Honor the Grad With 25 Festive Graduation Party Food Recipes

I'm not sure if it's a party without a good dip as part of the food spread, but I do know it's a party I don't want to go to. (I'm kidding....mostly.) This bean dip is creamy, cheesy and takes just five minutes to whip up. Toss it in the oven to let it get melty and oozy, then top it with jalapeños, sour cream and cilantro and serve it with your favorite tortilla chips.

If you're going to go all in with an epic dessert there is no better occasion than a graduation party! And there is no better dessert for doing so than this cotton candy layer cake. Cotton candy flavored cake is smothered in cotton candy buttercream and then topped with, you guessed it, cotton candy! Should you skip the rock candy garnish? No, no you should not.

Anytime you can lighten your work load prepping for a party the better and that's where these Instant Pot tostadas come into play! Crispy, crunchy fried tortillas topped with savory pork, red onion, avocado, cheese and hot sauce make a great party appetizer while also being filling enough to serve as a meal!

Made with almonds, coconut and chocolate these Almond Joy brownies are next level. The fact they're actually made with mini Almond Joy bars?! That is precisely what I am talking about. Topped with a sweet, creamy coconut glaze, these brownies are arguably even better than the original. I said what I said.

Cheesy ground beef topped with crispy tater tots and sprinkled with pickles, this cheeseburger tater tot casserole is the unexpected addition to your graduation party menu that will make the crowd go wild. Easily prepped the day before and baked until golden and perfect right before serving, this is the perfect dish to serve a crowd of merry partygoers.