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11 Tailgating Foods With A Southern Twist

No one does tailgate eats quite like Southerners.

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Sin Dip Dogs
Ethan Calabrese

No one does tailgate eats quite like Southerners.

1

Sin Dip Dogs

Sin Dip Dogs
Ethan Calabrese

The original Southern version has ham right in the dip—but serving these melty dip on little hot dogs makes it easier (and, frankly, more fun) to eat!

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Hissy Fit Dip Nachos

Hissy Fit Nachos Vertical
Ethan Calabrese

This Southern favorite is named for the freakout people have when the dip's all gone. We turned it, like basically everything else, into nachos.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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3

Mississippi Mud Pie Dip

Mississippi Mud Pie Dip Recipe
Ethan Calabrese

This dip has the decadent, chocolate-on-chocolate flavor you know and love—without the hassle of making an entire pie.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Pimento Grilled Cheese

Pimiento Grilled Cheese
Lindsay Funston

Turn up the volume of your classic grilled cheese with this recipe.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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5

Chicken and Waffle Bites

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Courtesy of Love From the Oven

Your team might not score, but these chicken and waffle bites deff will.

Get the recipe from Love From the Oven.

6

Fried Okra

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Courtesy of Spicy Southern Kitchen

These fried 'lil nuggets are so delicious, you don't need to dip them in anything.

Get the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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7

Shrimp Hushpuppies

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Courtesy of Tasty Kitchen

It ain't Southern food if it ain't fried.

Get the recipe from Tasty Kitchen.

8

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

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Courtesy of Spicy Southern Kitchen

Give your team some extra good luck with black-eyed peas.

Get the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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9

Hot Pimiento Cheese Dip

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Courtesy of Katie's Cucina

Cheese dip? We're there.

Get the recipe from Katie's Cucina.

10

Smoked Cheddar Shrimp and Grits Bites

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Courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats

Make extra, because these will disappear as soon as they hit the table.

Get the recipe from Iowa Girl Eats.

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11

Boiled Peanuts

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Courtesy of Savory Pantry

This Southern staple is a snack-time must have.

Get the recipe from Savory Pantry.

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