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Mardi Gras Recipes

It’s officially Carnival season, and you know what that means: Mardi Gras! Whether you're throwing a party or attending the parades, we've got all the apps, drinks, and desserts you'll need to keep you going all Fat Tuesday long. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

king cake recipe

Let The Good Times Roll With This Classic Mardi Gras King Cake

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MARDI GRAS DINNER

For Fat Tuesday, and all year long.
smoked gouda grits, breaded and fried until crispy then topped with cajun seasoned shrimp and creamy remoulade sauce

50 Mardi Gras Party Foods Guaranteed To Let The Good Times Roll

shrimp po boy burger

Shrimp Po' Boy Burgers

a creole classic with tender, creamy red beans stewed in smoked ham and andouille sausage and flavored with holy trinity vegetables, then served over steamed rice

Louisiana-Style Red Beans & Rice

crawfish étouffée served with white rice and parsley

Crawfish Étouffée

gumbo with chicken and sausage pieces in a bowl with rice topped with green onions and served with a bottle of hot sauce on the side

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

muffuletta dip with toasted bread

Muffuletta Dip Brings A Little Bit Of Mardi Gras In Each Scoop

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Complete Your Mardi Gras Celebration With Homemade Moon Pies

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BIG EASY COCKTAILS

It's not called Bourbon Street for nothing.
strawberry daiquiri in a glass with a beach umbrella

18 Must-Make Cocktails To Celebrate With During Mardi Gras

rum runner garnished with blackberries and pineapple

Rum Runner

Bourbon Milk Punch - Delish.com

Bourbon Milk Punch

two champagne flutes filled with a french 75 and garnished with a lemon twist

French 75

hurricane cocktail

Hurricane

crawfish boil

Bring The Crawfish Boil To You With This Easy, Stovetop Recipe

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The History of Mardis Gras in 10 Facts

thin crisp pizza topped with olive salad, salami, provolone, and parmesan

33 Sweet & Savory Apps Perfect For Your Mardi Gras Celebration

EVEN MORE IDEAS

to keep the good times rolling all Mardi Gras long.
bananas foster cheesecake topped with caramel and sliced bananas

Bananas Foster Cheesecake

jambalaya with shrimp, chicken, and sausage in a skillet

Jambalaya

dish over colorful background

Viet-Cajun Boil

a layered muffuletta sandwich with meat, cheese, and olive salad

Muffuletta

galette de rois

Galette De Rois

shrimp in a tomato based stew topped with chives and served with rice

31 Best Cajun & Creole Recipes

homemade colorful sweet king cake

Where To Order The Best King Cakes

instant pot jambalaya

Instant Pot Jambalaya

king cake recipe

The History Of King Cake And The Plastic Baby

dirty rice topped with chopped parsley in a red cast iron pan

Dirty Rice

catfish battered and fried served with lemon wedges

Fried Catfish

baby potatoes, sweet corn, spicy sausage, and lemons swimming in a flavorful broth with juicy shrimp tossed in plenty of old bay seasoning

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil