With summer just around the corner, it’s time to plan for fun with family and friends! We’ve collected all the best 4th of July recipes for your upcoming cookouts. These would also be great for a holiday party on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Labor Day too!
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue and need a full July 4th menu, or you’re attending a potluck or cookout and need some fun July 4th recipes to bring to the party, this post has you covered! We’ve got classic recipes, vegetarian options,
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- 🌭 Grilling Recipes
- 🍖 Smoker Recipes
- 🍽️ Party Appetizers & Snacks
- 🍝 Epic Pasta Salad Recipes
- 🥔 Classic BBQ Sides – Baked Beans, Potato Salads, & Coleslaws
- 🥗 Vegetable Sides & Salads
- 🍉 Fruit Salads & Sides
- 🍫 No Bake Desserts
- 🍪 Cookies & Bars
- 🍰 Cakes & Cupcakes
- 🥧 Patriotic Pie Recipes
- 💙 Summer Drinks to Celebrate
🌭 Grilling Recipes
No July 4th cookout is complete without something grilled! While we love traditional 4th of July foods (like your basic hot dogs), here you’ll find all kinds of drool-worthy grilled main course options to make your summer celebrations extra fun. We’ve got the best burgers, brats, ribs, and more!
Don’t forget various styles of buns (depending on what is being served) and all your favorite toppings (like ketchup, mustards, relish, dill pickles slices, etc.) as appropriate.
🍖 Smoker Recipes
If you’re someone who prefers using a smoker over a grill, we’ve got great smoker recipes for your Independence Day celebrations!
🍽️ Party Appetizers & Snacks
Having easy food to graze on is a cookout must! Chips, dips, and all the fun snackable eats to munch on throughout your cookout.
🍝 Epic Pasta Salad Recipes
Pasta salad is a summer BBQ classic. Here we’ve compiled all the best recipes for pasta salads to wow your family and friends at your next cookout!
🥔 Classic BBQ Sides – Baked Beans, Potato Salads, & Coleslaws
Creamy potato salad recipes, baked beans, and more! We’ve got the perfect recipe for classic cookout sides for your 4th of July party!
🥗 Vegetable Sides & Salads
Having something light to compliment many of the heavier cookout eats is a must. Fresh veggies is a great way to do this! If you’ve been assigned side dishes, give one of these delicious salads and veggie side recipes a try!
🍉 Fruit Salads & Sides
Another way to lighten up your party spread is adding fresh fruit salads and sides! So grab some of your favorite fresh ingredients and try one of these easy recipes for your next party.
🍫 No Bake Desserts
Whether you’re looking for a simple recipe to make or it’s a hot day and you don’t want to turn on the oven, cookouts and potluck parties are the perfect time to make no bake desserts!
🍪 Cookies & Bars
Cookies, cookie bars, all kinds of dessert bars (like brownies and blondies) are easy to grab and go as you’re socializing at a party.
🍰 Cakes & Cupcakes
If your perfect 4th of July menu includes cake, this is the section for you. Including some fun patriotic red, white, and blue desserts that will really wow at your patriotic party!
🥧 Patriotic Pie Recipes
Whether you’re looking for a classic apple pie, or want to make summery blueberry pie bars, we’ve got all kinds of summer pie recipes for you to choose from!
💙 Summer Drinks to Celebrate
Be sure to check out this collection of 60+ Summer Cocktails & Mocktails to with your summer cookout food too!
Vivienne says
Wow, what a fabulous collection of festive recipes! I will be making several,of these between Memorial Day and July 4.
Meredith says
So happy to hear that you found this roundup helpful!