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28 Fantastic 4th of July Recipes

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Celebrating 4th of July properly involves two major factors: food and fireworks. While your town likely has the fireworks show handled, good 4th of July recipes are a must.

Families and friends get together on the 4th of July to grill burgers, devour fruit salads and maybe throw a ball around. Others pack a picnic and get to the fireworks early for a prime location. The pleasure of lounging around on a picnic blanket with delicious snacks might even rival the loud and colorful firework finale. Sharing food is just the way we Americans prefer to demonstrate our patriotism.

Whatever your way to celebrate, RecipeLion has some great 4th of July recipes to get you prepared for the holiday. Check out our easy 4th of July recipes that can be thrown together last minute, so you can focus on the fun. These 4th of July appetizer recipes are perfect for grazing at a party or gathering, while the 4th of July picnic recipes can be easily packed and devoured al fresco. Who could forget dessert? RecipeLion has some great 4th of July dessert ideas, including the best red, white and blue 4th of July cake ideas.

4th of July Recipes Table of Contents

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Easy 4th of July Recipes
 

4th of July Appetizer Recipes


4th of July Picnic Recipes


4th of July Dessert Ideas
 

         4th of July Cake Ideas

 


Easy 4th of July Recipes

  • Mexican Pinwheels- These pinwheels are no-cook, making them perfect for quick and easy 4th of july recipes. 
     
  • Easy BBQ Pork Sandwiches- Slow-cooked in a slow cooker and shredded, this pork is delicious and easily makes sandwiches for a crowd.
     
  • Quick and Easy Fruit Salad- The sweet dressing on this fruit salad is sure to make it a favorite.
     
  • Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches- Another recipe slow-cooked in the slow cooker, these will be all ready to go for your 4th of July gathering.
     
  • Quick and Easy Biscuits- Whip together quick biscuits for a BBQ or outdoor gathering with only four ingredients!
     
  • BBQ Ribs- You can cook these recipes ahead of time in the oven and just re-heat on the grill. That's less to worry about on the 4th of July.
     
  • Easy Vegetarian Patties- For the vegetarians at your 4th of July party, these patties are easy and delicious on the grill.
     

4th of July Appetizer Recipes

  • Fondue Bread- Guests can dip pieces of bread, red apples and other items into the fondue. Add blue corn chips for a patriotic spread! 
     
  • Garlic Bagel Chips- These baked chip are a healthy alternative to fried potato chips, and people will love them!
     
  • Grilled Sausages with Cumin Dip- Serve the sausages with little toothpicks for easy dipping. This one is sure to satisfy the carnivores.
     
  • Bruschetta- You can't go wrong with the right brushchetta recipe for ripe tomatoes over slices of crusy Italian bread.
     
  • Cheese Straw Twists- You can substitute your favorite cheese, even gorgonzola works well, for this puff-pastry appetizer recipe.
     
  • Buffalo Wings- A BBQ is just not a BBQ without a basket of buffalo wings and messy faces.
     

4th of July Picnic Recipes

  • Raspberry Chicken Salad- This healthy alternative to most chicken salads is made with fat-free yogurt and red wine vinegar. You will love the lighter taste!
     
  • Pasta Salad- This vegetarian pasta salad made with cheese tortellini will last longer but is equally sure to please.
     
  • Blueberry Picnic Bars- These are the perfect dessert bars to pack for a picnic. For more color, add a mixture of red berries to the recipe.
     
  • Honey and Almond Breadsticks- A great snack for picnics, these whole-wheat breadsticks are also very healthy
     
  • Crab cakes- These crab cakes are tasty cold, making them perfect for a picnic.
     
  • Dijon Chicken- Make this chicken ahead and chill. The taste is perfect on buns or slices of bread.
     

4th of July Dessert Ideas

  • Red, White and Blue Jello Squares-Fruit, cream and three flavors of jello create neat layered squares. This is a great no-bake 4th of July dessert recipe.
     
  • Red, White and Blueberry Dessert Squares- A sugar-cookie base and fresh berries make this one yummy 4th of July dessert recipe.
     
  • Watermelon Pie- Top this jello and fresh fruit pie with blueberries and whipped cream for a 4th of July dessert.
     
  • Cherry Pie- Nothing says summer like a good cherry pie. You can top with blue berries and whipped cream for a 4th of July dessert.
     
  • Pavlova for a Crowd- You can fill a large merinque pavlova with mixed berries or the fruit of your choice. This Australian dessert is impressive but not difficult to make.

  • Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies- This is another great recipe using seasonal cherries. Friends and family at a 4th of July gathering will love these!
     

4th of July Cake Ideas

  • Red, White and Blue Trifle Dessert- This tasty but super-easy cake features blueberries, strawberries and vanilla custard sanwiched between layers of angel food cake.
     
  • Angel Food Ice Cream Cake- For something even easier, buy a prepared angel food cake, and top with vanilla ice cream and berries in red and blue.
     
  • Super-Moist Chocolate Cake- This is the perfect chocolate cake to modify for 4th of july and everyone loves chocolate cake. Add raspberry, strawberry and/or blueberry jam between layers, and top with red and white berries and dollops of whipped cream or white frosting for a patriotic cake.

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