50 Extra Festive Recipes for Your Fourth of July Cookout
Call your cousins, neighbors, and grandkids. This year's July 4th party is one they won't want to miss. From red, white, and blue desserts to grilled summertime staples, there's something for everyone in our round up of all-American eats. There's nothing more fun than cookout classics and freedom-themed food on Independence Day. Start your summer shindig off right with colorful cocktails and seasonal snacks. Our 4th of July Punch and Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad are sure to hold guests over while the grill gets going.
After the hot dogs and burgers have been served, it'll be impossible to keep them away from the dessert table. Can you blame them? One look at our Mixed Berry Slab Pie, and sparks will fly. No matter what combination of 4th of July party recipes you pick, old-fashioned summer fun is a guarantee.
Grab those red, white, and blue streamers, fire up the grill, and make sure you're fully stocked on berries. It's time to throw a star-spangled party.
Mixed Berry Slab Pie
Recipe: Mixed Berry Slab Pie
In-season berries will leave parade candy untouched thanks to this centerpiece-worthy pie.
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Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Recipe: Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Pimiento cheese turns this hostess staple up a notch.
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Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham
Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham
This old-school cold salad pairs well with any cookout menu, but it looks especially nice on a patriotic picnic table.
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Berry Cobbler
Recipe: Berry Cobbler
This mid-summer slow-cooked dessert is the ideal mix of red, white, and blue flavor.
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4th of July Punch
Recipe: 4th of July Punch
A blend of fresh fruit and bright juices, this big-batch patriotic punch can be made booze-free for the kiddos, too.
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Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
Recipe: Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
Start sparks long before fireworks with this street corn-inspired side with a jalapeño kick.
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Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs
Recipe: Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs
Two summertime favorites collide in this camp-style hot dog that'll make the crowd will go wild.
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Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Recipe: Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Put at-home barbecue in action for your backyard celebration with a recipe that would make any Memphian proud.
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No-Bake Banana Split Pie
Recipe: No-Bake Banana Split Pie
We're not turning on the oven for this one. Our No-Bake Banana Split Pie takes all the flavors we love from a traditional banana split and converts it into sliceable portions fit for a crowd. Just be sure to keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
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Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob
Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob
We can all agree that fresh, grilled corn is a hallmark of any Independence Day menu.
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Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings
Recipe: Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings
A turkey alternative to your routine backyard burger, this recipe adds a caramelized onion topping for flavor that just feels like summertime.
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Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake
Fresh summer berries and homemade frosting combine for a summertime dessert with patriotic pizzazz.
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Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad
Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad
Three cheers for this summertime trio that pairs well with all things grilled.
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Ranch Water
Recipe: Ranch Water
When it comes to light and refreshing cocktails, few compare to Texas-favorite Ranch Water. Just make sure you use Topo Chico—no random sparkling water will do.
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Heirloom Tomato Pie with Parmesan-Buttermilk Crust
Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie
Believe it or not, this Southern classic tastes even better than it looks.
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Best-Ever Succotash
Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash
With timeless flavor that just says "summer," guests will enjoy every forkful of this confetti-like side.
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Peach Cobbler
Recipe: Peach Cobbler
It's not a Southern summer party without a classic cobbler, and this peach cobbler is sensational.
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Classic Baked Beans
Recipe: Baked Beans
This bacon-filled baked bean recipe is a backyard party side that's simple to make and take.
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Old-School Squash Casserole
Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole
Combine summer squash with cheese, butter, and crushed crackers, and you'll find yourself with an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars
Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars
Red, white, and blue take a swirl atop cheesecake in bars you can prepare up to two days in advance.
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Macaroni Pie
Recipe: Macaroni Pie
A trifecta of cheeses and fresh thyme are responsible for a savory depth of flavor that's begging to be sliced in the backyard.
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Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing
Recipe: Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing
Give your side salad an upgrade with crisp okra and crunchy corn.
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Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie
Recipe: Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie
Serve a classic American pie bursting with seasonal blueberries that's sure to delight.
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Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
A patriotic treat so tasty the colorful drips are worth the risk.
