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Celebrate Success! Easy & Delicious Graduation Party Recipes Menu Ideas

Planning a graduation party? Discover crowd-pleasing and easy graduation party recipes and menu ideas that will make your celebration a hit!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 -16
Course: General
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Caprese Skewers: Cherry tomatoes fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze.
  • For the Mini Pulled Pork Sliders: 1 3-4 lb pork shoulder, 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup water or broth, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, 24 slider buns, coleslaw for topping (optional).
  • For the Fiesta Chicken Bake: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15 oz) can corn (drained), 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), 1 (8 oz) package shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin.
  • For the Fruit Pizza: 1 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough, 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Assorted fresh fruits for topping (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, mandarin oranges).
  • For the Lemonade Punch: 6 cups lemonade 2 cups pineapple juice, 1 cup sparkling water, Fresh mint and lemon slices for garnish.

Method
 

  1. **Caprese Skewers:** Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a folded basil leaf onto small skewers. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
  2. **Mini Pulled Pork Sliders:** Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Mix BBQ sauce, water/broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the pork. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until easily shredded. Shred the pork in the slow cooker with the sauce. Serve on slider buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.
  3. **Fiesta Chicken Bake:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cheddar cheese, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
  4. **Fruit Pizza:** Press the sugar cookie dough into a greased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake according to package directions. Let cool completely. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cookie base. Arrange assorted fresh fruits on top to create a colorful design. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. **Lemonade Punch:** In a large punch bowl, combine lemonade, pineapple juice, and sparkling water. Stir well. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices. Serve chilled.