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15 Top Labor Day Recipes

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Jul 16, 2021

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Make this year’s cookout mouthwateringly delicious! From main dishes and show stopping sides to cool summer desserts and sips, this collection of Top Labor Day recipes has everything you need to properly celebrate summer’s last big bash!

 

15 Top Labor Day Recipes

In the South, Summer never exits quietly, so we give it a giant send off the first of every September.  Labor Day is that one last chance to do it up right summer style.  We fire up our grills, whip up dips, side dishes, salads, desserts, set out a picnic and celebrate! 

A little stumped as to how to make this Labor Day better than the last?  I’ve got 15 recipes designed to inspire, help you plan and just make you downright hungry.  Here’s to everything you need to make this Labor Day delicious! 

 

15 Top Labor Day Recipes

1

Confetti Frito Corn Salad

2

Cherry Cola BBQ Pulled Pork

3

Southern Macaroni Salad

4

Pecan Stuffed Grilled Peaches

5

Fresh Salsa with Cilantro & Lime

6

Cheesy BBQ Bacon Potato Foil Packets

7

Smoky Sweet Coffee Rub (for beef & pork)

8

Summery Watermelon Bruschetta

9

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

10

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea

11

Creamy Dill Potato Salad

12

Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwich (Slow Cooker Recipe)

13

No Churn Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream

14

Creamy Peppercorn Parmesan Cheese Dip

15

Homestyle Deviled Eggs

Labor Day isn’t complete without a little watermelon!

LAbor Day watermelon centerpiece
Easy How-to For A Labor Day Watermelon Centerpiece

 

From main dishes to show stopping sides to cool summer desserts, this collection of 15 Labor Day recipes has everything you need for summer's last cookout!

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