KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY RECIPES

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Kentucky Derby Party Recipes to serve your guests for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby party!

Celebrate the South’s most famous horse race with these easy and elegant recipes. Most of them can be made ahead and served at room temperature.

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More than 20 Kentucky Derby Party Recipes to serve your guests for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby party!

20 Kentucky Derby Party Recipes

Raise your hand if you watch the Kentucky Derby? Have you ever been? I don’t know about you, but I love to watch the Kentucky Derby. It’s on our Bucket List, we crossed off The Master’s last year. It was a blast. If you can get tickets, I highly recommend going to The Master’s even if you’re not a big golf fan.

We also do the beach every year and love seafood.

The Kentucky Derby just sounds like fun. I want to have a big fancy hat, dress up and sip Mint Juleps from silver cups!

While we haven’t been able to go to the Derby yet, we celebrate and watch it each year with friends. We love to make classic Kentucky Derby recipes like a Kentucky Hot Brown, tea biscuits with ham and, of course, Mint Juleps!

Below are classic and not-so-classic Kentucky Derby recipes for you. It’s beautiful weather and the perfect time to host, lace your bets and have fun!

mint julep

Mint Julep

A Mint Julep is an alcoholic cocktail made with bourbon, crush mint, ice, and water and served in a silver julep cup. It's the traditional drink at Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders Recipe

Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders Recipe

This traditionally open-faced sandwich gets turned into a hearty appetizer.
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KY hot brown burger

Kentucky Hot Brown Burger

The famous traditionally open-faced sandwich gets turned to a burger slider.
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Kentucky Hot Brown Mac Cheese

Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese

Original recipe from Paula at CallMePMc.com
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Kentucky Hot Brown a classic, open-face sandwich recipe. The Kentucky Hot Brown is served hot with a creamy sauce and melted cheese.

Kentucky Hot Brown

One bite of the Kentucky Hot Brown and it'll become your favorite as well. Loaded with flavors, this sandwich has turkey, cheese, and bacon on crusty bread. #sandwich #hotbrown #ham #cheese #derby #Kentuckyderby
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls recipe

Bourbon Balls

This is an authentic Kentucky Bourbon Balls recipe. They are rich, smooth, decadent, and delicious! It's a Southern delicacy of a sweet boozy confection of sugar, pecans, and bourbon.
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Kentucky Butter Sauce Pound Cake, crazy moist and buttery, this cake is delicious. It's definitely a winner and a recipe you'll want to keep.

Kentucky Butter Sauce Pound Cake

Kentucky Butter Sauce Pound Cake, crazy moist and buttery, this cake is delicious. It's definitely a winner and a recipe you'll want to keep.
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Gouda Pimento Cheese

Gouda Piment Cheese

Using gouda cheese instead of the traditional cheddar in Gouda Pimento Cheese gives this recipe a delicious twist. Piment Cheese is a popular Southern cheese spread that can be served as a sandwich, as a dip, or on wraps and burgers. 
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Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Kentucky Bourbon Braised Bacon Brussel Sprouts are full of flavor from braising them in a bourbon, apple juice, and honey and tossing with smokey bacon.
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Cheesy Ham Sandwich

Grands Ham Biscuit Sliders

A great way to use leftover ham, Grands Ham Biscuit Sliders are unbelievably fantastic! They're loaded with ham, cheese, and sauces.
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Cheesy Ham buttermilk biscuits

Cheesy Ham buttermilk biscuits

Cheesy Ham buttermilk biscuits are studded with ham and cheese. These biscuits are buttery, savory, and a well-deserved treat!
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Buttermilk Pie

PMc’s Buttermilk Pie

Buttermilk Pie is an old-fashioned Southern classic. It's the best of the best, crème de la crème, the bee's knees and it's very, very good!
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These recipes offer a range of Kentucky Derby-inspired recipes and party planning tips to help you create an enjoyable and authentic Derby Day experience for your guests. Whether you’re a seasoned host or a first-time Derby party planner, these resources can be a valuable reference.

Kentucky Derby inspired recipes

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17 Comments

  1. Paula, I am very excited to be introduced to your webpage!! I look forward to making many of your recipes. I have been to the Derby and it is Fantastic!! I grew up in KY so, that is a very special event for me. I wanted to mention one other popular recipe that is especially made at Derby time, but it’s great anytime. That is Benedictine. It is a creamy fancy sandwich spread or dip made with cucumbers. It’s very refreshing and delicious.

    1. Oh that’s very interesting! Thank you for mentioning it. I have never heard of that dip before. I’ll going to research it now!

  2. Look so delicious!!! I want to eat all of this at the first moment when I see them. Thank you for sharing these food.

  3. Happy soon-to-be Derby Day, Paula!!!! What a delicious collection of Derby-worthy dishes and drinks! I’ll take a little of each, please. 🙂 Thank you so much for including my Sparkling Mint Juleps!
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

  4. Totally love this, Paula! We always watch the Derby and usually have a little party with friends. It’s on our bucket list to go one day! Pinning!

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