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The Best Confirmation Party Recipes

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By Southern Living Editors
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Credit: Hector Sanchez
Southerners love to throw a party. Whether it's a church potluck, a new neighbor moving in, or a just-because dinner party, there's always an excuse to serve incredible food and gather with family and friends. Confirmation is no exception to this rule. In fact, this is an extremely valid reason to throw a party with loved ones. Confirmation is a momentous occasion that deserves to be celebrated with a delicious spread. Welcome guests in with some of our favorite party recipes like deviled eggs and cheese straws, fill them up with hearty mains like roasted beef tenderloin and ham biscuits, and send them on their way with beautiful confections like blackberry cobbler and heavenly angel food cake. If you're looking for the perfect party ideas to show your love and support, these are the recipes to serve.
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Cheddar Cheese Straws

Cheddar Cheese Straws
Credit: Lee Harrelson

Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Straws

Cheese straws are the ideal party snack, and every hostess should have a batch at the ready for gatherings.

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Ham Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits with Ham
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Ham Biscuits

A go-to for luncheons, parties, and holidays, ham biscuits are filling but easy to serve to a crowd.

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Shrimp Rémoulade Deviled Eggs

Shrimp Remoulade Deviled Eggs Recipe
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Shrimp Rémoulade Deviled Eggs

Get your deviled eggs dressed up for the party with shrimp and Creole seasoning.

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Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Asparagus Quiche

This beautiful dish is what we like to call “company quiche,” and it’s the perfect after-church brunch centerpiece.

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Hot Cross Buns

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Recipe: Hot Cross Buns

This sweet bread recipe is beloved around Easter, but the meaning behind them is sweet and relevant for a confirmation party, too.

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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

This pretty, bite-size recipe combines everything you love about a classic tomato sandwich and a BLT.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad
Credit: Jen Causey

Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Brighten up the table with a fresh fruit salad that complements any menu.

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Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

Candied Jalapeños
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

The name says it all! This timeless potato salad recipe will have everyone saying, “Hallelujah” long after the confirmation service.

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Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers

Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers

This grab-and-go appetizer couldn’t be easier to put together, but it still feels dressy.

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

An old-fashioned tomato pie makes serving a crowd difficult, and you’d have to make multiple to accommodate everyone. To solve those problems, we made these adorable tomato tarts that are party-perfect.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Credit: Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

We turned Southern-classic shrimp and grits into a crowd-pleasing casserole that can be enjoyed at brunch, lunch, or dinner.

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Easy Summer Appetizer Board

Easy Summer Appetizer Board
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: Easy Summer Appetizer Board

While you put finishing touches on the main dishes, set out a beautiful appetizer board to hold guests over.

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Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

These little potatoes make the perfect appetizer-side dish hybrid that looks presentable, is easy to pick up, and of course, is delicious.

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Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Cheese Sauce over Cauliflower
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling; Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Roasted Beef Tenderloin

If you’re throwing a dressier affair, beef tenderloin is a timeless choice. For easy party serving, make sliders!

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Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

This old-school luncheon recipe still holds up today—try it and see for yourself.

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BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons
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Recipe: BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

Every spread could use a fresh green salad, especially when it’s topped with homemade buttery croutons and bacon.

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Baked Brie with Jezebel Peaches

Baked Brie with Jezebel Peaches
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Baked Brie with Jezebel Peaches

Nothing gets a party started like creamy baked brie—nothing.

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Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs

New Potato and Fennel Salad
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs

If you need a green addition to your menu, this springy side dish takes just 15 minutes to get on the table.

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Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites

Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites

Instead of the expected spinach-and-artichoke dip, make these buttery bites that everyone will want the recipe for.

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Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

If it was a morning confirmation service, this recipe is the perfect brunch party centerpiece.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches
Credit: Jen Causey

Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches

An old-school favorite for luncheons and picnics, egg salad sandwiches will be eaten up in no time.

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Mashed Potato Bar

Mashed Potato Bar
Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling

Recipe: Mashed Potato Bar

Let guests make their ideal mashed potato side dish with this creative setup.

