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20 Fun and Easy 4th of July Recipes

June 25, 2018
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No 4th of July is complete without the perfect combination of red, white, and blue. These easy summertime snacks, desserts, drinks, and sides will have you celebrating Independence Day in no time!

With these recipes, delicious and patriotic go hand in hand. It doesn't matter if you are hosting a backyard barbecue, going to a party, or are preparing for a small get-together, you'll be ready with these July 4th inspirational recipes.

FOURTH OF JULY PATRIOTIC POPSICLES

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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FOURTH OF JULY BERRY DESSERT PIZZA

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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SWEET POTATO BUN SLIDERS

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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SUGAR COOKIE TRUFFLES

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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RED WHITE AND BLUE BERRY COCONUT SLUSHIES

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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FIRECRACKER CAKE

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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BLUEBERRY TOMATO CAPRESE

Celebrate the 4th of July with the best backyard party food and desserts. Simple red, white, and blue recipes that will have you covered on Independence Day!

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RED WHITE AND BLUE BARK

This simple and fun no-bake bark recipe is perfect for Memorial Day or Independence Day! So simple, even your kids can make it!

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GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA KEBABS

Grilling season is upon us and you need these Grilled Chicken Fajita Kebabs in your life. They’re perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any weeknight family dinner.

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4TH OF JULY CAKE ROLL

Show off your red white and blue with this festive 4th of July Cake Roll. Your guests will be amazed when you cut into it, revealing the patriotic colors.

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SUMMER BERRY SANGRIA

Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries have this sangria screaming summer! Load it up with ice, top with some chilled club soda, and it's lovely on a hot summer day — or skip the ice and sip it as is on a cool summer's evening. Either way, you'll be glad you did.

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FIRECRACKER S'MORES

crispy graham crackers, melty chocolate, charred marshmallows and add popping candy.

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CREAMY PASTA SALAD

Light and slightly tangy Creamy Pasta Salad, with just enough creamy dressing to coat the noodles and vegetables, this is one heck of an awesome pasta salad. Perfect on its own for a light meal or as a side dish for all the summer potlucks and barbecues. This is better than any deli salad you can buy at the store!

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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHEESECAKE STRAWBERRIES

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries are perfect for the 4th of July or any summer potluck or picnic. They make a healthier dessert option and look so festive. Plus they are simple to make.

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FOURTH OF JULY ETON MESS

There's no better way to celebrate American Independence than with a throwback British dessert.

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PATRIOTIC BERRY BRUSCHETTA

Celebrate the 4th in style with delicious Gluten-Free Patriotic Berry Bruschetta! Serve for breakfast, an appetizer, or a sweet evening treat.

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RED, WHITE & BLUE CAKE BATTER DIP

This Cake Batter Dip is made with just 4 ingredients and is ready in just 5 minutes! Change the sprinkles colors to customize it for any occasion!

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THREE BEAN QUINOA SALAD

Three Bean Quinoa Salad makes a fabulous light meal on its own, but it’s also an easily adaptable and crowd-pleasing side dish

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BERRY FETA SALAD

Berry Feta Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing bursting with fresh berries and adorned with CANDIED pistachios and feta is so easy, delicious and beautiful for company, it is sure to become a new favorite!

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NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE TRIPLE BERRY STAR TART

ENTER this no-bake cheesecake triple berry star tart (!!!!) with fireworks vibes. Because we need to be festive and all since the 4th of July is a mere week away. Fireworks, BBQs, pool parties and MARGARITAS.

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