45 Best 4th of July Recipes
This list of the ultimate 4th of July recipes might be even better than the fireworks! Whether you’re hosting or attending a 4th of July party, there are plenty of crowd pleasing options from mains, finger foods, sides, and desserts.
From the cutest 4th of July flag cake (it’s #1 on our list) that always gets rave reviews to BBQ favorites and festive charcuterie boards, you’re going to have so many ideas to make for your celebration. Comment and let us know which one you’re going to make!
1. 4th of July Flag Cake
This no-bake flag cake features layers of banana pudding and Nilla wafers, making it a crowd-pleasing 4th of July dessert. It checks all the boxes: it’s cool, refreshing, and easy to make ahead. Everyone always goes crazy for this one when I make it!
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Flag Cake
2. Patriotic Tri-Color Pasta Salad
This delicious Italian pasta salad gets a patriotic makeover thanks to some festive food coloring.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Tri-Color Pasta Salad
3. Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
Ready in just 10 minutes, these patriotic fruit kabobs will add some festive fun to your 4th of July spread. Mini marshmallows add just the right amount of sweetness, but you can also make them savory by using mozzarella cheese instead.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
4. Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken
This no-hassle Hawaiian barbecue chicken and grilled pineapple dish come together in just 25 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Hawaiin Barbecue Chicken
5. Stars and Stripes Cookies
It doesn’t get much more patriotic than stars and stripes sugar cookies. Don’t forget to watch the helpful step-by-step video tutorial.
Get the Recipe: Stars and Stripes Cookies
6. Southern Potato Salad
This old-fashioned Southern potato salad will give you instant nostalgia because it’ll remind you of the recipe your grandma or mom used to make.
This will become your new go-to potato salad to bring to any potluck or gathering.
Get the Recipe: Southern Potato Salad
7. Festive Funfetti Dip
This tasty dessert dip tastes just like cake batter and is a crowd pleasing treat. Included are plenty of dipper options like cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, and more.
Get the Recipe: Festive Funfetti Dip
8. BBQ Pulled Pork
Incredibly tender with a lovely smoky flavor, this pulled pork can easily be made in the slow cooker.
Making a batch of pulled pork is quite versatile, use it to make sandwiches, tacos, or enjoy with other barbecue sides.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Pulled Pork
9. Grilled Watermelon Salad
This grilled watermelon salad is loaded with blueberries and feta. It’s quite refreshing on a warm summer day.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Watermelon Salad
10. Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Creamy and full of bacon pieces, these jalapeno popper pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
11. Hot Dog Charcuterie Board
Making a flag charcuterie board is a fun and unique way to serve grilled hot dogs.
Get the Recipe: Hot Dog Charcuterie Board
12. Fourth of July Cupcakes
With red, white, and blue buttercream swirled frosting, these white chocolate cupcakes are not only stunning but amazingly yummy too.
Get the Recipe: Fourth of July Cupcakes
13. BBQ Bacon Burger
This gourmet burger is seasoned with brown sugar, liquid heat, chili powder, and more.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Bacon Burgers
14. Taco Salad Flag
Whether you serve this taco salad dip as an appetizer or side dish, one thing is for certain, there’ll be no leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Taco Salad Flag
15. Patriotic Snack Mix
This red, white, and blue snack mix can be thrown together in five minutes. The Cheeto stars are festive and fun.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Snack Mix
16. Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers
Say goodbye to bland chicken, you’ll love these flavorful sweet, and sour Asian chicken skewers.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Skewers
17. Star Spangled Kielbasa Bites
These sweet pineapple kielbasa sausage bites are served with golden puff pastry stars, yum!
Get the Recipe: Star Spangled Kielbasa Bites
18. Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy caviar is made with corn, black beans, avocado, and other ingredients. Serve it with tortilla chips for an amazing side or appetizer that’s highly addicting.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar
19. American Flag Pie
This strawberry and blueberry flag pie will be a major hit at any cookout. It can serve up to 20 people, so it’s great for feeding a big group.
Get the Recipe: American Flag Pie
20. Patriotic Charcuterie Board
Sweet and savory, this fun charcuterie board is an amazing way to kick off your celebration. The patriotic white chocolate covered strawberries are adorable.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Charcuterie Board
21. Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes
Made with a shortbread crust and creamy filling, these mini patriotic cheesecakes are so yummy.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes
22. Flag Parmesan Garlic Dip
This five-minute patriotic app is made with a homemade creamy parmesan garlic dip, cherry tomatoes, and blue corn tortilla chips.
