11 tasty birthday party food ideas

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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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