10 Tasty Memorial Day Cookout Ideas

Get ready to fire up the grill! These Memorial Day cookout ideas from My Food and Family are perfect. Discover some of our favorite cookout appetizers, including creamy dips and savory skewers. You’ll also find your fair share of delicious cookout sides and sweet summertime desserts. And of course, we would never forget the cookout classics (hot dogs and burgers and ribs, oh my!) Make this Memorial Day menu one for the books, and check out our top 10 Memorial Day cookout ideas today.

1. Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers Recipe

Start the cookout off on the right note when you serve these Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers Recipe. With juicy cherry tomatoes and delicious Mozzarella cheese, these tasty skewers are a recipe for success.

2. Steakhouse Potato Salad

Discover our flavorful Steakhouse Potato Salad. This savory summer side is so good that it might just steal the show from the main course of your Memorial Day menu!

3. Pepper and Onion Burger

Take your cookout to the next level with our Pepper and Onion Burger. A dash of A.1. Original Sauce adds an extra bit of savory goodness to this hero sandwich-inspired recipe.

4. Guacamole-Style Edamame Dip

Serve this Guacamole-Style Edamame Dip, and you’ll be the hit of the cookout. This delicious, Healthy Living dip gets its creamy texture from mayo and edamame.

5. Portobello ‘Burgers’

Switch things up with these delicious Portobello ‘Burgers’. These Portobello ‘Burgers’ are packed with delicious flavor, making them popular amongst both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

6. Patriotic Confetti Pound Cake

Celebrate Memorial Day with our Patriotic Confetti Pound Cake. Filled with bright sprinkles and topped with fresh berries, this pound cake is a crowd-favorite.

7. BBQ Grilled Ribs Recipe

Get delicious, smoky flavor with this BBQ Grilled Ribs Recipe. These tender ribs get their amazing taste from a chipotle and orange spiked barbeque sauce

8. Red Pepper and Broccoli Macaroni Salad

Experience the cool and creamy taste of this Red Pepper and Broccoli Macaroni Salad. When it comes to summer sides, this delicious macaroni salad is a must.

9.Memphis-Style BBQ Dogs

Enjoy delicious, down-home flavor with these Memphis-Style BBQ Dogs. These savory hot dogs are topped with BBQ Sauce, green onions, shredded cheese and savory bacon.

10. Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Cake

Finish your Memorial Day menu with flourish when you serve our delectable Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Cake. Not only is this ice cream cake delicious, but it’s also super patriotic.

If you love these Memorial Day cookout ideas, you may also enjoy exploring some of our other delicious Memorial Day Recipes, too.