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  4. Make-Ahead 4th of July Casserole Recipes To Add To Your Cookout Menu

Make-Ahead 4th of July Casserole Recipes To Add To Your Cookout Menu

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Jenna Sims April 24, 2021
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We don't think it's ever too early to start planning and prepping for a holiday gathering with family and friends. Recipes for make-ahead casseroles are an easy way to make sure you have enough food to serve everyone without stressing on the day of your 4th of July cookout. Plus, casseroles are easy to transport if you need a dish to bake-and-take along with you to a potluck party. From baked beans to macaroni and cheese and more, there are plenty of classic barbecue side dishes that can be prepped in advance and reheated just before serving. 

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Baked Beans

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Recipe: Baked Beans

This recipe starts with convenient canned pork and beans. The addition of onion, dry mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar transform them into flavor-packed baked beans. 

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Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole
Credit: Aaron Kirk; Prop Styling: Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Julia Levy

Recipe: Squash Casserole

No potluck is complete without this classic side dish casserole.

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
Credit: Linda Puglies; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

When making the recipe ahead of time, you can prepare through Step 3 and wait to fry the leeks until the day you'll be serving the casserole. 

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Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese
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Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Get the flavors of two Southern favorites in one dish with this recipe. 

 

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Rum Baked Beans

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Recipe: Rum Baked Beans

Preparing these beans up to two days in advance will allow the flavors plenty of time to come together. 

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Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Sneak some veggies onto the menu with this cheesy casserole that can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day. 

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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Recipe: Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Get all the flavors of a baked potato without having to fool with setting out all of the toppings for your guests. 

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Mac and Cheese with Ham

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Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham

Kids and adults will come back for a second serving of this homemade macaroni and cheese. 

 

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Hashbrown Casserole

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Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

This dish can be frozen before or after baking so all you have to do the day of your holiday cookout is pull it out of the freezer to be reheated. 

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Savory Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

Any summertime gathering should have fresh corn on the menu and this casserole is a delicious way to enjoy the best the season has to offer. 

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Macaroni Pudding

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Recipe: Macaroni Pudding

This recipe is a creamier and richer version of macaroni and cheese. 

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Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

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Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

With a short ingredient list, little hands-on time, and the ability to make it ahead, this recipe is the perfect companion for a busy day. 

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