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40+ Classic Recipes for Mardi Gras

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By Southern Living Editors Updated November 29, 2021
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Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to enjoy its legendary Cajun and Creole flavors. With these Mardi Gras recipes for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, every day can be a party! Try classic Mardi Gras recipes like shrimp étouffée, jambalaya, or red beans and rice, or fix something unexpected for a group of party guests like warm gumbo dip or cornbread hush puppies. No collection of Mardi Gras recipes would be complete without sweets. Don't forget to bake up our favorite King Cake recipe. But there's no need to stop there. We have even more great ideas to explore for Mardi Gras recipes. If you're looking to get creative with desserts this year, try our Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake or Beignet Tower; both are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Look through our best Fat Tuesday recipes—there's something for everyone.

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Mardi Gras King Cake

King Cake
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Ana Kelly; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Mardi Gras King Cake

Try this classic King Cake recipe at home for a taste of Nola in your own kitchen.

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Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Chicken Soups Chicken-Andouille Gumbo with Roasted Red Potatoes
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Recipe: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

Andouille is a classic southeastern Louisiana ingredient – the best of this spicy pork sausage can can be found in the produce stands that line highways down in the lower portions of the state. This classic Cajun gumbo makes enough to please the crowd of out-of-towners that ascend down to the Louisiana boot during the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. Make it ahead of time, and stock your freezer with the rich Cajun gumbo. 

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Instant Pot Jambalaya

Instant Pot Jambalaya
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Instant Pot Jambalaya

This quick Jambalaya may taste like it's straight from the Big Easy, but it comes together faster than you can finish a hurricane cocktail.

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Crawfish Étouffée

Crawfish Étouffée
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Recipe: Crawfish Étouffée

Étouffée (pronounced ay-too-fay) is French for "smothered," and this dish is just that – crawfish smothered in a creamy, rich sauce that you can only get in Southeastern Louisiana.

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Recipe: Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Don't have hours to wait? Use an Instant Pot to make this classic Creole dish in a flash without sacrificing flavor.

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Crawfish Dip

Crawfish Dip
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Recipe: Crawfish Dip

If you have some leftover crawfish tails but aren't in the mood for an entrée, this is a unique (and easy!) way to use them. Filled with flavor from a variety of spices, guests will be wowed by the flavor of this simple dish that lets the slow cooker do most of the work. After making this dip, serve it in a slow cooker to keep it warm (and to avoid doing any extra dishes). Set this appetizer out with crackers or toasted baguette slices and watch it disappear at your next party.

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New Orleans Beignets

New Orleans Beignets
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Recipe: New Orleans Beignets

If you've never been to New Orleans, you can still get a taste of its cuisine with our recipe for New Orleans Beignets, the official state doughnut of Louisiana.

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Mini Muffulettas

Mini Muffulettas
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Recipe: Mini Muffulettas

Invented at a New Orleans institution, Central Grocery, the Muffuletta sandwich combines the best of Italian and Creole food into one filling and very unique sandwich. Central Grocery, opened in 1906, catered to the Italian citizens of the crescent city. Typically, Italian customers ate lunches of bread, salamis, cheeses, and olives – but each ingredient, they ate separately. The owner noticed they were having a hard time carrying all of their ingredients separately, and combined them to make the iconic sandwich. 

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Seafood Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo

Packed with seafood, this classic Creole gumbo is one of our best heart-warming seafood dishes to date. The more spices, the better. The genius of this menu item is that, as is the case with all gumbo, it actually tastes better after it sits in the refrigerator for a while. Make it ahead of time, and let the flavors soak together overnight in the refrigerator.

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Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo
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Recipe: Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

 When this smoky, spicy, classic shrimp and sausage gumbo is ready, it's best served over a bed of herbed rice.

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Crawfish Boil

SL's Stovetop Crawfish Boil
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Recipe: Crawfish Boil

Nothing screams spring in New Orleans quite like a crawfish boil. 

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Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya
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Recipe: Jambalaya

Build deep flavors in Jambalaya by sautéing the aromatic trinity of onion, celery, and pepper in the Andouille drippings with herbs, garlic, and spices. Make a double batch of cooked rice to spin this inexpensive staple into countless meals. 

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Shrimp Étouffée

Shrimp Étouffée
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Shrimp Étouffée

Have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. To make the meal come together even faster, you can cook the rice ahead of time and reheat it before serving. Once dinner's done, all you'll need is some hot sauce and plenty of crusty bread for mopping up all the rich, velvety sauce. Not a fan of shrimp? Substitute crawfish tail meat.

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Okra Creole

Cajun Recipes: Okra Creole

Recipe: Okra Creole

Okra is a humble but oh-so-beloved Southern favorite. Grown in backyard gardens from one end of the state to the other, okra is served best either fried, or used in slowly simmered soups and stews, and served over rice.  Dress up the humble vegetable with this spicy Creole side dish. 

