50's Birthday Party Food and Drink Ideas

Andrea Correale
Celebrations Expert

A perfect retro diner menu is quick and easy.
  • Pick up some Hungry Man Meat Loaf mix and prepare as directed. Serve it up in an original Martini glass and start with some whipped potatoes as the first layer, followed by the meatloaf and topped off with some crispy fried onions.
  • Create a great display with a series of tasting plates lined with mini-cheeseburgers and mini-shakes.
  • Other entree ideas include the Brady Bunch's infamous Pork Chops & Applesauce as well as individual Turkey Pot Pies.
Expert Tip: Offer your guests egg creams in pilsner-style glasses alongside any of these memorable dishes.
  • Finish the meal with a choice of sundaes, apple pie la mode, and serving trays filled with Krispy Kreme donuts and mini shots of iced or hot coffee. Titillate your party-goer's palates while you take them back in time!
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