23 All-American Eats for the Fourth Of July

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Ethan Calabrese

Let freedom ring in the most delicious way possible with these patriotic recipes and red, white, and blue food ideas. Need more fireworks for your July 4th affair? Try these July 4th Desserts and July 4th Drinks.

Classic Potato Salad

John Komar
Classic Potato Salad

Everyone will be fighting for the last scoop!

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Jonathan Boulton
Burger ‘n Fries Foil Packs

Summer’s answer to burgers and fries.

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Jonathan Boulton
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Corn

When corn lives its best life.

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Jonathan Boulton
Grilled Ranch Potatoes

Now we want to grill all our potatoes!

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4th of July Brie

Nothing says America like a cheese flag.

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Courtesy of Ethan Calabrese
Banana Split Kebabs

This fun dessert is a healthy, kid-friendly spin on a classic.

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Jonathan Boulton
Crispy Chicken Caesar

Your favorite salad just got an awesome new upgrade.

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Grilled Chicago Dogs Recipe

Judy Kim
Grilled Chicago Dogs

Dress up typical franks with the Windy City’s favorite condiments.

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Chelsea Lupkin
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Skewers

The beloved flavor trio hits the grill for summer.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

Is there anything more American than bacon, cheeseburgers, and pie?

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Lindsay Funston
Spicy Watermelon with Feta

Sweet watermelon mellows the heat of red pepper flakes for winner of easiest summer side ever.

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BBQ Grilled Chicken Recipe

Ethan Calabrese
BBQ Grilled Chicken

This cookout classic is a serious crowd-pleaser.

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Ethan Calabrese
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

We knew penne was the only thing missing from a Caesar.

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Ethan Calabrese
Grilled Corn

We’ve got six magical ways to top grilled corn—and bacon-wrapped isn’t even the best one.

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America Cake

We just put the party in patriotic.

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Courtesy of Ethan Calabrese
Strawberry Shortcake No-Churn Ice Cream

This no-churn ice cream tastes like love at first sight.

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Courtesy of Sugar and Soul
Dr Pepper Baked Beans

Sweet, sticky and crazy delicious, these beans are a must for any cookout.

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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Serve a classic favorite, the baked potato, in salad form for a family-style side dish

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven
Cherry Pie

Sweet as cherry pie. (Literally.)

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Pull-Apart Cheeseburger Sliders

If you have a summer party without sliders, you’re doing it wrong.

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Homemade Coleslaw

PARKER FEIERBACH
Homemade Coleslaw

Never need a coleslaw recipe again.

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Grilled Creamed Corn

ETHAN CALABRESE
Grilled Creamed Corn

Our take on this classic side packs a punch with charred, fresh corn and jalapeño.

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Brandon Bales
Red, White, & Blitzed Party Shot

Be the hero your party deserves.

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