Tailgating, whether at home or at the field, has become a tradition across the country each fall. And McCall Farms, producer of popular brands Margaret Holmes, Peanut Patch and Glory Foods, makes tailgating easy and delicious with simple recipes that will certainly score with your guests!

Crops for the three brands are harvested at the peak of ripeness and then packaged within hours at McCall Farms’ Effingham, S.C., facility to provide fresh, convenient, healthy staples for your pantry. Try these simple recipes for a tasty treat at your next tailgate gathering.

Spicy Southern Potato Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 (7 oz.) jar Dunbars sliced roasted peppers
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can of Margaret Holmes Tomatoes, Okra and Corn
• 3 lb. red skin potatoes, cubed
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tbs. Texas Pete hot sauce
• 12 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, drain liquid from roasted peppers and tomatoes.
2. Add potatoes (cubed to 1 inch). Cover with water; gently boil 15 minutes or until tender.
3. In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream and Texas Pete.
4. Add drained roasted peppers (slightly chopped), tomatoes with okra and corn, cooked potatoes, salt and pepper, and 8 of the crumbled slices of bacon. Toss together gently.
5. Top with remaining crumbled bacon. Can be served warm, but for best flavor, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Southern Caviar Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz.) can Glory Foods Seasoned OR Sensibly Seasoned Blackeye Peas, drained
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1⁄4”
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1⁄8”
• 1 tsp. pickled jalapeño peppers, minced
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, ground
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1 tbs. cilantro leaves, minced

Instructions:

1. Combine drained Glory Foods Seasoned or Sensibly Seasoned Blackeye Peas with all of the other ingredients in a bowl or small casserole dish and mix.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow the best flavor to develop.
3. Serve with your favorite chips, fresh vegetables or crackers.

Butter Beans and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

Ingredients:

• 2 (15 oz.) cans Glory Foods Seasoned Butter Beans, drained well
• 4 tbs. lemon juice
• 1 (8 oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve with crackers or pita bread.

And if you want a truly no-fuss addition to your tailgate gathering, or even something to take inside the stadium, grab a bag of Peanut Patch boiled peanuts.

Peanut Patch boiled peanuts are canned within hours of coming out of the ground, ensuring the freshest, best-tasting boiled peanuts, year-round. They are a healthy, quick and delicious snack perfect for tailgating or anytime.

About McCall Farms

McCall Farms has been growing food for more than 170 years. The company cultivates and cans a variety of produce, much of which is grown on its 2,000-acre farm in Effingham, S.C. Farmers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina grow crops on an additional 15,000 acres for McCall Farms. McCall Farms produces more than 40 different products under the Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Bruce’s Yams and Peanut Patch brands, as well as private- label and foodservice products, which are sold nationwide.

For more information, visit www.mccallfarms.com, www.gloryfoods.com, www.brucesyams.com,margaretholmes.com and www.peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com.

To find these brands on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/MargaretHolmesFresh, www.facebook.com/GloryFoods, www.facebook.com/bruces.yams and www.facebook.com/peanutpatch.