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    Home » Appetizers

    Ole Miss Tailgate

    Published: Nov 15, 2012 · Modified: Aug 22, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Ole Miss Rebels game day recipes and cocktails! These appetizers, sweet treats & drinks are perfect for an Ole Miss Tailgate!

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means that, at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you click a link and purchase an item I’ve recommended. Thanks for your support in running this blog!

    If you're ready for some Rebel Football, you've come to the right place.

    At Ole Miss, you'll find all the game day happenings taking place at The Grove, where fans dress in their game day best and enjoy good food, drinks and camaraderie as only Rebels fans know how! It's the most elegant tailgate on... well... this side of the Mississippi!

    Don't let the fanciness fool you, Ole Miss fans know how to have fun! Ready to get in on the Rebel action? Check out my Ole Miss Rebels recipe round up and ensure that your game day setup is up to snuff!

    Jump to:
    • Ole Miss Football Facts
    • Ole Miss Tailgate Food
    • More Themed Tailgate Recipes

    Ole Miss Football Facts

    Let’s get to know a little more about the Ole Miss:

    • Location: The University of Mississippi is located in Oxford, Mississippi
    • Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
    • Mascot: Tony the Landshark
    • Team Colors: Navy Blue and Red
    • Team Saying or Chant: "Hotty Toddy!"
    • Marching Band: The Pride of the South
    • Fight Song: "Forward Rebels"

    Ole Miss Tailgate Food

    Southern classics and nods to the rich heritage of the state about at an Ole Miss tailgate! From slow cooked staples to sweet and creamy dips, the recipes I've found to round out a Rebels-themed menu mirror the warmth, hospitality, and culinary traditions of the Mississippi!

    Our tailgate menu for an Ole Miss game day day features:

    • Cocktails: Vanilla Bean Cherry Rum Punch, Mississippi Punch
    • Appetizers: Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders, Mississippi Sin Dip
    • Desserts: Pecan Praline Dip, Mississippi Mud Dip
    Vanilla Bean Cherry Rum Punch - The Domestic Rebel
    For all intents and purposes, I think we can call this "Rebel Rum Punch"! No matter what you call it, you'll love every sip of this sweet, cherry vanilla cocktail.
    Check out this recipe
    Vanilla Bean Cherry Rum Punch - The Domestic Rebel
    Mississippi Punch - The Rebel Walk
    This potent bourbon cocktail is a great batch cocktail to make ahead and serve at the tailgate!
    Check out this recipe
    Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders - A Southern Soul
    With only 5 ingredients, Mississippi Chicken cooked in the slow cooker is tender, juicy, and packed with spicy flavors. Essential game day grub!
    Check out this recipe
    Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders - A Southern Soul
    Mississippi Sin Dip - Homemade Interest
    This Mississippi Sin dip is an easy game day appetizer made with cheese and ham mixed together and baked inside a loaf of bread until it is ooey gooey.
    Check out this recipe
    Pecan Praline Dip - Swanky Recipes
    This simple Pecan Praline Dip comes together faster than you can yell, "Hotty Toddy!" Brown sugar, butter pecans and a creamy Chantilly base make for a fabulous tailgate dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Pecan Praline Dip - Swanky Recipes
    Mississippi Mud Dip
    Gooey Mississippi Mud Bars are full of chocolate flavor and loads of texture thanks to a heaping helping of marshmallow, pecans and coconut flakes drowned in fudgy topping.
    Check out this recipe
    These gooey Mississippi Mud Bars are full of chocolate flavor and loads of texture thanks to a heaping helping of marshmallow, pecans and coconut flakes drowned in fudgy topping. It's one muddy mess you'll never mind having in your kitchen!

    Game Day Essentials

    You're going to need some Rebel Red and Navy blue if you want to make your tailgate stand out! Check out the Ole Miss Rebels tailgate shop page that I've curated with some of the best game day essentials.

    Looking to elevate your tailgate in a more neutral way? Check out my Football Season Tailgate Essentials Shop where I share my tailgating must-haves!

    More Themed Tailgate Recipes

    Search for your favorite SEC team in the rest of my Tailgate Thursday posts:

    • Alabama Crimson Tide
    • Arkansas Razorbacks
    • Auburn Tigers
    • Florida Gators
    • Georgia Bulldogs
    • Kentucky Wildcats
    • LSU Tigers
    • Mississippi State Bulldogs
    • Missouri Tigers
    • South Carolina Gamecocks
    • Tennessee Volunteers
    • Texas A&M Aggies
    • Vanderbilt Commodores

    Don't forget to tag me and the recipe authors and show off your game day tailgate spread!

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