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. Â 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 Â
- Barbecue Pork Tenderloin Sliders
- Classic GuacamoleÂ
- Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa Â
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 MeatballsÂ
- Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce Â
- Make Ahead Sloppy Joes Â
Salads & Sides
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad Â
- Smokehouse Grilled Barbecue Beans
- Deli Style Pasta Salad
- Pizza Pasta Salad
- Honey Lime Fruit Salad
- Chinese Chicken SaladÂ
- Seven Layer Southwestern Salad
- Old Fashioned Orange Jello Salad
Desserts
- Graduation Cap Cupcakes
- S’Mores BuffetÂ
- Cupcake Fondue Â
- Chocolate Chip Strawberry Pizza
- Cherry Almond Bars Â
- Cotton Candy No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
- Easy Berry Mini Cheesecakes
- Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
 Eliot Martin is a book lover and a public relations graduate. He currently lives in the Phoenix area, where he spends most of his time playing video games or reading a good book. He enjoys going to comic cons and spending time with his friends and family, and when he is not writing for his own cooking blog, he keeps our readers hooked with his articles.
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