A fantastic collection of delicious 4th of July Eats and Treat Recipes from Main dishes to loads of fun patriotic desserts!
It’s almost that Yankee Doodle Day time!
Red, white, and blue signal the height of Summer! The fourth is a day filled with activities. Community and Church Pancake Breakfasts, Picnics at the park, Parades, Fireworks, and of course the traditional backyard bar-b-que!
At the center of all the festivities is one thing….FOOD! Really great American food! There’s no better way to celebrate than food. (In my humble opinion!) It’s the one thing that unites us all.
I wanted to pull together a really great round-up of Patriotic and Traditional recipes. From desserts and side dishes to main courses and finger foods. A little something for everyone and every type of celebration on the 4th of July.
I reached out to my foodie friends… and boy did they come through y’all! Here are 40 of their, and a few of my own, best Fourth of July recipes that your family and friends are sure to love this Independence Day!
A collection of delicious festive eats and treat recipes for your 4th of July celebrations! For a fun and festive Independence Day, put together a 4th of July Dessert Board! They are super easy to put together, and your guests will love it! These homemade red, white and blueberry frozen yogurt pops are the perfect patriotic summer snack for active kids. This recipe is a celebration of fruits, and especially summer fruits. A fruit salad is always the perfect, super easy side to any meal, and I love making this version that takes a purist approach. Need a patriotic treat for your next party? This Americana-inspired dessert is easily made with layers of cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and blue and red jello. The No-bake Red White and Blue Jello Cheesecake is perfect for summer holiday parties. All you need is for these fun, festive fruit sparklers is watermelon, blueberries, a few wooden skewers, a star-shaped cookie cutter, and a knife. They are an adorable, healthy 4th of July recipe! These are fun for kids and adults and they are super easy to make with a group of people or prep in advance of a party. The fresh vegetables in this colorful cucumber salad are low in calories and high in healthy vitamins. If you are looking for patriotic cupcakes for your next party, these Red White and Blue Cupcakes are sure to spark their attention and earn salutes at any Memorial Day and 4th of July celebrations. If you’re looking for patriotic snacks for your next 4th of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day party, these Patriotic Snack Cakes are easy and delicious! Let summer produce shine in this easy, make ahead summer berry trifle. With homemade vanilla cake and lemon custard, it’s the perfect dessert for all your summer entertaining. This July 4th Cookie Cake will be a festive and fun treat to decorate your 4th of July picnic. Plus, it’s easy to make! Deep purple plump orbs of juicy blueberries stuffed in a flaky tender crust with subtle hints of cinnamon combine to create the perfect Fresh Classic Blueberry Pie! This from-scratch Red, White, and Blueberry Cream Pie is the patriotic pie of of my 4th of July loving dreams. From the biscoff cookie crust and fresh berries to the homemade white chocolate pudding filling and sweetened whipped cream, this easy dessert recipe is ready for all your summer cookouts and holidays! Oh how I love holiday desserts!! And I especially love this one because this easy fireworks cupcake recipe is not only SO simple, but kids LOVE the look of these patriotic decorated treats! This Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli is a mouthful in every sense! A perfectly seasoned and grilled hamburger gets topped with rich havarti cheese, blueberry balsamic compote, red onions, arugula, and an easy basil aioli, all on a brioche bun. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any other day of the year! Poke cakes are a favorite around there and this red, white and blue poke cake is the perfect patriotic dessert for Memorial Day weekend as well as the 4th of July. It’s one of my daughter’s favorites to make, and it’s always a party favorite. These fabulous red, white, and blue cookies are perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any other patriotic holiday. Whether you are packing a picnic, having a backyard BBQ, or want something special to take to an Independence Day gathering, these terrific cookies – that can be frozen (raw) for up to three months prior to baking – are what your holiday celebration needs! You will be the hit of the party when you arrive with this Red White and Blue Dessert Board. It’s simple and FUN to make with a handful of store-bought ingredients and a little time. Slow Cooker Apricot BBQ Riblets start with a full rack of baby back pork ribs, cut in half lengthwise, slow baked, and finished off with a delicious homemade Apricot BBQ Sauce in the slow cooker. A great lip smacking appetizer or main dish! Tender red potatoes, hard boiled eggs, chopped celery and green onion, dill