10 Make-Ahead Summer Party Recipes

Start off summer with a bang! Make-ahead summer party recipes from My Food and Family are perfect for your first bash of the season. These easy, cheesy eats can be prepared ahead of time, because when you’re throwing a party, planning a menu should be fun, not stressful. From tangy potato salad to bruschetta and more, our make-ahead summer recipes are sure to wow and amaze the whole crowd. Begin the party with delicious dips and drinks before moving on to the rest of the meal. Enjoy dishes that range from stuffed peppers to salads and beyond. You’ll find plenty of deliciously cheesy recipes that incorporate the season’s fresh produce. Celebrate summer to the fullest! Explore our top 10 make-ahead summer party recipes today.

1. Chili and Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Spice things up with these Chili and Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers. Top stuffed peppers with cheddar cheese for the perfect finishing touch in this tasty appetizer recipe.

2. Cheddar-Chicken Crunch Salad

Get great flavor with our Cheddar-Chicken Crunch Salad. This savory salad includes chicken, bacon, cheese and fresh veggies.

3. Steakhouse Potato Salad

Take your side dish game to the next level with our Steakhouse Potato Salad. Succulent steak adds heartiness to this creamy, cheesy potato salad.

4. Garden Vegetable Salad with Chicken

Serve our Garden Vegetable Salad with Chicken for the perfect summer salad. With just 15 minutes of prep, this salad is a tasty way to save some time.

5. Grilled Summer Peppers

Kick off the cookout with Grilled Summer Peppers. Give fresh peppers a sprinkle of cheese and splash of vinaigrette in this easy recipe.

6. Make-Ahead Baked Potatoes

Please all the cheese lovers with Make-Ahead Baked Potatoes. Cream cheese and cheddar cheese are a dynamic duo in this baked potato recipe.

7.  Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Surprise the whole party with our Loaded Baked Potato Salad. This creamy potato salad is loaded with cheddar, chives and bacon for amazing flavor.

8. Ultimate 7-Layer Dip

Send them to seventh heaven with our Ultimate 7-Layer Dip recipe. Beans, salsa, lettuce, cheese and more come together in this flavorful dip.

9. Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Treat the partygoers to Cheesy Spaghetti Squash. With just five ingredients, this side dish is just as simple as it is delicious.

10. Quick and Easy Bruschetta

Save some time with our Quick and Easy Bruschetta. Bruschetta is a classic appetizer perfect for summertime.

We hope you loved our top 10 make-ahead summer party recipes! And your search for delicious summer dishes doesn’t have to stop here. If you want more summer recipes, check out our no-cook summer recipes, classic summer recipes and summer BBQ recipes.

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