
Giddy Up for the Kentucky Derby® With These 12 Recipes
Step into the winner's circle! You can host the perfect Derby Day celebration with these 12 Recipes for the Kentucky Derby®. From the iconic Derby Pie to Hot Brown Sandwiches and Mint Juleps, this collection of recipes captures Southern hospitality and the thrill of being at Churchill Downs®. So put on your finest hat and prepare to taste a bit of Kentucky tradition!

Let's make our way to Churchill Downs® in our brightest and finest attire... oh, and don't forget your large and colorful Derby hat! And what's a horse race without a slice of Derby Pie?! Whether you're celebrating a victory or just happy to be here, this rich, chocolatey, and pecan-filled piece of heaven will have you cheering. No matter where or when you enjoy Derby pie, we'd bet it all that you'll feel like a winner after just one bite!
Nothing says spring cocktail quite like the Mint Julep. The refreshing coolness of the mint makes this the drink for enjoying out in the sun or by the water. With just a pleasant buzz and a touch of sweetness, a Mint Julep is the best of sitting back and relaxing beverages. It takes so little effort and time to make you can begin relaxing even before your first sip!

Party over here! Woot-woot! Party wherever Hot Brown Party Rolls are! Woot-woot! That's right. These little slabs of yumminess are the life of any big bash you put together. And how can you blame them? Anytime you pack some amazingly delicious Hawaiian rolls full of, well anything, they're a huge hit. But... add some melty cheese, your favorite deli turkey, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes, then soak them in a sweet and spicy sauce, and you've got yourself the reason why everyone always wants to come to your glorious gatherings. Baked to absolute perfection, Hot Brown Party Rolls really get your party started right!

Whether you're hosting a garden party or having people over to watch your favorite sports team, Mini Hot Brown Sandwiches are a welcome sight! These delicious open-faced sandwiches stack the flavors high with thin slices of deli meat, melty cheese, and broiled, sweet tomatoes. Of course, it's the deliciously thick and creamy cheese sauce that is the true star of Mini Hot Brown Sandwiches; be careful, as you may be tempted to eat it with a spoon. These snacks are a breeze to make and tend to vanish just as fast!
The Kentucky Hot Brown is a luxurious open-faced turkey sandwich with nearly a century of history in its native state. The Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole captures the unique blend of flavors and incredible richness in a much more shareable form! Each bite of this casserole has the creamy, savory sauce draped over meaty turkey and sweet, bright tomatoes. Topped with melty cheese, Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole has truly transformed the signature sandwich into a dish welcome at any potluck or dinner party. Make sure to save a piece for yourself because, otherwise, it will be gone before you know it!

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs really know how to make the best use of the grill! The chicken, which is already indulgent and succulent, isn't just brushed with bourbon barbeque sauce or coated with fantastic spices. Oh no, they go the extra mile by coating the chicken with the rich, porky goodness of bacon. Oh yes, these Bacon Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs are a show-stopper for sure, and they'll be gone in an instant once you serve them up... make sure you snag yourself a skewer!

The pleasant hiss of sweet and sparkling ginger ale. The delightful golden-harvest brown of fruity apple butter. The smoky smoothness of bourbon. That's what's at the soul of the Bourbon Apple Fizzer, another instant classic to add to your holiday cocktail menu. Rich and autumnal, the Bourbon Apple Fizzer even comes with a cinnamon-sugar rim, because there's nothing better than letting the warmth of winter spices melt on your tongue. Take a sip and see for yourself.

It's the pie you can eat one-handed! Chewy Pecan Pie Bars have all the buttery, sugary, nutty goodness of the namesake pie, but now in a chewy and tender, almost-brownie-like treat! Dusted with confectioners' sugar or just enjoyed as-is, Chewy Pecan Pie Bars find a way to bring the Thanksgiving feeling wherever you go. And thank goodness for that!

And they're off! And coming round the bend, leading the pack by a mile, it's Derby Day Smash! It's got the speed of a stallion, that's for sure! And with that summer-sweet strawberry flavor muddled with cool mint and bright lemon, Derby Day Smash is sure to be just the thing to make race day a real show! Pour yourself one and feel like the first-place winner that you are!

Mint juleps are the classic Kentucky Derby® drink, and this Sparkling Julep just adds a little extra charm to the classic recipe! Refreshingly cool and sweet, this smoky smooth cocktail is punctuated by the bubbly addition of prosecco! It's such a snap to make, you will be sipping it before the horses have even left the starting gate! Sparkling Julep is how to enjoy race day in style!

Put on your biggest, most outrageous hat... it's time for some special snacks! These Derby Sliders will certainly win a garland of roses for their warm barbecue flavors wrapped around the juicy, shredded chicken. Saddled between two fluffy slider buns and some melty cheese, our bets are on these Derby Sliders to be the best in the snack category this year! Now, that's a winner!

If you have acquired hostess duties for the Kentucky Derby® this year, you must include all the fun traditions to add to your celebration! From colorful, big hats to cool mint juleps, your guests are in for a real treat. To keep the traditional trend going, add this Hot-to-Trot Casserole to your menu! A nod to the Kentucky classic Hot Brown, this open-face sandwich topped with warm turkey, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes is covered in a creamy cheese sauce and is sure to please. Hot-to-Trot Casserole will bring the giddy-up to your horse race shebang! Traditions have never tasted so good!

























