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You really need to see all of these mouthwatering recipes to celebrate Mardi Gras! Each one is full of flavor and will make you hungry. If you are hosting a Mardi Gras party or are just going to one and want to bring some food, then you are in luck! The colors that represent Mardi Gras are yellow, purple, and green. All of these meals will be a great addition to your party food. Check out our amazing selection of recipes to celebrate Mardi Gras below.
Celebrate in Style with These Recipes for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras takes place every February! Parties are generally thrown anytime during the week before Mardi Gras. Choosing decorations for your party should be at the top of your to do list. Mardi Gras parties are known for their colorful gold, green, and purple decorations. It is fine to use other colors but you should be sure to have plenty of the traditional colors in your decorations. A good start would be to go to a local thrift store and purchase balloons and ribbons in the three traditional colors.
Deciding what to serve your party guests should be the next step in your party planning. There are a few foods that should be a part of any Mardi Gras party. King Cake is a must, however there’s many classic desserts that go with Mardi Gras! We’ve included many different sweet treats below to choose from. Another must is Cajun food! We’ve included many Cajun and savory inspired dishes below, so don’t panic! Lastly, make sure you include some drinks! We’ve made sure to have some to pick from below as well. Lets get planning our big party by checking out our collection of recipes below.
40 Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras
It's time to get the party started with these recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras! Each flavorful recipe is a perfect for your party!
King cake makes a stunning return to glory in these delicious and surprisingly easy to make Mardi Gras easy mini King Cake bites!
This delicious Mardis Gras Hurricane Pops recipe is so good you’ll be swatting people off of them!
Digging into some delicious carbs is a shrove Tuesday must! We’ve chosen to whip up a batch of cookies that you’re not going to want to skip for Mardi Gras this year. Kick off with these irresistible purple, green and yellow treats that emulate the style of celebration with our Mardis Gras cookies recipe!
Indulge in these sweet and flavorful Mardis Gras Bourbon King cake bars! Splendorous purple, yellow and green icing brings these delightful treats to life for your guests this February. And if you’re looking for a fun and boozy kick, this treat has got just what you’re looking for! Wow your guests with a tasteful combination of sweet yellow cake and bourbon in one mouth watering dessert.
Holy cow! This chicken and andouille sausage gumbo is out of this world amazing! Don't take my word for it, try it for yourself.
Slow cooker jambalaya is jam-packed with tons of flavor! This traditional dish is perfect for a Mardi Gras themed party.
Having a snack mix handy for guests to grab is always sure to be a hit. They can eat a handful here and there while waiting for the main course.
Springtime Beignets may look difficult to make, but they are super easy! Plus, they taste heavenly!
Add some gorgeous traditional Mardi Gras colors to your food table! So pretty and creative!
These mini cakes are too tempting to eat just one. It's okay to indulge though. ;)
Is it even a party if there aren't at least some cupcakes? These gorgeous beauties will fit right into your next Mardi Gras themed party.
This cake has cinnamon, sugar and a buttery flavor that is a home run! You have to try this one!
These Fleur De Lis Spritz Cookies taste even more amazing than they look.
Yummy! Cake! This isn't your ordinary cake, because it's filled with extraordinary colors that fit the Mardi Gras theme.
You can't have a party without some dessert! These chocolate dipped cookies fit the bill too.
If you haven't tried this Mardi Gras Muffuletta, then no more waiting! This easy recipe is just begging for you to taste it.
Grits and shrimp are a match made to be together forever. It's creamy, flavorful and simple to make.
Just the right amount of spice in this dirty rice with red beans dish. It's impossible to not go back for seconds.
My mouth is watering just thinking about one of these hearty shrimp Po'Boys sandwiches. Yum!
Swamp lime punch will bring a smile to everyone's faces when they see it!
These smoothies can alcohol or not, which is great if you are planning to have kids or people who don't drink at the party. Flavorful and fun!
Honestly, this drink is so good, I would probably go ahead and make one so you can drink it while you plan the party.
Get a little tipsy with this yummy Hurricane drink. Rum, passion fruit juice, and a few other ingredients are all you need to make this terrific drink.
This is a simple Mardi Gras Beignets recipe, taking out all the work from making the dough. This version can be made within 10 minutes.
Are You Craving King Cake, But Don't Want the Full Cake? Try This Easy King Cake Recipe for One! It will have you celebrating Mardi Gras in no time!
These festive Dazzling Diamond Beignets will be sure to light up your Mardi Gras! Whether you're having a party or just making them for fun, they are delicious and a great treat.
If you're looking for a great gumbo recipe, look no further. This Creole Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo is adapted from America's Test Kitchen. You can dress it up to serve at a Mardi Gras Party. This Mardi Gras Gumbo is Topped with Crowns and Masks!
This Spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce is super creamy and easy to make. Add it with your shrimp for a shrimp fettuccine pasta, or with chicken for a blackened chicken fettuccine. This creamy sauce is made of a few ingredients. Simple, easy to make, and makes a perfect family dinner recipe!
A deliciously creamy and sweet Mardi Gras Cheesecake that will wow the crowd and have everyone lined up for a slice.
Our Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake has a rich brioche dough filled with sweet cinnamon cream cheese filling, topped with a sweet glaze, and colored sanding sugar.
All you need to know on how to make the perfect roux and the perfect gumbo roux! Not all roux are created equal, and starting with the right base is the secret to getting flavorful sauces, soups, bisques, gumbos, gravies, and more!
This Southern Shrimp Gumbo is the perfect mix of Cajun spices, fresh vegetables, sausage and shrimp! It is a true Louisiana meal that can be served any time of year!
Southern Hush Puppies are a favorite side dish made with a cornmeal batter that is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
You will love this scrumptious cabbage smothered with garlic, spices, bacon, sausage and potatoes. This healthy dish only takes 30 minutes to prepare and is definitely a must-try!
These semlor with cardamom flavor, almond paste filling, and whipped cream frosting are delicious Lent buns that you can make at home. The buns are very moist and soft and the filling can be sweetened to your taste.
This New Orleans brandy milk punch is a wonderful Mardi Gras cocktail. First you make a homemade vanilla bean simple syrup and then combine it with brandy and milk along with a few other ingredients. This New Orleans milk punch is guaranteed to get your Mardi Gras party started on the right note!
Everyone loves a good sandwich no matter the occasion and Mardi Gras is the perfect time to make a party-size Muffuletta. Dress it up using coloring cheese to make it fun for this special occasion.
Mardi Gras Mini Cheesecakes are rich, creamy cinnamon cheesecake bites topped with fresh whipped cream and decorated with colorful sprinkles.
These festive and delicious Mardi Gras Jello Shots are a must make for Mardi Gras celebration. It has all the colors of a King Cake and the sweet flavors of lemonade, and a frosting ripped glass for added sweetness. This will give you the vibe of New Orleans and be a delicious jello mixture spiked with vodka.
This simple recipe for New Orleans inspired grilled oysters is drenched with tangy spicy Cajun flavor!
