50 Memorial Day Recipes (2024)

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Memorial Day is almost here, and we’ve rounded up 50 Memorial Day Recipes that are completely awesome and sure to make your backyard cookout planning a breeze!

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Memorial Day is a day of remembrancefor those who gave their lives for our country. Each year we come together with friends and family remember our loved ones and those that gave the ultimatesacrifice for America.

While it can be a somber holiday, it is also a day to celebrate our freedom and the lives of those that served. These 50 Memorial Day Recipes will make putting together your menu super easy and let you prep ahead of time so you can enjoy the day!

50 MEMORIAL DAY RECIPES
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  1. Ocean Water– Just as good as the drink from Sonic and the perfect color for a summer day!
  2. Red White & Blue Daiquiri– Fresh and delicious, but adults only!
  3. Bomb Pop Jello Shots– So poppable and crazy good!
  4. Pineapple Rum Punch– Sweet and fun to drink, this is a party-perfect co*cktail!
  5. Fresh Strawberry Lemonade – This homemade drink is a family favorite!
  6. Summer Punch– Loaded with red, white & blue fruits this drink is a crowd-pleaser!
  7. Pina Colada Jello Shots– Loaded with tropical flavor and made for sharing!
  8. Watermelon Layer Drink– Kids go crazy for this fun, colorful drink!
  9. Strawberry Blackberry Vodka Mojito– Refreshing and loaded with berry flavor!
  10. Summer Berry Sangria – Loaded with fresh summer berries, this sangria is a must-make!

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  1. Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels– Everyone’s favorite dip in an easy to eat bite!
  2. How to Make Deviled Eggs– This classic summertime appetizer is perfect for backyard cookouts!
  3. Creamy Jalapeno Corn Dip– Perfectly spicy and oh so good! Pass the chips!!
  4. Summer Fruit Salsa– Sweet and spicy, this salsa is addicting!
  5. Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels– These pinwheels disappear as soon as you serve them!
  6. The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip– Loaded with flavor and sure to satisfy!
  7. Artichoke Salsa– Everyone wants the recipe for this easy salsa!
  8. Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries– Festive and sweet, a favorite with the kids!
  9. Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs– The best deviled eggs I’ve ever had and my most requested recipe to bring to parties!
  10. Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip– Grab the potato chips and dive in. This dip is addicting!

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  1. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad– A classic summer side made tropical!
  2. How to Grill Corn on the Cob– Forget the stovetop, grill your corn instead!
  3. Loaded Baked Potato Salad– Potato salad topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions is the best!
  4. Best Ever Broccoli Salad– Everyone likes eating their veggies when you serve up this salad!
  5. Fresh Vegetable Salad– Colorful and tangy with a kick of heat you’ll love!
  6. Quickles– Crunch with a tangy finish, perfect alongside BBQ!
  7. Homemade Baked Beans – A must make for any cookout!
  8. Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw– Creamy and delicious!
  9. Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad – Fruit salad has never tasted so good!
  10. Creamy Bacon Pea Salad– Make a double batch! This salad goes fast!!

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  1. Honey Mustard Chicken Kabobs– Easy cookout food that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
  2. Shrimp Boil Foil Packs – A coastal favorite made easy for the grill!
  3. The ULTIMATE Burger– Sweet potatoes and avocado are just the start!
  4. Kentucky Hot Brown Burger– Tomato and bacon & the best sauce ever!
  5. Bourbon Brown Sugar Ribs– Sweet and savory with a hint of bourbon…SO good!
  6. Mango Chipotle BBQ Sauce – Kick things up a few notches with this easy to make sauce!
  7. Grill Hawaiian Beef Kabobs – Loaded with flavor and sure to please the carnivores!
  8. Queso Burgers– Spicy cheese sauce and burgers are best friends!
  9. Spicy Mustard Brats with Sauerkraut– Forget regular old hot dogs and treat yourself to these brats!
  10. Grilled California Avocado Chicken – Who says grilled chicken has to be boring? Not me!!

