20+ Easy-To-Make Baby Shower Food Ideas

You cannot plan a baby shower without some finger-licking food. To help you plan a memorable event, we have some of the best baby shower food ideas to share with you. These food suggestions will leave your guests with delicious snack options and make you a loving host.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out our list to explore some delectable meal options for your guests, varying from finger foods to appetizing mains. Trust us; your guests will love them!

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Easy Baby Shower Food Recipes

You need not pull off a Michelin-star restaurant menu to please your guests. Simple and easy, yet comfortingly delicious food can be enough to impress your guests. The timing of your baby shower matters, too. If you plan to have the event in the late afternoon or early evening, you might want to consider some finger food ideas for baby shower. Stephanie, a mother and blogger from Colorado, shares her thoughts in her blog as her baby shower took place between 2 and 4 pm. She says, “Since the shower was from 2-4 pm, we decided to keep the food simple and did a themed “pregnancy cravings” menu with some of mine and baby’s favorites. We got Chipotle chips and salsa and guacamole, homemade fruit kabobs, and we ordered mini pies from my friend’s pie business. It was a delicious feast (i).”

1. Lasagna grilled cheese bites

These bite-sized grilled cheese sandwiches have a tangy twist to them. This is one of the snacks your guests would not mind having a second and even third time.

Lasagna grilled cheese bites for baby shower food ideas

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You will need:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or butter
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • ½ jar of marinara sauce (26oz)
  • One container ricotta (14oz)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella

How to:

  1. Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each bread slice.
  1. On the other side spread marinara sauce, add a dollop of ricotta and spread evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella on top of each slice.
  1. Now, close the sandwich by placing one slice over the other.
  1. Heat a cooking pan and add half a spoon of oil, and fry the sandwiches on both sides until crisp golden brown.
  1. Once they are cooled, cut into triangular pieces and serve them. If you wish to serve them later, then place them in an oven preheated to 200°C.
  1. It’s important to let it cool before cutting them else the ricotta and mayo will ooze out making a mess. Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy delight with a refreshing smoothie.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 30min

2. Fruit kebabs

Fruit kebabs for baby shower food ideas

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This vitamin packed snack is healthy, colorful and is a great refresher during summers. If there are kids among your guests, then impress them with fruits cut in different shapes, which they will love to eat. These nutritious skewers can be paired with jello or whipped cream to make a fun desert.

You will need:

  • 10 raspberries
  • 10 hulled strawberries
  • 10 tangerine segments
  • 10 peeled, cubed mango
  • 10 peeled, cut pineapple chunks
  • 10 peeled and cut kiwis
  • 10 green grapes
  • 10 red grapes
  • 17 blueberries
  • Lemon juice (optional)

Serves: 10

Preparation time: 15min

How to:

  1. Take a wooden skewer and thread a raspberry, a hulled strawberry, a tangerine segment, a cube of peeled mango, a chunk of peeled pineapple, a chunk of peeled kiwi, a green grape, and a red grape.
  1. Thread all the skewers in a similar order, and put a bowl of lemon juice next to the skewers, for guests who wish to have something tangy.
  1. Arrange all the skewers in order and ask the guests to help themselves.

3. Italian pasta salad

Italian pasta salad for baby shower food ideas

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This salad is fresh, healthy, and colorful when you add a variety of vegetables. You can also add your choice of meat if you like. This dish is super easy to make and tastes better when prepared two hours before the guests arrive.

You will need:

  • 16 oz tri-color rotini pasta
  • ½ cup diced green bell peppers
  • ½ cup diced orange bell peppers
  • ½ cup red bell peppers
  • 1 pint halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup diced red onions
  • 8oz chopped salami
  • 1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
  • ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

  1. Cook the pasta and immediately transfer it into chilled water. This gives them a rich texture. Add salt and a little oil to boiling water.
  1. Add all the chopped ingredients in a large bowl, then add the dressing and toss well so that the ingredients are coated well with the salad dressing.
  1. Refrigerate the salad for two hours before serving.

