4th of July Recipes for Your Backyard BBQ

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Fire up the grill and get ready for the 4th of July with these popular summer recipes. Whether you’re hosting a laid-back backyard BBQ or a full-on neighborhood party, this lineup has something for everyone. From spicy burgers and smash burgers to loaded hot dogs and classic pasta salads, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for your Independence Day cookout.

Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers

A burger on a plate topped with lettuce and dripping sauce.
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Jalapeño cheddar burgers are perfect for July 4th grilling! With herby grilled patties, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy, spicy jalapeño ranch sauce these burgers are great for grilling season.

Get the recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers

Peach Cobbler

A peach cobbler with lattice pie crust topping.
Image Credit: A Farm Girls Kitchen

Fresh Georgia peaches tucked into buttery pie crust is a great way to cap off summer celebrations. This classic southern dessert is easy to put together and use either fresh or frozen fruit.

Get the recipe: Peach Cobbler

Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

Flatbreads topped with chicken, lettuce, dressing, and chickpeas.
Image Credit: Dished by Kate

Craving pizza but easier and also salad? Try these grilled chicken Caesar salad flatbreads. This flavorful pizza and salad mashup is great for grilling season and your 4th of July cookouts.

Get the recipe: Chicken Caesar Flatbreads

Blackstone Smash Burgers

A burger on a bun with lettuce, sauce, cheese, and onions, beside tortilla chips.
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Smash burgers on a Blackstone griddle are the perfect way to celebrate at your 4th of July BBQ. These juicy wonders are crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth delicious on the inside. Pair them with grilled onions, toasted buns, and your favorite toppings for a burger experience you’ll crave again soon!

Get the recipe: Blackstone Smash Burgers

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Yogurt bark with berries stacked on a plate.
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This frozen yogurt bark with white chocolate chips and berries makes for a fun and tasty red, white, and blue dessert. Perfect for your 4th of July celebrations.

Get the recipe: Frozen Yogurt Bark

Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers on a cutting board.
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These chicken skewers are full of flavor and perfect for BBQ season. Celebrate the 4th of July with Puerto Rican Pinchos – grilled chicken skewers grilled and bathed in a tangy BBQ sauce.

Get the recipe: Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers

Red White and Blue Jell-O Shots

6 red, white, and blue jello shots lined up on a counter.
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Go all out with these festive red, white, and blue Jell-O shots. With berry blue and cherry flavors sandwiching a sweetened layer, these striped Jell-O shots are ready for celebrating!

Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Jello Shots

BBQ Bacon Baked Beans

Beans topped with bacon with a wooden spoon in a casserole dish.
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Baked beans are a classic BBQ side dish. These BBQ bacon baked beans feature the tangy flavors of your favorite barbecue sauce balanced with brown sugar and a bit of heat from cayenne pepper.

Get the recipe: BBQ Bacon Baked Beans

Broccoli Crunch Salad

Broccoli salad in a bowl topped with pumpkin seeds.
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This broccoli crunch salad is loaded with texture and flavor. Featuring crisp broccoli, crunchy pepitas, and a creamy chipotle mayo dressing, this salad is both delicious and satisfying!

Get the recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad

Cookie Bars

A cookie bar decorated with red, white, and blue candy.
Image Credit: Kim Schob

These 4th of July themed cookie bars are the ultimate easy BBQ dessert. Making use of red, white, and blue M&Ms and red, white, and blue star sprinkles adds festive flair.

Get the recipe: Cookie Bars

Creamy Potato Salad with Dill

Potato salad with cucumber corn and dill in a bowl.
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Made with only 7 ingredients, this creamy potato salad with dill is easy to make. It’s the ideal addition to your 4th of July BBQ spread, complementing anything from veggie burgers to juicy meat patties.

Get the recipe: Creamy Potato Salad with Dill

Big Mac Quesadilla

A stacked quesadilla stuffed with meat, cheese, and lettuce.
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This recipe takes the viral smash burger taco trend to a whole new level – the Blackstone Big Mac Quesadilla! It’s bigger, bolder, and bursting with all the classic Big Mac flavors – think melty cheese, tangy pickles, crisp lettuce, and a secret-weapon special sauce – all nestled within a giant, crispy quesadilla.

Get the recipe: Big Mac Quesadilla

Pulled Pork Sliders

Slider buns filled with shredded meat and lettuce.
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These pulled pork sliders are the perfect addition to your 4th of July spread, complimenting other classic BBQ dishes like grilled pork and potato salad. With just 15 minutes of prep time you’ll have more time to enjoy the outdoors.

Get the recipe: Pulled Pork Sliders

Curry Burgers

A burger with yellow sauce and cilantro.
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Spice up your grilling routine this season with flavorful curry burgers in rich brioche buns, topped with a flavorful caramelized onion curried mayo.

Get the recipe: Curry Burgers

Coleslaw

Closeup of coleslaw.
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This homemade coleslaw features a slightly sweet dressing covering crispy slivered cabbage. With just 20 minutes to make, this salad is easy to prep and travels well.

Get the recipe: Coleslaw

Mexican Style Street Corn

Stacked grilled corn on the cob topped with a spicy mayo sauce, cheese, and cilantro.
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Try this Mexico-inspired grilled corn that’s covered in a zesty blend of lime juice, mayo, cilantro, chipotle chili powder and crumbly Queso Blanco or Cotija cheese. It’s a deliciously different way to serve up fresh summer corn.

Get the recipe: Mexican Style Street Corn

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad in a green bowl.
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This traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is easy to make. This easy pasta salad features a tangy, sweet, and creamy dressing with tender pasta, carrots, celery, and green onions.

Get the recipe: Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Lemonade with Simple Syrup

Two glasses of lemonade beside a pitcher of lemonade and whole and halved lemons.
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This easy homemade lemonade combines fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, cold water, and ice for a classic refreshing drink. Adjust the sweetness if needed, for the perfect balance between sweet and tart.

Get the recipe: Lemonade with Simple Syrup

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Pasta in a bowl topped with fresh dill.
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Complete your 4th of July cookout with this zesty Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad! It’s full of flavor with tender pasta, chopped dill pickles, and a tangy homemade dill pickle dressing. This crowd-pleasing side dish is the star of the show with a perfect balance of bold flavors and satisfying textures.

Get the recipe: Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Gourmet Hot Dogs

6 hot dogs all with different toppings.
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Make gourmet hot dogs with all your favorite toppings. Make your cookout extra fun by trying flavor combos based on well known hot dogs like Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, and BBQ Bacon Dogs.

Get the recipe: Gourmet Hot Dogs

Hi, I'm Jacqueline Piper, the author of PiperCooks. I am a food blogger with a focus on easy, delicious, and (mostly) healthy recipes. I like using fresh ingredients for simple family recipes and I love cooking + sharing recipes to help you put healthy, homemade dinners on your table.

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