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    1. RedWhite and Blue Cheesecake Poke Cake– So colorful and so easy to make! My kids love helping decorate!
    2. Lattice Top Apple Pie– A classic dessert that’s a must make for summer!
    3. Peanut Butter Pie– Creamy with a hint of chocolate!
    4. Strawberry Pretzel Salad– Layers of goodness that’ll keep you coming back for more!
    5. Pretzel Toffee Marshmallow Treats– Sweet and salty is my favorite dessert combination!
    6. No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Pie – A favorite summer drink becomes the best no-bake dessert!
    7. Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs– Kids go crazy for these kabobs!
    8. Mom’s Hello Dollies– Family recipes are the best!!
    9. Root Beer Float Pie– Crazy good and perfect for backyard BBQs!
    10. Patriotic Funfetti Cupcakes – Better than any store-bought mix!

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Comments

  1. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    Whoa! This is the perfect recipe round-up for Memorial Day weekend, or any summer weekend really! 🙂 Thank you so much for including me! Pinned & sharing.

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  2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    Woohoo thanks for including my burger!

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  3. Kyra & Jocelyn @ {Caramel Potatoes} says

    Oh YUM – what a delicious list of Memorial Day Goodies!! Thanks for including our Mexican Street Corn ! Enjoy the weekend!!!

    Reply

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50 Memorial Day Recipes (2024)

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What is the most eaten food on Memorial Day? ›

11 All-American Foods for Memorial Day
  • Burgers. We know you saw this coming. ...
  • Hot Dogs. Naturally, following burgers, we're going to talk about hot dogs! ...
  • Barbecue. We've been talking about barbecue for the entire month of May! ...
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  • Philly Cheesesteak. ...
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May 29, 2022

What do you eat for dinner on Memorial Day? ›

There are tons of creative Memorial Day foods like grilled watermelon, lamb burgers, and a potato salad with green goddess dressing. Otherwise, stick to the classics with grilled steak, kebabs, and skillet cornbread. You'll be making these cookout favorites all summer long!

What is the most eaten dinner in America? ›

As of Q3 2022, hamburgers, mashed potatoes, and cheeseburgers were the most popular American dishes in the United States.

What's the biggest meal of the day? ›

Even if you can't eat an early dinner, you should try to make breakfast and lunch your biggest meals of the day and dinner your smallest. If you're used to eating a small lunch and a big dinner, then switch the order. You can make your dinner a meal that's heavy on vegetables to lighten it up.

What do people barbecue on Memorial Day? ›

This collection is bursting at the seams with everything you think of when it comes to a great Memorial Day backyard barbecue. The grill master in your house will earn kudos with the Tequila Lime Steak, Barbecue Burgers, Best Pork Ribs, Steak Kababs, Garlic Shrimp and Marinated Ribeyes.

Do people grill on Memorial Day? ›

The Memorial Day BBQ is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. To make it a truly memorable day, there are a few extra things you can do.

What is a peace dinner? ›

Peace Meals offers a path forward to build community and understanding across lines of religious and cultural division by gathering at the common table for food, friendship, and hospitality.

What to cook for food snobs? ›

Food Snobs
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  • Sweet Potato Muffins. ...
  • Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus. ...
  • Prime Rib Roast Au Jus Perfect Every Time! ...
  • Old Bay Shrimp Boil - Cooking is Messy.

What food goes well with hamburgers and hotdogs? ›

The Best Simple Sides for Hot Dogs (Besides Potato Chips)
  • Grilled Corn on the Cob with Calamansi Mayo. ...
  • Smoky Coleslaw. ...
  • Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables, Parsley, and Feta. ...
  • Classic Potato Salad. ...
  • Gina Mae's Baked Beans. ...
  • Homemade Veggie Chips. ...
  • Tomato Salad with Red Onion, Dill, and Feta. ...
  • Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries.
Oct 14, 2022

What's the best thing to grill? ›

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What is the biggest food holiday in the US? ›

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:37:23 GMT — According to the USDA, Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day of the year, behind Thanksgiving.

How many hotdogs will be eaten on Memorial Day? ›

It's estimated that over 800 hot dogs are eaten on Memorial Day…per second. This means nearly 72 million hot dogs are eaten on this day alone…

What is the largest food holiday in us? ›

Thanksgiving

Almost everyone characterizes Thanksgiving by the food they eat, and they aren't wrong to do so. Thanksgiving is nearly the quintessential food holiday.

What are some of the foods commonly eaten during the holiday? ›

It can vary from one family to the next, though turkey is usually the main dish. We usually had roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing (also called dressing in some places), mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, apple pie and pumpkin pie.

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