Are you excited to celebrate the 4th of July? What about the Fourth of July barbecues, fireworks, and casual parties? It’s the perfect fun time for parties, get-togethers, and all other celebrations with friends and families.
Here are 17 easy 4th of July recipes that the whole family and guests will love. Be ready to enjoy lots of yummy food after all that’s what holidays are for. If you are looking for mouth-watering 4th of July recipes you are in the right place. From appetizers to main dishes and desserts, you are in the right place. There is something for everyone.
You can expect a lot of red, white, and blue food in these 4th of July patriotic recipes. A perfect way to show your patriotism. Whether you cut your watermelon into stars or cover everything with red, white, and blue M&M’s or sprinkles, either way, the food is still delicious and a whole lot of fun.
4th Of July Recipes: Fajita Burgers
4th of July is all about parties and family gatherings you can be certain that everyone will love these burgers. They are full of Mexican flavors and are topped with the best fajita fixings. With the grilled vegetables on top, the burgers are bursting with bold flavors and spices. If you don’t like your burgers too spicy you can omit the Mexican hot sauce.
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Berry Raspberry Icebox Cookies
These cookies will be popular with kids. They are so tasty and each layer has a different flavor which blends in so well together with the other layers. Found on The Cooking Photographer
Firework Sugar Cookie Pie
This cookie pie is insanely delicious and it’s perfect for the 4th of July because it will wow everyone. Source Wine & Glue
Patriotic Hot Fudge Cheesecake Trifles
Everyone will enjoy these cheesecake trifles. They are perfect for that sweet treat for your family and guests and they are made as individual servings. They are easy and no-bake which means you will have them on the table in no time.
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Greek Lemon Orzo Salad
This salad is so delicious and perfect for summer as well. It’s light, comforting, easy and quick to make. It’s made with orzo, tossed through with the fixings of a Greek salad then drizzled with a bright zesty lemon vinaigrette. You can serve it with yogurt or grilled chicken. Source RecipeTin Eats
4th Of July Recipes: Pasta Salad
Everyone will love this pasta salad. It’s crunchy, savory, creamy, fresh and so delicious. Source PureWow
Jello Shots Recipe
Are you planning on throwing some 4th of July parties? These jello shots will be perfect for that. These patriotic shots are a cinch to make and are guaranteed to be a hit at your Independence Day bash. Source Brit + Co
Bacon Corn Relish
This is a great side dish perfect for any occasion especially the 4th of July. It’s a crowd-pleaser. The bacon gives the corn relish such an amazing flavor. It’s easy and quick to make as well. You only need 30 minutes. You can be sure there will be no leftovers because it’s tasty. Source Bread Booze Bacon
Creamy Greek Yogurt Slaw
Every great cookout needs a coleslaw, right? This is so delicious, thick, tangy, sweet, and packed with proteins and veggies. Source Ari’s Menu
Berry Feta Spinach Salad
How colorful does this look? So fresh, delicious, easy, refreshing everything you would want in a salad. If you don’t like some of the ingredients you can easily customize it to suit your taste buds. For example, if you want it a little tangier you can add more vinegar. Source Carlsbadcravings
Charred Corn with Rosemary Grilled Pizza
This is awesome for a 4th of July barbecue and also perfect for those following a strict diet. It’s packed with fresh flavors that will have everyone asking for more than one piece. The grilled corn tops the pizza with amazing flavors.
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10-Minute Maple-Crusted Salmon
A quick meal idea for the 4th of July that will wow your family and guests. The salmon will only take you 10 minutes. The salmon fillets are broiled and then drizzled with maple syrup which creates a caramelized crust for a healthy easy meal. It’s simple, crusty, spicy, and mouth-watering. The flavor combination is so great, makes this dish a big hit. Source Foodiecrush
4th of July Fruit Salad Recipe
Doesn’t this fruit salad scream the 4th of July? I love how festive it looks. The fact that you can easily put it together in five minutes is a big bonus. It’s so beautiful, tasty, and perfect as a last-minute 4th of July dessert. The sweet and sour glaze on top of the fruit makes the salad so mouth-watering. Source Eating on a dime
4th of July Recipes: Cherry stuffed Oreos
They look amazing and so inviting. You better make a big batch of these treats because they will go so fast. Simple, quick, and super fun to make. You can easily custom-make them to suit any holiday by simply changing the color theme and for this holiday they are topped with patriotic sprinkles to make the Oreos perfect for July 4th.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs Recipe
Just look at that. Am already salivating. These ribs are made in a slow cooker which makes this recipe so easy. With most slow cooker recipes you simply dump all the ingredients in the pot, set it, and forget. This is no exception. Your house will smell wonderful and the meat is so tender it falls off the bone. The sauce is delicious, sweet, and spicy. Everyone will be in love. Source Eating on a dime
Red, white, and Blueberry Margaritas
Wow, Isn’t this so beautiful? I love how the layers are thick enough and they stack up so nicely. The layers taste so delicious. To make this for the red you use strawberries, coconut milk to get the white, and frozen blueberries for the blue. Blend them all and layer them in glasses nicely. Source Gimme Some Oven
American Flag Marshmallow Pops
This marshmallow pop will be a big hit with the kids. The kids will also enjoy making them. They are fun, delicious patriotic treats that are easy to make. Source Two sisters
Whether you are planning on getting together with your friends, or you are hosting a family get-together, or throwing a party these 4th of July recipes will save the day for you. Mouth-watering recipes that your family will be raving about the food months down the line.
Enjoy!