Derby snacks

This Meatballs in Bourbon Sauce is a classic party appetizer recipe. They're always the first thing people want to eat at cocktail parties or home entertaining.

Bourbon Meatballs are tender juicy meatballs smothered in a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze...give your next cocktail hour an upgrade!

Presenting the best Kentucky Derby food to make at home for this year’s horse race, from pimento cheese to deviled eggs. These 31 Southern-inspired recipes will have you ready to fetch your fascinator and a mint julep: It’s time to eat.

Using ingredients you likely already have on hand, these savory crepes will add fun to your celebration for mere pennies. Plus, by changing the filling to something sweet, such as berries and whipped cream you can create a great dessert. —Kathi Grenier, Auburn, Maine

Kentucky Derby Pie Bars are cookie-like bars made with pecans and chocolate chips similar to Kentucky Derby Pie except with brown sugar.

derby bourbon cheesecake bites are creamy cheesecake, bourbon, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips mixed to make the ultimate Derby party dessert!

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these easy and delicious Kentucky Derby Bars. Much like Derby Pie, these bars are packed with traditional elements like butter, eggs, pecans, and chocolate!

My crowd-pleasing party mix is buttery, chocolaty and nutty. The recipe yields a party-sized portion, but I recommend keeping it covered so it doesn’t disappear before the event. —Annette Niemiec, Scottsdale, Arizona

A drool-worthy, classic sammie, these Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are perfect for your Kentucky Derby party this year!

The Kentucky Derby is more than just a horse race; it's a cultural event celebrated