40 Easy And Elegant Recipes For A Southern Baby Shower

Think of these mini sandwiches as a party-ready take on the classic BLT.

Nothing says “elegant” quite like petit fours. These two-bite cakes are ultra-moist and bursting with lemony flavor.

You can’t go wrong topping this timeless ham-and-biscuit duo. Serve with our Creole Mayonnaise.

Leave it to Nashville entertaining expert Katie Jacobs to put together the most gorgeous spring appetizer platter we’ve ever seen. This colorful dish is an easy way to make eating healthy fun for any kids in attendance.

We love to incorporate favorite Southern ingredients in new and different ways. This hummus recipe uses black-eyed peas instead of chickpeas.

Classic and creamy, Rosalynn Carter’s pimiento cheese is perfect on baby biscuits for brunch or with fancy crackers for a lunchtime shower.

Salty and spicy, these pecans are a quick and easy nibble that are perfect for any shower menu.

Wow the crowd with this new take on the traditional Southern deviled egg hors d’oeuvre. A mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese creates its fried crispy coating.

If you want to add a light palate cleanser to the baby shower menu, look no further than this salad recipe.

Give your buttermilk biscuits a special makeover with whole-grain mustard, fresh chives, and Parmesan cheese.

These mini grits casseroles add a festive touch to any spread. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the grits the night prior to serving, and then bake the casseroles before everyone arrives.

For your guests who like it hot, these crispy cheese straws are some of the best we’ve tasted!

You won’t find a salad that tastes more fresh, fun, and delicious than this summer-ready recipe.

This ain’t your mama’s pimiento cheese—but she’d still approve. We turned your basic cheese spread up a notch with goat cheese.

This little-known Southern salad—it is believed to have originated in Mobile, Alabama—will be a winner at any baby shower, coastal or otherwise.

Filled with mushrooms, Gruyére cheese, and a little thyme, these mini savory bites make a great fit for a baby shower brunch.

Cherry tomatoes are in abundance during the summertime, and this easy recipe is our Test Kitchen’s new favorite way to use them.

You’ve never had quiche quite like this one. Made with a grits “crust,” it makes for a hearty addition to a brunch spread.

By using a mix of multicolored cherry tomatoes and small fresh mozzarella balls, this simple salad becomes super easy to serve at a luncheon or shower.

Consider these hors d’oeuvres a cross between deviled eggs and potato salad.

Deviled eggs simply can’t be beat.

Consider this crustless quiche your baby shower savior. It feels fancy and tastes amazing—but is so easy to make. A bag of frozen chopped collard greens eliminates prep time.

Every brunch or shower needs the quintessential fruit bowl, and this recipe goes above and beyond with a dressing of orange juice, honey, and fresh mint.

The Southern hosts that came before us would approve. This classic tomato sandwich only requires a few ingredients, but that’s all it needs.

Grandma’s retro ham salad gets twirled up for luncheons with this pretty presentation. Plus, you can make the cheese puffs ahead of time.

These cheesy sliders are practically required at any Southern shower or luncheon. This recipe is so easy to throw together and double or triple if you’re serving a large crowd.

Pepper jelly and cream cheese is an iconic Southern pair on appetizer boards, and Chef Adam Evans just upped the ante on it by adding seasoned crackers and pan-fried shrimp.

This pigs in a blanket recipe replaces the usual crescent dough with puff pastry to get an ultra-crisp and delicate bite that’s a little more elevated for a shower.

These pear tarts look impressive, but they’re so easy to pull together. A tip from the Test Kitchen: If you want to make the tart a bit sweeter, skip the pepper and brush the pears with apricot jelly before baking.

Instead of running by the doughnut shop before the baby shower brunch, make these easy doughnut hole muffins that will delight everyone.

Throwing together an appetizer has never been so easy than with these healthy salad bites.

We know every Southern host has a sausage ball recipe, but we just changed the game with the addition of pimiento cheese.

Instead of slicing a tomato pie and risking a mess or everyone not getting their share, serve up these personal-size tomato tarts.

These cheesy bites are the ultimate make-ahead appetizer for a busy host. Refrigerate the day before or freeze them for up to three weeks.

Test Kitchen Pro Ivy Odom created this Kentucky-inspired recipe for a Derby party, but they’re delicious and easy to make for any gathering.

Instead of your usual sausage balls with breakfast sausage, this dressed-up version uses spicy chorizo and sweet potatoes for complex flavor.

It’s amazing how much flavor is packed into a recipe with so few ingredients (and that looks this beautiful!). “Perfect combinations of flavors. My family loved it. Very light and fresh!” wrote one reviewer who gave this recipe five stars.

Is it really a Southern shower if there’s not a tray of cheese straws on the table?

Light, delicate, and delicious nibbles are the name of the game when you’re hosting a group anytime of year. These sandwiches are made with herbed cream cheese and sliced cucumbers on soft white bread.

Is there anything sweeter than a bowl of pastel butter mints greeting you at the door? We didn’t think so. These pastel party treats are easy to make and melt-in-your mouth delicious.