Mardi Gras recipes: Feed your krewe!

Carnival time means everyone’s cookin’ up and down the block. And whether you’re marching on the route, catching throws, or hosting a krewe of friends at home, you’re gonna need party food that’s big, bold, and joyful – just like Mardi Gras. Roll into Carnival with our downright delicious recipes, all made extra rich ‘n tasty with Blue Plate Mayo – That’s the good stuff!

Parade Day Po-Boys

As Official Mayo of the Po-Boy, we like to think our po-boy recipes are Mardi Gras royalty! We’ve even got our own Po-Boy Guide so you can dive deep into these classic New Orleans sandwiches, how to dress them and where to eat them.

Bang Bang Chicken Po-Boy

Creole Hot Sausage Po-Boy

Roast Beef Debris Po-Boy

Fried Blackened Shrimp Po-Boy

Cochon de Lait Po-Boy

Handheld Street Bites

multiple Ham and Swiss slider sandwiches made with a dozen soft Hawaiian dinner rolls

We all need a hand free to catch beads or hold a drink during Carnival, so why not plan for it? Get parade ready with these street snack favorites that are easy to make and fun to eat at Mardi Gras.

Crawfish Hand Pies

Cajun Pigs in a Blanket

Crawfish Fritters with Spicy Comeback Sauce

Classic Ham & Swiss Sliders

Muffuletta Wrap

The Big Easy Buffet

bloody mary deviled eggs on a serving platter, made with Hot & Spicy Mayo

Here’s how to fuel up for a full day of parading, walking and dancing with the ultimate Mardi Gras party spread! These classic New Orleans party foods will keep your krewe satisfied from Zulu and Rex to the last truck parade.