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15 Fat Tuesday Recipes That'll Let The Good Times Roll

By Southern Living Editors
February 13, 2020
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At its core, Mardi Gras is essentially a reflection of New Orleans’ ancient traditions and diverse culture; however, most of us have to come to appreciate it as a celebration of pure indulgence. Beyond Bourbon Street, colorful beads, and lavish balls and parades lies a deep connection to food—rich, dense, and satisfying dishes to sustain revelers before Ash Wednesday marks the start of the fasting season of Lent. Thus, the aptly named Fat Tuesday is the last day to enjoy all the meaty and fatty delicacies you can muster up. Because, frankly, 40 days is a long time to go without eating our Southern favorites.

We couldn't let the good times roll without offering some New Orleans-inspired meals to prepare you for the ultimate cheat day of decadence. Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, here, food and religion marry together for one last pre-Lent hurrah. Feel free to take your pick from these 15 recipes—just indulge responsibly.

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a quintessentially Creole dish that's typically filled with meat, rice, and various spices any Cajun food lover would enjoy. Here, our version is packed with chicken and sausage for the perfect hearty approach to Fat Tuesday.

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Crawfish Étouffée

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Recipe: Crawfish Étouffée

The French word étouffée means to smother or braise. During crawfish season, you can't go wrong with étouffée, a popular stew common of southwest Louisiana that's served over a bed of fluffy rice. This hearty dish will satisfy any seafood lover.

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Sausage, chicken, and creole seasoning combine together for a delicious dish that will keep you coming back for more.

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King Cake

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Recipe: King Cake

The flavor of New Orleans is baked into this round pastry dessert that's decorated in colorful icing reminiscent of the purple, green, and gold spirit of Mardi Gras. It wouldn't be Carnival and Mardi Gras season without king cake and its lucky surprise inside.

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German Chocolate Pancakes

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Recipe: German Chocolate Pancakes

Pancakes are practically synonymous with Fat Tuesday, just like king cake. We transformed classic layered German chocolate cake into irresistible flapjacks that are worth waking up early for.

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Recipe: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Serve this Louisiana favorite over rice for an authentic one-dish dinner that will wow your guests.

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Crawfish Boil

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Recipe: Crawfish Boil

A sink, stove, and one big pot is all you need to make this authentic Louisiana dish. But we love a crawfish boil because it gives us an opportunity to gather with family and friends in the backyard over crawfish, corn, potatoes, and all the delicious fixings.

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Grilled Shrimp Po’Boys with Quick Rémoulade

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Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Po’Boys with Quick Rémoulade

Tender shrimp is grilled and seasoned to perfection in this recipe, and stuffed into split baguettes to make a Fat Tuesday-worthy sandwich.

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Praline Bread Pudding

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Recipe: Praline Bread Pudding

This is the epitome of comfort food and southern indulgence. It's full of pecans, brown sugar, and nutmeg. The praline sauce drizzled on top offers the sweetest ending to a feast.

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Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice

A whole seafood dinner in under 30 minutes? We didn’t think it could be done—until we met this Sheet Pan Shrimp.

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Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake

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Recipe: Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake

King Cake is a dessert that requires no introduction. While we rarely ever advocate for changing up such classic recipes, this pretty praline-cream cheese version is undoubtedly an upgrade on the Mardi Gras staple.

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Cajun Chicken Cassoulet

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Recipe: Cajun Chicken Cassoulet

Shake things up with an easy one-pot Cajun chicken dish that doesn't disappoint. Unlike the slow-cooked French version, this meal cooks up much quicker.

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New Orleans Beignets

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Recipe: New Orleans Beignets

Soft, light, and pillowy—need we say more? You don't have to travel to New Orleans to enjoy bite-sized, powdered sugar-coated beignets. No, your search for the revered pastry ends here with this tasty, fool-proof recipe.

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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

You can never go wrong with a dish of classic mac and cheese—plus, this recipe is one of our resounding all-time favorites.

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King Cake Monkey Bread

Recipe: King Cake Monkey Bread

This year, we’ll take our King Cake in shareable, tear-able form, thank you very much.

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1 of 15 Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
2 of 15 Crawfish Étouffée
3 of 15 Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
4 of 15 King Cake
5 of 15 German Chocolate Pancakes
6 of 15 Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
7 of 15 Crawfish Boil
8 of 15 Grilled Shrimp Po’Boys with Quick Rémoulade
9 of 15 Praline Bread Pudding
10 of 15 Sheet Pan Shrimp and Vegetables with Rice
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14 of 15 Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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