55 Fun 4th of July Food Ideas for Your BBQ Cookout Party

This lovely No-Bake American Flag Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for all those summer holidays.

No need to heat up your oven, since it gets refrigerated instead of baked.

Mexican Street Corn Salad is an off-the-cob version of the popular Mexican street food, Elotes.

With roasted corn, fresh vegetables and herbs, creamy mayonnaise, and Mexican-style spices is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

These are such a fun and kid-friendly appetizer or main dish for summer holidays.

With just 3 ingredients, they’re inexpensive and super quick to make.

This red, white and blue Patriotic Caprese Salad is full of fresh tomatoes, blueberries, mozzarella and basil.

A completely unexpected twist on classic caprese salad and totally perfect for celebrating your favorite patriotic holiday.

The American flag aesthetic of this tasty taco dip is so fun and festive!

It’s all your favorite taco flavors, in a simple-to-prepare appetizer that everyone will dive into.

Homemade biscuits, made completely from scratch are so much better than store-bought and are actually easy to make.

This recipe uses 6-ingredients and yields soft, flaky, layers of goodness that are ready in less than 30 minutes!

This no-bake Red White & Blue Trifle is the perfect way to showcase your patriotic pride when summer berries are in season.

A pretty presentation of fresh fruit, cake cubes, pudding, and whipped cream makes for a healthy holiday treat.

Tender and creamy deviled eggs dyed perfectly for the 4th of July.

These Red, White, & Blue Colored Deviled Eggs are easy to make and will be a hit at your party!

Prepare this healthy and refreshing Berry Salad with a lemon poppy seed dressing in just 15 minutes.

It is no-cook, so it won't heat up your kitchen, and makes the perfect festive side for your BBQ!

If you’ve never had pretzel ‘salad,’ you’re in for a real treat.

Layers of creamy cheesecake filling, colorful gelatin and a crunchy pretzel crust form the perfect union of flavor and texture.

The perfect combination of tangy deviled eggs and macaroni salad, this Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a quick and easy side dish for all of your summer BBQs.

This creamy macaroni salad is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs well with summer favorites like pulled pork and burgers.

It’s so easy to throw together this pretty flag board, and it will be the hit of the party with kids and adults.

With just a few ingredients, it’s also an affordable appetizer.

Crisp and colorful shredded cabbage is tossed in a very simple creamy dressing with a hint of sweetness for the Best Coleslaw ever.

With some cabbage (or coleslaw mix) and a few basic ingredients, this will be a go-to side dish for almost any occasion.

Mini Jalapeno Corn Dogs are a spicy twist on the traditional well-loved corn dog recipe.

They’re so fun for summer holidays and BBQ cookouts, and can be made with regular flour or gluten-free!

Celebrate the stars and stripes with this patriotic Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip. Cake batter never tasted so good!

Only 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to whip this delicious treat that everyone will LOVE to dip their graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels and so much more into!

Outrageously cheesy, incredibly creamy, and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe is definitely a keeper.

Rich and creamy cheese sauce melted over tender noodles, for the ultimate in cheesy deliciousness!

Cool and creamy and loaded with chopped pickles, herby dill, and spices, this Dill Pickle Dip is a must-have for all your summer parties and BBQs, or anytime you need a flavorful, easy dip for entertaining.

It’s delicious with crackers, chips, or veggies.

Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cake has patriotic colors that will steal the show at your summer BBQ festivities!

It's a stunning dessert that's deceptively simple to assemble.

Old Fashioned Baked Beans have a sweet and savory sauce, made with molasses, bacon, and yellow mustard.

They’re slow-baked to perfection for a rich and satisfying side dish and always a crowd favorite.

A red, white, and blue potato salad is the perfect dish to add a touch of ‘patriotism’ to any meal.

It’s perfect for your Fourth of July celebration!

Combine beautiful red, white, and blue fruits, crackers, meats, and cheeses to create this gourmet charcuterie board.

Not only does it look gorgeous, but everyone will love snacking on it.

Pure summer in every bite, this Strawberry Spinach Salad is a classic you might make on repeat throughout the summer months.

It’s perfect paired with simple proteins like grilled chicken or pork chops, and the Strawberry Vinaigrette gives you a double strawberry hit.

Delicious moist white cake with red & blue berry-flavored Jello is a patriotic dessert everyone will love.

This easy recipe is sweet yet light & travels well to enjoy wherever your celebration takes you.

Cornbread Salad has crumbled jalapeno cheddar cornbread layered with bacon, beans, and veggies for a delicious southern favorite.

With just simple, easy-to-find ingredients, this crowd-pleasing salad is a no brainer. It looks impressive, and tastes even better.

Mexican Orzo Pasta Salad combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the small, rice-shaped pasta called orzo.

The orzo is mixed with corn, onion, avocado, and tomatoes in a light vinaigrette sauce for a perfect pasta grilling side.

Looking for a White Chocolate Party Mix recipe that you can customize for the holidays (or any time)? This is it!

