Top 10 Mardi Gras Recipes (2024)

Looking for a fun breakfast option for the Mardi Gras seasons? Look no further than my King Cake Pull-Apart Bread. It’s the perfect Mardi Gras dish you can easily put together and greet your family and friends with as soon as they rise. It also makes for a delicious dessert! In this recipe, I give you a super easy shortcut with canned flaky biscuits. When you combine that with the rest of the list of simple ingredients, your morning will be filled with the delicious aroma of King Cake and a lot less time in the kitchen.

Get an entree on the table with minimal effort, time, and dishes but loads of rich New Orleans flavors! Try my One-Pot Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya! In only 35 minutes, you will have a hearty bowl of bold, spicy flavors, loads of protein, and Cajun and Creole seasonings. This is a crowd pleaser that will have your whole crowd coming back for seconds.

Ready for some hearty deliciousness? Add my Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo recipe to your menu plans! I kick things off by making a dark roux that brings out loads of amazing flavor. And don't worry, I'm spilling all my secrets on how to make that perfect dark roux the easy way! This gumbo is a bit seafood-inspired with tomatoes, chicken, and sausage thrown into the mix. The tomatoes add a bit of zing to cut through the thick stew, creating this awesome balance.

I know you may be thinking… “Stacey, you linked this twice!” But, no. This is in fact a different recipe than the previous one. This gumbo leaves out the shrimp. I wanted to throw this recipe in the mix too because there are a good many people out there that simply don’t like or can’t eat seafood. This is the perfect sans-seafood gumbo recipe. With loads of flavor, rich Creole seasonings, and simple ingredients, my Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is one everyone will enjoy!

This is it! The King Cake recipe you have been searching for! This is my traditional take on the Mardi Gras King Cake. I really try to stick to the traditional steps of a tried-and-true King Cake that is filled with delicious cinnamon flavor and cream cheese filling! In this post you will also find loads of information about Mardi Gras and the history of the delicious King Cake!

It wouldn’t be a true Southern Bite recipe roundup without a shortcut version, and here it is - the simplest Mardi Gras King Cake recipe around. Filled with helpful shortcuts, but not skimping on flavor, this Shortcut Mardi Gras King Cake sticks to enough of the traditions to feel traditional without leaving you stuck in the kitchen for hours. And honestly, not a single person will know you whipped this delicious Mardi Gras dessert up in only 45 minutes, with only 15 minutes of prep time. It will be our little secret!

I love to serve up my Spicy Creole Black-Eyed Peas as a delicious side dish during the Mardi Gras season. It’s an easy side dish that checks off the vegetable box if you are wanting to prepare a well-rounded meal, but doesn’t require a lot of running around and preparing. And, it all cooks up in one pot so less time cleaning those dishes and more time spent with family and friends celebrating Mardi Gras! And, I’m all for more fun! Enjoy!

Rushing around to Mardi Gras festivities, and need a quick, easy, and deliciously hearty meal? Try out my Cheesy Shrimp and Orzo Skillet! It's the ultimate ooey-gooey weeknight meal that you can whip up in just about 30 minutes. And, guess what? It all happens in one pan – even the orzo cooks right in there! Talk about flavor… this skillet is loaded with peppers, onions, garlic, and some Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning for that extra punch. Trust me, this dish is the kind of comfort food that sticks to your ribs in the best way possible!

I even have a casserole to fit the Mardi Gras occasion! Check out this Kickin Creole Tater Tot Casserole. Yes, it is a tater tot casserole with a cajun twist! The gooey, delicious combination of ground beef, onions, cream of mushroom soup, and Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning makes this the perfect all-in-one entree to serve up for a large Mardi Gras crowd. Mouthwatering, easy, filled with rich flavor, and quick to the table, this Kickin Creole Tater Tot Casserole is a perfect option for a Mardi Gras dinner.

When you think of Mardi Gras food, you mostly think of gumbos, lots of rice, and jambalaya. Or, at least I do. But, I wanted to throw this pasta dish into the mix because it has great cajun flavor and is absolutely decadent. My Shortcut Cajun Chicken Pasta has that traditional spicy flavor that we all know and love during the Mardi Gras season, but with a pasta twist. This whole meal comes together in only 35 minutes, from prep to “dinner is served!” It’s delicious and filling, perfect for busy weeknights.