40 Delicious July 4th Recipes
July 4th is MONDAY! And if you’re anything like me, you miiiiiiight be starting to think about your menu now.
Feeling stressed? Don’t be!
I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite recipes, along with some of my food blogger friends’ recipes, that would be perfect for Independence Day.
Ready? Here we go…
Here are some more ideas for July 4 festivities: 15+ 4th of July Cocktail Recipes | 40+ 4th of July Desserts
Appetizers
3 Easy, Healthy July 4th Appetizers from Family Food on the Table
Cotija Corn Avocado TRISCUIT Crackers from The Speckled Palate
Cucumber Bruschetta from The Speckled Palate
German Pretzels and Beer Cheese from Feast + West
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta from The Speckled Palate
Patriotic Fruit Skewers from Domestically Blissful
Roasted Grapes and Manchego Cheese from Dish It Girl
Spicy Bacon Pimento Cheese from Feast + West
If you’re looking for more appetizers, check out these 12 Patriotic Red, White and Blue Appetizers!
Drinks
Blackberry Gin Slush from The Speckled Palate
Blackberry Mint Julep from Feast + West
Pimm’s Cup from The Speckled Palate
Red, White and Blue Sangria from Life’s Ambrosia
Strawberry Honeysuckle Sparkler from The Speckled Palate
Sparkling Bourbon Peach Lemonade from Cake ‘n Knife
Vodka Strawberry Lemonade from Cake ‘n Knife
Entrees
Broiler Eggplant Sandwiches with Tomato and Mozzarella from I Wash, You Dry
Grilled Chicken Shawarma from The Speckled Palate
Juicy Lucy Burgers from The Speckled Palate
Pork Tenderloin Sliders from The Speckled Palate
Side Dishes
Cucumber and Feta Salad from The Speckled Palate
Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad from Domestically Blissful
Melon Mint Mozzarella Salad from Feast + West
Strawberry Summer Red Quinoa Salad from Dash of Herbs
Sriracha Baked Beans from The Speckled Palate
Tangy Broccoli Salad from The Country Contessa
Desserts
All-American Sugar Cookie Bar from A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Berry Mascarpone Tart from A Savory Feast
Berry Pound Cake from The Speckled Palate
“Hamburger” Macarons from I Say Nomato
Mini Pavlovas with Mascarpone and Fresh Berries from Lavender and Macarons
Red, White and Blue Berry Popsicles from According to Laura Jean
Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Covered Apples from Sustaining the Powers
Red, White and Blue Yogurt Parfaits from Family Food on the Table
Stars and Stripes Crispy S’mores Cake Bites from Sugar Dish Me
Strawberry Lemon Shortcakes from Dash of Herbs
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What do you plan to make for July 4th?
About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
What a fun and festive round-up!! Love all these cute July 4th recipes – will just have to celebrate for days!
Thanks so much, Kathryn! I completely agree – we should all celebrate for days. 😉 Happy Fourth to you and yours!
Thanks for sharing this round-up, lady! I didn’t get to plan a July 4 party this year but next year is going to be big. It’s my favorite holiday! I pinned this in the meantime. I love that these recipes can be made for Memorial Day, Labor Day and all summer long, too!