Best Memorial Day Recipes

🍔 Sandwiches, Burgers & Fries

1. Juicy Meatloaf Burgers

Juicy Meatloaf Burgers are your favorite comfort food transformed into tender, juicy burgers served on toasted buns.

2. Turkey Burgers

Juicy, delicious, lightly seasoned and grilled turkey burgers – an indulgent ground turkey patty made with gruyere cheese, tangy Dijon mustard and breadcrumbs to bind it all together.

3. BeeBop’s Bacon Cheeseburger

A luscious burger topped with bacon and bleu cheese.

4. Air Fryer Taco Burgers

Change up your Taco Tuesday with these easy, juicy Air Fryer Taco Burgers! In less than 30 minutes you’ll sit down to burgers full of flavor, perfectly juicy, and deliciously seasoned.

5. Air Fryer Meatball Subs

Air Fryer Meatball Subs packed with hearty meatballs, marinara, and cheese are an easy 15-minute meal that will become a weeknight favorite!

6. Crockpot Mississippi Chicken Sliders

These delicious Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders, made with very simple ingredients and 5-minute prep time, are a multi-purpose recipe that works for both an appetizer and an entree.

7. Roasted Tomato Sandwich

Use some of your garden fresh tomatoes to make this delicious Roasted Tomato Sandwich!

8. Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breasts are marinated with Asian flavors, then grilled and topped with an Asian style coleslaw.

9. Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

A pressed sandwich filled with all the brightest flavors of the Mediterranean.

10. Oven Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy

Indulge in a classic southern sandwich with this Oven Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy. Crispy shrimp served on a baguette with tangy remoulade sauce.

11. Buffalo Chicken Dogs

Use purchased Buffalo chicken to make this quick and easy weeknight meal.

🥗 Summer Salads

12. Southern Potato Salad

This Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe is great to take to a potluck. It’s made with tender, steamed potatoes and a mayonnaise dressing.

13. Creamy Grape Salad

Creamy Grape Salad is a study in contrasts – sweet and creamy, crispy and soft, nutty and fruity in one recipe. A hit for potluck dinners!

14. Mexican Street Corn Salad

Great summer side dish with chicken, pork, burgers…you name it!

15. Broccoli Salad

Pure vintage comfort food and the perfect side dish for any summer party. Guests always ask for the recipe!

16. Blueberry Pineapple Congealed Salad

This Blueberry Pineapple Congealed Salad is topped with sweetened cream cheese, sour cream, and walnuts for a wonderfully sweet and tart dish.

17. Tomato and Avocado Salad

The very essence of summer! A light, refreshing, and healthy Tomato and Avocado Salad. Ready for the table in just 10 minutes.

18. Black Eyed Pea Salad

Southern marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad is a versatile and effortless side dish for your next picnic or potluck dinner. 15 minutes to make!

19. Sunshine Salad

Sunshine Salad is a traditional gelatin salad, or congealed salad, made with lemon jello, pineapple, carrots, and chopped nuts.

20. Lemon Dill Potato Salad

Lemon Dill Potato Salad – a warm potato salad dressed with a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and dill. No mayo makes it safer for picnics!

21. Sweet and Sour Cucumber and Vidalia Onion Salad

A light, refreshing springtime salad featuring baby Vidalia onions.

22. Fire and Ice Tomatoes

A sweet-tart salad with fresh summer tomatoes, bell peppers and sweet Vidalia onions.

23. Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Grapes – a surprising combination for a refreshing summery pasta salad. Great for a cookout or picnic!

24. Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar combines black-eyed peas, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro for a light yet substantial summer dip or salad.

25. Summertime Pasta Salad

A cold pasta salad packed with fresh veggies and lightly dressed with a parmesan-garlic dressing.

26. Lime Congealed Salad

An old fashioned southern favorite, Lime Congealed Salad stands in as a fantastic salad, side dish, or dessert.

27. Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad

This Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad is a favorite summer side dish perfect for all your cookouts and takes only 10 minutes of hands-on time!

28. Strawberry Banana Jello Mold

A refreshing summer jello mold with strawberries, bananas, pineapple, sour cream, and nuts.

29. Black Bean and Corn Salad

Low in fat, high in flavor, with a healthy dose of protein from the beans, this Black Bean and Corn Salad is a tasty side for a picnic.

30. Watermelon Salad with Mint

This minty watermelon salad is a light, refreshing combination of watermelon, berries and grapes with a minty, ginger syrup.

31. Fresh Salad Green with Classic Vinaigrette

Tender, fresh salad greens dressed simply with a classic French vinaigrette.

