met up with friends. All we had on us were two lawn chairs, and a soft side cooler with sammies, and beverages– it was amazing. Afterward, students and fans alike ran on to the field. They don’t let you do that anymore, and there was no way you’d have seen me run onto a field, but it was quite fun to witness. I also see why they stopped allowing it after that game. Womp.
There is just something more buzz-worthy about tailgating this time of year! I don’t know if it’s because life slows down a bit in the fall, and we have more time to see friends before, during, and after a game, but it’s exciting, and I love everything about the experience.
….and again, because I LOVE FOOD. My fave way to tailgate is when everyone brings their drink of choice and a dish. We’ve had small tailgates before a game with sandwiches, where it’s just Jason and me, and BIG ones with fifteen of us playing games like ladder ball, and a massive table of food; glorious sports food. “Sports Food”, is a legit thing, my friends (at least at Casa de Crews).
But since it’s only the beginning of tailgate season, I don’t want to start eating all the food without a few sneaky ways to lighten it up (and mayyyybe not telling my friends. It’s for their own good, I swear it).
Enter Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms – homemade chorizo, almond meal (you can use breadcrumbs if you like instead), a teeny bit of spinach, and of course, cheeeeeese.
These tasty mushrooms are best served warm. I made them for a group of friends’ two weekends ago, while we hosted a fantasy football draft. Tailgating comes in many forms, my friends. Whether it is a Sunday Funday at the game, homegating from the comfort of your living room, Saturday college games, or Monday Night Football (MNF), you’ll need these mushrooms in yo’ life!
These stuffed mushrooms look like little bites of tasty goodness. Perfect for tailgating!
I am in love with these mushrooms! I never thought to use chorizo to stuff them YUM!!!
I adore these little mushrooms!
These look and sound SO amazing! I need to try them out soon!
WOW! I LOVE stuffed mushrooms, and yours have some of my favorite flavors stuffed in there! yummm
I love my food too and these mushrooms! Yum!
Love your story. Also love this recipe. I think that finger foods like this are so perfect for parties. The flavors you have are so delciious.
Oh do these look good! I’ll go to any home tailgating party you throw!
Oh, girl… These look so yummy! I bet they were delish! xx
Audrey Adair | http://www.happilyaudrey.com
They were SO good!
These look so yummie!!!
They’re quite addictive!
I am obsessed with your homemade chorizo!
I just love these little mushrooms! They might be my favorite dish posted today 🙂
That’s it, I’m coming to live with you haha.
Chorizo, spinach and cheese all stuffed in a mushroom – yes please!
I love stuffed mushrooms and these look great! Definitely gonna give this recipe a whirl. Thank you!
Let me know what you think, Agnes! Thanks for stopping by!
Love these mushrooms!
Thanks!
Oh wow yum! I want to make these for my mom next time she’s in town. I remember having Sunday supper with her side of the family every week growing up 🙂
These look wonderful. I love anything with Chorizo… but these are over the top! Add a slice of crusty bread and I could make them a meal.