Get a taste of iconic Texas foods, from chicken-fried steak to Frito pie.

Here are our 25 best and most classic Texas recipes that aren’t to be messed with.

Taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes pack the filling with flavor.

Frito Pie in bowls with sour cream and jalapenos

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Texas-Style Baked Beans

These aren’t your typical store-bought, molasses-spiked white navy beans.

A kolache is a yeasted bread filled with a topping, typically sweet and fruity.

Served with a creamywhite gravy, this breaded and fried steak is extra old-school and comforting.

Cowboy Casserole in a dish with a single serving on a plate

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Serve it in a slow-cooker to keep it warm.

German Chocolate Cake

Despite the name, German chocolate cake was born in Dallas in the 1950s.

The indulgently layered dessert remains just as popular today, thanks to a ridiculously richcoconut-pecan frosting.

texas chili in bowls with onions and cheese

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Texas Pecan Pie

Texans are picky about their pecan pie, and rightfully so.

This recipe has the perfect thick texture and warm nuttiness.

This version taps into Tex-Mex roots by adding jalapeno peppers and cheese.

Texas Sheet Cake With Fudge Icing

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This recipe uses a bottle of beer and plenty of warm spices that would make any rancher proud.

This particular recipe also includeDr Pepperwhich originally hails from Texasfor an extra fluffy, moist base cake.

texas caviar in a bowl

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Texas Ranch Water

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Texas-Style Baked Beans

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Southern Living Lydia Faust’s Texas Kolaches

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Southern Living Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy on a plate to serve with broccoli

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Southern Living German Chocolate Cake on a cake plate with a slice cut out to serve

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Texas Pecan Pie

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Beef Tamale Pie

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Texas Margarita rimmed with salt and topped with a lemon

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Southern Living Jalapeno Cornbread with a slice cut out of the skillet to serve

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Southern Living Chili Con Carne in a bowl to serve

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Texas Trash Pie

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Southern Living Tamale Casserole on a plate ready to serve

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Southern Living Charro Beans in a serving bowl to serve

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Southern Living White Texas Sheet Cake in the pan to serve

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Southern Living Cornbread Cowboy Casserole in the skillet with a serving scooped out

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Southern Living Texas Breakfast Tacos on a platter to serve

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Dr Pepper Texas Sheet Cake

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