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Instant Pot Ribs
Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs
If you have a parade to attend and can't babysit the smoker all day, these fast, fall-off-the-bone ribs may be your saving grace.
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna pasta salad gets a summer party-ready refresh that's as bright as the season.
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Cherry Flag Pie
Recipe: Cherry Flag Pie
Meet an All-American classic that's almost too pretty to slice.
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Berry Splash
Recipe: Berry Splash
This family-friendly recipe will cool off your crowd all summer long.
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Sour Cream Flag Cake
Recipe: Sour Cream Flag Cake
Salute our nation's independence in the most delicious way possible. This iconic flag sheet cake will have every guest coming back for a second slice.
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Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad
Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad
Here's proof that old-school is still cool when it comes to cookouts. A favorite outdoor side of generations past, this cold salad uses chopped chicken, mayo, celery, and a splash of lemon juice.
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Pitcher Mojitos
Recipe: Pitcher Mojitos
Hosting a crowd all day? These big-batch mojitos are up for the challenge and easy to refill again and again.
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Classic Pimiento Cheese
Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese
Whether you serve it as a dip, spread, or all by itself, this recipe belongs on every outdoor summer spread.
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Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake
Recipe: Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake
Light up the party long before the fireworks begin with this bright and boozy Bundt.
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Watermelon Margaritas
Recipe: Watermelon Margaritas
We've yet to taste a more popular cookout cocktail than this refreshingly colorful margarita.
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Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce
Recipe: Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce
Dress up your burger offerings with this flavorful salmon version. The tartar sauce is not to be missed.
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Marinated Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Recipe: Marinated Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Move over red and blue berries. This watermelon salad is here to prove there's a place for other fresh summer produce on your July 4th menu.
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Root Beer Float Popsicles
Recipe: Root Beer Float Popsicles
Forget pre-made popsicles. These treats inspired by ice cream floats will be the talk of the party.
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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Recipe: Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Too much on the grill? Put the oven to good use for a side that's fit for any Fourth of July menu.
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Mini Confetti Cakes
Recipe: Mini Confetti Cakes
This pre-fireworks snack has a popping surprise of its own—it starts with store-bought cake mix.
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Green Tomato Skillet Pie
Recipe: Green Tomato Skillet Pie
Green tomatoes will be grandfathered into your Independence Day spread after one bit of this sillet pie.
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Cucumber-Jalapeno Coolers
Recipe: Cucumber-Jalapeno Coolers
Chill out with this refreshing cocktail that packs a punch. Make sure you chill your club soda prior to mixing up a batch.
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Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake
Recipe: Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake
When it comes to the 4th, there's no such thing as too many cooled-down desserts.
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Peach Fried Pies
Recipe: Peach Fried Pies
This holiday-worthy recipe is portable and packed with colorful peaches.
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Mac and Cheese with Ham
Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham
Chopped, smoked ham rounds out this melt-in-your-mouth, cheesy dish that's made for outdoor dining.
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Baked Zucchini Fries
Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries
Forget French fries. Serve these crispy zucchini sticks and put that farmers' market hull to good use.
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Smoky Watermelon-Mezcal Fresca
Recipe: Smoky Watermelon-Mezcal Fresca
The only way to upgrade standalone slice of fresh watermelon? Turn it into an icy, boozy delight.
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Sweet Heat Hot Dogs
Recipe: Sweet Heat Hot Dogs
Your crew will never opt for plain old ketchup and mustard again once they taste these kicked-up franks. Serve with chopped sweet-hot pickles (like Wickles Pickles) and shredded red cabbage for all the crunch.
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Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries
Recipe: Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries
Boozy berries make for the ultimate topping to this adults-only summer pie.
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Watermelon Cake
Recipe: Watermelon Cake
What's Fourth of July without a watermelon-eating contest? This time, we're slicing it up and making things sweeter than ever with a cake that's bound to have everyone gathering around.
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Fresh Fruit Salad
Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad
With all of the holiday-colored berries in your party lineup, a simple fruit salad can be easy to overlook but a wonderful break from the cheesy, savory, and indulgent treats on the table.