Choose any of these delicious Must-Have Mardi Gras recipes for a true taste of the Big Easy no matter where you are this Fat Tuesday! From Jambalaya to Dirty Rice, Muffulettas, Gumbo, Pralines, Beignets and more, this tasty collection of easy Louisiana recipes will have you enjoying the best of New Orleans long after carnival season is gone.
Whether you are celebrating with a parade, a party, a fun dinner with family and friends, or just looking for a dish or two to make, these 33 recipes are loaded with authentic Louisiana flavor + spices and are just what you need to put a little Mardi Gras on your table!
This collection has a little bit of everything- from one pot meal recipes to appetizers, snacks, dips and desserts perfect for parties and get togethers.
If a little bit of Louisiana fun is what you’re craving, these favorites from my family will have you making your own cajun seasoning, chopping your own olive salad and stirring up an easy roux just like a local.
Laissez les bon temps rouler, my friends! Here’s everything you need for your Mardi Gras celebration!
Must-Have Mardi Gras Recipes
Don’t Forget the Snack Mix!
Looking for something fun to serve as your group watches a parade or for a party? Creole Moose Munch Popcorn is perfect for treat bags and makes a great dinner or party favor!
Mardi Gras Facts & Traditions
There is so much more to Mardi Gras than the French Quarter, beads and parades! Below is a quick guide to all you need to know to navigate this Fat Tuesday as expertly as a Big Easy native.
We are a military family and originally from the south. We are so happy to be in Louisiana with all its southern soul traditions…I’m excited to dive into all these recipes!! It all looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Hi, Michelle! I am so glad you to have you here at Southern Discourse! I just know you are going to find something yummy to make and plenty to remind you of dishes you ate growing up. I can’t to hear about what you like best!