You’ll be the hit of the party when you show up with this festive treat.

Honey Cornbread is slightly sweet, perfectly tender and absolutely delicious.

You can never go wrong with cornbread, especially when paired with grilled meats and smoky BBQ flavors.

Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes are easy to make with festive sprinkles and just 6 ingredients.

Bite-size and individual desserts are the perfect grab and go treats for your holiday dessert table.

Bring on all that summer BBQ salad flavor and serve loaded BLT Pasta Salad with a creamy ranch dressing!

This yummy easy cold pasta salad recipe is full of bacon, tomato, lettuce, pasta and more – one of my favorites!

Red White and Blue Chocolate Covered Oreos are super fun to make and delicious to eat.

Let's face it, everyone loves Oreos!

Easy Sausage Squash Casserole is a tasty vegetable side dish to serve at your summer holiday potluck, family reunion, or backyard bbq!

The sausage is optional, but it sets it apart from all other squash and zucchini casseroles.

Make it with yellow or zucchini squash or a mixture of both!

Celebrate in style with Red, White, and Blue Fudge, a rich and creamy layered treat perfect for patriotic parties.

It has a white chocolate base and colorful sprinkles that make it a hit at any gathering.

Loaded Potato Salad is made with creamy gold potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, seasoned salt, and pepper.

It tastes like your favorite loaded baked potato, in summer salad form.

Adorably patriotic Firework Cupcakes are as festive as it comes.

It’s hard to say whether it’s more fun to frost or to eat them!

Easy 5-ingredient Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad takes just minutes to make and is totally packed with flavor.

With minimal cooking time, it keeps well in the fridge, so you can even make it ahead of time.

Easy and fun to make, these Red, White, and Blue Pretzel Rods will add a festive touch to your patriotic table or meal.

Plus, they're a quick no-bake treat!

Filled with festive colors and rich flavor, Red White & Blue Pudding Shots can be made in minutes.

You can make them spiked, or not!

Pimento Cheese Spread is the ultimate in Southern summer comfort food!

A zesty blend of two sharp cheddar cheeses, tangy pimentos, mayo and just the right amount of spice, this dip will elevate your taste buds to the next level.

This Bomb Pop Drink is a fun spin on the popular red white and blue summer popsicle!

The drink can be made with or without booze and is a fun way to celebrate with adults and kids!

Watermelon Feta Skewers are an amazing mix of sweet and salty! They are a perfect party appetizer for the summer months and whip up quickly.

Turn traditional watermelon feta salad into a fun snack your guests can easily eat without utensils.

Made from a combination of candy melts and chocolate and topped with sprinkles and M&Ms, this Red, White and Blue Bark is seriously tasty and super simple to make.

Sweet and savory pineapple salsa is a bright and fresh combination of ripe pineapple, peppers, onions and cilantro, all tossed together and seasoned with lime juice.

It takes just minutes to put together, and once you try it, you won’t be able to stop eating it!

This pretty Patriotic Cookie Cake is festive and oh-so tasty.

Everyone will love the colorful red white and blue flecks, and it feeds a crowd.

Also known as Minnesota Sushi in some parts of the U.S., these Potluck Pickle Wraps are tasty and easy to put together – with just 3 ingredients!

So inexpensive and simple to make, they’re always an addictive and popular appetizer or snack at potlucks and parties.

This easy, light and fluffy no-bake Patriotic Cheesecake has a delightful blue layer in the middle and red on top.

It’s perfect for sharing with family and friends at summer holiday potlucks, BBQs, and cookouts.

Melon and Prosciutto Skewers are colorful, flavorful, and so fun for summer entertaining!

A variety of melon chunks, prosciutto, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves get skewered and topped with a delicious balsamic glaze.

This Flag S'Mores Dip is such a fun patriotic summer dessert dip.

Done in under 15 minutes, it's cute, patriotic and delicious!

Serve with some graham cracker squares to finish topping off the perfect treat.

Ready in just 5 minutes, this no-bake Taco Dip has a taco-seasoned cheesy layer topped with your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese!

These festive Firecracker Cookies are so festive for summer parties and barbecues.

Decked out in red, white, and blue, and topped with popping candy, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Tortellini Caprese Skewer Kabobs are a refreshing summer appetizer with grape tomatoes, basil, tortellini, and mini mozzarella cheese balls topped in a balsamic glaze.

You'll have this wildly addictive dish ready in about 20 minutes.

Made spiked or not, these sweet and Stained Glass Jello Shots will wow your guests with how cool they look.

Fill your glass with these Red, White & Blue Jell-O Ice Cubes and you’ve got the coolest drinks at your picnics and parties.

These fun frozen cubes are colorful and tasty - and they don’t melt!

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is loaded with corn and a tangy, creamy dressing that will keep you coming back for more.

It’s quick and easy to throw together and the flavors are out of this world.

Super cute and fun, these Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats have the layered look of the American flag.

Jello-o mix provides the fun color combination, and a little bit of added flavor. Everyone will be so impressed that you made these!