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My Best Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: May 1, 2024

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Aside from fabulous Derby hats, bow ties and seer sucker, one of the things we love most about the Kentucky Derby is the food! Putting it all on your favorite thoroughbred just wouldn’t be the same without a slice of Derby Pie, classic Hot Browns and a little pimento cheese.

This list Kentucky Derby Party Recipes has everything needed to make sure your party is a Triple Crown winner!

collage featuring kentucky derby recipes for derby parties.

Whether you’re hosting a derby tailgate or a party at home, there’s no better way to watch the Run for the Roses than with a spread of classic Kentucky Derby Party recipes. You just can’t lose with dishes like Benedictine cucumber sandwiches, pickled shrimp, cheese straws, derby pie or brownies, even authentic hot browns- all easy to make and even more fun to serve!

You’ll find everything you need in this easy-to-use recipe collection.  30 recipes– appetizers, salads, sandwiches, spreads, desserts, even a mint julep mocktail punch everyone can enjoy are all right here at your fingertips! 

Table of Contents

  • Kentucky Derby Party Appetizers
  • Derby Party Salads
  • Main Dishes
  • Derby Desserts
  • Derby Drinks

Kentucky Derby Party Appetizers

Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs

Favorite Southern Pimento Cheese Ball

Summer Sweet Strawberry Bisque

Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs

Southern Cheese Straws

Bacon Cream Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Louisiana Pickled Shrimp In a Jar

Bourbon Maple Candied Bacon

Honey Spiced Pecans

Fresh Avocado Strawberry Salsa

Derby Party Salads

Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Strawberries

Strawberry Asparagus Salad

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad

Apple, Cheese, Celery Salad

Main Dishes

Authentic Kentucky Hot Browns

Benedictine Cucumber Sandwiches

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Pineapple Red Pepper Jelly & Biscuit Sliders

Cherry Cola BBQ Pulled Pork

Derby Desserts

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with Molasses Bourbon Whipped Cream

Classic Lemon Drop Crinkle Cookies

Gooey Black Bottom Pecan Pie Brownies

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie

Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars

Lemon Basil Squares

Honey Lime Fruit Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust

Derby Drinks

Champagne Julep Punch

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea

Refreshing Mint Lemonade

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