Who needs a trip to New Orleans when you can bring the Mardi Gras party to your own kitchen? These 55 Best Mardi Gras Recipes capture the vibrant spirit and bold flavors of Cajun and Creole cooking, letting you celebrate Fat Tuesday any day of the week.
From appetizers that will get the good times rolling to main courses that will fill you up with joy, and desserts that are sweeter than a king cake, you’ll find everything you need to create a feast that’s fit for a Mardi Gras parade.
So put on some beads, crank up the music, and let these recipes transport you to the heart of New Orleans!
Whether you’re looking for sweet, or savory – there are Mardi Gras recipes to cover everything! Mardi Gras appetizers, desserts even main dishes!
Very Brief History of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is a fun and festive Carnival event, celebrated yearly in Louisiana (and other places). Mardi Gras translates to Fat Tuesday in French.
The first Mardi Gras parade held in New Orleans is recorded to have taken place in 1837. But celebrating, started a bit before then. You can learn more here.
Mardi Gras is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter and 2 days after Shrove Sunday.
Why do they call it “Fat Tuesday”?
The event revolves around the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual Lent season, fasting for 40 days.
So obviously, any holiday celebrating food and eating food, is right up our ally here on Daily Dish Recipes. We absolutely love both traditional and classic Mardi Gras recipes, but we also enjoy more unique Mardi Gras recipes too.
You will find a great mix of both right here.
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Mardi Gras Drinks
Let the good times flow! This collection of Mardi Gras drinks is your one-stop shop for festive concoctions that will add a splash of fun to your Fat Tuesday celebration.
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solocup.com
Mardi Gras Punch
Add a splash of the tropics to your Fat Tuesday celebration with this Hurricane Party Punch Recipe! It’s the perfect drink for the carnival celebration!
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aimeebroussard.com
Mardi Gras King Cake Cocktail
Inspired by the Food Network’s King Cake Cocktail, take a sip of this milky, cinnamon’y, vanilla’y Mardi Gras King Cake Cocktail and enjoy the season!
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cakenknife.com
King Cake Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe | Cake ’n Knife
A King Cake Daiquiri is the twist on a classic recipe you need to make Mardi Gras COUNT. It screams “laissez le bon temps rouler!”
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entertainingdiva.com
Mardi Gras Jello Shots
Whether made with vodka or as a virgin cocktail, this purple, gold and green Mardi Gras jello shots recipe will be the hit of the party.
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plumcrazyaboutcoupons.com
Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipe | Just Plum Crazy
No matter if you celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday or Paczki Day (yes, I am Polish!), this Mardi Gras Cocktail recipe is perfect it.
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simplejoy.com
French 75 Recipe
This French 75 recipe is the perfect cocktail to wow party guests without a lot of fuss. It’s the perfect drink to make for any occasion!
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aspiringwinos.com
King Cake Cocktail
Enjoy the lush flavors of Mardi Gras with this decadent King Cake cocktail which takes its flavor from the very same dessert!
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withsaltandwit.com
Skinny Hurricane Cocktail
This Skinny Hurricane Cocktail is a healthier version of the classic Mardi Gras drink is filled with orange and cranberry juice and finished with light rum for a refreshing cocktail!
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premeditatedleftovers.com
Mardi Gras Ice Ring
Our Mardi Gras Ice Ring is inspired by a King Cake and uses soda for a festive creation that will keep your punch bowl looking beautiful and delicious!
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bigbearswife.com
Mardi Gras Purple Hot Chocolate PLUS DIY Colored Sugar
Looking for an easy Mardi Gras recipe this year? This Mardi Gras Purple Hot Chocolate PLUS DIY Colored Sugar is perfect for celebrating!
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thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk
Mardi Gras Rum Punch | The Purple Pumpkin Blog
Can’t have a Mardi Gras night without some sort of cocktail! Here’s my rum punch recipe that is perfect to serve at parties.
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Mardi Gras Appetizers and Snacks
Kick off your Mardi Gras celebration with a burst of flavor! This collection of appetizers and snacks is perfect for fueling up before the parade or keeping the party going all night long.
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dailydishrecipes.com
Jambalaya Cajun Shrimp Bites
A spicy, delicious appetizer, these Jambalaya Cajun Shrimp Bites are perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration.
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ourlifetastesgood.com
Skillet Jambalaya Dip
Skillet Jambalaya Dip is a twist on the classic Louisiana Creole Dish. Using many traditional ingredients, this Mardi Gras appetizer recipe tastes just like Jambalaya, but is quicker and easier to make. #LTGrecipes
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familyfreshmeals.com
Mardi Gras Snack Mix
Here’s a cheery little recipe to get you started: Mardi Gras Snack Mix. It’s like a Mardi Gras parade in a bowl – a mix of bright colors and sweet and salty flavors.
