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Best Labor Day Recipe Ideas

So are you looking for the best Labor Day Recipe ideas? Obviously you’ve come to the right place!

Ah! How is it Labor Day weekend already?! Where did summer go? Labor Day is always bittersweet for me. In other words, I welcome the holiday and the labor day parties that come with it, but am sad that it’s technically “end of summer”. Regardless, if you’re looking for the best labor day menu to complete summertime – look no further. I’ve put together the 15 best Labor Day Recipe Ideas for cookouts, family gatherings, BBQ’s and more! Whether you’re looking for grilling recipes, side dishes, salad recipes, summer dessert recipes – look no further! In other words, we’ve got your Labor Day cookout or potluck covered. 

Labor Day recipe ideas

First…a family favorite.

Doritos Taco Salad

Sprinkle some parmesan on top if you’re feeling adventurous and cheesy 🙂 

doritos taco salad

The BEST Cheesy Potatoes on the planet!!

Cheesy best Labor Day recipe ideas

Garlic Butter Potatoes

steak and potatoes

And then of course…I’d suggest a great steak marinade!

The BEST Steak Marinade!

Best labor day recipe ideas - Steak marinade

In addition, with any great marinade…you may also want to have some poultry marinades that you enjoy. However, these are delicious and simple to make (and very fun and colorful!).

The Best Marinated Chicken

worchestire chicken marinade

Margarita Chicken Skewers

And need a great appetizer? Here are a few of my FAVORITES that will compliment your main dish! These skewers are seriously so juicy and delicious.

The BEST Shrimp Dip

easy seafood appetizer

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

bacon ranch pasta salad

Cowboy Baked Beans

Best labor day recipe ideas - Baked beans

Jalapeno Cheese Rollups

Jalapeno cheese rollups

And if you’re welcoming the start of College Football this weekend…you might enjoy this simple idea…(seriously, how could you go wrong with football and Mexican food – don’t forget the guacamole!)

Easy Walking Tacos

walking tacos

Certainly you need a go to alcoholic beverage of choice for your Labor Day weekend…

Peach Schnapps Iced Tea Slushie

Best Labor Day recipe ideas

And last, but certainly not least…you need Labor Day desserts….like these….

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Best labor day recipe ideas - Cherry chocolate cake

Or this…..

Banana Cheesecake Fruit Trifle

fruit trifle recipe

Another favorite….

Golden Oreo Dirt Pudding

Golden Oreo Dirt Pudding

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Ball

Reese's Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Ball for best Labor Day recipe ideas

Chocolate Chip Brownie Cups

Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookie Cups with Chocolate Covered Cherry

Above all, another one of the most popular desserts on my site…

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Cups

Sugar cookie cheesecake cups

Finally….

M&M Cheesecake Bars with Pretzel Crust


M&M Cheesecake bars w pretzel crust and chocolate icing

Brown Butter Grilled Strawberry Shortcake


Strawberry shortcake

Crockpot Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Best labor day recipe ideas - slowcooker cherry chocolate cake

3- Ingredient Cherry Cobbler

3 ingredient cherry dump cake for best labor day recipe ideas

Lastly, I always love putting out a veggie and fruit plate at potluck style cookouts. For instance, some summertime favorites of mine are watermelon (mmmm, juicy!), corn on the cob (or sweet corn), zucchini, coleslaw and a small macaroni dish. 

So what are you going to make first?! Whether you’re just grilling cheeseburgers or hot dogs or are looking for a more detailed Labor Day menu for your summer party, I hope I’ve helped you with your meal planning this weekend! And enjoy the end of summer – maybe even treat yourself to some s’mores and ice cream after your main dish 🙂 In conclusion, we hope these Labor Day recipe ideas helped! 

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