30 Mardi Gras Recipes

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Get ready for a wild night of eating with some of our favorite Mardi Gras recipes! Mardi Gras is a time to celebrate and indulge in delicious dishes. Whether you’re looking for something that screams “authentic Louisiana” or just want to throw an amazing Mardi Gras-themed dinner party. We’ve got the recipes for you.


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Here are some mouthwatering Mardi Gras recipes that will make your party a hit. Mardi Gras is a traditional celebration that brings people together from all walks of life. This special occasion has been celebrated for centuries with delicious food, colorful decorations and good vibes. If you’re looking for the perfect Mardi Gras recipes, look no further! Check out the history of Mardi Gras.


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Expert Tips for Making Easy King Cake

  • Make Dough Ahead: If you think you’ll have a busy Mardi Gras, you can make the dough a day ahead and put it in the fridge. It’ll be fine overnight to bake the next day!!
  • Common Fillings: Popular fillings for King Cake include cinnamon sugar, cream cheese, fruit, and pecan praline.
  • Lasts more than a couple days: King Cake will typically last up to five days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. It can also be frozen for up to three months.

Recipes for Mardi Gras Drinks

Mardi Gras is all about celebrating with friends and family, and nothing does that better than Mardi Gras drinks! Whether you’re throwing the ultimate Mardi Gras bash or just having an intimate gathering of your closest friends, these delicious drinks will be sure to bring out everyone’s festive spirit. From Hurricane Punch to a King Cup, there are plenty of classic cocktails to choose from — plus some modern spins on old favorites. So get ready for a night of revelry with one of these tasty Mardi Gras drinks!

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Mardi Gras Rum Punch
It’s Carnival time in New Orleans and this rum punch is perfect for sipping throughout the season. March 1 is Mardi Gras day, the end of the pre-Lenten season of raucous revelry and over indulgence. The season is filled with parade watching, bead catching, masked balls, and of course, cocktails!
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Blue Hurricane
It’s Mardi Gras time again and we are celebrating this year with a brand new cocktail called the Mardi Gras Blue Hurricane.
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Mardi Gras Hurricane
This New Orleans Hurricane Drink Recipe is a powerful tropical drink that will transport you to French Quarter during the first sip. Created in the 1940s, the original hurricane had three ingredients: dark rum, passion fruit syrup, and lemon juice. 
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King’s Cup Cocktail
Mardi Gras in a glass. Sparkling pineapple coconut with vodka in a sugar rimmed glass.
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French 75
One of the most classiest cocktails for mardi gras. If you don’t like the hard liquored cocktails, this is perfect because it has champagne. Who doesn’t like champagne?
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delicious classic mint julep
Classic Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is an iconic bourbon cocktail you definitely don’t want to miss. Drinks that are this popular can sometimes seem difficult to make, but this recipe is actually incredibly easy and only requires a few ingredients.
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Mardi Gras Snacks Recipes

Indulge in the flavors of New Orleans with our top picks for Mardi Gras snacks. Enjoy quick bites such as a Mardi Gras Snack Mix and Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce. Whatever you choose, these recipes will guarantee a party everyone will remember long after Fat Tuesday is over!

Mardi Gras Snack Mix
Here’s a cheery little recipe to get you started: Mardi Gras Snack Mix. It’s like a Mardi Gras parade in a bowl – a mix of bright colors and sweet and salty flavors.
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Mardi Gras Munch
These Mardi Gras munch is delicious and easy to make when you are prepping for any Mardi Gras celebration! They’re so simple and easy to make.
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New Orleans-Style Beignets
Now you can have New Orleans-Style Beignets without leaving the comfort of your home! If you’ve never enjoyed these soft and pillowy fried doughnuts before, you’re in for a treat. Because this is the best beignet recipe!
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Paczki Donuts
These homemade Paczki are soft, pillowy delectable morsels filled with jam, custard or lemon curd! Paczki are traditional Polish donuts, popular on Fat Tuesday aka Mardi Gras.
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Cajun Pork Boulettes With Spicy Dip
Cajun Pork Boulettes with Spicy Dip are an amazing appetizer. They are perfect for your Mardi Gras celebrations and are easy to put together, albeit a bit time-consuming. 
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delicious Crawfish Beignets With Cajun Dipping Sauce
Crawfish Beignets with Cajun Dipping Sauce
Looking for crawfish recipes? Crawfish meat is fritter fried into crispy golden “beignets” and served with a spicy dipping sauce.
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Recipes for Mardi Gras Appetizers

Mardi Gras is almost here, and that means it’s time to start planning the ultimate Mardi Gras party! Show your guests a good time with delicious appetizers that will have them coming back for more. From Hot Muffuletta Dip to Cajun Sausage Bites, these easy-to-make Mardi Gras appetizers are sure to get the party started.

Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip
Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip is a tantalizing muffuletta dip made with tasty green olives, salami, provolone cheese, and tangy giardiniera which is pickled carrots, cauliflower, and celery.
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Mardi Gras Snack Mix
Mardi Gras Snack Mix only takes minutes to make and is delicious. It’s also a fun and festive appetizer with purple, green, and gold Mardi Gras colors.
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delicious Muffuletta Deviled Eggs
Muffuletta Deviled Eggs
Muffuletta Deviled Eggs make the best Mardi Gras Appetizer that goes well with Jambalaya and gumbo! Creamy yolks, mixed with mustard, hard salami, spicy salami, smoky provolone cheese, and tangy olive salad make these the perfect Mardi Gras appetizer!
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Glazed Chicken Minis
Glazed Chicken Minis – chicken nuggets wrapped in crescent rolls and baked in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze. Took these to a party and they were gone in minutes!!! 
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Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller are a classic New Orleans appetizer with a tasty topping baked over oysters in their shell. Here they’re lightened up but packed with flavor.
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delicious Cajun Sausage Bites With Spicy Dipping Sauce
Cajun Sausage Bites With Spicy Dipping Sauce
If you’re looking for a perfect appetizer for your Mardi Gras themed party, look no further. Cajun Sausage Bites with Spicy Dipping Sauce are super easy to make, and are kicked up a notch to satisfy your cravings. Bet you can’t eat just one!
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Fat Tuesday Recipes

It’s almost Fat Tuesday, and it’s time to get the party started! Whether you’re planning a Mardi Gras celebration or just looking for some delicious recipes, these Fat Tuesday recipes will make your day one to remember. From classic Cajun dishes like jambalaya and gumbo to crawfish pie, these recipes are sure to please everyone at your event. Get ready for the season with these easy-to-follow fat tuesday recipes that will liven up your party.

Crock Pot Jambalaya
Now that Mardi Gras season is here it is time to share the best Crock Pot Jambalaya recipe. This recipe is going to have the people at the table wanting more! It is simple, delicious and easy to make.
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Fat Tuesday Gumbo
Recreate this tasty Cajun Gumbo from the south. Some of the ingredients original ingredients are not easy to find, but this recipe has simple and easy ingredients to find.
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Shrimp Po Boys
Bring a taste of Louisiana into you own kitchen with this easy recipe!
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Oven Baked Muffaletta
Are you a fan of muffaletta? Then you’ll love this baked muffaletta. Layers of ham, salami, mozzarella, provolone and olive salad are even better when baked into the bread itself!
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Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers
Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers are a fun twist on traditional Jambalaya and a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras this year! Colorful bell peppers are filled with an Andouille sausage jambalaya stuffing and are bursting with all the Cajun/Creole goodness NOLA is known for! 
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Crawfish Pie
A classic New Orleans Crawfish Pie Recipe featuring a savory, Creole crawfish filling, enclosed in buttery, flaky pie crust and baked to perfection.
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Easy King Cake Recipe Ideas

This dessert is an iconic pastry that’s part of a centuries-old tradition. But it doesn’t have to be difficult to make – we’ve rounded up some delicious yet easy king cake recipe ideas for your enjoyment. From classic glazed cakes to twists on the original, you won’t be disappointed with these tasty treats. So don your brightest colors and get cooking – Mardi Gras is almost here!

New Orleans King Cake
Laissez les bons temps rouler with this traditional New Orleans King Cake! This easy, festive recipe is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras.
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Easy Crescent Roll King Cake
How to make a King Cake from Pillsbury Crescent Rolls for Mardi Gras – it’s the perfect way to celebrate Louisianna’s favorite holiday.
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Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake
Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake for any Mardi Gras celebration! Celebrate good luck and many blessing while eating this delicious cake.
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Quick and Easy King Cake Recipe with Crescent Rolls
Delicious mini king cakes made with crescent rolls! They are filled with sweet cream cheese, cinnamon and sugar and then frosted to perfection.
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Traditional King Cake
King Cake is a soft and delicious Mardi Gras tradition that takes minimal ingredients and time to put together. We’ve included 3 different shape options as well as instructions for adding in a plastic baby.
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Easy King Cake
Don’t have time to make a traditional King Cake? My Easy King Cake recipe using cinnamon rolls as a base and topped with sweet vanilla icing.
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