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 20min

4. Cheesy pizza bombs

Cheesy pizza bombs for baby shower food ideas

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There is a burst of flavor in each bite of these easy cheesy pizza bombs! It’s an excellent appetizer and easy to handle. Serve them to your guests and amaze them with this treat.

You will need:

  • 1 tube crescent roll dough
  • 2 sticks white string cheese (cut into 4 even pieces)
  • One jar pizza sauce
  • 32 slices of pepperoni
  • 2 tbsp dried Italian herbs
  • 8-Muffin tin

How to:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  1. You can either spray the muffin tin with cooking spray or just apply melted butter with a brush so that it doesn’t stick.
  1. Use a roller pin to flatten the dough and cut it into eight small triangles that fit into the muffin mold.
  1. Place one triangle in each of the molds of the muffin tray.
  1. Now add a spoonful of Pizza sauce into each of the triangular pieces of the dough.
  1. Add two slices of pepperoni on top of the Pizza sauce, then add one string cheese slice and add two more pepperoni slices on top. Repeat the same for all the other pieces.
  1. Fold the dough ends to close it completely, like a dough ball.
  1. Sprinkle Italian herbs and cheese on top, and bake for 10 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 12min

5. Guacamole deviled eggs

Guacamole deviled eggs for baby shower food ideas

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This is a common appetizer and can be made in many ways. Here is a recipe that combines guacamole and deviled eggs.

You will need:

  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 pitted and halved avocado (only ripe ones)
  • 2tbsp sour cream
  • 1 ½ tbsp lime juice
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup scallions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro to taste
  • Jalapeno, diced and de-seeded

How to:

  1. Boil the eggs for 20 minutes, then shell them, cut into halves and remove the yolk.
  1. Add the yolk in a bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and mix until it forms a creamy texture.
  1. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and top the egg halves.
  1. Serve the spicy, tangy deviled eggs to your guests.

Serves: 18

Preparation time: 30min

6. Sausage bites

Sausage bites for baby shower food ideas

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These bite-sized appetizers are easy to make, and your guests would simply love them.

You will need:

  • 1 tube pizza dough
  • 40 cocktail sausages
  • ¼th cup salt
  • 1 tbsp flaked salt

How to:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. Take out the pizza dough and cut it into as many long strips as there are cocktail sausages.
  1. Now, wrap the sausages in the pizza dough stripes. Make sure you tuck or pinch the ends inside so that they do not open up.
  1. Take 4-6 cups of water in a pan, add salt, and let it come to a boil. Turn off the heat once done.
  1. Drop the wrapped sausages into the water and let them sit until they float on their own, later remove them and place them on a baking sheet. You can brush them with butter on either side.
  1. Bake the sausages for 10-12 minutes until they become golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
  1. Once done, remove them from the oven, sprinkle flaked salt and serve.

Serves: 40

Preparation time: 30min

7. Bacon jalapeno poppers

These are addictive and make the perfect food for a baby shower party.

Bacon jalapeno poppers for baby shower food ideas

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You will need:

  • 18 medium-sized jalapenos
  • One pack 8oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 thinly sliced green onions
  • 18 slices of bacon (cut in half)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

How to:

  1. Crank up the oven to 325°F.
  1. Wash the jalapenos and remove the ends.
  1. Slice them into lengthwise halves and remove the seeds and membranes.
  1. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  1. Fill the jalapeno halves with the cheese mixture.
  1. Wrap the bacon around the jalapenos and secure it with toothpicks.
  1. Pop them into the oven and bake for one hour until bacon is crispy.

Serves: 36

Preparation time: 1hr 30min

8. Bruschetta

Bruschetta

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Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with various ingredients. Enjoy this delicacy with our easy bruschetta recipe!

You will need:

  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 2tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with one tablespoon of oil and arrange them on a large baking sheet. Toast the bread until it turns golden.
  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice with a garlic clove for added flavor. Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the garlic-rubbed side of the bread.
  4. Drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the top for added sweetness and flavor if desired.
  5. Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 15min

Baby Shower Mini Food Recipes

Want to serve finger foods, but do not want to miss out on some of the mom-to-be’s favorite dishes? Here is how you can create the most interesting mini versions of them.

