25+ Easy Baby Shower Recipes That Are Flavorful

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When planning to host a baby shower at home, it’s important to consider the menu as well as the invitations, games, decorations, centerpieces, and gifts.

You can make the event more memorable by including different baby shower recipes that are perfect for the occasion and cater to all pallets.

All expectant mothers deserve to throw the perfect baby shower since this is an unforgettable phase of their lives. However, when it comes to selecting the menu for the event, it may not be as easy as it sounds.

To help you choose suitable foods to include in your baby shower, we bring you a list of some easy, budget-friendly, and flavorful recipes that could bring a unique twist to your baby shower menu.

26 Delicious Baby Shower Recipes

1. Baby Potato Bites

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You Will Need:

• 10 baby potatoes, sliced in half
• 1 teaspoon of canola oil
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 75 grams smoked salmon, 1 fillet, flaked
• 1 tablespoon of capers, drained and finely chopped
• Flaky sea salt
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped chives

How To:

1. Scoop out the potato flesh from each half of the potato, leaving 1/8 inch of flesh inside.
2. Place the halved potato on a baking sheet and sprinkle salt, pepper and a few drops of oil. Bake the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes.
3. In a bowl, combine capers with sour creams.
4. Fill the potatoes with sour cream mixture and top with smoked salmon. Sprinkle sea salt and chives and serve.
5. Some alternatives for fillings can be turkey and corn, bacon and cheese, etc

2. French Onion Quiche

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You Will Need:

• 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup of ice water
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¾ cup of unsalted butter, cubed

For The Filling:

• 6 eggs
• 2 red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon of canola oil
• ½ teaspoon of granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup cream
• 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese

How To:

1. In a food processor, whirl some flour with salt. Then add butter and process until it forms coarse crumbs. Now add the ice water and vinegar gradually and pulse until the dough starts coming together. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 day.
2. In a frying pan, add oil, the onions and cook for 5 min. Then reduce the heat and add sugar and salt. Now add onions and peppers and cook until the onions turn dark brown in color.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk and cream.
4. Roll the dough and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 450 Fahrenheit. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for another 15 minutes.
5. Now sprinkle half of the cheese and onion mixture over the crust. Pour the egg mixture over the onion. Now sprinkle the remaining cheese and thyme and bake for 10 minutes.

3. Sangria

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You Will Need:

• 2 cups of orange juice
• 2 cups of pomegranate juice
• ½ cup of lime juice
• 3 cups of frozen fruit like raspberries, strawberries, peaches,
• 1 orange, chopped
• 2 cups of soda water

How To:

1. In a large pitcher, stir pomegranate juice with lime and orange juice.
2. Now stir in the chopped oranges and frozen fruit.
3. Top it with soda and serve the tasty baby shower recipe.

Robyn Hendricks, a mother and a blogger, shares her experience of how she arranged refreshments for her baby shower. She says, “We chose to serve only punch and sparkling wine (non-alcoholic, of course). I bought a couple pretty bottles of pink bubbly, and made our own punch with fruit juices, frozen berries and sparkling water. We served the drinks in champagne flutes with fresh strawberry garnish, and chose not to have other juice, soft drinks or tea options which also helped keep the event brief (ⅰ).’’

4. Cream Scones

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You Will Need:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 2 cups of whipping cream, divided

How To:

1. Combine baking powder, flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add some whipping cream to form a dough. Roll the dough to about ½ an inch thick.
2. Using a round cookie cutter, make small circles of the dough and place on the baking sheet. Brush the scones with cream and sprinkle some sugar over it.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the scones is golden in color.

5. Deviled Eggs

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You Will Need:

• 12 large eggs, boiled
• 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped chives, divided
• ½ teaspoon of sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon Asian chili sauce
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper

How To:

1. Scoop the yolks from the egg and place in a bowl. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, chili sauce, sugar, pepper, salt and chives and mix well.
2. Spoon the yolk mixture into a piping bag and pipe the mixture into the egg halves. Sprinkle the remaining chives and over the eggs and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

6. Beet And Apple Salad

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You Will Need:

• 1 pound beets
• 2 cups of flaked hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped shallot
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon coarse pepper
• 6 cups of lettuce
• 2 apples, sliced
• ½ cup of leaf parsley

How To:

1. Bake the hazelnuts for 8 minutes or until it’s lightly toasted.
2. On a baking sheet, place beets and drizzle olive oil over it. Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
3. Cut the baked beets into thin wedges and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of vinegar over it.
4. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, honey, shallot, salt, pepper and 5 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine apples, lettuce, parsley and add the dressing. Now add sliced beets, sprinkle the toasted hazelnuts and serve.

7. Kiwi Yogurt Cups

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You Will Need:

• 6 kiwis or fruits or any choice, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons of honey
• 1 ½ cup of Greek yogurt

How To:

1. In a bowl, combine honey, lemon zest, and kiwi until well combined.
2. Layer yogurt and kiwi into glasses in alternating layers, depending on your choice. Serve immediately. This is an easy recipe for baby shower.

