11 Tasty Birthday Party Food Ideas
It's party time and you've got hungry little mouths to feed. Here are the best birthday party meals you can serve up to little guests. Bonus: They're peanut-free.

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One-Pot Mac and Cheese
A classic kid favourite is Mac and Cheese. Make a big batch of this creamy pasta and you're good to go. It's sure to please even the pickiest party guest. Get the recipe: One-Pot Mac and Cheese

Supper Nachos
Eating chips as a meal? It's a kid's dream come true. Treat your guests to these loaded nachos. Get the recipe: Supper Nachos

Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers
When has a kid ever said no to chicken fingers? The homemade sauce is an added bonus! Get the recipe: Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Saucy Pulled Pork
These saucy sandwiches are easy to make and fun to eat. Go ahead and let them get messy, after all it's party time! Get the recipe: Saucy Pulled Pork

Mushroom Quesadilla
Melty and warm cheese and mushrooms come together to make these simple quesadillas. Get ready for tons of cheesy little smiles at meal time. Just say cheese and snap a few pics of the birthday boy and his friends. Get the recipe: Mushroom Quesadilla

Mini Meatball Subs
These mini subs are great for little guests. They're so tasty and saucy. Don't worry about finger lickers, it just means they really loved the food! Get the recipe: Mini Meatball Subs

Greek Salad Pasta
This colourful salad adds a few veggies to the birthday meal. It's super-yummy, so don't be surprised if the guests come begging for seconds. Get the recipe: Greek Salad Pasta

Easy Pizza Bites
Skip the delivery pizza and make this quick and easy crowd-pleaser instead. Big kids can make the pizzas themeselves with their fave toppings! Get the recipe: Easy Pizza Bites

BLT Waffle-Wich
Serving sandwiches as party food is a bit boring. Serving waffle-wichs, however, will turn you into a birthday party genius! It's as simple as making BLTs with waffles instead of bread, but the kids will be so impressed. Get the recipe: BLT Waffle-Wich

Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes
Turn a breakfast staple into a party favourite with these Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes. They are simple to make and great for feeding a crowd. Get the recipe: Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

Mini Grilled Fish Tacos
These mini meals are perfect for little guests. Get the fiesta started with these delicious tacos. Get the recipe: Mini Grilled Fish Tacos

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