15 Perfect Party Recipes to Serve on Graduation

The big day has finally arrived, and you should be focusing on the fantastic achievement of graduation, not worrying about what to feed all your guests. I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes that are easy, delicious, and absolutely perfect for a graduation party! Whether you are feeding a hungry crowd or just keeping it casual, these graduation party recipes are fun, festive, and guaranteed to impress. Make a few of these tasty dishes and I know that your celebration will be fantastic!

Cocktail Meatballs

Sometimes, it is best to stick to the simple and classic dishes when it comes to a graduation dinner — case in point: these tasty cocktail meatballs. The bite-size meatballs only require three ingredients to make and have the perfect spicy-sweet flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds.

Get the recipe: Cocktail Meatballs

Taco Pinwheels

There’s a whole lot of ingredients that go into making tacos. Take out of the work of the classic taco bar and make these super easy taco pinwheels instead. The pinwheels are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and cheese and rolled up inside a fluffy crescent dough to make a tasty handheld bite. They are perfect for serving at a graduation party!

Get the recipe: Taco Pinwheels

Easy Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes! Who can resist? Definitely not me! This is a recipe for the classic creamy, cheesy hashbrown potato casserole with sour cream and cheddar, along with a buttery cornflake topping for a golden, crunchy finish. Bliss! Perfect for a graduation party side dish.

Go to the recipe: Easy Cheesy Potatoes

Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese

I love making this southern baked mac and cheese for parties. Adding the crispy panko topping to the mac and cheese slightly elevates the classic dish. It’s creamy, comforting, and always a crowd favorite.

Get the Recipe: Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

The Best Potato Salad

This is the Best Potato Salad. Period. If you’re tired of searching for the perfect potato salad recipe, you’ve found the perfect summer cookout side dish recipe right here! This homemade potato salad has all the goods from red onions to celery and plenty of chopped-up eggs. The combination of the mayonnaise and yellow mustard with a splash of sweet relish creates a flavor that you just can’t top.

Go to the recipe: The Best Potato Salad

Crack Chicken Casserole

Good luck only having one serving of this crack chicken casserole. This casserole is super addictive in the best way possible, of course. The casserole loads up with shredded chicken, cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and pasta. If you’d prefer to bring this dish as an appetizer, it is very simple to turn into a mouthwatering dip.

Get the recipe: Crack Chicken Casserole

Tortellini Pasta Salad

My simple tortellini pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables, salty cheese, and tender cooked pasta. The homemade red wine vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I love making this dish to serve a crowd and it is always a party pleaser.

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Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole is an easy, delicious meal to serve a crowd that is also super hearty. Tater tots top a casserole full of ground beef, onion, and mixed vegetables with a creamy filling for a tasty 13×9 dish. Make it ahead of time so all you have to do on graduation day is heat it up and serve!

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Ham and Swiss Sliders

These ham and cheese sliders are the perfect summertime party recipe! Made with sweet Hawaiian bread, thinly sliced ham, and baby Swiss cheese, this 25-minute baked ham and Swiss cheese sliders recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Chicken Alfredo Bake Casserole

Chicken Alfredo Bake Casserole is a classic crowd-pleasing easy casserole that combines chicken, penne pasta, creamy alfredo sauce, and melted cheese topping for a dish that comes together in no time!

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Vegetable Casserole

This vegetable casserole is a versatile side dish that works perfectly for a graduation party! Rice and mixed veggies are baked in an irresistibly creamy sauce and topped with cheese and buttery cracker crumbs. It is a crowd pleasing dish that is fantastic for vegetarians.

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Chocolate Dump Cake

A party wouldn’t be complete without something sweet. When I get put on dessert duty for the potluck, this chocolate dump cake is always my go-to. It couldn’t be easier to make, as everything is literally dumped into the baking pan. It’s that easy to make. This is an effortless cake that will make any graduate happy!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake has all the flavors you love in your favorite frozen treat, served up in the form of a creamy chilled cake! A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with layers of bananas, fluffy cream cheese, pineapple, and sundae toppings!

Go to the recipe: Banana Split Cake

Strawberry Pie

This homemade strawberry pie shows off sweet, fresh, and juicy strawberries in a flaky butter pie crust. The pie is especially tasty with a dollop of sweet Chantilly cream! Everyone will love this graduation party dessert so much, you should probably make two!

Go to the recipe: Strawberry Pie

No Bake Cheesecake

This easy, homemade No-Bake Cheesecake recipe couldn’t be easier. In less than 20 minutes of time, this cherry dessert will be ready to sit down and enjoy! Having an easy no-bake dessert that literally just has to be mixed together and chilled is such a simple and delicious idea for any occasion, especially for your graduation party.

Go to the recipe: No Bake Cheesecake