The Fourth of July is just around the corner which means it’s time to start thinking about all the delicious food you can make for the occasion. Below is a list of classic and easy recipes perfect for the holiday. These dishes are ones that everyone will enjoy, regardless of what kind of part you throw. Whether it’s a family, friend or work barbeque these recipes will work for all. From main dishes to dessert and everything in between this list will have what you’re looking for to make a quality barbeque. These recipes are as patriotic as sparklers.
You can’t go wrong with hot dogs. They are the perfect Fourth of July recipe because they’re not hard to make at all, all you have to do is grill the meat. From there, your guests can pile on as little or as many condiments that their heart desires. Most grocery stores also have vegetarian hot dogs as well, making sure everyone at your part will have something to eat.
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Hamburgers are another staple food item for barbeques, especially Fourth of July cookouts. You have many options when going about deciding what kind of hamburgers you want to make. You can always start from scratch, buy pre-made patties or have your hand at perfecting the best black bean burger. Another reason why hamburgers are a great Fourth of July recipe is that they’re versatile. Meaning your guests can dictate exactly what they want on their burger. It’s easy and a guarantee to make your guests satisfied.
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Potato salad is absolutely required when trying to put together a list of the best and easiest Fourth of July recipes. This is a necessary side because it isn’t just simple, it’s just plain good. This is a dish so sacred to barbeques that many families have their own recipes passed down from cook to cook. If your parents don’t have a shoe box filled with recipes you can, of course, use the link below to a delicious one.
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When you’re throwing a barbeque you’re going to want to make sure that people are able to graze too, not just sit down to eat. Chips and dips are the perfect pair for any get-together. If you want to take your hosting skills to the next level try making your own queso dip. It’s not nearly as hard as you’d imagine and in the end, you’ll be the envy of your guests.
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Grilled corn is another perfect side for a Fourth of July cookout. It’s easy to prepare, you’re able to add as much or as little seasoning as you’d like before grilling and if you leave the end of the husk on your guests have a built-in way to eat it.
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This is another fantastic appetizer. Vegetable skewers are perfect if you’re also trying to maintain some sort of healthiness during this mid-summer holiday. You can personalize them to how you’d like or you can follow the recipe below for an idea of how to make the perfect skewer.
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Having ice cream on the Fourth of July is as American as having sparklers. Of course, you can go out and buy ice cream, or you can be daring and attempt making it yourself. The recipe below will guide you through your first try at making this delicious dessert. In the end, it’s great because it’s another food item your guests can completely customize.
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You can’t go wrong with egg salad. For one thing, it can be a simple side dish that will compliment any main course. Also, it’s a great alternative to a main course if you aren’t too keen on eating a lot of meat for the Fourth of July. If you’re vegetarian this is a great alternative to a burger, just grab a bun and you have yourself a great sandwich.
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Now you might be thinking how can you have chips as a recipe since it will be significantly easier to just purchase chips from the store. And although you are right it would be more satisfying as well as healthier to make your own chips at home. This recipe is perfect for anyone who has already made chips at home and even for people who are just trying it out.
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