60 Delicious Memorial Day Recipes for the Best Cookout Ever

Master the classic cookout side dish, all-American potato salad, made with tender red-skinned potatoes, crunchy celery, and hard-boiled eggs.

We've cracked the code to making perfectly tender and mouth-watering barbecued ribs in the oven. Make sure to use a good rib rub!

Broccoli shows off its versatility in this crunchy, nutty make-ahead summer salad, but the real star is the sweet, creamy dressing.

Classic sweet and smoky baked beans without the bacon. It’s simple to turn humble canned beans into the classic potluck side dish.

This simple method for grilling corn on the cob leaves you with juicy, smoky cobs you can happily serve on a weeknight or for a big summer bash.

Classic coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a creamy dressing is the perfect side for your next backyard party.

Just one ingredient will make your burgers infinitely juicier this summer, and it's already in your kitchen: butter! Don't forget to use your favorite burger seasoning!

This easy pasta salad is one we think you should know by heart. It's a summer cookout staple.

A super-shortcut chili makes these dogs a party hit. If you haven’t discovered the absolute pleasure of serving chili dogs at a backyard get-together yet, let us introduce you.

This is the side you’re going to want at every barbecue and picnic.

You only need two ingredients to make this sweet and spicy dip: cream cheese and raspberry pepper jelly. It's always the first to disappear at a party!

A step-by-step guide for making the best bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. They’re spicy, crisp, and a serious crowd-pleasing appetizer.

This classic guacamole is so good, it will become your signature “house” recipe at every summer party.

Chicken wings are the ultimate appetizer. The best-kept secret for these super-crispy Buffalo wings? Baking powder.

Not sure what to bring to a summer cookout? The answer is always this dip.

Baked jalapeño popper dip is ultra creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of heat, and a buttery, crunchy Ritz cracker topping. This dip will be the hit at your Memorial Day party.

Sautéed beef and onions, gooey cheese, and the perfect dipping sauce make these the most delicious appetizer for your Memorial Day party.

7-Layer Dip is everything you love about a taco, from the refried beans and guac to sour cream and pico de gallo, served dip-style.

Make this iconic dip with jammy, slow-caramelized onions, tangy sour cream, and a few umami-boosting pantry ingredients.

Easy nachos loaded with seasoned beef, refried beans, cheese, and the best toppings is the best appetizer for a crowd.

This salad has everything (except lettuce). Broccoli is a great base for a make-ahead side because it holds up well to dressing without sacrificing crunch.

A homey potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onion/scallions in a sour cream and mayo dressing. It’s all the flavors you love transformed into the perfect summer side dish.

This recipe for classic cucumber dill salad tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing never gets old. It's the first thing gone at every barbecue!

This classic barbecue side dish utilizes pantry staples and comes together in just one pot.

Inspired by Greek potatoes, this easy potato salad is packed with bright, tangy flavors.

A light, fresh salad of quick-pickled cucumbers and chopped fresh chives that's perfect for your next potluck or barbecue party.

Use the slow cooker to transform dried beans into tender, tangy-sweet baked beans. It's a classic side dish to take to any bbq party.

This pasta salad utilizes one of our favorite pantry shortcuts: onion soup mix.

Fresh sweet corn, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes shine in this flavorful summer side dish.

This Hawaiian-style macaroni salad is creamy, with just the right amount of tang (thanks to pickle juice and apple cider vinegar!). It's the perfect side dish to take to a summer cookout.

You can't say no to this classic Midwest dish of a burger patty stuffed with melty cheese.

Ribs covered in a smoky barbecue seasoning, brushed with your favorite barbecue sauce, and then broiled until sticky and caramelized.

Make hot dogs for one or for a crowd with this easy oven-roasted method.

These no-frills burgers are exactly what they sound like: ground beef that's cooked in a skillet and smashed with a spatula to create rough, craggly little patties. Here's how to master the technique at home. Serve them with your favorite potato chips!

The crowning jewel of any good Wisconsin tailgate party are equally good Memorial day fare.

Learn the basics of a classic marinade for the best-ever grilled flank steak this summer.

Thanks to a soy-lime marinade flacked with punchy bits of garlic and ginger, these crispy-edged, juicy chicken thighs are packed with a ton of flavor.

Brine the chops while the grill heats for the juiciest serving of pork, and finish with a sweet and tangy mustard glaze.

Hot dogs get super plump and juicy in the air fryer and snap when you bite into them. Here's how to do it.

Flavored with tart lime and the fiery heat of jalapenos, these easy grilled chicken breasts are a summer cookout stunner.

Turn chocolate and peanut butter into the ultimate, no-bake summer dessert.

Strawberry Delight is a charmingly pink no-bake dessert packed with six layers (yes, six) of creamy, dreamy berry goodness.

Packed with four dreamy layers of coconut cream, fluffy whipped cream, and toasted coconut, this no-bake dessert will make everyone forget all about pie.

Packed with four dreamy layers of chocolate pudding, creamy cheese, fluffy whipped cream, and shaved chocolate, this no-bake dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

These light and fluffy no-bake lemon bars live up to their name.

These creamy strawberry and lemon dessert bars taste like a dream.

Packed with four dreamy layers of jammy blueberries, creamy cheese, fluffy whipped cream, and sturdy graham cracker base, this no-bake dessert will be the hit of your summer cookout.

Packed with five creamy layers of spiced apples, cream cheese, fluffy whipped cream and sweet caramel, this no-bake dessert will make everyone forget all about pie.

These easy, no-bake cheesecake bars get a flavor upgrade with ube extract and ube jam, making it a fun dessert to serve at your summer party.

With very little effort, you can make a pitcher of gorgeous sangria that's perfect for your summer cookout.

It's not summer until there's a pitcher of sweet tea in the fridge. Here's how to make a batch everyone will enjoy.

This big-batch margarita is ideal for serving a crowd — and requires just three ingredients!

An easy, affordable recipe for red wine sangria that's perfect for a crowd.

Ditch the simple syrup for the easiest homemade lemonade ever.

This refreshing pitcher drink, made with juicy strawberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice, is great for lemonade stands and family cookouts alike.

Dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut come together in this tiki classic.

A fresh and floral Italian cocktail featuring elderflower syrup, prosecco, and soda water. It's so light and refreshing!

A quick, 3-ingredient recipe a vodka cocktail with pineapple juice and jalapeño.

A simple combination of sparkling wine with a splash of Aperol (a bitter liquor) and club soda, usually garnished with an orange.