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Our favorite Memorial Day recipes include meats, sides, salads, desserts, and drinks! They’re perfect for any holiday cookout!
We Love Cookouts and BBQs!
In Arizona, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. We love to have a BBQ or picnic where we typically serve Burgers, grilled Huli Huli Chicken, Steaks, and a favorite side dish like Potato Salad and Watermelon.
Whoever is hosting the Memorial Day celebration is typically in charge of the main dish or grilling the meats, and then everyone else brings sides, salads, desserts, and drinks.
These summer-friendly meals will help you plan the perfect party!
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Our Top 10 Memorial Day Recipes
1 Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Pork ribs cooked in Dr. Pepper, grilled to perfection, and smothered in BBQ Sauce. These Dr. Pepper ribs are fall off the bone delicious!
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2 Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Huli Huli Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes
Grilled Huli Huli chicken is juicy, smoky, and glazed with a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style marinade! Serve it alone or on rice or noodles.
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3 Best Hamburger Recipe
Best Hamburger Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This is the BEST Hamburger recipe for grilling up a juicy American classic. You'll have a perfect burger every time!
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4 Pulled Pork Recipe
Pulled Pork Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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5 Ranch Burger Recipe
Ranch Burger Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
These are the BEST homemade hamburgers!! This cheesy Ranch Burger is complete with the most delicious secret sauce!
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6 Steak Marinade
Steak Marinade
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!
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7 Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Hot dogs in the crock pot is the easiest way to feed the masses and keep your hot dogs warm and juicy for hours.
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8 Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Crock Pot Brisket Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Try this effortless crock pot brisket recipe for delectably juicy and tender meat that will melt in your mouth.
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9 Kalua Pork Recipe
Kalua Pork Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
Our 3-ingredient homemade Kalua pork recipe is tender, smoky, and slow-cooked to Hawaiian-style perfection!
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10 How to Make Baby Back Ribs
How to Make Baby Back Ribs
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Learn how to cook baby back ribs! Slathered in both a dry rub and sauce for a flavor explosion, they are tender and utterly delicious.
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More Memorial Day Recipes
11 Chicken Kabobs
Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
Mouth-watering chicken kabobs are loaded with veggies for the ultimate sweet and savory grilled summer dish.
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12 Steak Kabobs
Steak Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 27 minutes
Easily grill up perfectly tender and flavorful steak kabobs packed with your favorite veggies all summer long!
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13 Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Tender + delicious country style pork ribs are finger-licking good! They are perfect for a BBQ, or any night of the week.
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14 Turkey Burger Recipe
Turkey Burger Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
This lean & juicy turkey burger recipe is packed with flavor but light on calories. They are a perfectly delicious addition to your next BBQ!
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15 Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Burgers Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 20 minutes
Marinated Teriyaki Chicken Burgers are quick, easy and full of sweet, tangy flavor! Grilled pineapple make these burgers perfection.
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16 Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Loaded with juicy grilled pineapple, red onion and crisp lettuce, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken sandwich is perfect for summer entertaining!
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17 Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken is juicy, flavorful. and preps in minutes! This simple dish is great for holidays, parties and potlucks!
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18 How to Boil Hot Dogs
How to Boil Hot Dogs
Total Time: 5 minutes
Learn how to boil hot dogs for the fastest and easiest way to cook for a crowd or for your family dinner. You will love it!
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19 Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
This flat iron steak recipe is marinated and grilled for a sweet and savory flavor explosion and a perfectly tender steak.
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20 Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes
Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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21 Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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22 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
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23 Easy Fruit Dip
Easy Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our top-requested fruit dip is a 5-ingredient fresh and creamy dream that whips up in minutes and disappears just as fast!
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24 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe
7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This 10-minute 7 layer bean dip is a must-have at every function! It has loads of flavor and all your favorite dip ingredients!
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25 Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Spicy fried jalapeno poppers are a classic appetizer that everyone wants! Bite into these cheesy poppers for a flavor explosion!
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26 How to Make a Charcuterie Board
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes
We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!
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27 Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes
Extra creamy buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of hot wings in one of our easiest, cheesiest, and most popular hot dips!
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28 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
This savory bacon ranch cheese ball is party-perfect. It's prepped in 10 minutes and feeds a dozen people or more!!
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29 Hot Corn Dip
Hot Corn Dip
Total Time: 30 minutes
Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is deliciously chunky and perfect for dipping. Serve it as an appetizer or side!
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30 Knorr Spinach Dip
Knorr Spinach Dip
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Creamy Knorr spinach dip's savory flavors pair perfectly with veggies and your favorite crackers making it a party favorite!
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31 Fruit Salsa
Fruit Salsa
Total Time: 18 minutes
Fresh fruit salsa is a perfect pairing for our sweet homemade cinnamon chips. Ready in under 20 minutes, you can make it for any occasion!
