28 Mardi Gras Appetizers

28 Mardi Gras Appetizers To Celebrate The Carnival Season

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, filling foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Try these festive Mardi Gras appetizers before the fasting begins! We included Creole favorites like mini muffulettas and Oysters Rockefeller, plus new twists on old classics like muffuletta deviled eggs and andouille hush puppies.

Even if you live in a town where Mardi Gras isn't observed, you can still throw your own Carnival celebration. Start off with these amazing Mardi Gras appetizers and finish with your own homemade King Cake. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

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