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Pickle soup?! At a tailgate?! REALLY?!

By and Hannah Doolin
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Jonathan Boulton

When you think of tailgating, you usually think of grilling some burgers, maybe ordering some pizza or wings. But things get a little weird in Kansas, where their No. 1 food of choice on game day is dill pickle soup, according to data from General Mills. They combed through the most popular recipes from Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and Tablespoon to determine which snacks people were scarfing down before cheering on the home team. There are definitely some surprises.

1

Alabama

mississippi roast
John Komar

Because what Southerner doesn't love a good Mississippi roast?

2

Alaska

Classic Potato Salad
John Komar

These folks eat picnic-style and make potato salad.

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3

Arizona

Tyler Florence Chili
Jonathan Boulton

There's no crowdpleaser like a pot of chili.

4

Arkansas

Salsa Verde Queso

Stock up on tortilla chips, because there will definitely be queso.

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5

California

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Alexa Payesko

West coasters dig sticky chicken wings at their tailgates.

6

Colorado

cheesy-taco-skillet
Chelsea Lupkin

Here, football fans fuel up with cheesy taco pie.

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7

Connecticut

slow-cooker-wings
Chelsea Lupkin

Slow cooker wings are the way to ensure minimal dishes after the big game.

8

Delaware

butterscotch-cheesecake-bars
Jonathan Boulton

Put on your jersey and grab a gooey, decadent butter cake bar.

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9

Florida

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Ethan Calabrese

In the Sunshine State,sausage cheese balls are the go-to.

10

Georgia

Beer Cheese Sliders
Chelsea Lupkin

Have some sliders before kick-off.

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11

Hawaii

Cheeseburger Crescent Ring
Chelsea Lupkin

You'll blow your party guest's minds with Crescent sloppy joes.

12

Idaho

slow cooker bourbon smokies
Jonathan Boulton

Little Smokies and beer were made for each other.

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13

Illinois

slow cooker chex mix
Ethan Calabrese

These fans ditch the storebought stuff and opt for homemade Chex Mix.

14

Indiana

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Chelsea Lupkin

The Midwest knows that "pop" is the key to addictive root beer chicken.

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15

Iowa

pigs in a pretzel
Chelsea Lupkin

Pigs in a blanket are never a fumble.

16

Kansas

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Chelsea Lupkin

Apparently dill pickle soup is a Kansas mainstay. Don't knock it 'til you try it!

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17

Kentucky

buff-chick-casserole
Chelsea Lupkin

Kicked-up buffalo chicken casserole is the go-to in this Southern state.

18

Louisiana

Crab Cake Dip Horizontal
Jon Boulton

A big skillet of crab au gratin spices up any tailgate.

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19

Maine

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Jon Boulton

Mainers stick to their strengths with clam dip.

20

Maryland

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Pizza sticks = automatic win.

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