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17 Kentucky Derby Food Ideas That Will Take Home the Triple Crown

The Kentucky Derby race itself might famously take just two minutes, but the occasion — on the first Saturday in May — warrants an afternoon-long celebration of food and drink. Kick things off with a   Mint Julep   (which boasts   a more complex history   than what you might expect) or a   Vodka Rose Punch   that's garnished perfectly for the Run for the Roses while you snack on   Spiced Pecans   and   Deviled Eggs with Country Ham . And don't forget about Pimiento Cheese—we have a classic recipe, a   Vegan Pimiento Cheese , and even a recipe for   Oysters Rockefeller with Pimiento Cheese   for you to serve. And your Derby party won't be complete without some   Southern Fried Chicken   or   Kentucky Hot Brown Mac and Cheese .   Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon   (aka Derby Pie) is the traditional dessert for the day, but a   Red Velvet Cake   will have its own fans. Or maybe some   Bacon-...

17 Kentucky Derby Food Ideas That Will Take Home the Triple Crown

The Kentucky Derby race itself might famously take just two minutes, but the occasion — on the first Saturday in May — warrants an afternoon-long celebration of food and drink. Kick things off with a   Mint Julep   (which boasts   a more complex history   than what you might expect) or a   Vodka Rose Punch   that's garnished perfectly for the Run for the Roses while you snack on   Spiced Pecans   and   Deviled Eggs with Country Ham . And don't forget about Pimiento Cheese—we have a classic recipe, a   Vegan Pimiento Cheese , and even a recipe for   Oysters Rockefeller with Pimiento Cheese   for you to serve. And your Derby party won't be complete without some   Southern Fried Chicken   or   Kentucky Hot Brown Mac and Cheese .   Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon   (aka Derby Pie) is the traditional dessert for the day, but a   Red Velvet Cake   will have its own fans. Or maybe some   Bacon-...