If you’re looking for a go-to list of recipes perfect for the 4th of July, here are my all-time favorite foods to make for this summer holiday.
Whether you are planning the whole spread or bringing a dish or two to a gathering, there’s a bit of everything on this list. The best grilled chicken. Festive desserts. Gourmet (but easy!) side dishes.
I hope you have a very fun-filled and safe 4th of July this year! ❤️🤍💙
1
Festive Fruited Cheesecake Flag
This stunning dessert is perfect for 4th of July! The creamy cheesecake filling is topped with fruit to resemble the American flag.
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2
Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken
This lemon garlic grilled chicken is the best grilled chicken ever! The marinade can be used with chicken breasts, thighs or tenderloins. I’ve been making this chicken for over 15 years for summer BBQs and weeknight dinners.
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3
The Best Saucy Baked Beans
These saucy homemade baked beans are full of flavor and so easy! Someone recently commented these beans are excellent cooked (covered) on a pellet grill smoker – yum!
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4
Lava Flow Hawaiian Tropical Drink {Non-Alcoholic}
In this slushy, fruity lava flow Hawaiian tropical drink, the flavors of pineapple, coconut, and strawberry swirl together creating a delicious icy cold drink. Such a fun one to serve on the 4th!
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5
BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers
I love the grilled pineapple on these chicken skewers! These are always a hit with a big BBQ spread.
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6
Best Veggie Dip on the Planet
Looking for the best veggie dip ever? This is it! Tangy, creamy and flavorful, it’s delicious with veggies or chips!
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7
The Best Broccoli Salad
Made with fresh broccoli and the most delicious homemade dressing, this is the best broccoli salad recipe. It is always popular at potlucks and BBQs!
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8
Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers
Juicy and flavorful, these jalapeño cheddar turkey burgers are incredible! Don’t let the jalapeños scare you. They add tons of flavor (leave out the seeds for less heat!).
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9
Perfect Potato Salad
Easy and delicious, this is really the best potato salad ever. No complicated or fussy ingredients – it is simple and ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser.
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10
German Potato Salad
German potato salad is simple and so delicious! An egg- and dairy-free dressing is tossed with tender potatoes, simple herbs and bacon.
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11
My Favorite Cherry Pie in the History of Ever
I make this pie every year for the 4th of July! For a fun twist, change up the lattice top with pie crust stars added to horizontal strips of pie crust (like a pie crust flag!).
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12
Tri-Color Pasta Salad
No, really, this is the best cherry pie EVER. Nothing hard or secret about it – it’s a classic! Notes included in the recipe for using sour OR sweet cherries.
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13
Honey Lime Fruit Salad
The best fruit salad ever! This honey lime fruit salad is so easy and delicious with just enough flair to make it feel extra-special.
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14
Swig Sugar Cookies {Copycat Recipe}
For a festive version, use red, blue and white sprinkles on top of these easy sugar cookies!
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15
Avocado Chicken Salad
This avocado chicken salad is irresistible! Perfect for a light, healthy dinner, it’s also delicious for a quick lunch or great for party food. Bonus: it comes together FAST (15 minutes or less)!
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16
Summer Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Fresh Basil
This orzo salad is fantastic! Fresh, summer flavors and always popular at potlucks and holidays.
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17
Easy Creamy Watermelon Dip
This high-protein creamy watermelon dip is made with Greek yogurt and fresh limes. It is refreshing and delicious with any variety of melon!
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18
Monterey Chicken with Pico de Gallo {Chili’s Copycat}
The flavors in this Monterey chicken {a Chili’s copycat recipe} are out of this world delicious! Tender grilled chicken, topped with bacon, cheese and a simple homemade pico de gallo. Yum!
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19
Homemade Lemonade
The easiest and best homemade lemonade ever…and it doesn’t require cooking a simple syrup. It is quick, delicious, and perfect!
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20
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Best summer side dish ever! This creamy Mexican street corn salad (aka esquites) is incredibly easy and packed with the most amazing smoky, fresh flavors.
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21
Brownie {& Fruit} Kebabs
These brownie and fruit kebabs are a great change-up to the typical 4th of July dessert fare. They are also really fun to eat!
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22
S’mores Cookie Bars
These glorious S’mores cookie bars have a buttery, graham cracker base and fissures of gooey marshmallow and decadent chocolate running throughout.
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23
My Mom’s Famous Calico Beans
These beans are incredible and can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker.
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