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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

A finish shot of Peach BBQ meatballs.

Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs

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Pimento Cheese Ball made with cream cheese and served on a cracker.

Favorite Southern Pimento Cheese Ball

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Strawberry Bisque

Summer Sweet Strawberry Bisque

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Shrimp & crab stuffed deviled eggs are perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, cookouts and parties.

Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs

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Cheese Straws in a jar as a gift

Southern Cheese Straws

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A party platter filled with cored cherry tomatoes stuffed with cream cheese, fresh herbs and bacon.

Bacon Cream Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

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Party serving idea for Louisiana pickled shrimp

Louisiana Pickled Shrimp In a Jar

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Image for Bourbon Maple Candied Bacon

Bourbon Maple Candied Bacon

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honey spiced pecans in a jar as a gift

Honey Spiced Pecans

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Dipping some strawberry salsa with a chip

Fresh Avocado Strawberry Salsa

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Derby Party Salads

An overhead look at a classic potluck or cookout salad with crunchy broccoli and a tangy, creamy homemade dressing.

Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Strawberries

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strawberry asparagus salad recipe

Strawberry Asparagus Salad

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Easy, Creamy Bacon Salad with Homemade Ranch

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

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How to serve Waldorf Pasta Chicken Salad

Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad

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An close up view of apple, cheese, celery salad.

Apple, Cheese, Celery Salad

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Main Dishes

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Authentic Kentucky Hot Browns

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cucumber cream cheese sandwich on pumpernickel bread with strawberries

Benedictine Cucumber Sandwiches

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Strawberry Cream Cheese & Ham Sandwiches on buttery croissants.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches

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A jar of Pineapple Red Pepper Jelly with some on a spoon and some on a biscuit.

Pineapple Red Pepper Jelly & Biscuit Sliders

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A pork tenderloin being shredded with a fork.

Cherry Cola BBQ Pulled Pork

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Derby Desserts

Chocolate Pecan Pie with bourbon is perfect for Thanksgiving, Kentucky Derby, holidays.

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with Molasses Bourbon Whipped Cream

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Stack of lemon crinkle cookies

Classic Lemon Drop Crinkle Cookies

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A gooey pecan pie brownie on a white place with coffee cups in the background

Gooey Black Bottom Pecan Pie Brownies

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Easy fresh strawberry pie is a no bake dessert loaded with ripe strawberries in a flaky pie crust, topped with whipped cream.

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie

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A stack of 3 Hello Dolly Cookie Bars

Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars

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Image for Lemon Basil Squares

Lemon Basil Squares

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A completed fruit tart garnished with whipped topping and more fruit.

Honey Lime Fruit Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust

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Derby Drinks

Champagne Julep Punch with mint garnish and striped straw for a derby party.

Champagne Julep Punch

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A carafe and 2 glasses of strawberry tea on the patio.

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea

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Best homemade mint lemonade in a chilled mug

Refreshing Mint Lemonade

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