Mardi Gras 2025 is on Tuesday, March 4th this year, and while many people think of the fun and wild parties that happen around Mardi Gras, I’m here to tell you all about the New Orleans-inspired food and drinks!
The words Mardi Gras are French for Fat Tuesday and traditionally this is a time to indulge in rich foods, drinks and desserts, before the beginning of Lent. Even if you can't travel to New Orleans, you can still celebrate this joyous Carnival season with Cajun-Creole fare—and maybe some beads for good measure.
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Best Mardi Gras Food Recipes to Celebrate Fat Tuesday
You won’t find more a decadent cuisine than these West African, French and Spanish-inspired dishes and these 17 Mardi Gras recipes prove that Fat Tuesday food is the best. We're talking authentic New Orleanian recipes. So, enjoy the taste of the Big Easy with Cajun Maque Choux Macaroni Salad, Creole Jambalaya, Mardi Gras Puppy Chow, Hot Pepperoni Muffaletta Dip and more.
And of course, would it even be Mardi Gras if you didn’t have at least one drink? Pour yourself a hurricane cocktail and Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler (let the good times roll)! Don your best yellow, green and purple and let’s get to cooking.
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Savory King Cake with Smoked Sausage
Joy the Baker
Looking to take the classic King Cake to the next level this Mardi Gras season? Why not make it a savory King Cake, instead of the traditional sweet cake that’s packed with cinnamon, vanilla and cream cheese.
Get the recipe: Savory King Cake with Smoked Sausage
Easy Mini King Cakes
Jim Franco
King Cakes are a traditional Mardi Gras treat in which a plastic trinket is slid inside after baking. Tradition says that whoever finds it has to make next year’s cake!
Get the recipe: Easy Mini King Cakes
Authentic Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Three Olives Branch
Straight from NOLA, this Authentic Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo is a cold weather staple in our house. Smoky flavors will make this a favorite when you are craving soup or stew.
Get the recipe: Authentic Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Cajun Maque Chouz Macaroni Salad
Erica's Recipes
Inspired by the classic, Maque Choux, this Cajun macaroni salad with corn and crispy bacon is easy, approachable, make-ahead, kid friendly and pot-luck perfect.
Get the recipe: Cajun Maque Chouz Macaroni Salad
Oven-Baked Muffaletta
Accidental Happy Baker
Muffa-whatta? Muffaletta! You've got to try this oven baked version of the layered New Orleans classic sandwich.
Get the recipe: Oven-Baked Muffaletta
Creole Jambalaya
Caroline's Cooking
Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish, taking it’s origins from Spanish paella and French cooking. With rice, chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage and plenty of colorful veg, this Creole jambalaya is a flavorful, comforting dish.
Get the recipe: Creole Jambalaya
King Cake Cheese Ball
Dip Recipe Creations
A fun twist on King Cake. This King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras is an easy appetizer or dessert to celebrate Fat Tuesday.
Get the recipe: King Cake Cheese Ball
Easy Hurricane Recipe
Grits and Pinecones
Don’t let the delicious sweet fruity taste of Hurricanes lull you into a false sense of security because, like their namesake, these cocktails pack a potent punch! Hurricanes are New Orleans’ most famous cocktail and a favorite of party-goers celebrating Mardi Gras.
Get the recipe: Easy Hurricane Cocktails
Hot Pepperoni Muffuletta Dip
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
You'll feel like you are in the Big Easy when you dig into this delicious cheesy dip. It's cheesy, briny, meaty and oh so good!
Get the recipe: Hot Pepperoni Muffuletta Dip
Authentic Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Paint the Kitchen Red
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is an authentic New Orleans recipe made with red beans, andouille sausage and ham hock served over rice. Whether for a family dinner, a gathering with friends, or for Mardi Gras, this Instant Pot beans and rice recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe: Authentic Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Jambalaya For One
One Dish Kitchen
Authentic Louisiana style Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe. A flavorful single serving recipe that can be ready in 30 minutes!
Get the recipe: Jambalaya For One
Low-Carb Hurricane Jello Shots
My Life Cookbook
Mardi Gras is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than with low-carb hurricane jello shots! Try this drink even without the rum for a delicious non-alcoholic drink.
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Hurricane Jello Shots
Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers are a fun twist on traditional Jambayala and a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras this year! Colorful bell peppers are filled with an Andouille sausage jambalaya stuffing and are bursting with all the Cajun/Creole goodness NOLA is known for!
Get the recipe: Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers
Mardi Gras Puppy Chow
Three Olives Branch
Mardi Gras Puppy Chow is an easy recipe to celebrate! Rice Chex cereal is covered in purple, green and gold candy melts.
Get the recipe: Mardi Gras Puppy Chow
New Orleans Beignets
Grandbaby Cakes
These New Orleans Beignets are the Real Deal! Heavenly morsels of dough are deep fried to golden brown perfection and topped with powdered sugar making you feel like you stepped off the plane right into NOLA!
Get the recipe: New Orleans Beignets
Planters Punch
Gonna Want Seconds
Planters Punch is the perfect southern cocktail. Deliciously fruity, sparkling and sweet! Make it by the glass or pitcher.
Get the recipe: Planter's Punch
Crawfish Pie
The Anthony Kitchen
Loaded with savory crawfish cooked in a Creole sauce and baked in a buttery, flaky pie crust, this dish is a true masterpiece of flavor and textures.
Get the recipe: Crawfish Pie
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