Mardi Gras recipes: Feed your krewe!
Mardi Gras season means the aromas of everything delicious will be coming from kitchens up and down the block. And whether you’re marching in costume on the route, or 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 Day. Set the table with purple, green and gold and roll into Mardi Gras with our downright delicious recipes, all made extra rich ‘n tasty with Blue Plate Mayo – That’s the good stuff!
Parade Day Po-Boys
![mini po-boy slices arranged on a cutting board](https://d1uc6tjdfuj6xp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/30184110/BP-MiniPoboy-Horizontal-1-scaled.jpg)
As the 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 New Orleans po-boys, how to dress them and where to eat them.
Mini Po-Boy Party Platter
Creole Hot Sausage Po-Boy
Roast Beef Debris Po-Boy
Fried Blackened Shrimp Po-Boy
Cochon de Lait Po-Boy
Handheld Street Bites
![Crawfish Hand Pies on a serving plate next to a bowl of the crawfish mixture that is used as the pie filling.](https://d1uc6tjdfuj6xp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/29195702/MD_1080X-BPM-CrawfishHandpies-1.jpg)
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
![Fancy Cajun Crab Dip in serving dish with crackers and a jar of Blue Plate Mayo](https://d1uc6tjdfuj6xp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/12203624/WIDE_HD_1920X1080-BPM-Recipe-Fancy-Cajun-Crab-Dip-079.jpg)
Here’s how to fuel up for a full day of parading, walking and dancing with the ultimate Mardi Gras party spread! These festive bites and classic New Orleans party foods will keep your krewe satisfied from Zulu through to the last truck parade.
Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Fancy Cajun Crab Dip
Jambalaya Quiche
Muffuletta Pasta Salad
Devilishly Good Chocolate Mayo Cupcakes
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