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April 4, 2024

32 Patriotic Meals That’ll Make Sparks Fly This Fourth of July

Patriotic Meals – Serving a Fourth of July dinner this year? Then you’ll need this amazing list with the best ideas for a patriotic 4th of July menu! From desserts, patriotic drinks, mains to red white and blue appetizers, you’ll find something for every taste!

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These easy 4th of July food ideas are perfect for your BBQ party cookout. Cheap, easy and delicious 4th of July food ideas and BBQ recipes for a crowd will have everyone coming back for seconds. 

This post is about the best Patriotic Meals for Fourth of July and Memorial Day.

32 PATRIOTIC MEALS FOR A 4TH OF JULY COOKOUT

RED WHITE AND BLUE POKE CAKE

Red White And Blue Poke Cake – is the ultimate 4th of July cake recipe your guests will obsess over. It’s easy, delicious, festive and patriotic 4th of July dessert that will be loved at your next party.

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OREO DIP

Make this incredibly delicious, creamy and sweet Oreo Dip that tastes like cookies and cream, and serve it with strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic theme. It is one of the best cold dessert dips ever.

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FIREBALL FLUFF SALAD

 Turn to this no-bake summer dessert when you only have minutes to spare! Once family and friends dive in face first into this fantastic Fireball Fluff salad, they will be asking you for this easy fluff recipe!

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PIZZA POPPERS

These mini pizza bites, also known as Pizza Poppers, are the perfect easy appetizer for your next get-together. Combining the classic flavors of pizza with the convenience of cheesy mini-sized poppers, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. One of the easiest patriotic meals to serve for a crowd. 

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TACO SLIDERS

Whether you’re throwing a 4th of July cookout, Memorial Day brunch or any special occasion, these easy cheesy Taco Sliders are going to be the star of the gathering! 

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RED WHITE AND BLUE RICE KRISPIE TREATS

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats – is a fun and delicious way to celebrate patriotic holidays! They’re the perfect addition to a fireworks show, picnic or any other 4th of July activity! Insanely good 4th of July dessert recipe for kids and adults both.

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RED WHITE AND BLUE CHARCUTERIE BOARD

This patriotic themed red white blue cheese and fruit charcuterie board is the perfect snack or appetizer to bring to summer celebrations. Here’s how to make it!

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BBQ BACON BURGER

Sometimes you want a juicy burger, you know? Piled high with bacon, cheese and all the fixins. You want a  BBQ Bacon Burger. It is one of the easiest patriotic meals ever.

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FOURTH OF JULY MARBLE CAKE

Easy red, white, and blue marble bundt cake recipe! This moist vanilla bundt cake makes a perfect 4th of July dessert! 

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FRENCH ONION BURGER

Love burgers and French Onion Soup? Then you have to try out these juicy French Onion Burgers that combine two classics! Flavorful, juicy and simple to make beef and caramelized onion burgers that taste heavenly! 

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SMOKED BBQ CHICKEN

Look no further if you want a sure-fire recipe for juicy, tender, perfectly smoked BBQ chicken. I use a foolproof chicken brine for grilling that turns out juicy, flavorful chicken breasts, thighs, drums and wings.

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LAYERED CHERRY CHEESECAKE DESSERT

With a cookie-like crust, tangy cream cheese, and sweet cherry pie filling, this layered cherry cheesecake dessert is a simple way to enjoy cheesecake on a patriotic celebration.

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4TH OF JULY COOKIE CAKE

Celebrate Independence Day in style with this delightful 4th of July Cookie Cake, a patriotic treat with a festive design. 

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ICE-CREAM SANDWICH CAKE

This ice cream sandwich cake is a kid’s dream come true! Made with ice cream sandwiches, fudge sauce, Oreo cookies and Cool Whip, this easy dessert is one of the best summer treats you can make.

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RED WHITE AND BLUE TRIFLE

Red white and blue trifle is a delicious no-bake berry trifle made with fresh blueberries and strawberries, pudding mix, pound cake, and whipped cream. This seriously simple dessert takes just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to put together.

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PATRIOTIC FRUIT SCONES

Patriotic Fruit Cones, filled with berries and yogurt, make an ideal healthier dessert for 4th of July celebrations and summer gatherings.

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FIREWORK CUPCAKES

This is a 4th of July red, white, and blue cupcakes recipe made with 3 colorful layers. The vanilla cake base topped with simple but smooth frosting and fireworks decorations makes for an excellent patriotic dessert.

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WATERMELON FETA SALAD

This Watermelon Feta Salad is dreamy and so easy to make. Made with flavorful fresh herbs such as basil and mint that are paired with juicy and sweet watermelon, ripened blueberries, feta, and crunchy cucumbers. This recipe for watermelon feta salad is perfect for summer and ready in less than 30 minutes!

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FOURTH OF JULY LUSH

This No Bake Berry Lush is made with brightly colored layers that will add a beautiful flare to your dessert table. It’s the perfect summer dessert that is sure to impress. The creamy, tangy filling compliments the sweet and tart berry gelatin layers for a dessert that is truly irresistible.

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DRY RUB OVEN RIBS

This dry rub oven ribs recipe uses a simple mixture of paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, and garlic powder for the most flavorful, oven baked baby back ribs!

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FOURTH OF JULY CAKE

This fun, layered, colorful 4th of July Cake is perfect for the holiday, or for any time you want to celebrate the red, white, and blue with an impressive dessert.

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CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is quick and easy to prepare. It combines the classic elements of a Caesar salad with the comforts of pasta and poultry.

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ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP

This hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy, crowd pleasing appetizer and always a hit!

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STAR SPANGLED KIELBASA BITES

Looking for an easy July 4th or Memorial Day appetizer? These Star Spangled Kielbasa Bites are it! They’re fun, festive and so delicious!

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FIREBALL CHICKEN

Grilled Fireball Chicken is a great way to marinate your meat in a delicious homemade alcohol-infused mixture. One of the most unique patriotic meals. 

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GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD

This Greek Orzo Pasta Salad recipes is a family favorite in the summer time especially when entertaining. Crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, salty olives and creamy feta cheese are all tossed in a tangy lemony vinaigrette.

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FRENCH DIP SLIDERS

French Dip Sliders feature tender meat, caramelized onions, and melted cheese, baked in buttered buns until golden.

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PATRIOTIC WATERMELON BITES

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. 

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HULI HULI CHICKEN

If there’s one grilled chicken to try, it’s this Huli Huli Chicken. “Huli-huli” means “turn-turn” and traditionally well known as a Hawaiian-only food. But now the secret’s out – you can easily make this tender, mouthwatering chicken at home. Perfect for a patriotic cookout!

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MARINATED SPICY CHICKEN WINGS

Made with fish sauce and spices, these marinated spicy chicken wings are packed full of flavor and can be baked in the oven or cooked on the grill.

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GRILLED CHICKEN KAFTA

Kafta is a Middle Eastern kebab (kabob) dish that you will find in any Middle Eastern restaurants and households around the world. This chicken kafta is a fun and delicious twist to the classic kafta dish that’s usually made with lamb or beef.

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RED WHITE AND BLUE CAPRESE SALAD

This red white and blue caprese salad is speckled with plump blueberries, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls then tossed with balsamic glaze making a refreshing side to bring to all your patriotic potlucks!

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  1. Stacey K says

    July 8, 2024 at 11:24 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I made marinated spicy chicken wings for my family and they loved them. I was the queen of the party.

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