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21 BEST Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember those who have served in our nation’s military. Folks come together to celebrate the occasion, also known as the unofficial start of summer, with delicious food. Here you’ll find recipes from some of the best food bloggers for the very best Memorial Day recipes.

Starters

Home style Deviled Eggs

A Southern Discourse: Homestyle Deviled Eggs

Deep South Dish: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Grits and Pinecones: Best Ever Easy Southern Caviar Dip

Pineapple Salsa and Jalapenos Appetizer

Served Up With Love: Pineapple Salsa

 

The Meal

Pimento Cheese Southern Burger: Southern Bite

Southern Bite: The Burger South

 

South Your Mouth - Frito Corn Salad

South Your Mouth: Frito Corn Salad

Honey Lime Fresh Fruit Salad Side Dish

Everyday Mom’s Meals: Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Cooking With K: Perfect Pulled Pork

Southern Bite: Fall Off The Bone Slow Cooker Ribs

Julia’s Simply Southern: Smoked Barbecue Chicken Legs on a Gas Grill

Memorial Day Side Dish

A Southern Soul: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chili Lime Grilled Corn - The Country Cook

The Country Cook: Grilled Chili Lime Corn

Southern Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Julia’s Simply Southern: Southern Style Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Roasted Bacon Wrapped peaches

Cooking With K: Roasted Bacon and Sage Wrapped Peaches

 

The Sweet Stuff

Southern Plate Chantilly Cake

Southern Plate: Chantilly Sheet Cake

Blueberry whipped cream

Soulfully Made: Mini Almond Bundt Cakes w/ Fresh Blueberry Whipped Cream

Peaches and Cream Poke Cake Dessert

Julia’s Simply Southern: Peaches and Cream Poke Cake

Thirst Quenchers

Freshly Squeezed Homemade Lemonade in a glass pitcher

Julia’s Simply Southern: Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

The Country Cook: Southern Sweet Tea

Deep South Dish: Southern Iced Tea Cocktail

Watermelon Sparklers drink

A Southern Discourse: Summery Watermelon Sparklers

 

Sharing is Caring

Miz Helen

Friday 1st of June 2018

Your recipes are always amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week! Miz Helen

Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

Tuesday 29th of May 2018

Those deviled eggs!!! I didn't see much past them...they always blind me to all other food!!!

Amy

Friday 25th of May 2018

I could sit here all weekend and just eat these foods. I love deviled eggs and your deviled eggs look so good, but so does everything else. I'm going to have to try at least a couple of these recipes.

Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

Tuesday 22nd of May 2018

So many awesome recipes! I love this! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy!! Pinned!

Julia Jordan

Tuesday 22nd of May 2018

Thank you Kelly!

Kay

Monday 21st of May 2018

I am loving these recipes! Thank you for featuring my Roasted Bacon Sage Peaches! ((hugs))