15 Summery And Patriotic Recipes Perfect For 4th Of July Festivities

Jul 03, 2019 by apost team

The 4th of July is just around the corner, which means three things: family, fireworks, and most importantly, delicious food! We’ve compiled a list of 15 scrumptious appetizers, main courses and (my personal favorite) American inspired desserts to impress your family and friends.

This pasta salad has a fresh mediterrenean twist to it, with parmesan flakes and an italian dressing. Perfect as an appetizer! 

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A country classic that will have everyone begging for more, this recipe utilizes simple ingredients to create a delicious dish that will feed many without breaking the bank.

An obvious choice, as no summer barbecue could be complete without it!

What better way to celebrate the fourth of July than with a tex-mex inspired taco salad assembled to look like the star-spangled banner!

Whether it’s a side dish or a grill-alternative for a vegetarian guest, these will not disappoint.

You can’t have a 4th of July barbecue without these babies!

A beautiful trifle that is super simple to put together - no oven required!

Double stuffed oreo cookies in disguise, these patriotic cookie pops will prove to be a hit for both children and adults alike.

A refreshing treat for those who are just too full for dessert.

Not your usual pizza, this recipe uses a giant sugar cookie as the base and tops it off with melted chocolate, pretzels, candies and much more. Go crazy!

Are you daring baker? Then you should definitely give this impressive patriotic cake a go.

Too hot for cake? We’ve got you covered with this beautiful red, white, and blue jello cake recipe.

If you find the cake too intimidating, you can give these jam-filled cupcakes a go instead.

An American summer classic, we can’t imagine you’ll have any leftovers of this one!

It’s summer time, who doesn’t want some ice cream to cool off? This recipe makes colored sugar cookies with vanilla ice cream sandwiched on the inside.

What will you be trying out this year for the 4th of July? Let us know in the comments - and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!