50+ Of My Best Labor Day Recipes
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The end of summer is here, sooner than we’d all like. Thankfully, we’re leaving the summer behind with a big bang by celebrating Labor Day. I love a good Labor Day weekend celebration and I love indulging in some great food such as BBQ favorites, delicious salads, some amazing fruity desserts and let’s not forget some fizzy cocktails.
Without further ado, here are my collections of my all time favorite Labor Day recipes, everything from breakfast, appetizers, to entrees to salads, desserts and let’s not forget some great cocktails.
Labor Day Breakfast Ideas
A great day starts with a great breakfast and I have the best Labor Day breakfast recipes for you. Make the night before or spend just a few minutes in the kitchen and you can have enough to feed a crowd!
Sheet Pan Pancakes
Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Quesadillas
Belgian Waffles
Labor Day Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers might be my favorite thing about a good Labor Day weekend celebration because you can snack on these dishes throughout the day!
Homemade Salsa
Easy Guacamole
Pineapple Salsa
Best Ever Hummus
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Spinach Artichoke Dip In a Bread Bowl
Baba Ganoush
Labor Day Mains
Whether you choose to grill, bake, or use your trusted Instant Pot, I’ve got you covered with plenty of recipes to choose from.
Blue Cheese Burgers with Crispy Fried Onion
Greek Lamb Burgers
Sheet Pan Quesadilla
Carne Asada
Firecracker Salmon
Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Gyros
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
Baked Honey Glazed Pork Ribs
Beef Shish Kebab
Chinese Chicken Skewers
Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork
Labor Day Salads
Of course no Labor Day menu is complete without a good salad to go with your burgers or ribs. Here, I picked my favorite salad recipes, which I’m sure you’ll enjoy!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Greek Salad
KFC Coleslaw Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad
Macaroni Salad
Classic Potato Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Asparagus and Peas Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad
Labor Day Desserts
Got a sweet tooth? No worries! With these easy Labor Day Desserts, you can relax and enjoy the weekend! All you really need is your appetite!
Cherry Sheet Cake
Cherry Cobbler
Coconut Cream Pie
Ambrosia Salad
Banana Pudding
Beignets
Summer Fruit Salad with Lemon Dressing
Apple Crumble
Blueberry Cobbler
Labor Day Cocktails
After you’ve eaten all these great foods, you need something to wash it all down. For this, my friends, I have some amazing cocktails that not only are they super easy to make, but they’re incredibly delicious!