60 Creative 4th of July Recipes for a Patriotic Crowd (2024)

Get in the spirit of the 4th of July with red, white, and blue boozy snow cones. Achieve shaved ice with a snow cone machine or by adding ice to a blender.

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It doesn't get more American than a hamburger topped with bacon and cheese. It's basically a pre-requisite for any July of 4th celebration.

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Take standard lemonade up a notch with the addition of fresh berries. It looks and tastes great!

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While the grill is in use, pull out your cast iron skillet and make a baked mac and cheese. This recipe is especially great for dining with kids.

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At a 4th of July party, there is no such thing as too much red, white, and blue. Make a delicious fruit "pizza" with cream and berries for a light dessert.

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For the non-hamburger lovers, grill up hot dogs or brats and top them off with a homemade parsley relish for an extra tang of flavor.

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For fun, cool refreshments, make a flight of melon slushies. They are perfect kid-friendly drinks that can be aged up with a shot of vodka or tequila for the 21+ crowd.

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Invest time in your sides by making homemade baked beans. Make them as sweet or tangy as you'd like with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.

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Channel those late summer nights by the bonfire with a fancier version of the beloved s'more. This recipe calls for strawberries, white chocolate, and homemade graham crackers.

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For a booze-filled holiday like the 4th of July, chips and dip are a must-have snack to munch on throughout the day.

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Want delicious barbecue flavor but don't own a grill? Opt for slow-cooked pulled pork that can be made in a crockpot.

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Rhubarb is an underutilized vegetable that grows wildly in all 50 states. Give it its moment to shine by adding it to lemonade for a natural pink hue.

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A staple of summer is the addition of fruit to your salad. Jazz up a traditional caprese salad with peaches that reach peak ripeness in summer.

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While "red, white, and blue" is used loosely here, this mixed potato salad is a fun way to add more color to the table.

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Though apple pie didn't originate in the U.S., it has certainly been adopted as so. Apple pie has become an essential American dessert, often topped with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, slice of American cheese, or bathed in a bowl of milk.

Get the Good Old-Fashioned Apple Pie recipe.

No barbecue is complete without hot dogs, and these Chicago-style ones are made with chicken rather than beef.

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Everyone goes wild for tots, so try adding a fun spin to your backyard cookout or party by replacing traditional tots or fries with this spicy recipe paired with shrimp burgers.

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Jazz up classic corn on the cob with fresh, summery parsley butter.

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Use one package of Hawaiian rolls to make pork and pineapple sandwiches that guests can easily pull apart.

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You need only three ingredients to make this tasty green salsa: dried chiles, tangy tomatillos, and cilantro. Oh, and stock up on chips!

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