Serve these dishes at your graduation party for a guaranteed A+.
Southerners have never taken issue with celebrating, especially when there’sample homemade foodinvolved.
These are the best graduation party food ideas to show your grad how proud you are of them.
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Remember dessert when planning the festivities because every party needs toend on a sweet note.
Whatever recipes you choose foryour graduationparty, be sure your graduate feels the love.
These ideas will end the school year on the best note.
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With a homemade pico de gallo and sour cream mixture, this elevated taco dip will be gone quick.
The addition of sour cream creates a tang and creaminess to balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
Don’t worry, she didn’t forget to add vanilla wafers!
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This Southern-favorite features rich chocolate, toasty pecans, and sweet marshmallows for a mouthwatering bite.
Pork Tenderloin Sliders
Pork tenderloin sliders are the best party foodthey feel dressy but are budget-friendly.
Plus, they’re easy for guests to pick up but more filling than other bite-size foods.
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Arrange fresh rolls and condiments, and let your guests help themselves.
Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip
There’s nothing like a creamy dip to get the party started.
Top with diced tomatoes, zesty cilantro, and spicy jalapenos.
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They’re easy, filling, feed a crowd, and make a pretty spread.
Save time by cutting and freezing the biscuits up to two weeks in advance.
Queso-Filled Mini Peppers
Make these poppable bites a day in advance to help with preparation time.
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For a tangy flavor note, use pickled jalapenos or finely chopped fresh jalapenos for extra spice.
Top the peppers with the panko mixture and cilantro for the perfect finish.
Mini Shrimp Rolls
These mini sandwiches are the ideal party snack for a graduation celebration.
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Shrimp-salad sliders made with shrimp, celery, and pickled jalapenos, will be a crowd favorite.
With the addition of an all-purpose baking mix, this simple recipe uses only four ingredients.
Serve on rolls with pickled peppers, or let your guests build their own sandwiches.
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From the first bite, they will wanting more.
The addition of grapes adds just a touch of sweetness.
The black-eyed pea mixture and dressing must chill for two hours before serving.
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Arrange tangy red cabbage and pickles for toppings so guests can build their own sandwiches.
Be sure you plan for second helpings.
Cubed watermelon, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta cheese complement the crunchy cucumbers in this dish.
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Add the salad dressing just before serving.
This dessert is the ideal combination of salty and sweet, topped with just the right amount of icing.
Use milk powder in this dessert’s dough to help create a milky texture in every bite.
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Key Lime Pound Cake
Brighten the party with a dessert that tastes like a slice of paradise.
Classic pound cake gets a citrusy twist thanks to the addition of Key lime zest and Key lime juice.
A homemade Key lime glaze tops the cake like icing to make this pound cake even more delicious.
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Strawberry-Lemonade Cake
This layer cake is perfect for a sunny spring gathering, like a graduation party.
To save time, prepare the cake two days in advance and store it at room temperature.
Store-bought marshmallow creme and chocolate morsels help this dessert come together quickly.
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Peach Cobbler
Has anyone ever turned down a scoop of classic peach cobbler?
Nope, especially when paired with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream.
This traditional dessert comes together in 10 minutes with only six ingredients.
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Using oil instead of butter helps keep this cake soft and moist.
Fresh flavors like cinnamon and vanilla bean make this poke cake seem sophisticated enough for a special occasion.
Yourspecial cake standwill be empty before you know it.
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Peach And Blackberry Crisp
Welcome the beginning of summer with this fresh and easy dessert.
Peaches and blackberries are an ideal summer dessert combination, but any berries or stone fruits work as substitutes.
Make the crumble topping in advance and store the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
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The lemon makes it fresh, and the tea holds flavor balance.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
This easy, three-layer bar recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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The key to these delicious cookies is the mix-ins: oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
This cookie recipe will win over any crowd with all these sweet flavors.
Sprinkle with toasted pecans for the perfect finish.
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