Looking for some delicious recipes for your March Madness party? I have everything from bite-sized apps to super juicy chicken on the grill. This includes dorito-covered meatballs, smoked pork belly ends, pulled pork nachos, and grilled shrimp skewers.
These recipes will ensure you’re the MVP of March Madness. I have also included super straightforward recipes, as well as recipes for my cooking fanatics.
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Smoked Cuban Cigars
These smoky pork chops are perfect apps to serve for March Madness; they are bite-sized and packed full of declious flavor; what could be better than pork chops, which are rolled then stuffed with cheese, pickles, and mustard wrapped in crispy bacon and given a BBQ sauce glaze.
See the Cuban cigars recipe here.
Dorito Meatballs
These meatballs are rolled in Doritos and then smoked, giving them an irresistible crunch and a juicy center.
Mac and Cheese
Who can resist some super cheesy and gooey mac and cheese while watching basketball?
Epic Smoked Burgers
This is another perfect meal for March madness! Your guests can eat these burgers while standing up or watching the game from the couch.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This buffalo chip dip is full of gooey cheese and smoked chicken, its perfect to put out when everyone sits down to watch the game and snack on.
Recipe: Smoked Buafflo Dip
Traeger Duck Poppers
Bite-sized poppers filled with delicious ingredients like duck, cheese, and bacon.
Find the Traeger Duck Poppers Recipe Here:
Smoked Onions Bombs
These onions are stuffed with cheese and sausage and wrapped in bacon. What could be better?
Super Smoky Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is perfect for watching the basketball. Serve it up with tacos, buns or as a nacho topping!
Pumpkin Spice Pulled Pork
This pulled pork recipe with a pumpkin spice twist will impress your guests. I recommend serving it up with nachos, slider or on burger buns.
Pulled Pork Cakes
These are like nuggets but filled with super juicy pulled pork. What could be a better combo!
Recipe: Pulled Pork Cakes
Pulled Pork Flatbread
Flatbreads are easy to serve a big crowd some delicious pulled pork.
Recipe: Traeger Pulled Pork Flatbread
Turkey Sliders
Who doesn’t love sliders?? These are packed full of cheese and turkey.
Recipe: Turkey Sliders
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy joes are the ultimate nostalgic food, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd and impressing them.
Recipe: Smoked Sloppy Joes
Stuffed Pork Chops
These bites of deliciousness are everything you want for watching the basketball: super juicy and packed with cheese and pickles.
Recipe: Stuffed Pork Chops Bites
Bratchos
Nachos are the ultimate snack for watching basketball, put down this plate you they will be down in 60 seconds.
Recipe: Bratchos
Smoked Pork Belly Ends
Recipe: Smoked Pork Belly Ends Traeger
Pulled Pork Queso Dip
Recipe: Pulled Pork Queso Dip
Smoked Pork Belly Strips
Recipe: Pork Belly Strips
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Smoked Bacon Mac And Cheese
Smoky Chicken Wings
Smoked Shotgun Shells
Smoked Garlic Bread
See the smoked garlic bread recipe here.
Pulled Pork Tacos With Avocado Crema
Smoked Pig Shots
Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends
Brisket Rolls
Smoked Brie Wrapped in Prosciutto
Country Style Rib Burnt Ends
Smoked Cheezits
Smoked Bacon Shot Glass
The best part of March Madness is the awesome bite-sized appetizers you can nosh on while watching the game! With a slice of bacon wrapped around a piece of sausage stuffed with cheese, these smoked pig shots are the perfect snack to serve your hungry party guests!
Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers
Fire up the grill for these irresistible Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers! Super easy to make, this keto and gluten-free recipe is packed with smoky, charred goodness and vibrant veggies—perfect for a family dinner everyone will love!
Grilled Salmon With Strawberry Salsa
Treat your guests to the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa! This perfect if you want to serve up something that is super tasty but healthy for your guests.
Grilled Shrimp
This Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe is super flavorful and is ready to serve in just 15 minutes perfect for when you have a crowd over for the game.
Grilled Veggie Skewers
For March Madness, these Veggie Skewers are a crowd-pleaser, featuring zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers grilled to perfection. Each skewer is then drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a robust garlic herb sauce, making them a delicious and healthy snack option for game day gatherings.
Brisket and Cheese Pies
Top your juicy and tender brisket with crispy pastry and see then disappear in minutes when you serve them
Recipe: Smoked Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Brisket Nachos
What could be better than juicy brisket layered with corn chips, cheese, salad, and feta?
Recipe: Smoked Mac and Cheese
Guinness Grilled Chicken Recipe
This Guinness grilled chicken is perfect for serving up when feeding a hungry crowd for March Madness!
Bison Brisket Nachos
These delicious nachos are loaded with leftover shredded bison brisket, corn, tomatoes and melty Monterey Jack cheese. They’re ready to eat in 20 minutes or less.
Brisket Mac and Cheese
This classic comfort food gets an upgrade with juicy brisket. It’s rich, creamy, and oh-so-good.
Cheesy and Crispy Brisket Tacos
Grilled Olives
Super fun appetizer you can skewer up and throw on the grill next to the main event.
Baked Reuben Sliders
Reuben sliders are the perfect way snack for watching the basketball, make sure you add plenty of cheese.
Greek Chicken Kebab Bowl
This grilled chicken kebab is easy to prepare. Tender chicken breasts are drenched in a herby marinade and slowly grilled to perfection. It’s great on its own but even greater when served over rice with a generous drizzle of my tasty green goddess dressing.
Texas Twinkies
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Grilled Blackened Shrimp
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
Smoke On!
Charlie
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
I loves sharing his tips with beginners, helping them navigate the world of smoking. I find it’s not just about cooking; it’s a quest for that perfect smoky flavor.
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
You can read more about me on our About Us page.
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