Get the Recipe: Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip
23. Patriotic M&M Brownies
Bringing a platter of brownies is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and adding festive M&M’s is a great idea.
Get the Recipe: M&M Brownies
24. Veggie Skewers
These veggie skewers are grilled to perfection in a garlic herb sauce.
This super popular recipe has been shared over 100,000 times on social media, so you know it will be tasty.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Skewers
25. Flag Cheesecake Bars
These incredible cheesecake bars have a creamy filling and homemade graham cracker crust. Using berries to decorate them like a flag is a festive touch.
Get the Recipe: Flag Cheesecake Bars
26. Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
Add red, white, and blue to your barbecue spread with this summer fruit salad.
Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
27. Fireworks Cupcakes
These cupcakes have the cutest firework toppers made with straws and candy, which is a clever idea. Both kids and adults will enjoy this 4th of July dessert.
Get the Recipe: Fireworks Cupcakes
28. Tomato Bruschetta with Burrata
Adding creamy burrata cheese to tomato bruschetta makes it even more irresistible. It will be your new go-to appetizer for summer.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Bruschetta with Burrata
29. Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake
Talk about a show-stopping cake, this dessert will be the star of any 4th of Julyparty. The buttercream frosting is delectable.
Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake
30. New York Style Hot Dogs
This gourmet hot dog recipe is topped with a mouthwatering homemade red pepper relish and onion sauce.
Get the Recipe: New York Style Hot Dogs
31. Berry Cheesecake Trifle (No-Bake)
Skip the oven and make these lovely no-bake cheesecakes in a jar. They’re patriotic and simple to make.
There’s even a yummy homemade vanilla whipped cream recipe that is incredibly good.
Get the Recipe: Berry Cheesecake Trifle
32. Mini Corn Dog Muffins
Made with just four ingredients, these mini corn dog muffins are cheap to make and kid-friendly. They make the perfect 4th of July party snack or appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Mini Corn Dog Muffins
33. Sugar Cookie Patriotic Truffles
Made with Golden Oreos and cream cheese, these no-bake truffles couldn’t be easier to make.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Patriotic Truffles
34. Flag Fruit & Cheese Platter
If you’re looking for an easy and patriotic appetizer, this flag fruit and cheese platter is so simple to throw together.
Get the Recipe: Flag Fruit & Cheese Platter
35. Grilled Pineapple Spears
Pineapple on the grill is already delicious and these skewers have a jalapeno honey glaze that makes them even more tasty.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pineapple Spears
36. American Flag Kabobs
For a sweeter appetizer option, these American flag fruit kabobs are perfect. If you want to make them more savory, use fruit and cheese.
Included are plenty of kebab dipping ideas.
Get the Recipe: American Flag Kabobs
37. Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
These air fryer bacon-wrapped cheeseburger bites make the perfect appetizer or side dish. They’re oozing with melty cheese and are a creative alternative to serving burgers.
Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
38. Patriotic Fruit Cones
These easy patriotic chocolate-dipped cones are filled with yogurt and berries.
If you don’t want to use yogurt, you could swap it out for Cool Whip or pudding, which would also be tasty.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Fruit Cones
39. Festive Cookies
Add some stars and stripes to your dessert table with these delicious shortbread cookies decorated with royal icing.
Get the Recipe: Festive Cookies
40. Fruit and Cheese Board
Having a lighter appetizer option is always smart so your guests will still have room for all the barbecue dishes.
This charcuterie board is made with fresh fruit, cheese, and more.
Get the Recipe: Fruit and Cheese Board
41. Sausage & Bell Pepper Foil Packs
These foil packs filled with smoked bratwurst and buttery bell peppers are easy to throw on the grill.
There are plenty of variations and substitutions included to customize this recipe for kids, vegetarians, and vegans.
Get the Recipe: Sausage & Bell Pepper Foil Packs
42. Patriotic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Both adults and little ones won’t be able to get enough of these white chocolate-covered strawberries.
You’ll have a blast making these, there are so many different ways you can decorate them.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
43. 4th of July Bundt Cake
This vanilla marbled bundt cake is deliciously moist and will be your new go-to 4th of July dessert to make every year.
Get the Recipe: 4th of July Bundt Cake
44. Stuffed Artichokes
You’ll never want to have basic artichokes again after stuffing them with parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs. The homemade olive oil garlic dipping sauce is divine.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Artichokes
45. 4th of July Ice Cream Cake
Made with a box cake mix, this 4th of July ice cream cake will cool everyone down in the summer heat.
This recipe is cheaper than buying an ice cream cake and is just as good (if not better) than store-bought.
Get the Recipe: 4th of July Ice Cream Cake
