15 Easy 4th Of July Cookout Foods
For me, the 4th of July is all about relaxed summer cookouts, good food, and spending time outside with family and friends. I always try to keep the menu simple but delicious, which is exactly why I put together these 15 Easy 4th Of July Cookout Foods.
These are the kinds of recipes I love making for backyard BBQs because they’re flavorful, satisfying, and easy to prepare without spending the whole day cooking. From classic grilled favorites to crowd-pleasing sides and fun summer bites, every idea here is perfect for feeding a hungry group.
If you’re planning a laid-back Independence Day cookout and want food that everyone will enjoy, this list will make your menu planning so much easier.
These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are a red, white and blue spin on a classic childhood favorite. Chewy, sweet and colorful Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars are a yummy dessert and just what you need to complete your 4th of July dessert table!
The best creamy macaroni salad recipe made with pasta, vegetables, and a creamy homemade sweet and tangy dressing. An easy, traditional macaroni salad recipe!
The Best Ambrosia Salad is a fluffy fruit salad made with fresh pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, coconut, marshmallows, fresh whipped cream, a touch of sour cream, and sugar. This is a nostalgic, classic side dish or fruit salad dessert recipe.
4. PATRIOTIC WATERMELON APPETIZER
This Patriotic Watermelon Appetizer is the perfect patriotic treat for a 4th of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day dessert! The sweet and salty combination is everything. Plus they’re healthy, simple and so delicious! Serve as an appetizer or dessert!
This Sun Dried Tuscan Pasta Salad recipe makes an excellent summer side dish to chicken or a burger. It seriously has so much flavor! Or make this a complete meal by adding in some chicken!
This Cherry Fluff Salad recipe just requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up! It’s a fun twist on cherry pie and makes a great side dish or no bake dessert.
It’s lightened up and lower in sugar and carbs than traditional fluff but you would never know. Everyone always LOVES this stuff!
This Red, White & Blue Drink is based off of the classic summer bomb pop popsicle we grew up loving. Not only is this festive but it’s delicious! You can make this Bomb Pop a non-alcoholic DRINK or an alcoholic COCKTAIL to celebrate our patriotism and love of America!
Quick and easy, this popular broccoli crunch salad recipe is perfect to make ahead and ideal for a potluck or BBQ. The smoky bacon, crunchy sunflower seeds and tangy dried cranberries are great companions to crisp raw broccoli and creamy homemade dressing.
9. Blueberry Pie Baked Outdoors
Bake this Blueberry Pie Recipe outdoors on your gas or charcoal grill. It works just like an indoor oven and keeps your house cool on scorching hot days.
Try chicken pot pies, baked fruit dessert pies, and even dinner casseroles. Serve this grilled dessert with a scoop of cool vanilla ice cream for cookouts on July 4th. Enjoy every delicious moment of summer…
Sliders are such a fun way to serve up dinner. They are also great for get togethers and backyard BBQs! These BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are so full of flavor and fun to eat. My kids and hubby can eat three or four of these delights.
Every good cookout needs a good pasta salad to go with the grilled meats. Most pasta salads are fairly mild in flavor, sometimes just acting as a plate filler. Not this one, though.
12. Keto Beet Salad with Feta Cheese
Let’s make a simple, easy, healthy salad of roasted beets and feta cheese. Bright and tasty keto beet salad with feta cheese, can decorate both a festive and everyday table. This keto beet salad with feta cheese is going to be your new favorite.
13. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
These gluten-free sweet potato black bean burgers combine mashed sweet potatoes and black beans with sweet corn, spicy jalapeno and pantry seasonings for a flavorful vegan burger even meat eaters will love!
Cook and enjoy them right away or form and freeze for a future quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Simple to make and the perfect side dish to anything off the grill, these Grilled Potatoes are my go-to recipe! They’re great served straight off the grill, or tossed with the optional butter and green onions.
15. 3-Ingredient Honey Chicken Wings
Crispy, flavorful, sweet, and nutritious – these chicken wings are so good! A healthy dinner or lunch you can have with your favorite side dish.
What’s even better, they’re made out of 3 ingredients. Chicken wings are gluten-free, high protein, dairy-free, and Paleo.