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chewonthis.blog
Muffuletta Pinwheels – Chew On This
All the flavor of a loaded Italian sandwich in an easy to eat finger food!.These pinwheels pack a powerful punch! (Say that 10 times fast)
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homemadehooplah.com
Boudin Dip
This Louisiana-inspired boudin dip is baked hot and bubbly with spicy boudin Cajun sausage, a mix of cheeses, and sour cream. Perfect for parties or game day!
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lifeissweeterbydesign.com
Easy Cajun Cheese Crackers – Life is Sweeter By Design
Cajun Cheese Crackers are a great way to turn ordinary Cheez-Its into something flavorful and addictive. These zesty crackers make a great jar gift too!
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pudgefactor.com
Cajun Sausage Bites with Spicy Dipping Sauce
If you’re looking for a perfect appetizer for your Mardi Gras themed party, look no further. Cajun Sausage Bites with Spicy Dipping Sauce are easy to make, and are kicked up a notch to satisfy your cravings. Bet you can’t eat just one!
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lemonythyme.com
Mardi Gras Wings {Publix Copycat} – Lemony Thyme
This recipe is for our favorite Mardi Gras Wings from our local supermarket. You might know the one. Publix Mardi Gras Wings are the best!
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sprinklesandsprouts.com
Hot Louisiana Shrimp Dip
Succulent juicy shrimp, cooked with traditional creole flavours and luscious creamy cheese. This Louisiana Hot Shrimp Dip is delicious and simple to make.
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urbancowgirllife.com
Cajun Deviled Eggs Recipe | Urban Cowgirl
Creamy creole mustard and iconic cajun ingredients come together in this DELISH deviled egg that you’ll go after seconds for!
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soulfullymade.com
Andouille and Crawfish Pimento Cheese Fries
What says Mardi Gras better than Andouille and Crawfish Pimento Cheese Fries!! The New Orleans inspired dish certainly screams “laissez les bon temps rouler”
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reneeskitchenadventures.com
Hot Pepperoni Muffuletta Dip
Briny, cheesy, meaty warm muffuletta dip made with pepperoni reminiscent of the sandwich made famous by Central Grocery in New Orleans.
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Mardi Gras Main Dishes and Sides
Bring the heart of Mardi Gras to your dinner table! This collection of main dishes and sides is packed with the bold flavors and festive spirit of New Orleans.
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noshingwiththenolands.com
Shrimp in Mustard Sauce
We have Mardi Gras inspired recipes for you on #SundaySupper today, I pick this Shrimp in Mustard Sauce!! What a fun theme this one is.
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dinner-mom.com
Easy Cajun Dirty Rice with Sausage
Easy Cajun Dirty Rice recipe with sausage is sure to start a party, whether it’s Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday or a run of the mill weeknight,
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flouronmyface.com
Crock Pot Creole Jambalaya
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with this Crock Pot Creole Jambalaya recipe. Taste the bayou in a big bowl of chicken, shrimp and sausage jambalya and white rice.
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thegrilldads.com
Jambalaya and Andouille Sausage Burrito – The Grill Dads
Keep up with Mark and Fey
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bobbiskozykitchen.com
Jambalaya Pasta with Crawfish and Sausage
Experience the authentic flavors of New Orleans in a cheesy low carb pasta dish with our Jambalaya Pasta with Crawfish and Sausage recipe.
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Cajun Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy
An easy version of a Cajun Grilled Shrimp Po’ Boy, which is perfect for lunch today, or any day! Flavorful, savory and just the right amount of spice to make this a go-to staple for your sandwich arsenal!
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kevinandamanda.com
Cajun Chicken and Rice — One of Our Favorite Cajun Food Recipes!
If you love cajun food, you will love this easy chicken and rice recipe. This is one of our favorite cajun recipes. It has all the best creole food flavors!
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reneeskitchenadventures.com
Creole Green Beans
Renee’s Kitchen Adventures is a recipe blog featuring easy, healthy comfort food recipes made in a real midwest kitchen suitable for the whole family.
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amazingribs.com
Red Beans And Rice Recipe, A New Orleans Classic Made At Home
Enjoy a taste of New Orleans with this recipe for classic red beans and rice! In NOLA, Sunday is ham night, and on Monday, the leftover ham and the ham bone are used to make Red Beans and Rice, a traditional Creole stew that can be prepped quickly and simmers for several hours before diving in.
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natashaskitchen.com
Baked Honey Cajun Shrimp
This baked honey cajun shrimp recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. It’s so simple to put together and tastes amazing.
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addapinch.com
Gumbo Recipe
Gumbo makes a delicious meal anytime of the year. Get this wonderful recipe, along with the quick-fix version for an amazing Gumbo you’ll love to make!
