Mariano's has what your need for the ultimate Chicago-style feast for Bears game day

ByJose Baltierra WLS logo
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Mariano's shares Chicago-style recipes for Bears game day

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As we count down to kickoff between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Mariano's is cranking up the game day energy with a tailgate that is pure Chicago style.

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Amanda Puck from Mariano's joined us on Eyewitness News Saturday morning to show us some winning eats for your football feast.

Recipes

The Greektown Burger - a juicy chicken, spinach, and feta patty topped with roasted red peppers on a sesame bun.

  • 1 Sesame seed bun
  • 1 Chicken Spinach Feta Pub Burger Patty
  • Spicy Mayo - Mayo mixed with Paprika
  • Red Peppers from Murray's Cheese

The Italian Beef Burger - all the classic Chicago beef flavor, loaded with giardiniera for that perfect kick.

  • 1 Small Hoagie Roll from Turano Baking
  • 1 Angus Pub Burger with Cheese and Black Pepper
  • Sliced Italian Beef
  • Caruso's Giardiniera

The Spicy Italian Pizza Burger - melty mozzarella, Mama De Pandi Arrabiata sauce, and Italian seasonings bringing two favorites together in one epic bite.

  • 1 Black Angus Pub Burger
  • 1 Brioche Bun
  • 2 Tsp. of red sauce from Mama de Pandi
  • c of shredded mozzarella
  • Dash of Spice House Italian Seasoning

ChicagoStyle Pigs in a Blanket

  • 1 package cocktail sausages
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
  • 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Vienna Beef Green Relish (Chicago-style neon green is iconic)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped white onion
  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped
  • 8-12 sport peppers, sliced (optional but authentic)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1-2 tsp. poppy seeds
  • Celery salt, for finishing

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Prep the dough.
  • Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make smaller strips.
  • Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard on each dough strip.
  • Add a tiny bit of relish and chopped onion (don't overfill or it will leak).
  • Place a cocktail sausage at one end and roll up snugly.
  • Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Top each warm roll with a slice of sport pepper and a tiny pinch of celery salt.

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