Ole Miss Tailgate - The Kitchen Prep Blog

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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!