These Memorial Day Recipes Will Make Your Cookout Legendary (2024)

Serve a spread of toppings including Zesty Pickle and Onion, Tangy Horseradish, and Spicy Chiles to go along with these frankfurters. Now everyone can enjoy their dog just how they like it.

Get the recipes for Grilled Hotdog Fixin's.

If you're feeling a little unsure of your grill skills after a long winter, give yourself a quick primer on getting burgers just right.

Get the tutorial for How to Cook the Perfect Burger.

It doesn't get much easier or more delicious than these burgers. This recipe sneakily amps up the flavor with bacon and cheese inside!

Get the recipe for Glazed Bacon-and-Cheese-Filled Burgers.

This spicy beef burger will please your favorite heat-heads. And the crispy pepperoni is a great twist on the more standard bacon.

Get the recipe for Beef Burgers with Jalapeños, Cheddar, and Crispy Pepperoni.

Nothing goes better with cookout food than a big ol' pot of baked beans. But for these we skipped the brown sugar and went with a combo of molasses and that classic soda. We think you'll agree, it's inspired.

Get the recipe for Root Beer Baked Beans.

Want a slaw that tastes celebrational? Skip the mayo-coated stuff and try this. Dates give it sweetness, and peanuts give it a touch of Southern yumminess, but it's the mint that really takes the whole thing home.

Get the recipe for Red Cabbage Slaw with Peanuts, Dates, and Mint.

Move over, Buffalo Wings, this sweet-spicy flavor has us 😍.

Get the recipe for Apple Cider-Glazed Wings.

Made with fresh strawberries, red wine, and maple syrup, this sauce is good for slathering across practically any protein you want to barbecue, from chicken to pork, to ribs!

Get the recipe for Strawberry-Cabernet Barbecue Sauce.

Hatch-chile-infused pimento cheese is the only thing we'll be topping our cookout burgers with this year. It's that good.

Get the recipe for Green Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers.

This patriotic party punch is like a celebration in a glass!

Get the recipe for Firecracker Sangria.

These easy-peasy "cookies" are just four ingredients, no mixing bowl needed!

Get the recipe for Puff Pastry Star Cookies.

One of the most underrated all-purpose side dishes is a classic squash casserole, piled high with crushed butter crackers and plenty of cheddar cheese. Serve this up and watch people's eyes pop with delight.

Get the recipe for Squash Casserole.

Since you've got the grill fired up anyway, why not use it to make dessert, along with everything else? This campfire-style brownie is impressive to see, and to eat.

Get the recipe for Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies.

Crescent rolls, cinnamon, and homemade glaze are turned into an easy DIY dessert that can be made over camp fires or grills.

Get the recipe for Toasty Cinnamon Twists.

Cooking for folks that are avoiding red meat? This Buffalo sauce–flavored burger is a beef-free crowd-pleaser.

Get the recipe for Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese–Celery Slaw.

Looking for something plant-based to toss on the grill for the vegetarians in your crew? These eggplant burgers are packed with flavor. Hearty sourdough buns help hold everything together.

Get the recipe for Eggplant Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce and Quick Pickled Cucumbers.

Cooked low and slow until the meat is falling off the bone, then grilled to give it just the perfect amount of char, BBQ ribs are the perfect backyard cookout celebration food.

Get the recipe for Salt-and-Pepper BBQ Ribs.

What's better than freshly grilled food? Freshly grilled food on a stick! These savory combos, from beef and mushroom to tofu and veggies, will hit everyone's sweet spot.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Sweet Potato Kebabs.

Get the recipe for Teriyaki Beef-and-Mushroom Kebabs.

Get the recipe for Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs.

Get the recipe for Shrimp, Pepper, and Chorizo Kebabs.

These smoky chops glazed with brown sugar are absolutely unbelievable.

Get the recipe for Smoky Grilled Dry-Rub Pork Chops with Peach Relish.

Looking for something a little more eye-popping than your standard brat? Pinwheel sausages are what you want. They're easy to cook, look stunning, and of course taste great.

Get the recipe for Sausage Pinwheels with Marinated Peppers and Grilled Broccolini.