20 of my favorite 4th of July recipes.

If you’re looking for a list of recipes that are perfect for the 4th of July, check out some of my favorite meals for this summer vacation here.

Whether you’re planning a full spread or just bringing a dish or two to your gathering, this list has it all. Best grilled chicken. Festive dessert. A delicious (but easy!) side dish.

I hope you have a really fun and safe July 4th this year! ❤️🤍💙

1

Festive Fruit Cheesecake Banner

This amazing dessert is perfect for the 4th of July! Fruit resembling the American flag is topped with creamy cheesecake filling.

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2

Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken

This Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken is the best grilled chicken ever! The marinade can be used with chicken breasts, thighs, or tenderloin. I’ve been making this chicken for summer barbecues and weeknight dinners for over 15 years.

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3

Best Sauce Baked Beans

These Savory Homemade Baked Beans are full of flavor and super easy! Someone recently told me that these beans cooked (covered) wonderfully in a pellet grill smoker – yum!

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4

Lava Flow Hawaiian Tropical Drink (Non-Alcoholic)

A slushie-like, fruity lava-flow Hawaiian tropical drink with flavors of pineapple, coconut, and strawberry swirled together to create a delicious, icy cold drink. Volunteering on the 4th is so much fun!

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5

BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers

I absolutely love this grilled pineapple on chicken skewers! These are always a hit as a large barbecue spread.

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6

The best vegetable dip on the planet

Looking for the best vegetable dip? This is it! Tangy, creamy and flavorful, it’s delicious with vegetables or chips!

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7

Best Broccoli Salad

The best broccoli salad recipe made with fresh broccoli and the most delicious homemade dressing. Always popular at potlucks and barbecues!

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8

Jalapeno Cheddar Türkiye Burger

Juicy and flavorful, these Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers are so delicious! Don’t be alarmed by the jalapenos. They add tons of flavor (leave the seeds on for less heat!).

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9

Perfect Potato Salad

Easy and delicious. This is truly the best potato salad. There are no complicated or tricky ingredients. It’s simple and always makes people happy.

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10

German Potato Salad

German potato salad is simple and so delicious! Served with tender potatoes, simple herbs and bacon in an egg-free and dairy-free dressing.

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11

Favorite Cherry Pie of All Time

I make this pie every 4th of July! For a fun twist, change the top of the grid by adding pie crust stars to horizontal strips of pie crust (like pie crust flags!).

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12

Tri-color pasta salad

No, really, this is the best cherry pie ever. There is nothing difficult or secret about it. This is a classic! Note included in recipe for using sour or sweet cherries.

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13

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

The best fruit salad! This Honey Lime Fruit Salad is so easy and delicious, and has just enough flair to make it feel special.

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14

Gulp Sugar Cookies {Copycat Recipe}

For a festive version, top these easy sugar cookies with red, blue, and white sprinkles!

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15

Avocado Chicken Salad

This Avocado Chicken Salad is irresistible! It’s perfect as a light and healthy dinner, or as a light lunch or party food. Bonus: It comes together quickly (less than 15 minutes)!

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16

Summer Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Fresh Basil

This orzo salad is fantastic! Its fresh summer flavor is always a hit at potlucks and holidays.

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17

Easy Creamy Watermelon Dip

This high-protein creamy watermelon dip is made with Greek yogurt and fresh lime. It’s refreshing and delicious even with various melons!

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18

Monterey Chicken with Pico de Gallo {Chili’s Copycat}

This Monterey Chicken (Chili Copycat Recipe) tastes so delicious! Tender grilled chicken topped with bacon, cheese, and simple homemade pico de gallo. Yum!

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19

Homemade Lemonade

The easiest and best homemade lemonade. You don’t even need to boil simple syrup. Quick, delicious and perfect!

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20

Mexican Street Corn Salad

The best summer side dish! This creamy Mexican street corn salad (aka esquire) is incredibly easy and full of amazing smoky, fresh flavor.

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21

Brownie {& Fruit} Kebabs

These brownies and fruit kebabs are a great change to typical 4th of July dessert fare. Eating is also really fun!

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22

S’mores Cookie Bar

These glorious S’mores cookie bars have a buttery graham cracker base with gooey marshmallows and decadent chocolate oozing throughout.

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23

My Mom’s Famous Calico Beans

These beans are incredibly delicious and can be made ahead and kept warm in the slow cooker.

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