Having been through two Graduation Parties, and one more to come, I know how stressful it is to try and figure out what to serve guests. So whether you are planning a big party, or just a quiet family gathering, these recipes will take the stress away for you. This Graduation Party Menu is full of Make-Ahead Dishes to free up your time on party day and of course, they are budget friendly.
If you have a High School or College Graduation, or maybe even a Kindergarten or Middle School celebration in your future, you are going to love these recipes. Maybe you are planning just drinks and appetizers, or a cook-out, or even a big potluck, whatever you choose should be easy and stress-free.
Appetizers & Starters
- Swiss, Bacon & Beer Dip
- Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheddar Dip
- Classic Spinach Dip
- Cheese Ball
- Barbecue Pork Tenderloin Sliders
- Classic Guacamole
- Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Main Dishes
- Slow Cooker Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
- Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
- Mix and Match Burger Bar
- Build Your Own Hot Dog Bar: Chicago, Taco, Chili Cheese and Tex-Mex Dogs
- Hot Dog Bar: Mexican, Pizza, BLT and Garden Dogs
- Barbecue Meatballs
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce
- Make Ahead Sloppy Joes
Salads & Sides
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- Smokehouse Grilled Barbecue Beans
- Deli Style Pasta Salad
- Pizza Pasta Salad
- Honey Lime Fruit Salad
- Chinese Chicken Salad
- Seven Layer Southwestern Salad
- Old Fashioned Orange Jello Salad
Desserts
- Graduation Cap Cupcakes
- S’Mores Buffet
- Cupcake Fondue
- Chocolate Chip Strawberry Pizza
- Cherry Almond Bars
- Cotton Candy No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
- Easy Berry Mini Cheesecakes
- Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
