Birthday Party Menu + Recipes

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🎂 1. Mini Pepperoni Pizzas (Kid Favorite!)

Ingredients

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup mini pepperoni

Instructions

  1. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 3″ circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
  2. Place on a baking sheet, top with sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Tip: Add different toppings for variety — mushrooms, olives, or even pineapple.

🍗 2. Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper
  • Dipping sauces: ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat in breadcrumbs seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  4. Serve with fun sauces in little cups.

🧀 3. Mini Mac & Cheese Cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Mix macaroni, cheese, milk, and beaten egg.
  2. Spoon into greased mini muffin tins. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until set and golden.

Tip: Perfect portion for little hands and easy cleanup.

🌈 4. Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Ingredients

  • Strawberries, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, purple grapes
  • Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut fruit.
  2. Arrange fruits on skewers in rainbow order.
  3. Chill before serving.

Optional: Serve with a honey-yogurt dip!

🧁 5. Colorful Sprinkle Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • Vanilla frosting
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Bake cupcakes as directed. Cool completely.
  2. Frost with vanilla frosting and dunk tops in sprinkles.
  3. Optional: Add a birthday candle to each one!

🥕 6. Veggie Cups with Hummus

Ingredients

  • Baby carrots, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips
  • 1 cup hummus
  • Small plastic cups

Instructions

  1. Spoon 2 tbsp hummus into the bottom of each cup.
  2. Insert veggie sticks standing up.
  3. Serve chilled.

Tip: Try ranch dressing instead of hummus for picky eaters.

🎉 7. Classic Birthday Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 2-layer cake (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting
  • Sprinkles or edible decorations

Instructions

  1. Bake and cool cake layers.
  2. Frost with buttercream.
  3. Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or a fun cake topper.

🎁 Hosting Tips

  • Prepare most items the day before the party
  • Use cupcake liners and mini cups for easy portioning
  • Offer both sweet and savory options
  • Include a labeled food sign for each item to keep it fun and organized
  • Keep a mix of finger foods and allergy-friendly choices

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