As we approach the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s independence with food, friends, and drinks…I decided to round up my favorite recipes that I like to serve on this holiday. I’m sharing my favorite main dishes, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, and cocktails that you can feed a few or a crowd with. So whether you are just feeding yourself and your family or you are hosting a gathering, I guarantee you can find a menu that pleases everyone! These are the Best fourth of July recipes to celebrate and enjoy!

Mix and match these recipes to create the ultimate Fourth of July menu or choose your favorites to bring to a friend’s house! Either way, I hope these recipes give you some ideas on what to make this Fourth of July.

Main Dishes:

Easy Homemade Ribs

The Best Cheeseburgers

Easy Grilled Bone-In Chicken Breasts (just add bbq sauce)

Grilled Sausage Dogs with Cajun Corn Salsa

Grilled Chicken Sausage and Veggie Skewers

Low Country Boil Skewers

Side Dishes:

Classic Macaroni Salad

Basic Coleslaw

Classic Potato Salad

The Best Homemade Baked Beans

Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Watermelon and Smashed Cucumber Salad

Everything Bagel Pasta Salad

Desserts:

Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Cherry Peach Crumble

Easy Summer Fruit Icebox Cake

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Cocktails:

Strawberry Moscow Mules

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

Watermelon Mint Slushies

The Best Pina Colada

Appetizers:

The Ultimate Summer Caprese Platter

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sliders with Basil Aioli

Chorizo Deviled Eggs

Everything Bagel Hummus Platter

Creamy Feta Dip (Great with veggies and pita chips)

There are so many great options to choose from and no matter what you mix and match, you are sure to have a delicious spread this Fourth of July!