7 Kentucky Derby Recipes to Make Your Watch Party a Success

Classic Mint Julep

The Kentucky Derby's namesake beverage is excellent, but don't let the beautiful glass fool you making it is absolutely not difficult.

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Benedictine Spread

This century-old Kentucky delicacy, cream cheese-cucumber dip, was created by Jennie Carter Benedict, proprietor of a tea shop and caterer in Louisville.

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Pimento Cheese Bar

Cheese with pimentos? At a Derby party, it is to be anticipated. A Pimento cheese bar, though? That will definitely make an impression! A selection of accompaniments and some bread or crackers to spread it on, and you've got a party mainstay!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw

BBQ is the highlight of each Southern celebration, including the Derby! Let your slow cooker tenderize pork shoulder into sandwich stuffing, then sauce it for ease.

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Pecan-Brownie Pie

The Derby is a wonderful time for pecans and other pecan-related goods. It is impossible to overstate how amazing this brownie pie is!

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Skillet Angel Biscuits with Spicy Honey Butter

Don't overlook the biscuits, please! These are so light that they might float, and yet they taste like they were delivered straight from paradise!

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Salty Peanut Banana Pudding

Made with Nilla wafers, banana pudding is a guaranteed hit. To make it even more delicious, we prefer to add a generous portion of salted peanuts.

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