🥩 Meaty Dishes (Ribs, Wings, Steaks, and More!)

32. Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a show stopping main dish for your Fourth of July celebrations This main dish salad features grilled Romaine lettuce and steak topped with blue cheese dressing.

33. Machaca Burritos

Machaca Burritos are a delicious, meaty treat made with marinated skirt steak, peppers, and onions.

34. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos are a set-it-and-forget-it dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Be sure to try the quick pickled red onion garnish!

35. Citrus Marinated Ribeye

Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks add excitement to your cookout with an orange, lemon, rosemary, and garlic marinade for over-the-top flavor.

36. Carne Asada Tacos

Succulent grilled, marinated flank steak, sliced thin and served with taco toppings.

37. Fried Catfish with Cheese Grits

You’ll find Fried Catfish and Cheese Grits at the center of any southern fish fry. It’s one of the foundations of southern comfort food!

38. The Best Marinated Pork Loin

My Marinated Pork Loin recipe uses a simple, savory marinade to create a roasted pork loin that is moist and flavorful every time!

39. BLT Pizza

This BLT Pizza serves up a thin, crisp pizza crust topped with garlicky Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, bacon, and arugula.

40. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Fool-proof recipe with 5-minute prep for making southern style Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. Great for feeding a crowd or dinner on busy days!

41. Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

These luscious, perfectly tender Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs are prepped in about 10 minutes and cooked long and low for maximum flavor.

42. Real Simple Fried Chicken

My simplest and most authentic recipe for Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken. Quick and easy for a family dinner or special occasion.

43. Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrap

This Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrap uses all the classic components of Buffalo wings and wraps them up in one nice, neat whole wheat wrap.

44. Fried Chicken Fingers

Nana’s Fried Chicken Fingers are ridiculously easy to make and come with a choice of two dipping sauces – honey mustard and spicy ketchup.

45. Perfect Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

The Perfect Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings have all the classic taste with no messy frying and no added fat! Serve these at your next football party and enjoy the compliments.

🥜 Summer Side Dishes and Snacks

46. Alabama Fire Crackers

Alabama Fire Crackers, soaked through with butter, red pepper, and hot sauce are always a hit at parties and perfect with salads and soups.

47. Sausage Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Decadent Sausage Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos are stuffed with a cheese and sausage filling, wrapped in bacon, and baked to perfection.

48. Garlic Butter and Herb Popcorn

Popcorn coated with garlic infused butter and tossed with herbs and celery seed.

49. Boiled Peanuts

Boiled Peanuts are fresh, green peanuts cooked in a salty brine. They’re a little salty, a little earthy, a lot delicious!

50. Parmesan Garlic Baked Potato Wedges

These Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are coated in olive oil, Italian spices, garlic, and parmesan cheese and baked to crispy perfection!

51. Spicy Cheese Crackers

Cheesy crackers coated with spices and butter.

52. Asiago Cheese Crisps

Crispy chips of baked asiago cheese, minced sage, and chopped pine nuts.

53. BBQ Beans

Take plain baked beans to the next level with these delicious BBQ Beans full of onion, bacon, and seasonings in a tangy tomato sauce.

54. Old Fashioned Brunswick Stew

Learn to make the very best Old Fashioned Brunswick Stew recipe! This Georgia staple is an iconic southern barbecue side dish.

55. Refrigerator Pickled Peppers

Make these quick refrigerator pickled peppers to enjoy with summer meals!

56. Refrigerator Kosher Dills (Claussen Copycat)

Delicious, crispy Refrigerator Kosher Dill Pickles without the canning process! You’ll love my copycat recipe of the famous Claussen brand of dill pickles found in your grocery store’s refrigerator case.

57. Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs

Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs are just about perfect for any party, barbecue, or holiday. This classic recipe is easy and delicious!

🧀 Delicious Dips and Spreads

58. Refried Bean Dip

Creamy refried beans and hearty seasoned beef are combined with salsa, black olives, and green onions topped with sour cream and cheese to make this Refried Bean Dip the absolute best!

59. Blue Cheese Dip

A delicious dip for raw vegetables or to serve with Buffalo chicken wings.

60. Beer and Three Cheese Dip

Beer and three cheeses make this dip exceptionally delicious.

61. Sausage Cheese Dip

My Sausage Cheese Dip recipe is like the famous cheese and salsa dip with a little something extra! You’ll love it, guaranteed!

62. Hot Baked Crab Dip

For the ultimate party indulgence, serve your guests this luscious Hot Baked Crab Dip that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

63. Spicy White Bean Dip

A spicy white bean dip great for enjoying along with your favorite college football game!

