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Kentucky Derby Party Food Ideas for 7 Irresistible Dishes


  • Author: ushinzomr

Ingredients

  • Mini Hot Brown Bites
  • Bourbon-Glazed Meatballs
  • Southern Deviled Eggs
  • Pimento Cheese Spread with Crackers
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Kentucky Burgoo
  • Mint Julep Cupcakes
  • Cornbread Muffins
  • Pickled Shrimp
  • Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Instructions

  1. Prepare mini hot brown bites by layering turkey, bacon, and cheese sauce in mini bread cups and baking until golden.
  2. For bourbon-glazed meatballs, mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, form into balls, and bake, then coat in a bourbon glaze.
  3. Make deviled eggs by mixing yolks with mayo, mustard, and a hint of hot sauce, then pipe back into the egg whites.
  4. Serve pimento cheese spread with an assortment of crackers for easy snacking.
  5. Fry green tomato slices until crispy and serve with a tangy remoulade.
  6. Prepare Kentucky burgoo by simmering various meats with vegetables, spices, and broth until tender.
  7. Bake mint julep cupcakes infused with bourbon and topped with a mint cream cheese frosting.
  8. Whip up cornbread muffins to serve warm with butter.
  9. Marinate shrimp in a tangy pickling solution and serve chilled.
  10. Bake a chocolate bourbon pecan pie for a sweet finish to the meal.

Notes

  • Make sure to prepare dishes ahead of time to allow for easy serving during the party.
  • Consider dietary restrictions of guests when selecting recipes.
  • Presentation is key! Use festive serving platters and garnishes to enhance the southern theme.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: .300
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 8

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