Memorial Day BBQ Menu Ideas
Host an epic, unofficial start-of-summer celebration with this collection of Memorial Day BBQ Menu Ideas.
Whether you’re hosting a small get-together, participating in a large block party, and heading over to a friend or family members house, one thing is for certain – a Memorial Day celebration just wouldn’t be the same without some amazing food to go along with it!
From drinks to desserts, we’ve rounded up some of the best recipes to help you plan your Memorial Day feast. Pick your favorite meats to throw on the grill and then round out the rest of your menu with these ideas.
DRINKS
- Creamsicle Delight Cocktail from The Blond Cook
- Sparkling Electric Blue Lemonade from Champagne & Coconuts
- American Firecracker from Tipsy Bartender
- Whipped Frozen Lemonade from Eating Well
- Grown Up Lime Ricky from The Crepes of Wrath
- Big Red Margarita from Champagne & Coconuts
- Mojito Margaritas from How Sweet Eats
- Watermelon Slush from Damn Delicious
- Bomb Pop Shots from Tipsy Bartender
- Boozy Pink Lemonade Punch from Champagne & Coconuts
APPETIZERS
- Garlic Ranch Party Mix from The Pioneer Woman
- Grilled Watermelon from Delish
- Loaded Guacamole from What’s Gaby Cooking
- Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes from Southern Living
- Bruschetta Bar from What’s Gaby Cooking
- BLT Bites from Salty Canary
- Garlic Chili-Lime Wings from The Spruce Eats
- Beach Bread from The Spruce Eats
- Deviled Eggs from Pure Wow
- Fruit & Cheese Kabobs from Divas Can Cook
SALADS & SIDES
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
- Tangy Buttermilk Coleslaw from Serious Eats
- Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cashews from One Creative Mommy
- Charred & Raw Corn Salad from Bon Appetit
- Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs from Once Upon A Chef
- Easy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad from Simply Stacie
- Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad from Platter Talk
- Summer Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing from Food, Folks and Fun
- Snicker Apple Salad from An Affair from the Heart
- Southern Cornbread Salad from Spicy Southern Kitchen
DESSERTS
- Fried Ice Cream from Cooking Classy
- Blueberry Cobbler from Tastes Better From Scratch
- American Flag Cake from The Spruce Eats
- No-Bake Banana Split Lasagna Lush from Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Strawberry Cobbler from Insanely Good Recipes
- All-American Banana Split from Taste of Home
- Red, White & Blue Cake Balls from The Spruce Eats
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes from The Girl Who Ate Everything
- Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake from Life, Love and Sugar
- Strawberry Jell-O Fruit Salad from Meatloaf and Melodrama
And most importantly, make sure you take a moment to remember our fallen who gave their lives for our freedom. That is what Memorial Day is really all about.
Show your gratitude and patriotism with a beautiful, premium American Flag that’s 100% made in the USA. No Memorial Day celebration is complete without Old Glory flying proudly.
