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Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake topped with white icing and colorful purple, green, and gold sprinkles

Mardi Gras Party Food Ideas

Easy and festive food ideas for your Mardi Gras celebration.
Temps de préparation 20 minutes
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 50 minutes
Portions: 8 people
Type de plat: Party
Cuisine: Creole

Ingrédients
  

For the King Cake
  • 1 package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
  • 1/2 cup purple, green, and gold sprinkles
For the Jambalaya Dip
  • 1 cup shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup andouille sausage diced
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll the cinnamon roll dough and shape it into a circle on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Let cool slightly, then drizzle with icing and sprinkle with colored sugars.
  5. For the dip, mix chicken, sausage, and cream cheese in a bowl.
  6. Heat in the microwave or oven until warm and serve with crackers.

Notes

For a quicker option, use store-bought king cake and focus on the dip.

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