In Honor of Derby Day: 12 Recipes for the Kentucky Derby

In Honor of Derby Day: 12 Recipes for the Kentucky Derby

A taste of Derby Day with a variety of food enjoyed for the Kentucky Derby from appetizes to main course and desserts

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HAM SLIDERS - The Southern Lady Cooks - Best Ever
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HAM SLIDERS – The Southern Lady Cooks – Best Ever
These Ham and Swiss Sliders are so easy to make and always a hit at any gathering. You can prepare these in about 5 minutes.
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BEER CHEESE SPREAD
Beer Cheese Spread is a classic in Kentucky. If you’ve never tried it, you’re really missing out. It’s easy to prepare and delicious!
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Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites are a show-stopping bite-size, make-ahead appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining.
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CHEESY GARLIC HAM BISCUITS
CHEESY GARLIC HAM BISCUITS
These cheesy garlic ham biscuits are delicious and so easy to prepare. They are perfect to serve when you have leftover ham.
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Burgoo Recipe
Burgoo Recipe
This Kentucky burgoo recipe is the ultimate stew with a big variety of meats and vegetables simmered low and slow, popular for large gatherings and community events.
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Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese
Homemade Old-fashioned Pimento Cheese with roasted red peppers is truly a Southern thing. In fact, this delicious spread is often called the “Caviar of the South.
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Easy Homemade Bourbon Ice Cream | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Homemade Bourbon Ice Cream | gritsandpinecones.com
Rich, luxurious, and bursting with flavor, bourbon ice cream makes the perfect sophisticated ending to any meal and is an easy but elegant dessert.
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BBQ Pork Loin Sliders
BBQ Pork Loin Sliders
Coated in a brown sugar spice rub and grilled to perfection, BBQ Pork Loin Sliders will be your grilling go-to for all those summer cookouts!
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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise Recipe
Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise Recipe
One of the season’s simplest and most iconic pleasures, the beloved BLT, can also double as an effortless appetizer. The quality of your tomatoes will make or break this simple sandwich. We like the color contrast of red and yellow heirloom tomatoes, but choose whichever large tomato is ripest. These little sandwiches are perfect for outdoor picnics or brunch with the ladies.
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Easy Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (Delicious)
Easy Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (Delicious)
Quick and easy Southern Deviled Eggs are devilishly delicious. The tasty filling is full of flavor and loaded with creamy mayonnaise, spicy yellow mustard, dill pickles, and dill pickle juice.
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Mint Julep (classic Kentucky Derby cocktail) - The Chunky Chef
Mint Julep (classic Kentucky Derby cocktail) – The Chunky Chef
Perfect for Derby Day or any other warm day, this cool and refreshing mint julep recipe is made with crushed ice, Kentucky bourbon and fresh mint!
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Kentucky Bourbon Pie
Kentucky Bourbon Pie
This Kentucky bourbon pie is a southern classic, made with a creamy mix of chocolate chips and pecans. Perfect for serving during spring events like the Derby.
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