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Three-Bean Pasta Salad

Three-Bean Pasta Salad
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Toni Brogan

Recipe: Three-Bean Pasta Salad

Three-bean salad and pasta salad combine in this tasty dish that’s potluck-perfect.

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Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Garlic Butter-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Garlic Butter-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

This bright, zesty dish will disappear after guests try its lemon-garlic buttery goodness.

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Chicks in a Blanket

Chicks in a Blanket
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Chicks in a Blanket

Meet the most addicting brunch starter of all time.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

The sweetest way to finish off a beautiful brunch is with fresh peaches—on top of cake.

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Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Heavenly Angel Food Cake
Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Heavenly Angel Food Cake

There isn’t a more appropriate cake for such a heavenly occasion, is there?

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Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie

Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling; Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue and Key lime pie meet in this beautiful pie that will become a family favorite.

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Rose Petal Cupcakes

Rose Petal Cupcakes
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Rose Petal Cupcakes

Colorful rose petals make this simple cupcake recipe dressy for a special occasion.

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Strawberry Kuchen

Strawberry Kuchen
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones

Recipe: Strawberry Kuchen

This cake is the most delicious way to use up farm-fresh strawberries.

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The Coconut Chiffon Cake

The Coconut Chiffon Cake
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: The Coconut Chiffon Cake

Confirmation is a big occasion, so why not celebrate with one of our most popular and beautiful cakes that’s been celebrated for generations?

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Credit: John O'Hagan

Recipe: Easy Blackberry Cobbler

A fresh fruit cobbler is a crowd-pleasing way to end any meal, especially when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

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Vanilla Bean-Brownie Ripple Pound Cake

Vanilla Bean-Brownie Ripple Pound Cake
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Recipe: Vanilla Bean-Brownie Ripple Pound Cake

A decadent pound cake can be enjoyed from breakfast to dessert after dinner, so this sweet recipe will work after early-morning or afternoon service.

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Texas Sheet Cake with Fudge Icing

Texas Sheet Cake with Fudge Icing
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Recipe: Texas Sheet Cake with Fudge Icing

There’s no better way to serve dessert to a crowd than with a classic sheet cake.

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Hazelnut Financiers with Strawberry Jam and Lemon Puree

Hazelnut Financiers with Strawberry Jam and Lemon Puree
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton

Recipe: Hazelnut Financiers with Strawberry Jam and Lemon Puree

There’s no prettier way to finish off a joyous celebration than these delightful little cakes.

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    1 of 35 Cheddar Cheese Straws
    2 of 35 Ham Biscuits
    3 of 35 Shrimp Rémoulade Deviled Eggs
    4 of 35 Asparagus Quiche
    5 of 35 Hot Cross Buns
    6 of 35 Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
    7 of 35 Fresh Fruit Salad
    8 of 35 Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
    9 of 35 Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers
    10 of 35 Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts
    11 of 35 Shrimp and Grits Casserole
    12 of 35 Easy Summer Appetizer Board
    13 of 35 Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers
    14 of 35 Roasted Beef Tenderloin
    15 of 35 Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
    16 of 35 BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons
    17 of 35 Baked Brie with Jezebel Peaches
    18 of 35 Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs
    19 of 35 Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
    20 of 35 Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles
    21 of 35 Egg Salad Sandwiches
    22 of 35 Mashed Potato Bar
    23 of 35 Three-Bean Pasta Salad
    24 of 35 Classic Shrimp Cocktail
    25 of 35 Chicks in a Blanket
    26 of 35 Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel
    27 of 35 Heavenly Angel Food Cake
    28 of 35 Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie
    29 of 35 Rose Petal Cupcakes
    30 of 35 Strawberry Kuchen
    31 of 35 The Coconut Chiffon Cake
    32 of 35 Easy Blackberry Cobbler
    33 of 35 Vanilla Bean-Brownie Ripple Pound Cake
    34 of 35 Texas Sheet Cake with Fudge Icing
    35 of 35 Hazelnut Financiers with Strawberry Jam and Lemon Puree

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