Memorial Day Menu Plan

byEJAY'S KITCHEN •May 22, 2026

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Memorial Day weekend always feels like the start of summer around here. The grill is going, the kids are outside until dark, and everyone is looking for something delicious to bring to the table. This menu plan is full of easy recipes that make the weekend feel a little more special.

Collage of all of the hero images from the different recipes from the Memorial day meal plan.

Easy Memorial Day Menu

I love hosting parties, but figuring out what to make can be the stressful part! This Memorial Day menu plan takes care of that for you with easy main dishes, sides, and desserts everyone will love. One recipe even uses the slow cooker, so your grill stays free.

Entree: The Best Burger and Secret Sauce
Entree: Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Ribs
Side: Easy Grilled Corn
Side: BLT Avocado Pasta Salad
Dessert: Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
Dessert: Cherry Pie Bars

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How Many Does This Feed

Each recipe on this Memorial Day meal plan is meant to feed about 6 adults so if you are making all of them, this amount of food should easily be able to feed about 15+ people. More if its a combination of adults and kids!

The Best Burger & Secret Sauce Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Get ready for the ultimate burger experience topped with my irresistible Secret Sauce. The flavor packed into this burger is a delicious twist on a classic favorite.

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Easy & Tender Slow Cooker Ribs

4.94 from 15 votes

Tender, flavorful ribs made easy in the slow cooker! Finished with a broiled BBQ glaze for sticky, saucy perfection your whole crew will devour.

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Grilled Corn

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Easy grilled corn on the cob with sweet, juicy kernels and perfectly smoky char marks.

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BLT Avocado Pasta Salad

5 from 2 votes

BLT avocado pasta salad is fresh and crisp romaine lettuce tossed in bacon, tomato, pasta, and avocado. Topped with a creamy dressing and sprinkled with feta cheese this is one amazing salad!

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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

5 from 1 vote

Introducing the red, white, and blue cheesecake salad, a delightful and patriotic summer fruit salad that combines the vibrant flavors of strawberries and blueberries with creamy cheesecake and fluffy marshmallows. It's super easy to throw together and a hit at every potluck!

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Cherry Pie Bars

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Cherry pie in the best form possible: cherry pie bars! You can whip up a whole pan of these bars in minutes using cherry pie filling. They're pretty, easy to make, and always a hit to serve!

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