64. Hot Artichoke Dip

This cheesy, Hot Artichoke Dip will have everyone asking for your recipe. Serve it with crackers or crostini and it will be the hit of your holiday parties!

65. Warm Turnip Green Dip with Bacon

Warm Turnip Green Dip with Bacon is a taste-tempting mixture of cream cheese, bacon, and turnip greens. Great for your game day spread!

66. Caraway Cheese Spread

Delicious combination of flavors with cream cheese, green onion, capers, and caraway seed. Great for snacks, football games, or movie watching.

67. Ricotta Veggie Spread

This ricotta and fresh veggie combination is a great hors d’oeuvres served with cocktails or just as an afternoon snack.

🍰 Desserts and Drinks

68. Strawberry Jello Pie

This easy, no-bake Strawberry Jello Pie is full of delicious fruit flavor and the perfect ending for a summer party!

69. No Bake Banana Fudge Pie

With just 20 minutes of prep time, this No-Bake Banana Fudge Pie is a winner with its layers of chocolate, pudding, and fresh bananas!

70. No Bake Cheesecake Cups

Make these easy mini No Bake Cheesecake Cups for your next party! You’ll only need 10 minutes of prep time and a few very basic ingredients.

71. Old Fashioned Southern Caramel Layer Cake

This old fashioned southern Caramel Layer Cake with an easy homemade caramel frosting tastes like a little slice of heaven!

72. Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes

Old Fashioned Southern Tea Cakes is a classic, vintage recipe. A cross between a cookie and cake, not too sweet, and utterly delicious.

73. Southern Blackberry Cobbler

Southern Blackberry Cobbler is the best of southern summer desserts. You’ll love its warm, buttery dough and tart-sweet blackberries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

74. Grilled Peaches

What better way to celebrate delicious summer produce than with these spectacular Grilled Peaches ready in less than 15 minutes? Serve them drizzled with vanilla, lime, and brown sugar glaze.

75. Real Deal Banana Pudding

The original and best Banana Pudding recipe. Layers of luscious vanilla custard, crunchy vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas topped with a golden meringue.

76. Mississippi Mud Cake

Learn to make vintage Mississippi Mud Cake, a cross between brownies, cake, and s’mores! Delicious, decadent, and suitable for any occasion!

77. Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Southern summers wouldn’t be complete without a churn of homemade peach ice cream.

78. Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake is a southern treat that combines a cocoa sheet cake with a chocolate and pecan icing for a decadent dessert! It’s always a hit at parties and gatherings.

79. Strawberry Icebox Cake

This easy no-bake Strawberry Icebox Cake is a vintage treat that features layers of graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for a delicious dessert with no baking required.

80. Nutella Ice Cream Sandwich

This Nutella Ice Cream Sandwich is the perfect treat for busy kids (and grown-ups, too!) on a hot summer afternoon. Quick to make and fun to eat.

81. Banana Split Icebox Cake

Easy no-bake icebox cake featuring everything you enjoy about a banana split!

82. Best Baked Alaska

This 1960s retro recipe for Baked Alaska will have you reminiscing about Beatles songs and go-go boots! It combines buttery rich pound cake, creamy ice cream, and fluffy meringue for a dessert that is not only delicious but also makes an impressive ending to any dinner.

83. Fresh Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust

Glorious fresh strawberries top a whipped cream and cream cheese layer over a chocolate cookie crust.

84. Traditional Southern Egg Custard Pie

Eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla with a little nutmeg make this traditional southern Egg Custard Pie a dessert loved by both kids and adults.

85. Lemon Meringue Pie

This Classic Lemon Meringue Pie has a tart lemon filling balanced with a sweetened meringue topping and buttery, flaky pie crust.

86. Strawberry Lemon Limeade

A 15-minute recipe for the tastiest, most refreshing drink for all your summer activities.

87. Southern Iced Sweet Tea

Southern Iced Sweet Tea, a strong infusion of black tea that is sweetened and served over ice, is an essential element of southern cuisine.

88. Infused Water (Agua Fresca)

Infused Water with the flavors of cucumber, strawberry, andpink grapefruit is a delicious way to cool down in the summer heat.

89. Watermelon Cherry Limeade

Deliciously refreshing summer time drink – a mix of watermelon juice, sparkling cherry juice, and lime.

So there you have it! A roundup of some of my very best recipes for your Memorial Day menu planning. Here’s wishing you and your family a fantastic long weekend full of fun and great food!