The 4th of July has always been a blast in my house because it’s a double-holiday: Independence Day and Mother Cookie’s birthday. When you’re celebrating two momentous occasions at once, it’s doubly important to have great stuff to eat.
I can show you a lot of embarrassing photos of cakes I made as a kid. I was not always as gifted with frosting as I am now.I still get made fun of to this day for the Happy Birthday/4th of July cake that says “Happy Birthday Mamma” instead of “mama.”
Nowadays, I like to think my Smart Cookie skills have vastly improved my Independence Day eats, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. I’ve got a whole list of incredible 4th of July recipes for you, ranging from 4th of July desserts to 4th of July snacks and side dishes. I’ve even got vegetarian 4th of July main dishes. Whatever you’re looking for to make you the star of the cookout, I’ve got you covered.
4th of July Desserts
1. Red, White, and Blue Cupcake Cake
2. Red, White and Blue Ice Box Cake
3. Red, White, & Blue Breakfast Bombs
4. Key Lime Pie Rice Krispie Treats
5. Red, White, & Blue Flip Flop Cookies
6. S’more Swirl Chocolate Bark
7. 3-Ingredient Mini Blueberry Fritters
9. Red, White, & Blue Macaroons
10. Red, White, & Blue Poke Cake
4th of July Sides
1. Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
2. Sun-Dried Tomato Mac & Cheese
3. 4-Cheese Stovetop Mac & Cheese
4. Crispy Potato Bites with Guacamole
5. Sauteed Basil-Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, Corn, & Cherry Tomatoes
4th of July Snacks
1. Loaded Buffalo Potato Bites
3. Best Hummus
4th of July Vegetarian Main Dishes
1. Black Bean Burger on a Pretzel Bun Topped with Mac & Cheese
2. Pepper Jack Summer Squash Steaks
4. Summery Stovetop Quinoa, Veggies & Herbs
5. Lemon Garlic Pepper Oricchiette with Caramelized Onions & Broccoli
What are you making this weekend?
