37 Patriotic Recipes for Your 4th of July Cookout

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37 Patriotic Recipes for Your 4th of July Cookout2/37 Red, White and Blue Summer Salad 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blue Summer Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness, creating a balanced, flavor-packed side dish. —Emily Falke, Santa Barbara, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 233 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber),

8g protein

8g protein. Discover more 4th of July salads and the best 4th of July recipes for a crowd. 3/37 Patriotic Pizzas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 1 pizza Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a pie-in-the-sky-idea—fruit pizzas you decorate like a high-flyin’ flag! You can decorate it with stripes for the U.S. or with a maple leaf for Canada. Both designs consist of tangy fruit and smooth cream cheese over a tender crust. Since each version is simple to make, you can quickly create either one for a summer picnic

or patriotic party

or patriotic party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 377 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 4/37 Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 193 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 5/37 Patriotic Potatoes with Mustard Sauce 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Show your true spirit with a bowl of red, white and blue potatoes dressed with bacon and sour cream. They’re tops in my hit parade of patriotic dishes. —Julie Murphy, Peachtree City, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3 potatoes with about 2 tablespoons sauce:

Start the party off right with these crowd-pleasing 4th of July appetizers

300 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Start the party off right with these crowd-pleasing 4th of July appetizers. 6/37 Watermelon Feta Flag Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s truly red, white and blue. —Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup salad: 140 calories, 10g fat (4g

This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead

saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/37 White Texas Sheet Cake 109 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JoJO Baccam for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece! —Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 409 calories, 19g fat (10g

It took several tries, but this is the delicious result

saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/37 Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry Salsa 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a spicy blueberry salsa. He was amazed at how tasty it was, so I came up with my own rendition without seeing or tasting what he had. It took several tries, but this is the delicious result. —Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

2/3 cup salsa and 3 tablespoons sauce: 239 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. Make your holiday menu simple. These 4th of July recipes are easy to make and always a hit. 9/37 Mixed Berry Pie 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Berry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a delightful way to enjoy summertime fruits. If you’re short on one

This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious

of the berries, just make up the amount with one of the other fruits in the pie. —Elaine Moody, Clever, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 510 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 10/37 Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created

a striped lemonade that is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration

a striped lemonade that is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 229 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 11/37 Patriotic Gelatin Salad 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a “bang” at our July Fourth meal. It’s exciting to serve, and our guests loved the cool fruity and creamy layers. This salad

really added to my patriotic theme

really added to my patriotic theme. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 206 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 12/37 Star-Spangled Parfaits 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Star-Spangled Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors. —Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait (calculated without coconut): 172 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 13/37 Patriotic Pops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but

these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite!

these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! —Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 pop: 55 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 14/37 Berries & Cream Torte 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berries & Cream Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced bananas.—Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 572 calories, 39g fat (23g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 15/37 Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. You can

also add some extra fun to the holiday for adults with 4th of July drinks!

also add some extra fun to the holiday for adults with 4th of July drinks! 16/37 Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one to make with the kids. —Elisabeth Schulz, Blossvale, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 477 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium,

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