🎩 Kentucky Derby Recipes: Southern Classics for Race Day

 

🎩 Kentucky Derby Recipes – Classic Southern Food and Drinks

🎩 Kentucky Derby Recipes – Classic Southern Food and Drinks

Get ready for race day with these iconic Kentucky Derby recipes. Whether you're planning a Derby party or enjoying the event at home, these Southern recipes bring bold flavors and timeless charm. From the famous bourbon drink to traditional Kentucky food, this menu captures the spirit of the Derby.

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🥃 Mint Julep – Classic Bourbon Drink

The Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Cool, refreshing, and bourbon-forward, it's a must for any Derby celebration.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon

• 1/2 oz simple syrup

• Fresh mint leaves

• Crushed ice

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint leaves and syrup in a glass.

2. Fill with crushed ice, pour in bourbon, and stir.

3. Garnish with mint. Serve cold.

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🥪 Kentucky Hot Brown – Famous Derby Recipe

This Kentucky food favorite is a warm, open-faced sandwich topped with turkey, tomato, bacon, and a rich cheese sauce.

Ingredients:

• Sliced turkey

• Toasted white bread

• Tomato slices

• Mornay sauce (butter, milk, flour, Parmesan)

• Bacon strips

Instructions:

1. Place turkey on toast, top with tomatoes.

2. Cover with warm Mornay sauce.

3. Add bacon, then broil until golden and bubbling.

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🥧 Derby Pie – Rich Kentucky Dessert

Derby Pie is a sweet staple of the Derby menu. It's made with chocolate, walnuts, and a buttery filling in a flaky pie shell.

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked pie shell

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 1 cup chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients. Pour into pie shell.

2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes.

3. Cool slightly before serving.

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🧄 Benedictine – Southern Spread with Cucumber

A light and creamy spread made with cucumber and cream cheese. Benedictine is ideal for sandwiches or as a dip.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese

• 2 tbsp cucumber juice

• 1 tbsp onion juice

• Salt and pepper

• Optional: green food coloring

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Chill before serving. Use as a dip or spread.

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🏇 Enjoy the Derby in Southern Style

These Derby recipes are perfect for capturing the essence of Kentucky. Whether you're sipping a bourbon drink, baking a Derby pie, or serving classic Southern food, this collection brings tradition to your Derby Day table.