pickles and the best mustard dressing all come together in this amazing Classic Red Potato Salad Recipe! These all American red white and blue mini trifles are perfect for a patriotic holiday any time of year. So easy to make without cooking or baking. This Patriotic Popcorn Cake Recipe is super easy and only requires a few simple ingredients! When it’s too hot outside to cook, roll out this red, white, and blue, frozen No-Bake Lemonade Pie. Cool off with this no-fuss, foolproof dessert recipe; it’s “as easy as pie! ” Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats in 4 minutes!!! Yes please. Get the perfect oats in your Instant Pot every time with this easy and fool proof method. A great way to enjoy the goodness of oats with this warm heart bowl. Video Recipe. Vegan. Gluten-Free. This Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Dip dessert is an easy no bake dessert that is perfect for potlucks, parties, and barbecues. Serve with graham crackers and fruit to dip into this creamy dreamy tasty dip. Bourbon Peach Cheesecake Mousse is a no bake dessert that’s bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. A true southern dessert recipe, juicy peaches are sautéed in brown sugar, butter and Bourbon and layered with a pecan graham cracker crust and a light and fluffy cheesecake mousse! When it comes to finding a flavor of ice cream that everyone in the house is going to love, the secret ingredient of Kool-Aid is going to come to the rescue! Because really…who doesn’t like the sweetness of this favorite childhood drink? Here’s a very easy to make and incredibly delicious Instant Pot cheesecake with a smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Top with your favorite fresh fruit, pie filling, or whipped cream. This fail-proof cheesecake recipe will definitely impress everyone! This Patriotic American Flag Fruit Tart is a simple summer dessert featuring lemon, fresh strawberries, and fresh blueberries. Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Puppy Chow made with gluten free rice Chex and colored candy melts. A muddy buddies recipe for USA Memorial Day, Labor, Day, and 4th of July featuring American colors. Lip smacking, finger licking AMAZING Cherry Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken. A summer treat that will have them coming back for more! This melon and mint salad is perfect for summer potlucks and barbecues! Top melon balls with fresh mint, shredded coconut, toasted pistachios, and a honey-lime dressing. A dash of cayenne adds spice! Make sure your melon is perfectly ripe! These red, white, and blue firework cupcakes featuring fireworks shooting out of the top make the perfect dessert to serve at your 4th of July party. Easy Homemade Belgian Waffles are made from scratch using items you have in your pantry to create a classic buttery crispy waffle with deep nooks to capture your favorite syrup & toppings! A great easy recipe your family is sure to enjoy! Take mounds of leftover pulled pork and heap it on top of creamy homemade mac and cheese, bake it, and top it with BBQ sauce! What you have is Leftover BBQ Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese! A fabulous comfort dish the whole family will love. The perfect treat to serve and celebrate for Patriotic holidays! This easy recipe for Patriotic No Churn Ice Cream has won rave reviews in our home! Only 3 ingredients and a few mix-ins and you’ll be making your own red, white and blue frozen treat! Strawberry shortcake is a fresh and flavorful, and this strawberry shortcake cupcakes recipe doesn’t disappoint. These delicious vanilla cupcakes are swirled with a sweet cream cheese frosting. Then diced fresh strawberries are added for a delicious twist on a classic strawberry shortcake. These restaurant style best Burgers with Caramelized Onions are amazing — afraid of bison, try ground turkey, beef or chicken! Plus easily convert to gluten free, Paleo, Keto and Whole30! These are the best juicy burgers around! Crab, baby potatoes, jumbo shrimp, corn on the cob, and summer sausage combine in a boiling pot with seasonings to create the BEST Shrimp and Crab Seafood Boil! Tortellini Olive Salad is loaded with cheese filled tortellini, green and black olives, salami, and marinated in a cheesy Italian Dressing! It’s the favorite summer pasta salad at this Nest! It’s a taste treat for the senses!Fourth of July Recipes for Eats & Treats
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Happy Nesting Friends! I hope this Independence Day is filled with Family, Loads of Good Food, and lots of Fun!
Chelsea
Thursday 18th of June 2020
Oh dang, Norine! You've done it again!! So many good options on here. Those blueberry burgers look insane and there are so many delicious desserts. I can't wait to make your blueberry pie, either! Thanks for sharing this. :)
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Tuesday 23rd of June 2020
Hi Chelsea! Thanks SO much for stopping by! I love seeing your friendly face here at my Nest! You are just the BEST! Thank you my friend! Have a great week! Norine