16 Mardis Gras Appetizers for Fat Tuesday
It’s time for the famous Mardi Gras celebration! These simple party foods include delicious recipes for dips, appetizers, and desserts. You’re going to love these Mardis Gras appetizers.
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What is Mardis Gras?
Mardis Gras means “Fat Tuesday” in french. It celebrates the last night of eating rich foods before lent and occurs the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
It has since transformed into a colorful carnival hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana every year. Fun, food, drinks, and beads are what come to mind when I think of Mardis Gras.
Rich and delicious food is served from crab cakes to croquettes, to shrimp, and don’t forget the seafood gumbo.
Traditional New Orleans Foods found at Mardis Gras
Whatever you order or cook, just know that there will be a ton of flavor. New Orleans-style food is anything but bland.
- A whole lot of cajun spice. You’ll find this delicious seasoning on chicken, shrimp, etc.
- Hush puppies. These are cornmeal-based fritters. Here’s a hush puppy recipe from The Six Figure Dish.
- Gumbo. A creole cross between a stew and a soup.
- Po’ Boys. A delicious sandwich made with crusty french bread, roast beef or fried fish, pickles, hot sauce, and mayo or a house made dressing of some sort.
- Jambalaya.
- Andouille sausage.
- King cake. It’s a marriage of coffee cake and a cinnamon roll, decorated in purple, yellow, and green. Some are made with cream cheese, some are not.
- Beignets. These are like donuts, but better. I’m working on a recipe.
- Beans
- Rice (Red Beans and rice is a popular New Orleans dish).
- Bananas Foster
- Oysters
Mardis Gras Appetizers
When it comes to Fat Tuesday recipes, you can think of indulgent foods but today’s we’re putting a little spin on things here at Party Food Favorites.
Instead of traditional Mardis Gras dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, or crawfish etouffee which it’s a sit-down meal, we’re sharing casual Mardis Gras party food.
That means simple twists.
Instead of a muffuletta sandwich, there are skewers, sandwich bites, and even a muffuletta dip in this roundup.
Cajun is a big theme in a lot of these recipes from shrimp to nachos. Enjoy.
16 Delicious Mardis Gras Appetizers
Enjoy a bit of Mardis Gras at home with these 16 delicious appetizers. Perfect for a Mardis Gras party.
Muffuletta Skewers
Celebrate New Orleans’ favorite sandwich with these Muffuletta Skewers. They're a great option for a Mardis Gras party or as a simple lunch.
Cajun Chicken Nachos
These Cajun nachos are a game day favorite. Cajun spices are mixed with chicken, andouille sausage, peppers, cheese, and more. A crowd pleaser recipe.
The Best Baked Camembert
Baked Camembert is a great cheesy, gooey, spicy and delicious appetizer. It’s perfect for Mardis Gras and is ready in just 15 minutes!
Cajun Shrimp Cocktail
This Cajun shrimp cocktail is delicious like the original, with a zesty twist. Plump and juicy shrimp are coated with Cajun spices and roasted, then dunked into a tangy homemade Cajun cocktail sauce.
Baked Muffuletta Dip
A twist on the classic New Orleans sandwich, Muffuletta Dip is baked, cheesy and delish!
Shrimp Remoulade Lettuce Cups
This is a New Orleans classic that never gets old. If you like shrimp, then you are going to love our Shrimp Remoulade.
Gluten-Free Fried Pickles (Disney Copycat)
Homemade Cajun Popcorn
Homemade Cajun Popcorn is ready in just 10 minutes! A homemade spice blend makes a gluten free snac
Crispy Fried Oysters With Lemon Caper Aioli
Crispy fried oysters are delicious and tasty served on a plate or pick them up and eat them with your fingers. Pair them up with the aioli, some remoulade or hot sauce for classic Mardi Gras fare.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
These delicious bite-size Cajun Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are the best quick and easy appetizer, perfect for game day, holidays, and special occasions. Made with juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sweet and spicy honey Cajun glaze.
Cajun Roasted Chickpeas
Cajun Roasted Chickpeas are a simple and easy snack recipe. Cajun spices flavor these crunchy garbanzo beans.
Mini Muffulettas
These party-sized Mini Muffulettas are the ultimate Mardis Gras snack! With layers of olive salad, sliced meats, cheese, and fresh bread, this is the sandwich you need when you’re looking to throw the best party ever.
Goat Cheese Croquettes
These crispy goat cheese croquettes are an appetizer that everyone will love! Creamy goat cheese mixed with thyme, breaded with Panko and fried until crispy and golden. Then drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts and almonds.
Crab Toast
Ready in 20 minutes, creamy Crab Toast is a decadent little bite that is perfect as an appetizer!Â
Mardi Gras Cake Mix Donuts
These Mardis Gras donuts are the perfect sweet appetizer. This simple recipe is fun and festive.
Easy Bacon Beignets
These Beignets with no yeast are easy to make and are made even more special with the addition of bacon.
