I have a collection of 50 summer-inspired recipes to celebrate Memorial Day deliciously. From Smoked Pulled Pork to Hot Honey Spatchcock Chicken, crowd favorites, I have you covered this holiday!
Oh, hello, 3-day long weekend! I am so looking forward to your sexy, carefree attitude, your grilling scents, and your tempting dishes! For most folks, Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of summer.
In this post, you’ll find the following:
Memorial Day Appetizers and Finger Food Recipes
If you ever went to a cookout or gathering I or my parents threw, there were always, ALWAYS, appetizers and finger foods. Traditionally, Mom would have a single 8′ bingo table at the front of the ‘line’ full of nothing but these snacky-type nibbles of food.
Elevated Southern Pimento Cheese Spread
This pimento cheese recipe has been handed down through the generations. It’s an elevated classic with a perfect balance of flavors, boasts a creamy, irresistible texture, & is easy to whip up! It’s the only recipe you’ll ever need!
Easy Parmesan Peppercorn Bacon Twists
Air Fryer Sausage and Shrimp Kabobs Recipe
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Big Daddy Mac Meatballs
The Best Smoked Garlic Onion Parmesan Potato Chips
Elevate your boring potato chips by seasoning them with garlic and onion powder, coating them in Parmesan cheese, and smoking them to perfection!
Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip Made On The Smoker
Elevate Your Grill Game with Flame Kissed Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
Ultimate Buttery Maple Bourbon Glazed Candied Bacon Pineapple Spears
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Esquites Recipe (Elote Street Corn Dip)
Triple Pepper Roasted Salsa
Charred Corn Black Bean & Shrimp Salsa
Sugared Cream Cheese & Strawberries On The Smoker
The Best Smoked Cream Cheese Ball Loaded Bites
Main Dish Recipes for Memorial Day
Sure, I can share hot dogs and burgers (traditional) with you, but nowadays, folks want a full-on experience when it comes to food. I’ll still serve grilled dogs and killer bacon cheeseburgers, but I also have to have other stuff there.
As Mom would say, “something for everyone!”.
Mastering the Art of Smoked Pork Butt: My Secrets To The Best Fall-Apart Pork!
Learn my secrets to fall-apart, perfectly smoked pork shoulder butt with the most incredible bark. Super tender and packed with so much flavor. Truly one of the best pulled porks you’ll ever have!
Slow Cooker Pulled Banana Pepper Roast Beef
Fire up the Flavor with Grilled BBQ Chicken Lollipops
Ultimate Smoked & Candied Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Smoked Hot Honey Butter Spatchcock Chicken
Level up your chicken dinner! Spatchcock-style smoked means a faster, more even cook, plus tips on how to get crispy skin on a pellet smoker. Grab my competition secret hot honey butter injection tips! It’s the secret to getting incredibly tender, juiciest, flavorful chickens you’ll ever eat!
How to Smoke The Best Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap)
Ricotta Stuffed Italian Sausage Boats on the Smoker
Mom’s Classic Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – The Best Recipe!
No summer cookout is complete without a tray of stuffed cabbages! Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, seasoned ground meats, and a rich tomato sauce make this the perfect summer comfort food. Plus, these freeze beautifully!
Garlic Butter Herbed Crispy Wings – 3 ways to make them!
The Best Three Meat Stuffed Italian Banana Peppers
The Best Pittsburgh Haluski – Fried Cabbage and Noodles in Butter
Spatchcock Smoked Cherry Habanero Turkey
With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can serve a juicy, flavorful turkey that will impress your guests and make you feel like a seasoned pitmaster in no time!
Memorial Day Sandwiches, Burgers, and Dogs
You must have these at your Memorial Day gathering. Stuffing on a bun or stuffing in a bun is pretty much the law!
Seriously, The Best Smoked Brisket Burgers
I have the recipe for you if you crave a juicy and crispy burger! Smoking ground brisket combined with a reverse sear method makes for the most amazing burger you’ll ever have!
Irresistibly Amazing Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches
The Best Smoked Hot Dogs
Ultimate Ground Chicken Bacon Ranch Burger
The Best Grilled German Bratwurst Burgers Stuffed With Cheese & Sauerkraut
Ultimate Summer Hot Dogs – Grilled Bacon Wrapped & Stuffed
When it comes to the best summer hot dog, these grilled bacon-wrapped cheese and sauerkraut stuffed hot dogs are the best bite of the summer!
Salads, Slaws, and Sides for your Memorial Day
Sides make the dish complete, don’t you agree?
Competition Peach Pie Chipotle Baked Beans
These Smoked Peach Pie Chipotle Baked Beans bring a bold, irresistible twist to a classic side dish. Slow-smoked beans soak up a rich, smoky sauce that combines the natural sweetness of peach filling with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers.
Refreshing Ultimate Summer Watermelon Berry Feta Salad
Easy Boursin Oven Roasted Asparagus
The Best Classic Diner-Style Coleslaw
Creamy & Easy 5-Cheese Smoked Mac & Cheese
Caramelized Sweet Vidalia Onions On The Smoker
By smoking and caramelizing Vidalia onions, you’re transforming a humble vegetable into a mouthwatering dish that will elevate any dish! From burgers to pizza, casseroles to dips, smoked caramelized onions add a savory culinary delight to any dish!
Simple Arugula Feta Salad with Fruit, Prosciutto, and Candied Nuts
Ramen Cabbage Salad
Ultimate One-Pot Spicy Southwestern Cheesy Pasta
Stone Fruit Summer Salad with Burrata & Prosciutto
Best Broccoli Slaw Salad
Sweets & Treats Recipes for Memorial Day
Growing up, I don’t recall a single cookout, BBQ, or gathering that didn’t include at least one sweet treat. From pies to cookies, freeze pops to Jell-O salad, we had it all.
Elevated Easy Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad
Elevating that classic Jell-O pretzel salad and putting an upscale twist on it in the most delicious way. A pretzel tart crust, vanilla cheesecake creamy filling, and fresh strawberries in a Jell-O glaze.
White Chocolate Cheesecake Frosted Berry Cookie Pizza
Black & Blue Berry Crisp
Brown Butter Malted Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars
These bars are a decadent blend of nutty brown butter, sweet toffee, malt powder, and chocolate chips, all tied together with a delicate finishing touch of sea salt flakes and additional chocolate chunks.
Ultimate No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Party Platter
Vanilla Sugar Cream Pie
The Ultimate German Chocolate Cookies
Soft and fudgy Chocolate fudge cookies are covered in decadent creamy caramel, coconut, and pecan frosting, finished with a chocolate ganache drizzle.
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