45+ Easy Graduation Party Food Ideas
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These Graduation Party Food Ideas are classic party recipes your kids will love! From classic party food like sliders, mini sandwiches, fruit skewers, dips, casseroles, finger food, and, of course, graduation cakes!
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Graduating is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. The test, late-night studying, and tenacity deserve a worthy graduation celebration! Fortunately, planning a graduation party is easier than earning that diploma.
Whether your people are graduating from college, high school, or even middle school, these party foods are perfect. From grilling recipes to finger foods, appetizers, and casserole recipes that feed a crowd, you’ll find something for everyone on this list!
The best part is that most of these graduation food ideas are rather effortless, giving you time to celebrate the achievements they deserve!
Here, you will find classic party food like sliders, pizza rolls, burgers, wings, party dips, mini sandwiches, finger foods, and delicious desserts. And don’t forget the graduation cake—they’ll love that, too! Here’s to new beginnings!
Easy Graduation Party Food Ideas
1
Graduation Cupcakes
Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes. Choose decorating icing and M&M’s to match the graduate’s school colors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the answer to easy, delicious food your people will love. It's tender, mouthwatering, slow cooked chicken tossed in a tangy flavor-packed sauce, and served on buttery toasted buns.
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3
Ham and Cheese Croissants
Ham and Cheese Croissants are foolproof bakery style meals easy to make with 5 minutes prep and will remind your of your favorite coffee shop.
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4
Graduation Sheet Cake
The surface of this graduation sheet cake is perfect for decorating in any way you like. We use it year-round for special events. —Patsy Dean, Sealy, Texas
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5
15 Minute Pizza Pockets
Whip up these 15-minute Pizza Pockets for a quick & easy hot pocket! Ideal for Friday nights, movie/game nights, or any cozy snack time.
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6
Italian Pizza Slider Recipe
These Italian Pizza Sliders recipe is the easiest, simplest, most delicious sliders you'll ever bake. Minutes to make, incredibly yummy — and perfect for anytime you're craving Italian pizza.
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7
Summer Savory Tarts Recipe
Delicious and easy Summer Savory Tarts made with puff pastry and fresh vegetables. Perfect for summer entertaining or afternoon tea.
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8
Ham Salad Tea Sandwiches & Appetizers
A simple ham salad recipe elevated to incredible with the addition of a few unique ingredients. And is utterly delicious. Ready in 10 minutes, it's a salad you'll make all season!
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9
Easy Grilled Vegetables with Burrata
Easy Grilled Vegetables with Burrata is a centerpiece of summer grilling. With a simple balsamic glaze drizzled over delicious and slightly charred vegetables, it's a feast for the eyes and the palate.
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10
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders, a favorite and easy way to prepare and enjoy tender barbecue chicken.
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11
Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean-inspired Pasta Salad is a favorite with salami, peppers, broccoli, zesty Italian dressing, and Feta cheese.
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12
Mediterranean Greek Chicken Souvlaki
If you love Greek street food, this Mediterranean Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe is for you. Tender, juicy grilled chicken wrapped in warm pitas is an incredibly simple, delicious and authentic dish to make at home.
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13
Easy Meatball Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe
This Meatball Hawaiian Roll Sliders recipe is one of the easiest, most delicious toasty buttery treats for game days or parties. Leaving you plenty of time to cheer your favorite team, cook more food, chat with friends, or just kick back and enjoy!
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14
Easy 7 Layer Dip Recipe
Need a quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer? Try this easy 7 Layer Dip recipe with layers of salsa, beans, guacamole, and cheese. Perfect for your next gathering.
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15
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers, a savory and sweet BBQ favorite, is an easy go-to dinner idea everyone will love, all season long.
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16
Foil Wrapped Baby Back Ribs
Learn how to make deliciously Tender and Juicy Foil Wrapped Baby Back Ribs on the grill this summer! It’s grilling season and nothing says BBQ quite like a fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs made with a homemade dry rub and a mouthwatering basting sauce.
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17
Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings (3 Ingredients)
Looking for a healthier twist on classic buffalo wings? Try these crispy oven-baked buffalo wings made with just 3 ingredients!
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18
Firecracker Chicken Burgers
Firecracker Chicken Burgers, a delicious blend of peppers, cheese, and aromatic spices, are mouthwatering and ready in 20 minutes or less.
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19
Easy S’mores Cookie Cups in Muffin Tin
These easy S'mores Cookie Cups are the answer to s'more cravings when a campfire isn't handy. Sweet tender graham crusts, roasted marshmallows, and melting chocolate. Hungry yet? These delicious bites are ready in minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Yum!
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20
Easy Greek Turkey Burgers
Easy Greek Turkey Burgers are the ultimate healthy burger upgrade! These juicy and delicious burgers with Tzatziki sauce have incredible bursts of flavor, are easy to make, and utterly transform your turkey burger forever!