9. Mini banana cream pies

Mini banana cream pies for baby shower food ideas

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These no-bake pies are extremely easy to make and take less time to prepare and is super delicious too.

You will need:

  • 6 mini Graham cracker shells
  • 8oz whipping cream
  • 2 medium bananas
  • 2oz Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup Banana instant pudding

How to:

  1. In a bowl, beat the whipping cream for about 4-6 minutes. And fill it into a piping bag.
  1. Add two tablespoons of the banana pudding into each Graham cracker shell, then line each shell with five slices of banana.
  1. Sprinkle Graham cracker crumbs on top, and pipe the cream in the center.
  2. Add an extra piece of banana on top and garnish with some more Graham crackers crumbs.
  3. You can top up with sweet shredded coconut for that extra flavor.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10min

protip_icon Quick tip
You can also add a popcorn bar, DIY it with a sign saying ‘Baby Ready to Pop,’ and include delicious flavors such as salted caramel, redhot, minty, or good ol’ plain.

10. Slider style mini burgers

Slider style mini burgers for baby shower food ideas

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These mini burgers are bite-sized and make the perfect appetizers for the baby shower.

You will need:

          • 2lb ground beef
          • 1.25oz onion soup mix
          • 2tsp cooking oil
          • ½ cup mayonnaise
          • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
          • 24 dinner rolls split equally into two
          • ½ cup sliced pickles

How to:

          1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
          1. Heat a large skillet and add two teaspoons of cooking oil, now add the ground beef and onion soup mix and stir until the beef cooks to evenly brown.
          1. Drain the excess grease if any and take it off heat. Add the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and mix well.
          1. On a baking tray, spread the baking sheet and arrange the bottom portion of the dinner rolls.
          1. Spread the beef and cheese mixture on the dinner rolls, and cover it with the other half. Now, cover all the burgers with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
          1. Once the burgers are baked and the cheese melts, add the sliced pickles and serve.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 50min

11. Mini mac and cheese bites

Cheese bites for baby shower food ideas

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Convert the good old Mac and Cheese into bite-sized appetizers and see them disappear in seconds.

You will need:

          • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
          • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
          • 2tbsp butter
          • 2tbsp all-purpose flour
          • ½tsp onion powder
          • ½tsp garlic powder
          • ½tsp salt
          • 1-¾ cup milk
          • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
          • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
          • ¾th cup baking mix
          • 2 large eggs (beaten)

How to:

          1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
          1. Take a muffin tray and sprinkle bread crumbs in each of the muffin tins.
          1. In a skillet add butter, flour, onion, garlic powder, and salt and mix well.
          1. Now, add the milk while stirring continuously, let the mixture boil for 3 minutes.
          1. Add the cheddar and Swiss cheese and mix until all the ingredients come together.
          1. Remove it from heat and add the biscuit mix, eggs, and bread crumbs mix and then add the elbow macaroni.
          1. Now take a spoonful of this mixture and add them into the muffin tray, and add some cheddar cheese and bread crumbs on the top.
          1. Bake them for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and serve hot.
          2. You can tailor these bites by adding jalapenos, herbs, and spices of your choice or mashed bacon.

Serves: 36

Preparation time: 45min

12. Mini cinnamon rolls

Mini cinnamon rolls for baby shower food ideas

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These mini Cinnamon rolls are the best if you are planning a tea-time baby shower.

You will need:

          • ⅔ cup whole milk
          • ⅓ cup maple syrup
          • ⅓ cup softened butter
          • 1 large egg
          • ¾ tsp salt
          • 3 cups bread flour
          • ¼ ounce active dry yeast

Topping:

          1. ½ cup packed brown sugar
          1. 2tbsp bread flour
          1. 4tsp ground cinnamon
          1. 6tbsp cold butter

Maple icing

          • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
          • 3tbsp melted butter
          • 3tbsp maple syrup
          • 1-2tsp whole milk

How to:

          1. Place the first seven ingredients in a bread machine and knead.
          1. Once done, place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it into two 12×7 rectangles.
          1. Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon powder, and cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
          1. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the two triangles and roll them up in jelly-roll style and pinch to seal the ends.
          1. Now, cut each roll into 12 slices each. Put them on a greased baking pan, cover and leave for about 20 minutes.
          1. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
          1. In another small bowl add all the ingredients of maple icing and spread it over the warm rolls.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 60min

13. Mini phyllo cups

Mini phyllo cups for baby shower food ideas

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These taco seasoned beef filled cups will be a surefire hit at your party.

