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A recipe round-up featuring Memorial Day recipes from popular bloggers. From delicious classics to new twists, there’s something for everyone!
Memorial Day is fast approaching and you know what that means, right? Lot’s of grilling and delicious dishes!
For today, we’re sharing a list of recipes from some well-known bloggers and foodies. Of course, it will have some of the classics like burgers and macaroni salad.
As well as, new twists on old favorites like our Ultimate BBQ Bacon burgers and from Gwynn at Swirls of Flavor, Bruschetta Burgers with Crispy Prosciutto!
Now, the list will be broken into five categories; drinks, appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts. Each photo will have a short description and a link to the recipe.
So, shall we get started?
Drinks and Cocktails
You can't have a get together without drinks. Whether it be iced tea and sodas or cocktails and punches, you need something to wash down those tasty bites.
A fun and fizzy orange drink that your whole family can enjoy! All you need are two ingredients to create this bubbly kid-friendly orange soda.
A brisk and refreshing raspberry flavored Italian soda. Craving a cream soda, we got you covered. Nothing quenches your thirst better than a bubbly drink!
Need a fruity, refreshing drink to ward off the warm temperatures? Then try our easy cherry limeade recipe. It's sweet, tart, bubbly, and so delicious!
Need a quick drink idea for your next Taco Tuesday? Then try our simple margarita recipe. A classic cocktail you can serve on the rocks or blended!
Simple, but absolutely stunning this Blackberry Lavender Champagne Cocktail gets it’s gorgeous color from an infusion of a blackberry lavender vodka syrup with sparkling champagne.
Our lemonade tequila drink is a cool and refreshing drink combined with tequila to create a grown-up version of everyone's favorite Summer beverage.
A dreamy Southern cocktail, this Tropical White Wine Sangria is a bit of Summer in every single sip. A cool mix of white wine, rum, pineapple and orange juice, & freshly sliced fruit- this drink is the adult beverage you’ve long been looking for.
Tequila and grapefruit juice take center stage in our paloma cocktail recipe. Learn how to make this classic drink in only two simple steps!
Sparkly Raspberry Champagne Cocktails Hi! I made you a pink drink! A pink sparkly drink! A raspberry champagne cocktail to be exact. This drink couldn’t be more my favorite thing ever. It’s pink! It’s sparkly!
Our Cuba libre drink recipe is a South Florida favorite. A simple cocktail made with minimal ingredients that's perfect for sipping on warm, rainy day.
Appetizers
These appetizers are sure to be a crowd pleaser. There are dips, wings, and platters galore. Pick your favorite or make them all!
This is an easy Summer Cheese Plate for any occasion! Perfect as a no cook appetizer for a cookout or grilling session, for picnic or just as a light dinner in the summer heat.
Million Dollar dip is filled with thick cut bacon, smoked gouda, cheddar cheese, green onions and so much more... a million dollar recipe, that won’t break the bank! A super easy, packed-full-of flavor, keto friendly make-ahead dip! Sit back and watch this delicious cream cheese dip disappear!
This creamy dip features jumbo lump crab meat with a special blend of seasonings. It's a hot crab dip infused with the flavors of Southwest Florida!
Caramelized Onion Cheese Dip Can we talk about dip for a second? Dip is one of those supremely underrated foods. It deserves a lot more love than it gets, especially when the dip is this
Create a quick and easy appetizer that satisfies any cheese lover. Our marinated cheese recipe features three kinds of cheese in a white wine vinegar marinade.
The best ever Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe that you can make in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients. Make it for your next get together!
Easy bacon wrapped buffalo wings done two ways are the perfect easy appetizer recipe for football season and tailgating parties.
Knorr Spinach Dip is one of the easiest appetizers you can make. A classic spinach dip made with just a few ingredients and it’s always the hit of any party!
Leftover mashed potatoes? Try these fried mashed potato balls! They come together quickly & disappear fast! There’s three delicious versions included here!
Main Dishes
Here you'll find all the classic Memorial Day recipes along with fresh, new ideas from some of the most creative foodies on the web!
The Ultimate Homemade Burger recipe! Perfectly seasoned juicy beef patties sandwich between two warm buns. Simple the BEST beef burger recipe!
This easy Grilled Chicken Spiedini Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce is the best summer grill recipe! This family favorite is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Grilled Asian Salmon Kebabs are delicious, healthy, easy to make, and quick to cook up for a weeknight dinner. But impressive enough for company.
Ultimate BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers will take center stage at your next barbecue. These bacon cheeseburgers start out with Pepperidge Farm® Hamburger Buns.
Flank Steak Lettuce Wraps make a fresh and fun summer meal. With ranch marinated flank steak, crisp veggies and a sriracha ranch sauce. Easy and delicious.
These Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are an easy recipe that is made without firing up the grill. They’re delicious and cost just $1.51 per serving to make.
Bruschetta Burgers With Crispy Prosciutto combine ground beef, sundried tomatoes and crispy prosciutto with a homemade bruschetta topping!
Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches with Pepper-Onion Foil Packs
Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches with Pepper-Onion Foil Packs are an ideal, pack-up-and-go meal for cookouts and tailgate parties!
These Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender and simple to make. The recipe can be made ahead of time, frozen, or made on a stove top.
Cheesy pepper jack stuffed cheeseburgers are hearty and juicy. Seasoned beef and spicy pepper jack are sandwiched between a toasted kaiser bun.
