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Easy Memorial Day Food Ideas for the Best BBQ of the Year: 5 Irresistible Recipes to Impress Your Guests


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

Celebrate Memorial Day with these delicious and easy BBQ recipes that will impress your guests and make your gathering memorable.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Grilled Burgers
  • 8 Burger Buns
  • 8 Cheese Slices
  • 1 head Lettuce
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 jar Pickles
  • 4 lbs BBQ Chicken
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 6 ears Corn on the Cob
  • 2 lbs Potato Salad
  • 1 Watermelon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Shape the ground beef or turkey into burger patties and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side, adding cheese slices in the last minute.
  4. Grill the BBQ chicken until fully cooked and brushed with BBQ sauce, about 30-40 minutes.
  5. Place corn on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  6. Serve burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and any other toppings you like.
  7. Prepare potato salad in advance and serve chilled.
  8. Slice watermelon for a refreshing dessert.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize burgers with your favorite toppings.
  • Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it’s cooked through (165°F).
  • You can also add grilled veggies as a side for more variety.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger with sides
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 75

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