The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard!
Cheeseboards, Recipes Emily Schmidt Cheeseboards, Recipes Emily Schmidt

The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard!

I can’t believe I have never thought to make a Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard before, but it’s going to be hard to top! Being born and raised in Kentucky, I wanted to put together a board that showcases all things bluegrass, southern, and delicious! There is no where better to live and eat than Kentucky, and if you don’t believe that, just try this board! This board has it all from hot brown dip to mint julep salsa, bourbon balls to country ham biscuits, benedictine to mini derby pies, and more! I also included lots of different veggies, crackers, and bread options for tons of different dipping and snacking combinations! As always you can totally customize this board, and any of my boards, to fit your guest list and budget and all suggested ingredients can be edited and swapped out easily!

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Easy Baked Hot Brown Dip
Recipes Emily Schmidt Recipes Emily Schmidt

Easy Baked Hot Brown Dip

Hot Browns are a staple for any derby party or dinner, but so difficult to make and keep fresh when you have a lot of guests! This hot brown dip is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of this classic Kentucky staple without all the work! You can serve this cold, or baked (like below- highly recommend), and it’s delicious with any kind of toasted bread, pretzels, crackers, veggies, or chips! Find all the ingredients and instructions below!

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Derby Party Recipes
DIY, Collabs, Recipes Emily Schmidt DIY, Collabs, Recipes Emily Schmidt

Derby Party Recipes

 Derby parties are one of my favorite events to host and a great way to kick off summer outdoor entertaining.  Last year I collaborated with Lex Eats to pull together a collection of all our favorite Kentucky Derby party recipes!  Our menu incorporates lots of finger foods + bite sized appetizers perfect for snacking on all day throughout your derby festivities.  We also included an easy + refreshing cocktail as well as a fun dessert option!  Check out the full menu + recipes below. You can even print out the menu to use for your own derby party!  Also don't forget to check out the full list of Derby themed posts from other local Bluegrass bloggers!

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