Shish kebab (shish kabob) is so easy to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Enjoy shish kebab with roasted veggies or low carb salads for a nutritious family meal!
When it comes to making delicious stuffed burgers, it only takes a few key ingredients. Bacon, cheddar, and some choice spices create the ultimate burger!
This chicken satay recipe is easy and delicious! These easy chicken satay skewers are marinated in and brushed with the most delicious peanut sauce.
Sides
Listed below are some must-have side dishes for any get together or large family meal. You'll find plenty of salads and sides to compliment those main dishes!
This red potato salad with dill and dijon is classic take on potato salad that’s full of flavor and better than any deli potato salad. A perfect addition to any summer meal or picnic.
We’re bringing you another Southern staple today with this super yummy, 4 ingredient tomato cracker salad. Garden fresh tomatoes, crushed saltine crackers, & tangy green onions are mixed with a creamy mayonnaise dressing for the ultimate lunch, snack, or appetizer.
With pasta, chicken, sweet fruit, salty cashews, and a creamy dressing, every bite of this Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad is like a circus of flavors!
This Pesto Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor! Make your own pesto or use store-bought pesto for a quick and effortless meal!
A tasty but simple green pea salad with bacon, and a mayonnaise and vinegar based dressing. It's the best salad for your next grilling get together!
This quick and easy vegetarian Southwest pasta salad is loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and al dente noodles tossed in a creamy avocado lime dressing and garnished with salty cotija cheese for the perfect summertime side dish!
Southern Butter Beans are a creamy side dish made even better with the addition of smoky bacon, heavy cream, and spices that add a touch of heat.
Packed full of deliciousness, this Italian Pasta Salad will be a hit at your summer gatherings! It’s super easy to make, too.
This baked vegan mac and cheese is delicious and naturally nut-free and gluten-free. It has tons of cheesy flavor and is so creamy. Kids and adults alike love it! Paprika is the secret weapon in making this the best vegan mac and cheese you will ever eat!
These BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon are one of my all time favorite side dishes! They are so easy to make and taste amazing!
A traditional creamy coleslaw recipe that comes together in less than five minutes. You won't believe how easy it is to create this sweet, homemade slaw!
Did you know that you don’t have to use the oven to make cheese chips or crisps? If you love feta and crisps, give these Feta Cheese Crisps a try without turning your stove on.
This Bacon Ranch Chicken is one of those chicken recipes that is perfect for any season! This pasta salad can be served hot or cold - however you like it!
Blistered Tomato, Corn, and Arugula Salad for a Farmers’ Market Dinner Party
This simple tomato, corn, and arugula salad has all the best tastes of summer and all four ingredients are currently starring at your local farmers’ market.
Instant Pot Egg Salad. Take the stress out of making your egg salad sandwiches and egg mayonnaise with a super easy no peel and no shell instant pot recipe.
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe is an easy recipe made with macaroni, butter, evaporated milk, and 3 kinds of cheese.
Our Instant Pot baby potatoes are seasoned with butter and a blend of Italian spices. All the flavor of your oven with the convenience of a pressure cooker.
Desserts
Nothing tops off a great meal like a delicious dessert. Take a look at the list below to find a sweet and decadent dessert!
Our fresh strawberry pie recipe features slightly sweetened, plump strawberries topped with whipped cream. Strawberry season can't get here fast enough!
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake As an adult, I have forgotten a crucial piece of information necessary for living a happy and fulfilled life: Oreos are delicious.
These Mini-Mango Fruit Tarts are a cute, delicious, plant-based, gluten-free dessert that is easy to make and fun to enjoy! Made with nutritious ingredients like fresh mangos, these tiny tarts are perfect for summer entertaining and fit almost any dietary need.
S’mores Dip, you wouldn’t think it’d be a big deal- but it really is. This recipe combines all things chocolatey, creamy marshmallow, and makes them dippable.
Blueberry Yum Yum (Blueberry Delight) is a no-bake dessert made with a graham cracker crust, sweetened cream cheese, blueberry pie filling, and Cool Whip.
Looking for an easy dump cake? Then try our delicious cherry dump cake recipe. It only uses 3 ingredients and it's done in about an hour!
It’s been a week. Some people would unwind with a glass (or bottle or two) of wine. I’d prefer to unwind by faceplanting directly into this no bake loaded peanut butter pie.
Our favorite cheesecake bars, made with a homemade no-bake filling, a simple graham cracker crust, and finished with a sweet and tart cherry topping.
A fluffy whipped cream filling sandwiched between two soft yellow cakes and covered in a luscious layer of white chocolate. This Copy Cat Hostess Zebra Cake is topped with a chocolate drizzle for a spot on jumbo version of your favorite childhood treat.
Kim and I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of Memorial Day Recipes. Although we included over 50 recipes, these bloggers have tons of other tasty dishes on their sites.
I encourage you to click around and checkout the other offerings on each food blog. From traditional meals to keto and vegan, there’s bound to be something for you!
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Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
Ooohh, these all look absolutely fabulous! I can’t wait for life to go back to normal so we can all get together and enjoy a picnic table full of gorgeous spreads like this.
John says
Thank you, Michelle! I know what you mean. Hopefully, we’ll be grilling sometime in the future. Thank you again for commenting and have a lovely day 🙂