Happy Derby y’all! Whether you’re going to the races, a Derby party or watching at home, you need to make some Kentucky classic recipes! Check out my favs below.
Kentucky Beer Cheese
Maybe my favorite Kentucky specialty, if you’ve never made beer cheese, you are missing out. It’s so easy too, you just throw all the ingredients into a food processor.
Baked Pimento Cheese
It doesn’t get more Southern than pimento cheese, and it’s even better baked!
Salsa ‘Pimento’ Cheese
Or since Derby and Cinco de Mayo are so close, put a twist on traditional pimento cheese dip and swap the pimentos for salsa!
Kentucky Hot Brown Pinwheels
The Hot Brown is an iconic Kentucky dish. The traditional open face sandwich can be a pit of a pain, so I made a pinwheel version. They combine all the flavors of a hot brown in bite size form.
Kentucky Hot Brown Dip
Because we need more than one form of Hot Brown, for sure. This dip combines cheese, bacon, tomatoes and classic flavors of a hot brown in an easy to serve dip.
Cheesy Sausage Squares
This recipe is one of the most popular on my website and is a great one handed appetizer if you’re looking for something that you can serve social distance style.
Sausage Pinwheels
Or if you want more pinwheels these Sausage Cheddar Pinwheels are always a hit!
Pork Tenderloin Sliders
I love a slider on Hawaiian rolls.
Derby Pie Bars
The ultimate Derby dessert in bar form! This ode to Derby Pie only calls for four ingredients and is so easy, but so yummy.
Mint Julep Iced Tea
It’s not Derby without a mint julep. This Mint Julep Iced Tea can be batched and served with alcohol on the side. Add bourbon (or vodka if you wish, but don’t tell) or just enjoy it sans alcohol for a refreshing beverage!
What are your favorite Kentucky recipes? Pretty much all I look forward to these days is trying new recipes, so would love to know!
Biscuits & blessings,
Leels