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32 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes
Our go-to fresh and creamy dill veggie dip recipe is ready in only 7 minutes, – quick, simple, and perfect for parties and all your snacking needs!
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33 BBQ Chicken Bites
BBQ Chicken Bites
Total Time: 55 minutes
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are smothered in barbecue sauce and wrapped in bacon, making for a popular appetizer at any gathering!
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34 Deviled Eggs Recipe
Deviled Eggs Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Deviled Eggs are creamy, tangy, and no fail, made with mayo, mustard, and paprika for a quick party appetizer everyone loves.
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35 Baked Beans Recipe
Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Easy Homemade Baked Beans is a must-have at all of our BBQ's. Everyone who tries it agrees it's the best baked beans recipe!
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36 Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
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37 Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This quick and Easy Coleslaw makes the perfect side dish for any picnic or BBQ. It takes just minutes to put this classic coleslaw recipe together, and it can easily be customized with the spices and flavors you love most.
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38 Homemade Potato Salad
Homemade Potato Salad
Total Time: 55 minutes
Our family's famous best potato salad recipe is a simple, flavor-packed, and highly requested side dish, perfect for any party!
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39 Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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40 Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Unlock the secret to unbelievably delicious grilled corn with our super simple guide on how to grill corn on the cob!
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41 How to Cut a Watermelon
How to Cut a Watermelon
Total Time: 5 minutes
Is there anything better than a ripe juicy watermelon? Learn How to Cut a Watermelon into cubes, sticks, and triangles with our top tips!
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42 Pretzel Salad
Pretzel Salad
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Classic pretzel salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and salty – a chilled layered jello treat that's always a hit!
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43 Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ambrosia Salad will take you straight back to your childhood. This Southern creamy fruit salad is filled with mini marshmallows!
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44 Corn Salad
Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes
This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
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45 Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
This homemade broccoli salad is fresh, crunchy and loaded with sweet and savory flavors perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
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46 Fruit Salad Recipe
Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
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47 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
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48 Fruit Kabobs
Fruit Kabobs
Total Time: 30 minutes
Our quick and colorful fruit kabobs are easy to customize, creating a healthy and delicious appetizer or side – perfect for every occasion!
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49 Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of parmesan cheese, grilled asparagus brings a touch of freshness to any dinner.
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50 4th of July Punch Recipe
4th of July Punch Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
This layered Patriotic drink is pure magic! It's not difficult to make, all it takes is Hawaiian Punch, blue Gatorade, and sprite zero.
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51 Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe
Sonic Cherry Limeade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Delicious recipe for Sonic’s Cherry Limeade – tastes just like it! Ingredients include 7-Up, cherries, a lime, and maraschino syrup!
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52 Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Frozen strawberry lemonade takes minutes to make. With a pop of pineapple, it's a refreshingly tasty summertime drink!
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53 Watermelon Juice Recipe
Watermelon Juice Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious and refreshing watermelon juice is a favorite drink in the summertime! It takes minutes to make and is perfect for fruit lovers.
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54 Pink Punch Recipe
Pink Punch Recipe
Total Time: 3 minutes
This incredibly easy, 3-ingredient vibrant pink punch is a fruity and delicious all-time favorite that you can whip up in minutes!
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55 Mint Julep Recipe
Mint Julep Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ready in minutes, this copycat non-alcoholic mint julep captures the magic of Disneyland in one refreshing drink!
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56 Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Best Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This best strawberry lemonade is a perfectly balanced blend of sweet strawberries and tart lemons guaranteed to brighten your day!
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57 Shirley Temple Recipe
Shirley Temple Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
The Shirley Temple drink is a fun, fizzy, and kid-friendly classic made with Sprite, grenadine, and cherries for a party punch everyone loves!
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58 Ocean Water Recipe
Ocean Water Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Fizzy coconut Ocean Water is easy and refreshing! This copycat Sonic drink is perfect for parties or a hot, summer day.
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59 Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Refreshing homemade lemonade is made with a simple syrup for the perfect sweet-to-tart ratio. It is perfect for warm summer days, or any day!
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My husband and I recently had our kitchen cabinets refinished and wanted to host our family for our Memorial Day lunch. We ended up making the broccoli salad as a side and it was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
Super yummy recipes! Hard to pick just one!
One stop site for all your Memorial Day foods. A great variety for everything you’ll need and all the food is delicious!
Love all of these suggestions! They’re wonderful and there is something on here for everyone. Thanks for the best recipes!
You’re welcome! Happy Memorial Day weekend!
This is such an amazing list! Complete and all of them are delicious!
WOW! These are all amazing! I would love to try them all!
I am so excited for Memorial Day! It’s the first, big bbq of the summer & we love all the food!! We make so many of your salads & sides. We love them all!