You will need:

          • 1lb lean ground beef
          • ½ cup finely chopped onion
          • 1oz taco seasoning
          • ¾th cup of water
          • 1-¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
          • 2 packs of frozen phyllo tart shells

How to:

          1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
          1. In a skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until and drain any excess grease.
          1. Now stir in the taco seasoning, add water and bring it to a boil.
          1. Reduce the heat and let it cook for 5 minutes, uncovered.
          1. Remove from the heat and add the cheese blend and mix thoroughly.
          1. Take a baking pan and place the phyllo shells on it and fill each with a spoonful of the beef mixture.
          1. Place the tray in the oven and bake them for 6 minutes.
          1. Add some more cheese blend on top and bake for 2-3 minutes. You can serve these hearty treats with a dollop of greek yogurt or sour cream to cut the richness.

Serves: 30

Preparation time: 40min

protip_icon Quick tip
Set up a cupcake station where all the guests can come together for a baking activity. It’s fun and engaging, and everyone can relish on the cupcakes later on. You may also bake cupcakes in pink and blue icing for a gender reveal.

14. Mini chicken pot pies

Mini mac and cheese bites for baby shower food ideas

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These mini pot pies are easy to make, and they are so good that your guests would want some more.

You will need:

          • 1½ cups cubed cooked chicken
          • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
          • 16oz chopped mixed vegetables (onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, potatoes, celery, and cauliflower florets)
          • All-purpose flour to roll the biscuits
          • 12oz refrigerated biscuits
          • ½ cup shredded cheese

How to:

          1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tray with butter.
          1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the vegetables and the soup and chicken.
          1. On a flat surface, flatten the biscuits and place them in the muffin mold of the tray and press the sides to form a cup.
          1. Fill one-third of each cup with the chicken and vegetable mixture, press gently so that it settles, add two teaspoons of cheese on top of each.
          1. Place them in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Serves: 5

Preparation time: 40min

15. Chocolate dipped S’mores

Chocolate-dipped smores for baby shower food ideas

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These s’mores are dipped in chocolate and will take your guests into a state of euphoria.

You will need:

          • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
          • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
          • 1 pack of graham crackers (quartered)
          • 1 cup marshmallow creme
          • 14oz milk chocolate for dipping

How to:

          1. In a saucepan, add whipping cream and boil it. Add it to the milk chocolate chips. Stir it until it forms a smooth mixture.
          1. Melt marshmallows in a bowl. Now spread the chocolate mixture on half of the graham crackers and marshmallow creme on the other half.
          1. Place the chocolate crackers on the top of the marshmallow crackers.
          1. Dip one end of the combined crackers into a bowl of melted milk chocolate and place it on a baking sheet until the chocolate settles.

Serves: 43

Preparation time: 55min

Budget Baby Shower Food Recipes

Can’t spend on an exorbitant menu for the shower? Here are some budget options you may like.

16. Veggies and black bean dip

Veggies and black bean dip for baby shower food ideas

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This is not only light on the pocket but also one of the best options for health conscious guests and refreshing and easy to make. You can either serve veggies, nachos, or pita bread with this dip. If you want to have a variety of dips, you can also serve this along with some freshly whipped up hummus.

You will need:

          • Assorted vegetables of your choice (chopped into long pieces)

Black bean dip

          • 2¼oz cans of black beans
          • ¾th cup of salsa
          • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
          • 2tsp fresh lime juice
          • 1tsp ground cumin
          • 1tsp water
          • ⅛tsp salt
          • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

How to:

          1. In a food processor, add all the ingredients but cilantro, and blend into a smooth paste.
          1. Now add the chopped cilantro and pulse until it is just mixed.
          1. Serve this yummy dip with your assorted vegetables.

