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Your Ultimate Memorial Day Cookout Menu (Skip the Stress!) π
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Affiliate Disclosure: This newsletter contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase β at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust in my own kitchen. Thank you so much for supporting CopyKat Recipes! Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer, and nothing says celebration like a backyard cookout with the people you love. But let's be honest β hosting can feel like a lot. That's where these restaurant-inspired copycat recipes come in. From Chili's famous baby back ribs to a Sonic strawberry lemonade that tastes just like the real thing, this menu covers everything from grill to glass to dessert. Best of all, most of these can be prepped ahead of time, so you actually get to enjoy the party too. Let's fire it up! π₯ πOff the GrillβChili's Baby Back Ribs β Smoky, fall-off-the-bone tender and slathered in a chipotle BBQ sauce. The star of your cookout. βChili's Margarita Grilled Chicken β Zesty marinated grilled chicken that's perfect for guests skipping the red meat. βPimento Cheese Burgers β Juicy patties topped with creamy homemade pimento cheese β a Southern-style gourmet upgrade. βUltimate Surf & Turf Shish Kabobs β Steak, chicken, and bacon-wrapped shrimp on the grill with a rich garlic butter sauce. Total showstopper. π₯ The SidesβKFC Mac and Cheese β Silky, creamy mac with a homemade cheese sauce everyone will scrape the bowl for. βKFC Coleslaw β The iconic creamy KFC slaw β cool, crunchy, and the perfect partner for ribs. βTexas Roadhouse Green Beans β The secret ingredient is ham base, and it transforms a simple side into something crave-worthy. βEasy Classic Potato Salad β The cookout non-negotiable. Make it the night before and check one thing off your list. πΆ The SaucesβBourbon BBQ Sauce β Rich, smoky, and deeply flavored with liquid smoke and brown sugar. Slather it on everything. βKenny Rogers BBQ Sauce β Legendary for a reason β a tangy, sweet sauce that fans have been requesting for decades. πΉ The DrinksβSonic Strawberry Lemonade β Bright, fresh, and made with a homemade strawberry syrup. Crowd-pleaser for all ages. βPineapple White Wine Sangria β Tropical, refreshing, and perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon. Make a big pitcher! βChick-fil-A Sunjoy β The beloved sweet tea and lemonade blend β a perfect alcohol-free option for the whole crew. π¦ The DessertsβChili's Mighty Ice Cream Pie β No-bake, make-ahead, and loaded with Oreo crust, Heath bar bits, caramel, and fudge. Done the night before β zero stress. βBaskin Robbins Turtle Ice Cream Pie β Pralines and cream ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, and pecans in a chocolate crust. A serious crowd-pleaser. βChart House Mud Pie β Coffee ice cream in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with hot fudge and whipped cream. Summer perfection. π§ In the Kitchen:What You'll Need Set yourself up for cookout success with these kitchen and grill essentials. Each one is handpicked to go with the recipes above β and they make great early-summer gifts, too! π₯ For the Grill βPellet Smoker β The Chili's baby back ribs and shish kabobs deserve low-and-slow heat or real flame. A quality grill is the single best investment for summer cooking. βStainless Steel Skewers (set of 12) β Reusable, flat-edged skewers keep your surf and turf kabobs from spinning. No more soaking wooden sticks! βLarge Serving Bowl Set β The KFC coleslaw and potato salad both need a generous bowl for mixing and serving. These unbreakable bowls are perfect for summer. βLarge Glass Drink Dispenser (1 gallon+) β Set up a self-serve station for the Pineapple Sangria and Sunjoy. Looks gorgeous on a table and keeps drinks cold. Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day β good food, good company, and zero stress. |
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