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Easy Memorial Day Food Ideas to Delight the Whole Crowd


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

A collection of delicious and easy-to-make recipes perfect for your Memorial Day gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Grilled Burgers (Ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper.)
  • 12 Hot Dogs (Classic franks for grilling.)
  • 4 cups Potato Salad (Prepared with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and onions.)
  • 4 cups Coleslaw (Shredded cabbage and carrots with dressing.)
  • 6 ears Corn on the Cob (Fresh corn, grilled or boiled.)
  • 1 large Watermelon Slices (Fresh watermelon, cut into slices.)
  • 1 batch Brownies (Homemade or store-bought.)
  • 2 quarts Lemonade (Freshly made or bottled.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill for burgers and hot dogs.
  2. Season the ground beef and form into burger patties.
  3. Grill the burgers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. Grill the hot dogs until heated through and slightly charred.
  5. Prepare the potato salad and coleslaw in advance and chill in the refrigerator.
  6. Grill corn on the cob until tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. Slice the watermelon into wedges for serving.
  8. Bake or prepare brownies according to package instructions.
  9. Serve lemonade in large pitchers with ice.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings for burgers and hot dogs with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
  • For a vegetarian option, consider adding veggie burgers and grilled vegetables.
  • Make the salads a day in advance for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15

Keywords: Memorial Day recipes, easy crowd-pleasing food, outdoor party food, summer grilling ideas, potluck recipes