Serves: 2 cups

Preparation time: 15min

17. Pink brownies

Pink brownies for baby shower food ideas

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These are the perfect addition to a pink or flamingo themed baby shower.

You will need:

          • 1 box strawberry cake mix
          • 2 large eggs
          • ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
          • ½-¾ cup white chocolate chips

How to:

          1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
          1. In a larger bowl add the cake mix, eggs, and oil and mix until it becomes a smooth paste.
          1. Then add chocolate chips and stir well.
          1. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with greased parchment paper.
          1. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes off with a few crumbs.
          1. Once it is cooled, refrigerate for some time and then cut into bars and serve.

Serve: 10

Preparation time: 20min

18. Vegetable chili

Vegetable chili for baby shower food ideas

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This is the vegetarian version of the famous chili.

You will need:

          • 2tbsp olive oil
          • 2 bell peppers (diced)
          • 1½ cup medium yellow onion
          • 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
          • 1½ cups zucchini chopped
          • 1½ cup corn
          • 1 can dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
          • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
          • 1½tbsp minced garlic
          • 1 can diced tomatoes
          • 1 can tomato sauce
          • 1 can vegetable broth
          • 2tbsp chilli powder
          • 2tsp ground cumin
          • ½tsp ground coriander
          • ¼tsp cayenne pepper
          • Salt and black pepper

How to:

          1. In a large pot, add olive oil and heat it on medium-high flame.
          1. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and carrots and sauté for three minutes.
          1. Next, add the garlic and sauté for two more minutes, now add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
          1. Bing the mixture to boil and reduce the flame to medium-low, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
          1. Add the Zucchini and simmer for ten minutes. Next add corn, kidney beans, and black beans and let it boil for two more minutes.
          1. If it thickens, add some more broth and adjust the consistency.
          1. Serve hot with the toppings of your choice.

Serves: 7

Preparation time: 45min

19. Waffle ice cream sandwiches

Waffle ice cream sandwiches for baby shower food ideas

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These are delicious, and you can serve a variety of toppings like decorative candies, sprinkles, crushed nuts, coconut, and granola, within your budget.

You will need:

          • One 28oz box waffle mix
          • Waffle iron
          • 1 tub vanilla ice cream

Toppings:

          • Maple syrup
          • Roasted nuts
          • Fresh berries

How to:

          1. Take a large bowl, add the waffle mix, make it into a smooth batter by adding water.
          1. Pour the batter into the sections of the waffle iron and cook until they are golden brown and set them aside.
          1. Open the tub of ice cream and dump the block of ice cream and cut it into 1- inch thick slices.
          1. Once the waffles cool down, cut them into desired shapes and sandwich the ice cream between two waffles.
          1. Press the sides of the sandwich into your favorite toppings and serve them chilled to your guests.

Serves: 14

Preparation time: 30min

20. Tortilla pinwheels

Tortilla pinwheels for baby shower food ideas

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With this recipe, you can serve a large crowd, and within the budget too.

You will need:

          • 6 spinach tortilla wraps
          • 6 tomato tortilla wraps
          • ½ pound jalapeno turkey, thinly sliced
          • ½ pound roast beef, thinly sliced
          • 7½oz chive onion cream cheese
          • 7½oz jalapeno cream cheese
          • 6oz baby spinach

How to:

          1. Take one tortilla wrap and spread the cream cheese evenly on it.
          1. Arrange the meat all over the tortilla wrap, and sprinkle the greens on the top.
          1. Start from one end and tightly roll the tortilla to form a log, wrap it, and let it set.
          1. When your guests arrive, take out the rolls, slice them, and serve.

Serves: 20

Preparation time: 30 min

21. Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable fried rice for baby shower food ideas

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This is another recipe which you can make at once and serve a large number of guests.

