Located in Columbia, Missouri, traditions run deep at Ol’ Mizzou. Tailgates for the Black and Gold typically feature Kansas City- or St. Louis-style barbecue (that’s a whole conversation in itself), not to mention ribs and mile-high plates of nachos. Columbia is most definitely a college town, with local businesses practically closing on game day. The Fighting Tigers are the city’s pride.
A nontraditional take on the classic tailgate food, these “nachos” are made with ravioli instead of tortilla chips. The breaded, fried, and baked preparation of the ravioli is original to St. Louis, making this a perfect dish to serve at (but not limited to) Missouri games. Piled with fresh toppings such as tomato, cilantro, avocado, and a creamy glaze, the cheesy goodness that results will have you blissfully swaying to the Marching Mizzou’s “Missouri Waltz.”
Excerpted from The All-New Official SEC® Tailgating Cookbook by thd Editors of Southern Living. Copyright© 2018 Oxmoor House. Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, a division of Meredith Corporation. New York, NY. All right reserved.
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