8. Blackberry-Orange Cake

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You Will Need:

• 1 cup of sugar, divided
• ½ cup of butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ cups and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ cup of sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of fresh blackberries

How To:

1. In a bowl big enough to hold all the ingredients, mix ¾th cup sugar and butter until fluffy and light. Then add orange peel and eggs and mix again.
2. In another bowl, whisk 1 ½ cup of flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the mixture to the cream mixture and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan.
3. Toss the blackberries with flour and arrange over the batter. Bake for 25 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

9. Sugar Cookies

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You Will Need:

• ½ cup of shortening
• ½ cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• Additional sugar

How To:

1. In a bowl, combine sugar, shortening and cream butter and beat until light and fluffy. Now add vanilla and eggs and mix again.
2. Now gradually add baking soda, baking powder and flour to the cream mixture.
3. Shape the mixture into a 1-inch ball and flatten to form a cookie. Roll the cookie in sugar and bake for 1 to 12 minutes or until set. One of the tastiest recipes for baby shower that you can try.
4. The mixture can be rolled or cut into different shapes and can be decorated with icing or sprinkles.

10. Brownie And Peanut Butter Trifle

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You Will Need:

• 1 fudge brownie mix
• 1 package of peanut butter chips
• 2 packages of miniature peanut butter cups
• 4 cups cold milk
• 2 packages of instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 3 cartons of whipped topping

How To:

1. Prepare the brownie according to the package instructions. Now add the peanut butter chips in the brownie batter and bake for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and cut into small cubes.
2. Cut the peanut butter cup in half and leave it aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Now add the vanilla and peanut butter to the pudding mixture. Finally, fold the 1 ½ carton of whipping cream.
4. Place the brownie in a glass bowl and top with the peanut butter cup. Now spoon a third of pudding mixture over the top. Repeat the procedure, cover with whipped topping and then garnish with remaining butter cups. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve.

11. Toffee Cake

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You Will Need:

• 1 package of chocolate cake mix
• 1 jar of caramel ice cream topping
• 1 carton of frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 3 candy bars, chopped

How To:

1. Bake the chocolate cake according to the instruction and cool on a wire rack.
2. Poke holes in the cake and pour the caramel topping into the holes.
3. Top with the whipped toppings and sprinkle chopped candy over it to make it a cake with a difference. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve.

12. Chai Latte

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You Will Need:

• 2 tea bags
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of milk
• ¼ cup of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of whipped cream
• Ground nutmeg, optional

How To:

1. Place tea bags, ginger, cinnamon and allspice in the coffee filter and brew according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
2. While the tea is brewing, combine the milk, creamer, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Cook until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour the milk mixture into cups and then stir in the tea.
4. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle the frothy top with nutmeg or cinnamon powder as per your preference. Serve immediately.

13. Stuffed Mushroom

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You Will Need:

• 1 package of cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup of shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon of chopped green onion
• ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 pound of whole mushrooms, stems removed

How To:

1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and add garlic powder, chicken, and onion.
2. Spoon the mixture into mushroom caps and broil for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
3. Garnish with thyme and parsley.

14. Guacamole

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You Will Need:

• 1 medium ripe but firm avocado, peeled and halved
• 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
• 4½ teaspoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped green chilies
• ¼ cup of finely chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon of salt, optional
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Tortilla chips

How To:

1. In a large bowl, mash the avocado and add lemon juice to it.
2. Now stir in the onions, chilies, garlic, tomatoes and salt.
3. Chill for a few hours and serve with tortilla chips. Yummy easy recipes for baby shower!

15. Stuffed Strawberries

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You Will Need:

• 1 pint of fresh strawberries
• 1 ounce of cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons of orange flavored liqueur
• ½ cup of confectioner’s sugar

How To:

1. Cut the top of the strawberries with a paring knife and make a cut ¾ down from the top to the bottom.
2. In a bowl, beat sugar, cream cheese, and liqueur until smooth.
3. Place the mixture in a piping bag and pipe into each strawberry.
4. You may garnish with crushed crackers to have a crunchy bite.

16. Feta Bruschetta

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You Will Need:

• ¼ cup of butter, melted
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• 10 slices of French bread
• 1 package of crumbled feta cheese
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, minced
• 1 large tomato, chopped

How To:

1. In a bowl, combine oil and butter and brush on both sides of the bread. Bake the bread for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
2. Combine garlic, basil, feta cheese and sprinkle over the toast. Top with tomato and bake for 10 minutes. Here you will get the tastiest recipes for a baby shower.

17. Crab Dip

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You Will Need:

• ½ cup of milk
• 1/3 cup of salsa
• 3 packages of cream cheese, cubed
• 2 packages of imitation crabmeat, flaked
• 1 cup of thinly sliced green onions
• 1 can of chopped green chilies
• Assorted crackers

How To:

1. In a bowl, combine salsa and milk. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Add crab, cream cheese, chilies, and onions. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every minute.

