50 Easy Fourth of July Recipes

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50 Easy Fourth of July Recipes2/50 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 This refreshing watermelon salad is the perfect dish to bring to a July Fourth celebration. Why? It resembles the American flag! Guests won’t want to wait a second to dig in. For more festive appetizers, you’ll

love this Fourth of July charcuterie board

love this Fourth of July charcuterie board. 3/50 Chipotle Chili Dogs 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Chili Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Long live childhood favorites! I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota. The medium spice level means that people of all ages love the flavors. —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota Chili hot dogs are a classic for a reason and this chipotle chili dog recipe is a new fresh and fun take! This is the perfect

summertime dish to bring to your Fourth of July barbecue

summertime dish to bring to your Fourth of July barbecue. 4/50 Marinated Pork Kabobs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. It’s always requested when the grill comes out for the season. —Bobbie Jo Miller, Fallon, Nevada You truly can’t go wrong with kabobs in the summertime. These marinated pork kabobs are juicy, flavorful and everything you could want on a hot summer day. 5/50 Cheese-Stuffed Burgers for Two 12 Reviews Test

My family really enjoys the melted cheese center

Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. —Janet Wood, Windham, New Hampshire Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. It’s ideal for cookouts and potlucks, but prepare for all of them to be gone once your loved ones get their hands on them! 6/50 Dilled Potato Salad Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min

This recipe will add delightful new flavor to yours

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What’s a picnic without potato salad? This recipe will add delightful new flavor to yours. The spices make the difference. —Cam Cox, Hemet, California Potato salad is the perfect dish to start the summer with. The dill, white pepper and garlic elevate a potluck classic. 7/50 Peach Caprese Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During summer, I like to use the fresh ingredients I receive weekly from my local food share, and that’s how I created

this peach Caprese salad

this peach Caprese salad. I use large balls of mozzarella torn into pieces, but you could use smaller mozzarella pearls. —Mounir Echariti, Mendham, New Jersey This salad is refreshing and juicy—perfect for your Fourth of July get-together. The peaches add a wonderfully sweet flavor that is ideal for summertime. 8/50 Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut combines beautifully with the tart

lemon juice, and the streusel adds a nice crunch

lemon juice, and the streusel adds a nice crunch. Look for cream of coconut in the cocktail mixer section of your grocery store. —Janet Gill, Canton, Ohio This lemon ice cream cake is a yummy dessert that everyone will adore. It will be the perfect treat to cool down with while enjoying Fourth of July festivities. 9/50 Apricot Ice Cream Soda Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Ice Cream Soda Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came from my husband’s aunt, who was born

in the early 1900s

in the early 1900s. It’s a delightful drink for hot Texas summers. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas This float is such a fun drink to bring to your Fourth of July party. The apricot adds a wonderful sweetness to the drink; it tastes like sunshine in a cup! 10/50 Three-Bean Baked Beans 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying

beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics

beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I’m always asked to bring my special beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio This is an easy recipe that won’t take much time to cook up. When it comes to baked beans, this recipe will hit the spot. 11/50 Corn Dogs 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare corn dogs at home just like you’d get at the fair. Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog

batter. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana You can never go wrong with corn dogs during the summertime. For your Fourth of July party this year, make sure to whip up these delicious dogs for any and every party. Take your Independence Day celebration to the next level with these fun Fourth of July crafts. 12/50 All-American Banana Split 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drugstore. We

still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants

still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. —Melissa Blystone, Latrobe, Pennsylvania This banana split is the ideal summertime dessert. You can’t go wrong with fresh bananas, the three different types of delicious ice cream, and the drool-worthy chocolate syrup. 13/50 Cucumbers with Dill 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try them alongside any grilled entree.

The dill makes this dish even more flavorful

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen These cucumbers will help you cool off in the summer heat. The dill makes this dish even more flavorful. 14/50 Peach Cobbler 50 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this peach cobbler recipe myself with a few tips from my mom and grandma. Because it’s so quick and easy, it can be made in minutes to suit any occasion. I’ve used it as a breakfast fruit dish, a dinner dessert and a light

This recipe is quick and easy, so you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen

snack. —Martha Betten, North Manchester, Indiana Peach cobbler is a classic dessert that everyone will enjoy. This recipe is quick and easy, so you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen. 15/50 Barbecued Chicken Salad Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An impromptu picnic inspired this BBQ chicken salad sandwich. An instant summertime favorite, these dressed-up sandwiches have become a mainstay at our house. —Linda Orme, Battleground, Washington These sandwiches will be a major crowd-pleaser, especially on the Fourth of July! The barbecue sauce takes

these dressed up sandwiches to the next level

these dressed up sandwiches to the next level. 16/50 Caprese Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we’ve tried. —Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah Caprese salad is always a good idea, but especially in the summertime. This salad is super quick and easy to make, so you’ll be able to go out and

enjoy the summer festivities in no time

enjoy the summer festivities in no time. 17/50 Crispy Fried Onion Rings 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Onion Rings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We use this onion rings recipe as a burger topper to add an extra element to already fantastic burgers. These onion rings are also perfect for giving your salads a little crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin If you want to make a delightful kid-friendly snack for the Fourth of July, look no further than these crispy