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onceuponachef.com
Easy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe
Enjoy the bold flavors of New Orleans BBQ shrimp with this easy, weeknight-friendly recipe—you can have it on table in 20 minutes!
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reneeskitchenadventures.com
Creole Beef and Rice Bowls
Creole Beef and Rice Bowl is tender beef, onion, peppers, tomatoes simmered with Creole seasoning and served over brown rice! It’s a party for your mouth!
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akitchenhoorsadventures.com
Overnight Muffaletta Sandwich
This is a muffaletta you could easy make for a crowd or a picnic. Overnight Muffaletta Sandwich is quick to make but tastes oh so delicious! Laissez les bons temps rouler!!
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happierthanapiginmud.blogspot.com
Mardi Gras Macaroni Salad-Dyed Pasta
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pudgefactor.com
Cajun Shrimp Étouffée
Shrimp Étouffée is Classic New Orleans at its best. It’s perfect for Mardi Gras with spicy shrimp cooked in a delicious roux-based sauce.
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blackberrybabe.com
How to Host a Louisiana Crawfish Boil (Recipe/Tips) – Cajun Style
Learn how to throw an authentic Louisiana Crawfish Boil! The best Cajun crawfish boil recipe with red potatoes, corn, onion and lemon.
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ourlifetastesgood.com
Jambalaya Pizza
Cajun seasoned shrimp, Andouille sausage, the holy trinity of vegetables, and a zesty sauce all atop a soft and chewy pizza crust makes up this Jambalaya Pizza recipe. Who needs a bowl?! #LTGrecipes
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soulfullymade.com
Cajun Seafood Gumbo
Mardi Gras inspires all these wonderful New Orleans influenced dishes! This Cajun Seafood Gumbo starts with a roux and is finished off andouille sausage, shrimp and crab meat! It’s a classic Southern Dish, after all it has okra in it y’all!
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reneeskitchenadventures.com
Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers
Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers are colorful bell peppers stuffed with prepared Andouille sausage Jambalaya and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. Perfect for Mardi Gras!
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ourlifetastesgood.com
Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe – Sweet shrimp swimming in a slightly spicy, intensely garlicky olive oil sauce over cheesy grits with a smooth creamy texture that coats your palate deliciously. An easy recipe perfect for Mardi Gras, but easy enough to enjoy any night of the week.
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Mardi Gras Desserts and Treats
Indulge your sweet tooth with a taste of Mardi Gras magic! This collection of desserts and treats is the perfect way to end your Fat Tuesday celebration on a high note.
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reneeskitchenadventures.com
New Orleans Style Bread Pudding
Renee’s Kitchen Adventures is a recipe blog featuring easy, healthy comfort food recipes made in a real midwest kitchen suitable for the whole family.
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neighborfoodblog.com
Strawberry Paczki
Paczki are Polish donuts typically made on Fat Tuesday. Enough said.
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piesandtacos.com
Mardi Gras Macarons
These festive Mardi Gras Macarons are filled with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. The shells are purple, green, and yellow, and I will teach you how to make all the colors from just one batch of macarons!
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bakelovegive.com
Mardi Gras Masquerade Sugar Cookies
Bright sanding sugars, gold pearls, and a killer sugar cookie recipe create a festive Mardi Gras Masquerade Sugar Cookie perfect for celebrating Carnival.
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homemadehooplah.com
King Cake Dip
Enjoy this Mardi Gras favorite a new way: cinnamon cake dip topped with caramel and pecans, then served with festive candy-coated green, purple, and gold pretzels.
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bakelovegive.com
Pecan Praline King Cake Monkey Bread
Take a few shortcuts in celebrating a delicious Mardi Gras with this Pecan Praline King Cake Monkey Bread!
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jessfuel.com
Mini King Cake Cookies
These Mini King Cake Cookies are perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration! They’re festively decorated and melt in your mouth!
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plainchicken.com
King Cake Bites
Easy King Cake Bites – crescent rolls filled with cinnamon and cream cheese, topped with icing and colored sugar – DELICIOUS! Great for breakfast or dessert!
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reciperunner.com
King Cake Baked Doughnuts
Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake turned into fun and delicious bite sized baked doughnuts!
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bakelovegive.com
Mardi Gras Munchies
Add a sweet and salty splash of color to your Carnivale celebrations with these delicious Mardi Gras Munchies.
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bethcakes.com
Mardi Gras Cake
A beautifully decorated cake that has a bit of a beautiful surprise on the inside!
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Skinny Baked Beignets
A better baked version of a popular Mardi Gras favorite. These Skinny Baked Beignets are the perfect dessert or even breakfast with a hot cup of coffee!
