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    July 4th Menu Ideas

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: May 17, 2022 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Whether you're cooking for a crowd or cooking for two, you're going to love these July 4th Menu Ideas and 4th of July Foods I put together to help plan your Independence Day Celebration.

    Let me show you how easy it is to throw an amazing party this summer when you have everything planned out ahead of time!

    burgers, fries and American flag. this Recipe

    This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2018 with new photos and information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!

    Have you decided how you're celebrating?  Are you hosting a party or going to a party at someone's house? It's always fun to choose from a list of Traditional 4th of July Foods when planning any summer barbecue or get together.

    The more important question is, do you have your menu planned?  I had some help in putting the following menu together from a few of my blogging friends.  Any combination of these recipes will be perfect added to your menu.

    Dessert for our July 4th Menu Ideas is going to be easy. Let's choose from a delicious 4th of July Cupcakes roundup. Make sure you check out the FREE Printable Cupcake Toppers and Wrappers to use.

    Maybe you want to include a few diet-friendly recipes for your summer menus? Check out my 4th of July Healthy Food Ideas and recipes.

    A great collection of recipes and July 4th menu ideas for your Independence Day celebration from Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

    Delicious Appetizers

    4th of July Appetizers are probably my favorite part of the meal. I love finger food, dips and chips. Here are a few more menu ideas:

    • Homemade Queso Dip - this really is a delicious recipe and there's no fake cheese, so it's healthier too!
    • Homemade Salsa - the first time I made this recipe I knew it would be difficult to open a jar of salsa again.  And I hardly ever do.  Make sure you use the fresh cilantro this recipe calls for...even if you think you don't like cilantro.
    • Corn Fiesta Salad - this can be served as an appetizer with chips or as a side dish!
    • Air Fryer Recipes - these are always delicious to make and will help keep the kitchen cool by not needing to turn on an oven.

    Delicious Side Dishes

    July 4th Side Dishes are meant to compliment the main course. But for your guests who don't eat meat, the side dishes may be their main course. Here's a great list of menu ideas:

    • Deviled Eggs - it's not a summer celebration without a plate of delicious deviled eggs!
    • The Best Coleslaw Ever from Life Tastes Good
    • Boston Baked Beans - from Dizzy Busy and Hungry
    • Cucumber Salad  - this recipe is so similar to what my Oma Behr used to make when I was a little girl.
    • Pasta Salad from An Affair from the Heart
    • Twice Baked Potatoes - an older recipe from the blog that is my son's favorite.
    • Easy Mac and Cheese - if you're having kids at your party, you need to make this easy recipe.

    Burgers, Ribs, Steak, Chicken and Hot Dogs

    • Falling Off the Bone BBQ Ribs
    • Cast Iron Steak with Easy Marinade
    • 5 Delicious Burger Recipes
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Garlic Parmesan Mayo - this mayo is so delicious you're going to want to make extra!
    • Chili Dog from Lemons for Lulu 

    Delicious Drinks Perfect for the Celebration

    • Lemon Basil Mint Spritzer - try to use fresh basil from the garden or farmer's market.
    • Patriotic Ice Cubes from Culinary Ginger - how cute are these red, white and blue ice cubes???
    • Here's a great collection of non-alcoholic drinks perfect for kids.
    • Mint Orange Lemonade
    • My husband's favorite Strawberry Lemonade Punch.

    July 4th Menu Ideas and Recipes

    A great collection of recipes and July 4th menu ideas for your Independence Day celebration. Let me show you how easy it is to throw an amazing party this summer!

    Strawberry Lemonade Punch Recipe

    Easy to make and a summertime favorite!

    Homemade Peach Iced Tea

    The fresh taste of peach in a refreshing drink.

    Lemon Basil Mint Spritzer with Fresh Ginger

    The fresh ginger is so good in this recipe.

    Easy Deviled Eggs

    It’s not a summer celebration without a plate of delicious deviled eggs!

    The Best Salsa Recipe Ever

    After you taste this recipe, you'll find it difficult to open a jar of salsa again. 

    Homemade Queso Dip

    Made with real cheese, you might just never open a jar of fake cheese again!

    Corn Fiesta Salad

    Makes a great dip served with chips or a delicious side dish to grilled chicken.

    Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes

    Easy to make with freezing tips to help you prepare these potatoes ahead of time.

    Photo Credit: walkingonsunshinerecipes.com

    Falling off the Bone Barbecue Ribs

    Did you know you can cook ribs in your crock pot and then finish them off on the grill? The result is delicious ribs that really do fall off the bone!

    Cast Iron Steak with Easy Marinade

    Even if you don't have a grill, you can still enjoy the taste of grilled steak with this recipe for Cast Iron Steak that uses a grill pan.

    Photo Credit: walkingonsunshinerecipes.com

    5 Delicious Burger Recipes

    A great collection of burgers perfect for any July 4th celebration!

    Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

    Grilled chicken served as a sandwich with an easy homemade garlic mayonnaise.

    Perfect Marinade for Grilled Chicken

    If you're grilling chicken, you need a great marinade. Try this one!

    Photo Credit: dizzybusyandhungry.com

    Boston Baked Beans

    It's not a barbecue or picnic if you don't have baked beans!

    Photo Credit: whoneedsacape.com

    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    Adding bacon to this pasta salad makes it even better!

    Photo Credit: www.ourlifetastesgood.com

    The Best ColeSlaw Ever

    German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing 

    This recipe is so similar to what my Oma Behr used to make when I was a little girl.

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    Comments

    1. Jazmine Brown says

      July 03, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      They all look so good. Thank you for the lovely round up.

      Reply
    2. Marlys Folly says

      July 03, 2014 at 8:24 am

      What a great roundup Lois. So many great recipes.. Pinning

      Reply
    3. Michal Woodruff says

      July 03, 2014 at 2:50 am

      I never realize how hungry I am until I see your blog name on here or Facebook, and my stomach starts growling. Walking On Sunshine is like the bell for Pavlov's Dog. DING!!! Food! I'm hungry. Feed me.

      Reply
    4. Joanne DiPalo says

      July 02, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Excellent roundup of recipes. I can plan my menu without effort, thanks so much Lois. Pinned/sharing.

      Reply
    5. Life Tastes Good says

      July 02, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      What a wonderful collection!! So many yummy things! Thanks for including me <3

      Reply
    6. Meal Plannin Maven says

      July 02, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      My mouth is watering over this stunning collection! Thank you for including my Heirloom Tomatoes 'n Goat Cheese with Balsamic Drizzle as well as taking the time to spotlight so many talented food bloggers!

      Reply
    7. Carlsbad Cravings says

      July 02, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Everything looks fabulous! Thank for compiling such a great list in one place - the hard part is now narrowing it down!

      Reply
    8. Janette Fuschi says

      July 02, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      What a fabulous collection and so many amazing recipes and great ideas for 4th July.

      Reply
    9. Tara Brelinsky says

      July 02, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Yummo, now I'm hungry. Desserts? I can't wait

      Reply
    10. Annette Whipple says

      July 02, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      Oh, I want to have a party now! These are great. Thank you for featuring our BBQ Chicken.

      Reply
    11. Patty Anderson says

      July 02, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      What a great line up of recipes Lois from some spectacular bloggers.

      Reply

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