Kentucky Derby Party Food Ideas
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these classic and festive party food ideas that combine Southern flavors and easy-to-serve bites perfect for your gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 8 slider buns
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces bourbon-glazed pecans
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, hot sauce, and lemon juice to make a spicy chicken salad.
- Warm slider buns and fill each with a generous scoop of the chicken salad.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small rectangles.
- Place a slice of smoked sausage and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on each pastry piece.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold or seal edges as desired.
- Bake sausage pastries for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Toss bourbon-glazed pecans with powdered sugar for a sweet snack.
- Arrange strawberry slices on a platter and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve all dishes together for a festive Kentucky Derby party spread.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve the chicken sliders with a side of Derby-style bourbon barbecue sauce for dipping.
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