With independence day right around the corner, I figured it was time to share some of my favorite easy 4th of July recipes! From hot dogs to pasta salad, your backyard barbecue fourth of july party will be out of control delicious!
Appetizers
These july appetizers are flavorful, colorful, and SO TASTY!! They're a great way to start your fourth of july celebrations!
Glazed Cocktail Sausages
I couldn't start out this list for easy 4th of July Recipes without this recipe!! So If you are looking for the perfect way to cook cocktail sausages look no further! This easy appetizer is made with lime juice, brown sugar, modelo beer and cocktail weenies. The best part is that it comes together in minutes and is extra delicious when served with my baja chipotle sauce. Get the recipe for Glazed Cocktail Sausages>>
Fried Pickle Dip
This cheesy fried pickle dip is one of my favorite easy, no-cook appetizers. It’s crisp, creamy, tangy and cheesy and is always a hit! All you need is a few simple ingredients like dill pickles, cream cheese, mayo, white cheddar cheese. Serve with tortilla chips! You could also use grillo's spicy pickles for a fiery twist! Get the recipe for Fried Pickle Dip.>>
Cowboy Candy Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs have never been better! This Candied Jalapeño Deviled Egg recipe is a staple in my family. From summer picnics to lavish Christmas spreads, this tasty sweet, spicy and savory appetizer crushes it all year long. Get the recipe for these Cowboy Candy Deviled Eggs.>>
Cava Crazy Feta Cheese Dip
You can make Cava's Crazy Feta Dip Recipe at home with super simple ingredients and EVERYONE will be obsessed! All you need is feta, onion, jalapeno and olive oil and 15 minutes. Get the recipe for Cava Crazy Feta Cheese Dip.>>
Cool Ranch Corn Dip
This creamy dip is essentially an addictive creamy corn salsa but better! You can use canned or fresh corn, sour cream, green onions, and a packet of ranch dressing. It's a cool dip made with simple ingredients that's perfect for a hot day with your friends. Get the recipe for Cool Ranch Corn Dip.>>
Burrata Caprese
This burrata caprese is the ultimate summer salad. Fresh tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, fragrant basil, and sweet balsamic vinegar glaze make it irresistible. You could even swap the tomato salad for strawberries and seasonal blueberries and use fresh mozzarella cheese instead of burrata for an easy recipe that's reminiscent of an american flag while also being a total crowd pleaser! Get the recipe for Burrata Caprese.>>
Main Dishes
Here are some of my best fourth of july recipes - main course edition! Try adding your own spin for extra fun!
BBQ Chicken Thighs
This is a classic recipe that belongs at your summer cookout and is the king of all easy 4th of July Recipes. All you need is chicken thighs, my homemade southern barbecue sauce, and a hot grill to make this main course winner! Get the recipe for BBQ Chicken Thighs.>>
Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers
These easy bacon blue cheese burgers are one of my husband's favorite recipes. I use Bubba Burgers for convenience but you could absolutely create your own patties with some grass fed ground beef, salt and pepper. Get the recipe for Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers.>>
Honey Mustard Chicken Sliders
This chicken slider recipe is loaded with crunchy fried chicken, honey dijon mustard, cheese, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes!) and avocado and is baked until golden brown. It's the perfect game day treat and one of my go-to easy recipes. Get the recipe for these Honey Mustard Chicken Sliders.>>
Grilled Lemon Pepper Wings
These grilled lemon pepper wings will work perfectly as one of your main dishes. They're a crowd favorite that's made with lemon juice, and a garlicly pepper butter sauce that will have your taste buds begging for more! Get the recipe for these Grilled Lemon Pepper Wings.>>
Huli Huli Chicken
This Huli-huli chicken recipe is a one of my favorite grilled chicken dishes. It's marinated in a delicious sweet pineapple teriyaki style sauce. It's also got a splash of apple cider vinegar for zing, too! This tasty dish is an iconic hawaiian recipe that's perfect for the grill! Get the recipe for these Huli Huli Chicken.>>
Asian Slaw Dogs
If we don't have my asian slaw dogs at our july 4th family gatherings, then my husband is visibly upset. It's easily one of his favorite recipes and for good reason! Get the recipe for these Asian Slaw Dogs.>>
Side Dishes
If you want to have the best 4th of july, here are some tasty side dishes to get your party started!
