Cook up a Labor Day feast with these twists on all-American favorites – they're classic, crowd-pleasing comfort food

From a fragrant Texan chilli con carne to an indulgent seasonal cheesecake, this Labor Day menu will be a guaranteed hit with your holiday guests

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If you're expecting a crowd to celebrate Labor Day but haven't got your catering planned don't panic, we've compiled the perfect Labor Day menu, featuring our own versions of some American classics that will feed a crowd for the holiday and beyond.

Easy Sweetcorn Fritters

Sweetcorn fritters on a plate with onion garnish

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These temptingly moreish sweetcorn fritters are perfect served hot with some maple syrup or alongside grilled meats or our Texan chilli con carne, below. Alternatively plate them up as a starter or snack with Tex-mex dips.

Texan Chilli Con Carne

Chilli con carne in a yellow pan on a blue and white table cloth with a glass of beer

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This fragrant and warming Texan chilli con carne is a real home-cooked treat. Made with beef and pork meat, mixed beans and jalapeño chillies, you can adjust the heat to suit your crowd. Keep it mild for the kids or ramp up the spice for those who like it hot.

New York Club Sandwich

Club sandwich on a white plate with and a blue and white napkin

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You can switch up the ingredients to your taste for this New York club sandwich recipe but we love this twist on the classic with chicken, bacon and lettuce and a homemade horseradish butter. Perfect for guests to grab and go if you're not doing a sit-down meal.

French-style egg salad

Egg salad on a green plate with cutlery and a bowl of dressing on the side

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Quail's eggs, spring onions, and bacon add some French fancy to this egg salad recipe, which is hearty enough for a light lunch or ideal as an indulgent side to grilled meats and our New York club sandwich, above.

Black bean tostadas

Black bean tostadas with cilantro and pumpkin seeds scattered over them

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These tasty black bean tostadas will go down just as well with your meat-eating guests as your vegetarian ones. Calling for authentic corn tortillas, fresh salsa and salty, crumbly cheese, they'll bring some Mexican flavor to your Labor Day menu.

Blackberry cheesecake

Blackberry ripple cheesecake on a plate with a slice on a separate place and a small bowl of blackberries and a knife to the side

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This blackberry cheesecake uses some of the best of the season's produce and is so easy to whip up, plus it looks really pretty and quite professional, with the blackberry swirl topping – a crowd-pleaser that won't hang around for long.

Grilling out for Labor Day? No problem. We have a delicious selection of barbecue recipes and summer salads, which will make the perfect additions to our Labor Day Menu.

Alice Hart
Food Writer

Alice Hart is a food writer and recipe developer, working across a wide variety of media, from magazines to books. Alice’s recipe books are based on wholesome produce and seasonal eating, and while she takes a balanced approach, using wholefoods and vegetables wherever possible, she also finds joy in an excellent cake. Alice is also invested in sports nutrition and is a Level 3 personal trainer, a seasoned endurance sports competitor and a trained chef.

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