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hollyscheatday.com
Mardi Gras Cupcakes
French Vanilla Cupcake with a butter rum glaze and topped with a cream cheese cinnamon frosting.
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whiskynsunshine.com
Mardi Gras Chocolate Dipped Cookies
Here’s a very simple, fun, and tasty treat to help you celebrate Mardi Gras this year. Who doesn’t want to add a little purple, green, and gold into their life to celebrate Fat Tuesday.
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couponistaqueen.com
Mardi Gras King Cake Popcorn
Take the King Cake to another form when you make POPCORN. Great snack for the parades, parties, and general “laissez les bon temps rouler” attitude that embodies the Mardi Gras fun and festivities.
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diprecipecreations.com
King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras
A festive King Cake Cheese Ball for Mardi Gras is a fun appetizer or dessert to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Decorated in Mardi Gras colors, your guests will love this!
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adventuresofb2.com
King Cake Bars
Mardi Gras King Cake Bars are a fun rendition of the traditional Mardi Gras king cake. A soft buttery vanilla base with cinnamon sugar pecan mixture topped with a smooth icing glaze and sugar crystals.
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cupcakeproject.com
Hurricane Rum Balls
These hurricane rum balls are not like the rum balls that you find on Grandma’s Christmas dessert spread. They are meant to be taken with you on a Mardi Gras float, brought to a Mardi Gras parade, or served alongside King Cake at a Mardi Gras party. These hurricane rum balls pack a serious rum punch and are decidedly NOT kid friendly.
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akitchenhoorsadventures.com
Banana Foster Macaron
Bananas Foster Macaron are a party in your mouth! With banana shells and salted caramel with rum in the buttercream, these macaron taste just like Mardi Gras.
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bakelovegive.com
Fleur De Lis Spritz Cookies
Every year I rekindle a deep connection with my Cajun roots as I eat my weight in King Cake and gumbo during Mardi Gras Season. These fun Fleur de Lis Spritz Cookies combine the flavors and colors of Mardi Gras into a delicious spritz cookie.
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momlovesbaking.com
Easy Mardi Gras Cookies
If you need something quick and easy to make for Mardi Gras, try this Super Easy Mardi Gras Sugar Cookies Recipe. All you need is store-bought cookie dough and frosting, then some Mardi Gras colors in pretty sugary sprinkles! Perfect for a traditional Mardi Gras to celebrate!
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bakinginheels.me
Mardi Gras Petit Fours
A cute and classic dessert, these little Mardi Gras Petit Fours are perfect for the upcoming holiday or ANYTIME!
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cookingonthefrontburners.com
Mardi Gras Sweet Salty Bark
This quick, easy and festive Mardi Gras Sweet Salty Bark is a great party or snack idea for Fat Tuesday. It has salty pretzels, chocolate M&Ms all nestled in white melted bark. And oh, don't forget the sprinkles!
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Mardi Gras Meringues
Mardi Gras Meringues are a simple purple, yellow, and green Mardi Gras dessert made from only a couple ingredients.
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shesaved.com
Mardi Gras White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Are you planning a fun Mardi Gras celebration? You have to make these white chocolate-dipped pretzels to serve! Not only are they yummy, but they are a colorful way to add to your party and table decor.
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flavormosaic.com
Bananas Foster Upside Down Cupcakes
Bananas Foster Upside Down Cupcakes are easy to make upside down cupcakes made with bananas instead of pineapple, and are a perfect mini dessert for Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) or any party.
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thespeckledpalate.com
No Churn Mardi Gras King Cake Ice Cream
No Churn Mardi Gras King Cake Ice Cream is a sweet treat for Carnival season! This no churn ice cream starts requires no ice cream maker and just a few ingredients and is studded with king cake! Homemade King Cake Ice Cream is the perfect Mardi Gras dessert to serve on Fat Tuesday!
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seededatthetable.com
King Cake Cracker Candy
This cracker candy or "crack candy" is a fun and EASY recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras. With the flavors and colors of a king cake recipe, you can snack on this all Carnival season!
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emilyenchanted.com
Easy Mardi Gras Bundt Cake Recipe with Icing
Mardi Gras Bundt Cake is so festive and colorful. Purple, green and gold cake batter are layered to create a colorful Fat Tuesday cake. This Mardi Gras cake is the perfect Fat Tuesday dessert.
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barthbakery.com
Mardi Gras Cinnamon Pecan Vanilla Cake Pops
Celebrate the Carnival season with these easy and beautiful Mardi Gras-inspired cake pops. These fun cake pops are an unexpected twist on a classic King cake featuring the traditional flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and pecan and topped with festive purple, green, and yellow decorations. This tasty and colorful bite-sized treat is sure to be a hit at your Mardi Gras party.
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