18. Penne Salad

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You Will Need:

• 1 package of uncooked whole wheat penne pasta

For The Vinaigrette:

• ½ cup of olive oil
• 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup of white wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper

For The Salad:

• 1 package of fresh baby spinach
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• ¾ cup of crumbled feta cheese
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup of olives

How To:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package direction. Drain, rinse in cold water and leave it aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the vinaigrette.
3. In another bowl, combine, spinach, pasta, feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, and onions. Add the vinaigrette and toss well to coat.

19. Mexican Corn Dip

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You Will Need:

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces of pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 can of yellow and white whole kernel corn, drained
• ¼ cup of chopped green onions
• 1 can of corn, drained
• 1 can of chopped green chilies
• ¾ cup of mayonnaise
• ¾ cup of sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon of sugar
• Chopped green onions, optional
• Corn chips

How To:

1. In a large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, yellow and white corn kernels, pepper Jack cheese, green chilies, onions, and jalapenos.
2. In another bowl, combine sugar, sour cream, and mayonnaise and add to the corn mixture. Refrigerate for 4 hours or leave it overnight.
3. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.
4. Adding finely cut tomatoes can be a good option.

20. Asparagus Appetizer Roll-up

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You Will Need:

• 1 container of cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons of chopped green onion
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 12 slices of white bread, crusts removed
• 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup of melted butter

How To:

1. In a bowl, combine bacon, cream cheese and green onions. Flatten the bread slices with a rolling pin and spread cream cheese mixture over it.
2. Trim the asparagus at least 2 inches longer than the bread and place 2 spears on each slice.
3. Roll the bread and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
4. Brush with butter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for 12 minutes. Serve this baby shower recipe hot.

21. Grilled Peaches

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You Will Need:

• 3 medium ripe peaches, halved
• 1 cup of fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

How To:

1. On a strip of aluminum foil, brush with oil and place the peaches, cut-side up and top with brown sugar, butter, lemon juice and blueberries and fold the foil tightly
2. Grill over medium heat for 20 minutes. Open the foil carefully, allowing the steam to escape.
3. You may serve it with ice cream.

22. Salmon Puffs

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You Will Need:

• 1 package of frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 8 ounces of smoked salmon, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 12 ounces of crumbled feta cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 egg white, beaten

How To:

1. Combine feta cheese, black pepper, garlic and smoked salmon.
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 3*3 square.
3. Place a spoonful of salmon filling in the center of the center of each square. Fold neatly to form small packets.
4. Brush the packets with egg whites and bake for 20 minutes (poke a hole into the side of each puff with a tip of a knife and return to baking)

23. Strawberry Lemonade

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You Will Need:

• 1 pint of strawberries
• 8 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 8 tablespoons
• Seltzer water

How To:

1. Puree the strawberries with 2 teaspoons of sugar.
2. In a glass spoon 3 tablespoons of strawberry puree and add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice to it.
3. Add ice and top it with seltzer water.

24. Chicken Salad

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You Will Need:

• 4 boneless, chicken breast halves
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• ½ small red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
• ½ cup of mayonnaise
• 2 celery stalks, sliced crosswise
• 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
• Lettuce leaves, for serving

How To:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes. Cut the chicken into ½ inch chunks and leave it aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine onion, celery, tomatoes, vinegar, mayonnaise and mix well.
3. Now add the cut chicken pieces, salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss well to coat.
4. Serve the salad on lettuce leaves. You will love the yummy taste of this best baby shower food recipes.
5. You may add olives,veggies, and croutons to give a twist and to provide lots of flavors.

25. Chicken And Zucchini Sandwich

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You Will Need:

• 1 zucchini, sliced into ribbons
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced lemon zest
• Salt and pepper
• 1 loaf Italian bread
• 1 pound of chicken fillet
• A handful of chopped toasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• A handful of fresh parsley
• Romaine lettuce

How To:

1. In a salad bowl combine ¼ sliced red onion, zucchini ribbons, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and olive oil and sliced lemon zest.
2. Season with salt and pepper and leave it aside for 30 minutes
3. Meanwhile, season with chicken fillet with salt and pepper and broil until cooked.
4. When cooled, shred and add to the marinated zucchini.
5. Now add the chopped almonds and fresh parsley to it.
6. Cut the Italian bread in half and spread the chicken mixture over it. Top with romaine lettuce leaves and serve these delicious sandwiches.

26. Pizza bagels

You Will Need:

• Two bagels, halved
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup mini pepperoni
• Parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Basil

How To:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Toast the bagel halves lightly in a toaster to prevent sogginess and ensure it doesn’t over-toast.
3. Place the toasted bagels on a baking sheet and spread pizza sauce evenly on each half.
4. Top the bagels with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices, or customize with your preferred toppings.
5. Bake until the cheese is melted, creating a gooey, delicious topping.
6. Once out of the oven, garnish it with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Infographic: Tasty And Easy-To-Make Baby Shower Delicacies

A baby shower is a joyous occasion to have fun with friends and family and celebrate the imminent arrival of your little one. So, why not celebrate the event with delicious and easy-to-prepare snacks? To help you with that, we present exciting food ideas to include in your baby shower in the infographic below. These dishes require lesser preparation time and minimal ingredients.

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Illustration: Easy Baby Shower Recipes That Are Flavorful

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