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Creole Jambalaya

Creole Jambalaya

Recipe: Creole Jambalaya

This classic Creole Jambalaya recipe is exactly the spicy, flavorful, and filling dish that authentic jambalaya should be. Sautéed onions, fresh bell peppers, green onions, cooked cubed ham, and Cajun-flavored sausage (or Andouille) come together to flavor this delicious rice dish. For formal occasions, a quick garnish of parsley dresses up this down-home Creole dish. For an authentic touch, serve this spicy jambalaya with a slice of buttered and toasted French bread.

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Cajun Shrimp Casserole
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Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole

This reader-submitted recipe from Cottonport, Louisiana, was shared with us by Elaine Jeansonne, an obvious master at Southern cooking. In the South, we love a creamy casserole. In Southern Louisiana, this holds as true – especially when that rich, creamy casserole has crawfish in it. This hearty seafood casserole is filled with shrimp, cheese, and rice. It gets its spicy Cajun flair from okra, bell peppers, and cayenne pepper. It's a great choice for a special occasion meal, or even for a quick weeknight supper – it only needs 20 minutes in the oven to achieve rich, bubbly, cheesy perfection.  We also offer make-ahead and freezing instructions on this luscious Cajun shrimp casserole.

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Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
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Recipe: Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

There are countless ways to make a good gumbo, but chicken and sausage might be our favorite. Although we love seafood and we love okra, there's something about the simplicity of cooked chicken and spicy sausage simmered in a homemade roux that's pure comfort in a spoon. This classic recipe starts with a tradition roux made of flour and butter or oil. Then, add the Cajun "trinity" of seasonings – green bell pepper, celery, and onions – before stirring in the meat and other vegetables and spices. Serve this classic dish over long grain rice with a slice of toasted and buttered French bread.

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Recipe: Cajun Chicken Pasta

This hearty, filling Cajun dish may be exactly what you need to help prepare your body for Mardi Gras. Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions combine with Cajun-seasoned chicken and a simple white sauce for a skillet meal that is sure to please your dinner table. One easy way to kick up the flavor in this dish is to season it heavily. Here, the seasoning is sprinkled on the chicken strips before they're sautéed and tossed in the linguine-vegetable mixture. Reviewers rave, "I just made this for dinner tonight and oh my gosh, it was delicious. This will be a regular dinner in my house."

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Brennan's Bananas Foster

Brennan’s Bananas Foster
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Recipe: Brennan's Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster was invented in a New Orleans restaurant, and is still a favorite dessert in Louisiana and across the South today for its unmatched richness and sugar-sweet flavor.

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Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

Muffuletta Deviled Eggs
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Recipe: Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

A twist on two classic Southern favorites, this deviled egg rendition will stand out on your appetizer table during Mardi Gras. They're bite-size versions of our favorite Italian sandwiches! 

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Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice

According to an age-old tradition, Red Beans and Rice are eaten on Mondays in Louisiana. If it's Monday and you forgot to soak your beans overnight, but you are still craving the savory dish, then this recipe can be whipped up in your slow cooker with minimal effort while you complete your daily errands. Simply combine beans, sausage, celery, onions, garlic, Creole seasoning, and bell peppers in your slow cooker. Serve the savory mixture over a bed of hot rice. Garnish with parsley or onions, and make sure you set out the hot sauce! If you have leftovers, this recipe can be frozen and served again later.

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Muffuletta

Muffuletta
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Recipe: Muffuletta

It's Louisiana's ultimate comfort food - muffulettas. Prepare the classic sandwich quickly on a weeknight and pair it with Zapp's potato chips, of course.

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King Cake Monkey Bread

King Cake Monkey Bread

Recipe: King Cake Monkey Bread

Easily made with a can of cinnamon rolls, this sweet and Southern recipe is a modern twist on a classic king cake.

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Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake

Praline-Cream Cheese King Cakes
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Recipe: Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake

Toasted pecans and rich cream cheese make this king cake irresistibly delicious.

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Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Sauce

Cheesy Mushroom Tartlets
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Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Sauce

These crab cakes pack a serious flavor punch in one bite-size appetizer. Topped off with Cajun Sauce, you're sure to love this recipe.

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Cornbread Crab Cakes

Cornbread Crab Cakes

Recipe: Cornbread Crab Cakes

This recipe combines two of our favorite Southern dishes: crab cakes and cornbread. It's truly the best of both worlds.

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Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies

Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies
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Recipe: Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies

This crunchy, bite-size cuisine is the perfect side dish for any barbecue or fish fry.

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New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

New Orleans Red Beans And Rice
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Recipe: New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Quintessentially Southern, this Red Beans and Rice dish is simple, classic, and oh-so delicious.

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Praline Cream-Beignet Tower

Praline Cream-Beignet Tower
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Recipe: Praline Cream-Beignet Tower

This Praline Cream-Beignet Tower is much easier than it looks. Delicious and striking, it's sure to impress your Mardi Gras guests.