You will need:

          • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
          • 3 cups cooked rice
          • 12oz packed, frozen stir-fry vegetables
          • ½ cup water
          • 2tbsp soy sauce
          • 1tbsp sesame oil
          • A pinch of sugar
          • 1-2 eggs (beaten)

How to:

          1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the cooked rice and fry it for five minutes, until each grain is separated and fried.
          1. Next, add the vegetables and stir for 19 minutes, until the vegetables are half-cooked.
          1. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Add this mixture to the rice and mix.
          1. In another pan, add a spoon of oil, and the beaten eggs and scramble them, with some seasoning if you prefer.
          1. Now add the scrambled eggs to the rice and mix so that it gets evenly distributed.
          1. You can serve this rice while hot.
          2. You can add mushrooms, bell peppers, french beans, carrots, etc., according to your taste, availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of food is appropriate for a baby shower?

Opt for food appetizers, side dishes, and drinks rather than the traditional meal generally served at parties. Since the party’s main attraction is soon-to-be mom and dad, add baby shower desserts and, preferably, a cake to share the good news with your loved ones.

2. What baby shower foods can be made in advance?

While most of the foods need to be cooked and served fresh, there are many you can prepare in advance. These foods include brownies, doughnuts, chocolate cookies, mixed nuts bowl, coconut cream pound cake, cheese ball pretzel bites, and caramelized onion dips. You can also prepare some non-alcoholic punch recipes for baby showers such as lemonade and strawberry punch in advance.

3. Are there any baby shower food ideas that are allergy-friendly?

The baby shower menu may be made allergy-friendly with non-allergenic foods such as salad bars, finger veggies with hummus or dairy-free dips, gluten-free mini quiches with spinach and dairy-free fillings, and chicken skewers. However, ask your guests about any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance to customize the recipes accordingly.

4. How much food should I order or prepare for a baby shower?

Determining the amount of food to order or prepare depends on the number of guests, the event duration, the time of day, and the food served. However, when in doubt, it might be a good idea to have slightly more food to ensure all guests are adequately catered to.

5. How do I ensure the food is safe at my baby shower?

Maintain Cleanliness and hygiene while preparing, cooking, and serving the dishes. Use fresh ingredients and store perishable foods refrigerated until they are ready to be done. Keep allergenic ingredients separate and inform the guests which one they may eat if they are allergic to any food.

The list of baby shower food ideas has many refreshing and quirky dishes with their presentations. These recipes include various appetizers, main courses, desserts, and finger foods to offer your guests. However, you may want to replace certain food items with suitable alternatives to suit your dietary choices based on your requirements. So either create a simple meal plan or design an elaborate one that suits your baby shower ideas and the guests’ requirements for the party.

Infographic: Easy And Budget-Friendly Baby Shower Food Recipes

Food is the center of attraction at any event, and baby showers are no exception. But you don’t need to fret about it as we bring you recipes that are easy to prepare, super delicious, and contain ingredients. So, focus on looking good and throwing the best baby shower, as cooking a scrumptious snack is easier than ever!

easy and budget friendly baby shower food recipes (infographic)

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Key Pointers

  • Baby shower foods should be easy to prepare with budget-friendly ingredients while satisfying the taste buds with their deliciousness.
  • The menu should be customized according to the time of the day. For example, a late afternoon event calls for more lighter foods.
  • Some of the easiest and most cost-effective recipes include cinnamon rolls, brownies, mini burgers, and pizza bombs.
  • Foods like chocolate cookies, doughnuts, and lemonade can be made in advance as they reduce the work and stress on the event day.

Illustration: Easy-To-Make Baby Shower Food Ideas

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Seeemaa BudhrajaDDHE & DNHE
Seeemaa Budhraja is a Delhi-based dietitian and nutritionist. She specializes in weight and lifestyle management. She is a healthy recipe designer, works as a health motivator and wellness coach as well. She has worked as a slimming head with one of the top organizations in India.

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sanjana lagudu
sanjana laguduBPharm, MBA
Sanjana did her graduation in Pharmacy from Andhra University and post graduation in management from GITAM Institute of Management. It was during her first job, she recognized her skills in writing and began working as a freelance writer.

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Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).

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Nida Shaikh
Nida ShaikhBSc, PG Dip.
Nida holds a bachelor's degree in Zoology and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Genetics and Medical Laboratory Techniques from Goa University. Before joining MomJunction, she worked as a laboratory technician. She began content writing during her college years and has been featured as a co-author in a children's short story compilation book.

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