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21
Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. It consists of four ingredients tossed with pasta and a pesto-based vinaigrette that adds vibrant flavor to this easy take on classic caprese salad.
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22
Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
This Strawberry Rhubarb Tart, or crostata, is an easy, effortless, delicious way to celebrate the season. Whether using a ready-made or a simple homemade crust, it's a recipe brimming with sunshine flavor and a hint of mint; and is incredibly simple to make.
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23
Easy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is a delicious, easy summer appetizer that's packed with tender cooked shrimp and veggies in a spiced cocktail sauce.
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24
Easy Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
This Mediterranean Charcuterie Board is a simple, delicious meal that's incredibly easy to assemble. Minutes to make and filled with healthy Mediterranean options for all your favorite gatherings, whether for parties, dinners on the patio, or picnics in the park.
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25
Easy Fruit Skewers with 3 Ingredient Yogurt Dip
Fruit Skewers and Yogurt Dip is a 10-minute party food or healthy snack. Perfect for hosting or if you're looking for something to bring!
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26
Easy Fruit Salad
This Fruit Salad with mint dressing is refreshing and delicious for summer dining, garden parties, or when you need to bring a dish!
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27
Easy Mini Quiche Recipe
Homemade Mini Quiche is so incredibly easy to make, you'll find yourself skipping the freezer section of your market. Delicious party food, teatime snack (or coffee break too), this recipe shows you how simple it is to make 3 different mini quiche varieties in one mini muffin tin.
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28
Easy Mexican Casserole
Looking for a quick and easy dinner? Try this tasty taco casserole recipe! It's packed with ground beef, cheese, taco flavors and is ready in 30 minutes.
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29
Classic Potato Salad for Delicious Summer Cookouts
There is no substitute for a Classic Potato Salad. Especially when it’s made in the style of grandma’s potato salad. It’s creamy, and sweet, and comforting… just a little bit addictive.
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30
Cheesy Garlic Butter Pull Apart Bread
IThis Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread is ready in no time, easy, and the ultimate party food! Scrumptious for game days… or any gathering!
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31
Empanadas
These Beef Empanadas are popular street food in Central and South America and are super easy to make at home in about 30 minutes. Bringing the flavors of Latin America to your table, any night of the week.
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32
Healthy Baked Egg Rolls with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce
A delicious finger food or afternoon snack, egg rolls are a favorite Asian food. This egg roll recipe is a healthier version than its fried egg roll counterpart as it is oven-baked, yet still crispy.
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33
Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza
Hungry for pizza? How about a simple, homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza with super fresh ingredients, tailor-made just for you, and ready in 20 minutes or less?
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34
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe
This best Deviled Eggs recipe is an elevated twist on a classic with a few simple ingredients like hard boiled eggs, pickle juice, and mustard.
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35
Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits
These easy Yogurt Strawberry Rhubarb Parfaits are early summer's perfect treat. With that sweet-tangy combination we love, these healthy yogurt parfaits are a delightful way to enjoy it.
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36
Radish and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elevate your tea party with delicious Radish and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches. Crisp radish flavors and curried butter create a unique twist on this classic finger sandwich.
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37
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Mexican Street Corn Dip is an easy party appetizer filled with sweet corn, abundant flavor, and creamy, melty cheese.
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38
Brownie Pie Recipe
This homemade Brownie Pie recipe is a simple marriage of fudgy chocolate brownies and crispy, flaky pastry crust. And it's so incredibly delicious served warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and perhaps a dollop of melting vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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39
Grilled Corn Salad with Feta
This easy Grilled Corn Salad is a delicious salad recipe, perfect for summer BBQs and picnics. A simple lime vinaigrette enhances the bright, sweet, and refreshing flavors of this chilled salad.
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40
Tropical Lime Bars
Indulge in the tropical flavors of coconut lime bars. These irresistible sweet treats are perfect for any occasion.
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41
5 Minute Avocado Hummus
This Quick and Easy Avocado Hummus recipe is everything you love about guacamole and hummus in one, delicious bowl. It’s smooth and creamy… and incredible!
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42
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
An incredibly easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with drizzled chocolate, peanut butter, and more chocolate! This amazing Peanut Butter Pie recipe is decadent and over-the-top delicious, perfect for summer made either from scratch or with the help of a store-bought crust.
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43
Easy No Bake Icebox Cake Recipe
This Icebox Cake is an easy, vintage-style no bake dessert recipe, perfect for summer. A simple layer cake made with sweet berries, graham crackers, and a delicious lemon flavored whipped cream. Easy to make in 10 minutes plus freezing time, it's perfect for summer gatherings all season.
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44
No-Bake Ricotta Cheesecake
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a no-bake ricotta cheesecake. This light and fluffy lime cheesecake is the perfect no-fuss dessert.
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45
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
This No Bake Cheesecake is a 10-minute, no-bake, foolproof way to make cheesecake, the easy way. And, it's utterly delicious. Utterly simple. And one you'll make often!
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