Grinder Salad
What's more American than a summer salad recipe that's essentially equal parts cold cuts, cheese and pickles? Top it off with a ton of parmesan cheese and you've got a sub in a tub waiting for you! This is one of those easy 4th of July Recipes that's delicious all summer long! Get the recipe for this Grinder Salad.>>
Southern Cucumber Salad
This Cucumber Salad with Onion, Vinegar and Sugar has been a staple on my family's dinner table since I was a kid. It's the perfect side dish recipe made with simple ingredients. You'll love it for its refreshing tart flavors. Feel free to swap out sweet onion for red onion. Try adding fresh herbs like fresh basil and fresh mint. Get the recipe for this Southern Cucumber Salad.>>
Crunchy Southern Coleslaw
I love a crunchy coleslaw recipe and this is my go-to. This classic coleslaw the perfect side dish to serve at your summer cookout or as a topping for pork sliders, pulled pork sandwiches or bbq chicken sandwiches. Get the recipe for this Crunchy Southern Coleslaw.>>
Gouda Macaroni and Cheese
This gouda mac and cheese is one of those perfect sidedish recipes. It’s easy, creamy and so incredibly cheesy! Get the recipe for this Gouda Macaroni and Cheese.>>
Southern Fried Corn
My Meme's Southern Fried Corn recipe is easily one of my favorite corn recipes. It's a delicious summer side dish that has so much flavor. There are a few tips and tricks to this southern favorite so be sure to read the full recipe! Get the recipe for this Southern Fried Corn.>>
Mama's Creamy Macaroni Salad
Nothing is better than my Mom's Macaroni Salad! It's the perfect complement to all of the grilled dishes that during this iconic july celebration. And you know what they say, an easy salad without mayo isn't american at all, is it?!! I also have a whole collection of pasta salads that also fall into the easy 4th of July Recipes cateogory. So be sure to check it out for some delicious vegetarian options. Which reminds me, I need to add my mom's classic potato salad recipe to this post! Get the recipe for this Mama's Creamy Macaroni Salad.>>
4th of July Desserts
With an assortment of delicious food like this, you need the perfect dessert to finish it all out! While I don't have any themed patriotic dessert recipes, I do have a ton of no bake recipes to keep your house nice and cool while also being one of the best easy 4th of July Recipes!
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
This decadent no bake salted chocolate peanut butter pie is so delicious and so easy. It's made in under 20 minutes with just a few simple ingredients. After three hours in the freezer, the results are a decadently rich and delicious pie that you and yours will love! Be sure to serve with a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe for this No Bake Peanut Butter Pie.>>
No Bake Key Lime Pie
This easy no bake key lime pie recipe is a family favorite! All you need is cool whip, sweetened condensed milk, a couple of limes, and a pie crust and you're good to go. It's one of those perfect, no-fail dessert recipes that you'll keep for years to come! Get the recipe for this No Bake Key Lime Pie.>>
Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Truffles
These strawberry shortcake oreo truffles are so good! They're also easy to make and such a fun dessert for the kids! Feel free to add fried drized blueberries on top, too! Get the recipe for these Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Truffles.>>
Vegan Chocolate Torte
This luscious vegan flourless chocolate cake is made with just 6 ingredients and is gluten-free, too! All you need are some pistachios, shredded coconut, coconut oil, bitter sweet chocolate chips, agave and coconut cream and about 2 hours. I top mine with flaky sea salt and fresh berries but you could use whatever you like! The original recipe is topped with fresh berries but for a patriotic spin, you could add fresh strawberries, shaved white chocolate, and blueberries for a red, white and blue color scheme! Get the full recipe for this Vegan Chocolate Torte.>>
