Written by: Lauren Morgan & Amber Strouse, Dietetic Interns October, 2009 - And don’t forget about food safety at your tailgate! Keep cold foods in a cooler and hot foods hot. Put all foods away within 2 hours (or 1 hour if it is above 90 degrees outside!) - When cooking use low-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and cheeses - Use lean meats and whole grain breads for your sandwiches 3. Keep all raw meats away from ready-to-eat foods. 2. Cook food to the proper temperature of 165 degrees.