Kentucky Derby Recipes

These Kentucky Derby recipes are worthy of the winner’s circle! Pour yourself a mint julep, then flip through our appetizers, mains and desserts for a first-place party spread.

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Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and different. It's great when you have leftover hard-boiled eggs. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

1 review

My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...


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Kentucky Mule

Bourbon lovers will love this Kentucky mule recipe. It's the same as a Moscow mule, but replaces the vodka with...


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We Made Authentic Kentucky Hot Browns, and Now We Know Why This Recipe Is Famous

This recipe for a traditional Kentucky Hot Brown will keep you dancing all night long!


Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

1 review

This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be...

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Copycat KFC Coleslaw

7 reviews

We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...


Caprese Pasta Salad

1 review

This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...

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How to Throw the Perfect Kentucky Derby Party

You can bet on a good time at this Kentucky Derby party. Pastel embellishments, homemade mint juleps and a themed...


Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

2 reviews

These Kentucky hot brown sliders are perfect for derby parties, though I serve them at parties throughout the year. A...


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40 Recipes for Your Derby Day Buffet

Fill your plate (and your glass) with these southern classics before your favorite horse runs for the roses. Win or...


Blueberry Iced Tea

1 review

I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. If it’s going to take...

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

This Kentucky bourbon pecan cheesecake will wow your guests and your taste buds. Serve in spring during the Kentucky Derby...


How to Make a Mint Julep, According to the Experts

Here's our step-by-step guide on how to make a mint julep, along with expert insight from bartenders and one Southern...


Pesto Star Bread

I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my


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Quick and Simple Meatballs

19 reviews

Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be...


Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

12 reviews

I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state's famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought...

We Made an Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Cake

Even if you can't make it to Churchill Downs for the Derby, be sure to celebrate in style. Put on...


29 Cocktails to Sip On While You Watch the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby bourbon drinks are all the rage this season, but we've got love for all kinds of cocktails.


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33 Bourbon-Spiked Recipes

Bust out a bottle of the good stuff and add a delicious spike to these pecan pies, barbecue ribs, chicken...


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The Best Kentucky Derby Appetizers

Whether you're in it for the hats, the race or the food, the Kentucky Derby is an exciting event!...


Edamame Hummus

3 reviews

We love hummus at our house. This recipe is a scrumptious and refreshing twist on an old favorite, and it's...


Bourbon Meatballs

3 reviews

Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are...


Ginger Mint Julep

Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. —Ellen...


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Mississippi Mud Pie

11 reviews

This southern favorite is one my family can never get enough of, and there are never any leftovers. My grandmother,...


Best-Ever Fried Chicken Wings

1 review

For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until...

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54 Kentucky Derby Desserts

Feel like you're at Churchill Downs with these fun and festive Kentucky Derby desserts. Full of pecans, chocolate, bourbon...