Texas A&M Tailgate

Texas A&M game day recipes and cocktails! These appetizers, sweet treats & drinks are perfect for an Aggies Tailgate!

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Texas barbecue and team spirit are in ample supply on a Texas A&M game day. Traditions, camaraderie and an electric atmosphere make campus a magical place when the Aggies play!

If you're counting down the minutes until you don your Maroon and White, then let's get to it and jump right in to what makes a Texas A&M tailgate unforgettable!

Texas A&M Football Facts

Before we get to the food, here are a few facts about the Texas A&M Aggies:

• Location: Texas A&M University is located in College Station, Texas
• Stadium: Kyle Field
• Mascot: Reveille the Collie
• Team Colors: Maroon and White
• Team Saying or Chant: "Gig 'Em Aggies!"
• Marching Band: Fightin' Texas Aggie Band
• Fight Song: "Aggie War Hymn"

Texas A&M Football Food

There's no doubt you'll be well-fed at an Aggies tailgate! From brisket-stuffed jalapenos to maroon and white cookies, I'm sharing some of the best Texas A&M-themed recipes in today's tailgate menu:

• Cocktails: 12th Man Texas Sangria, Blood Orange Margaritas
• Appetizers: Texas Twinkies, Baked Cowboy Dip
• Desserts: Texas Sheet Cake Bites, Red Velvet Texas Aggies Cookies

12th Man Texas Sangria - We're The Joneses

A traditional red sangria recipe with a Texas twist! This fruity sangria recipe with whiskey is a delicious and easy game day drink for a crowd.

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Blood Orange Margaritas - Garnish With Lemon

Texas knows how to do margaritas! These Blood Orange Margaritas are brimming with Aggie team spirit with their vibrant red color.

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Texas Twinkies - Sugar and Soul

Texas Twinkies are an easy recipe that stuffs jalapenos with a cheesy brisket filling, wraps them in salty bacon, and brushes them with BBQ sauce!

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Baked Cowboy Dip - All Recipes

Chef John’s baked cowboy dip, a creamy, cheesy dip full of corn, tomatoes, and chile peppers, is delicious whether you eat it cold, piping hot right out of the oven, or after it’s cooled a bit. Perfect every way!

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Texas Sheet Cake Bites - Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

Texas Sheet Cake Bites have all the delicious flavor of the classic dessert in a perfect little bite sized package.

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Red Velvet Texas Aggie Cookies - The American Patriette

A tailgate menu isn't complete without a little something sweet! These Red Velvet Texas Aggie Cookies are just the right dessert for game day.

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Game Day Essentials

You're going to need some Maroon & White if you want to make your tailgate stand out! Check out the Texas A&M Aggies Tailgate shop page that I've curated with some of the best game day essentials.

Looking to stock up on tailgating basics? Check out my Football Season Tailgate Essentials Shop where I share my tailgating must-haves!

More Themed Tailgate Recipes

Interested in exploring tailgates for the other SEC teams? Take a look at my the other posts in the Tailgate Thursday series:

• Alabama Crimson Tide
• Arkansas Razorbacks
• Auburn Tigers
• Florida Gators
• Georgia Bulldogs
• Kentucky Wildcats
• LSU Tigers
• Mississippi State Bulldogs
• Missouri Tigers
• Ole Miss Rebels
• South Carolina Gamecocks
• Tennessee Volunteers
• Vanderbilt Commodores

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

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