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Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta
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Recipe: Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

Take a break from basic jambalaya and go for a creamy pasta instead. This recipe includes shrimp, sausage, and black beans for the ultimate trifecta.

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Au Gratin Potato Casserole

Au Gratin Potato Casserole
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Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Casserole

All Louisianans know the meal isn't complete without a potato dish on the table. And this Au Gratin Potato Casserole is all things cheesy and flavorful.

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King Cake Beignets

King Cake Beignets
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Recipe: King Cake Beignets

Leave it to Test Kitchen Pro Ivy Odom to combine two Mardi Gras sweet treats—king cake and beignets—into one adorable, delicious dish for your Fat Tuesday menu.

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Jambalaya de Covington

Jambalaya de Covington
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Recipe: Jambalaya de Covington

This recipe came from Covington, Louisiana, the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish, north of Lake Pontchartrain, in 1987, and it's just as delicious today.

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Emily's Red Beans and Rice

Emily's Red Beans and Rice
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Recipe: Emily's Red Beans and Rice

New Orleans Chef Alon Shaya is the main cook of the house, but his wife Emily's red beans and rice are the star of the show.

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Homemade Moon Pies

Homemade Moon Pies
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Recipe: Homemade Moon Pies

Sure, you can catch Moon Pies from a float during Mardi Gras, but why not spend an afternoon with the kids making this copycat recipe from scratch?

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Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole
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Recipe: Shrimp Creole

This Louisiana classic truly packs a punch, but those who like extra spice, toss in a little hot sauce or crushed red pepper.

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Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
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Recipe: Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

This dessert recipe comes from the Queen of Creole Cuisine herself, Leah Chase.

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
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Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Serve your family a warm and comforting Creole dinner with this easy take on jambalaya.

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Foil Packet Red Beans and Rice

Foil Packet Red Beans and Rice
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Recipe: Foil Packet Red Beans and Rice

Foil packet dinners are an ingenious way to make a filling dinner with barely any cleanup afterward.

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Biscuit Beignets

Biscuit Beignets
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Recipe: Biscuit Beignets

Beignets are usually a labor of love to make, but we made them so easy with this recipe that starts with a can of refrigerated biscuits.

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Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage
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Recipe: Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

This 20-minute recipe is perfect for an al fresco dinner with the family. Serve the kabobs over rice or grits for a full meal.

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King Cake Bread Pudding with Chicory Ice Cream

King Cake Bread Pudding with Chicory Ice Cream
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Recipe: King Cake Bread Pudding with Chicory Ice Cream

This dessert mashup recipe is the sweetest ode to New Orleans you could serve.

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Sheet Pan Jambalaya

Sheet Pan Jambalaya
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Recipe: Sheet Pan Jambalaya

We did it y'all: We figured out how to get you all that spicy, classic jambalaya flavor in one easy pan and just 35 minutes.

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Mini King Cake Cupcakes

Mini King Cake Cupcakes
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Recipe: Mini King Cake Cupcakes

Why risk everyone not getting a slice of king cake this Fat Tuesday? Make these personal, mini versions of the classic dessert instead.

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    1 of 44 Mardi Gras King Cake
    2 of 44 Chicken-Andouille Gumbo
    3 of 44 Instant Pot Jambalaya
    4 of 44 Crawfish Étouffée
    5 of 44 Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
    6 of 44 Crawfish Dip
    7 of 44 New Orleans Beignets
    8 of 44 Mini Muffulettas
    9 of 44 Seafood Gumbo
    10 of 44 Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo
    11 of 44 Crawfish Boil
    12 of 44 Jambalaya
    13 of 44 Shrimp Étouffée
    14 of 44 Okra Creole
    15 of 44 Creole Jambalaya
    16 of 44 Cajun Shrimp Casserole
    17 of 44 Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
    18 of 44 Cajun Chicken Pasta
    19 of 44 Brennan's Bananas Foster
    20 of 44 Muffuletta Deviled Eggs
    21 of 44 Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice
    22 of 44 Muffuletta
    23 of 44 King Cake Monkey Bread
    24 of 44 Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake
    25 of 44 Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Sauce
    26 of 44 Cornbread Crab Cakes
    27 of 44 Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies
    28 of 44 New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
    29 of 44 Praline Cream-Beignet Tower
    30 of 44 Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta
    31 of 44 Au Gratin Potato Casserole
    32 of 44 King Cake Beignets
    33 of 44 Jambalaya de Covington
    34 of 44 Emily's Red Beans and Rice
    35 of 44 Homemade Moon Pies
    36 of 44 Shrimp Creole
    37 of 44 Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
    38 of 44 Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
    39 of 44 Foil Packet Red Beans and Rice
    40 of 44 Biscuit Beignets
    41 of 44 Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage
    42 of 44 King Cake Bread Pudding with Chicory Ice Cream
    43 of 44 Sheet Pan Jambalaya
    44 of 44 Mini King Cake Cupcakes

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