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Memorial Day Food for a Crowd: 5 Irresistible Easy Ideas


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Celebrate Memorial Day with these delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes that are easy to make and perfect for gatherings. From grilled favorites to refreshing salads, these dishes will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs Grilled Burgers
  • 12 Hot Dog Buns
  • 12 Hot Dogs
  • 1 large bowl Potato Salad
  • 12 ears Corn on the Cob
  • 1 large bowl Coleslaw
  • 1 large Watermelon
  • 1 large bowl Chips and Dip
  • 1 pan Brownies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill for burgers and hot dogs.
  2. Form burger patties from ground beef or turkey and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill burgers for about 5-7 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
  4. While burgers are grilling, place hot dogs on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
  5. Prepare potato salad and coleslaw in large bowls, and set out chips and salsa or guacamole.
  6. Boil or grill corn on the cob for about 10 minutes until tender.
  7. Cut watermelon into wedges and place in a serving bowl.
  8. Once burgers and hot dogs are done, serve with buns and toppings of choice.
  9. Serve everything buffet-style for guests to help themselves, including brownies for dessert.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize burgers with toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and condiments.
  • For a vegetarian option, consider grilling portobello mushrooms or veggie burgers.
  • Make sure to have plenty of ice-cold drinks available to keep everyone refreshed.
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 450
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Protein: 20

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