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Southern Living 2. Food and Recipes 3. Holiday and Occasion Food 4. 50 Extra Festive Recipes for Your Fourth of July Cookout 50 EXTRA FESTIVE RECIPES FOR YOUR FOURTH OF JULY COOKOUT Southern Living May 2021 Cover By Southern Living Editors Updated June 18, 2022 Skip gallery slides FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More FB More View All Next Slide Cherry Flag Pie Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Call your cousins, neighbors, and grandkids. This year's July 4th party is one they won't want to miss. From red, white, and blue desserts to grilled summertime staples, there's something for everyone in our round up of all-American eats. There's nothing more fun than cookout classics and freedom-themed food on Independence Day. Start your summer shindig off right with colorful cocktails and seasonal snacks. Our 4th of July Punch and Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad are sure to hold guests over while the grill gets going. After the hot dogs and burgers have been served, it'll be impossible to keep them away from the dessert table. Can you blame them? One look at our Mixed Berry Slab Pie, and sparks will fly. No matter what combination of 4th of July party recipes you pick, old-fashioned summer fun is a guarantee. Grab those red, white, and blue streamers, fire up the grill, and make sure you're fully stocked on berries. It's time to throw a star-spangled party. Start Slideshow 1 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print PIMENTO CHEESE SAUSAGE BALLS Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls Credit: Anna Theoktisto/Getty Images Recipe: Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls Pimiento cheese turns this hostess staple up a notch. 1 OF 50 Next Slide View All 2 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham Credit: Jen Causey Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham This old-school cold salad pairs well with any cookout menu, but it looks especially nice on a patriotic picnic table. 2 OF 50 Next Slide View All 3 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print BERRY COBBLER Berry Cobbler Recipe: Berry Cobbler This mid-summer slow-cooked dessert is the ideal mix of red, white, and blue flavor. 3 OF 50 Next Slide View All 4 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print 4TH OF JULY PUNCH 4th of July Punch Credit: Jennifer Causey Recipe: 4th of July Punch A blend of fresh fruit and bright juices, this big-batch patriotic punch can be made booze-free for the kiddos, too. 4 OF 50 Next Slide View All 5 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print SPICY GRILLED CORN SALAD Spicy Grilled Corn Salad Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Toni Brogan Recipe: Spicy Grilled Corn Salad Start sparks long before fireworks with this street corn-inspired side with a jalapeño kick. 5 OF 50 Next Slide View All 6 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print SLOPPY COLA JOE DOGS Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs Credit: Melina Hammer Recipe: Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs Two summertime favorites collide in this camp-style hot dog that'll make the crowd will go wild. 6 OF 50 Next Slide View All 7 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print MIXED BERRY SLAB PIE Mixed Berry Slab Piet Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Recipe: Mixed Berry Slab Pie In-season berries will leave parade candy untouched thanks to this centerpiece-worthy pie. 7 OF 50 Next Slide View All 8 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print MEMPHIS DRY-RUBBED BABY BACK RIBS Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: MindI Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs Put at-home barbecue in action for your backyard celebration with a recipe that would make any Memphian proud. 8 OF 50 Next Slide View All 9 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print NO-BAKE BANANA SPLIT PIE Banana Split Pie Credit: Photographer and props: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: No-Bake Banana Split Pie We're not turning on the oven for this one. Our No-Bake Banana Split Pie takes all the flavors we love from a traditional banana split and converts it into sliceable portions fit for a crowd. Just be sure to keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve. 9 OF 50 Next Slide View All 10 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CLASSIC GRILLED CORN ON THE COB Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob We can all agree that fresh, grilled corn is a hallmark of any Independence Day menu. 10 OF 50 Next Slide View All 11 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print TURKEY CHEESEBURGERS WITH GRILLED VIDALIA ONION RINGS Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings A turkey alternative to your routine backyard burger, this recipe adds a caramelized onion topping for flavor that just feels like summertime. 11 OF 50 Next Slide View All 12 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POKE CAKE Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake Credit: Jennifer Causey Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake Fresh summer berries and homemade frosting combine for a summertime dessert with patriotic pizzazz. 12 OF 50 Next Slide View All 13 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print TOMATO, PEACH, AND CORN SALAD Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Three cheers for this summertime trio that pairs well with all things grilled. 13 OF 50 Next Slide View All 14 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print RANCH WATER Texas Ranch Water Cocktail Credit: Getty Images/Lauren King / EyeEm Recipe: Ranch Water When it comes to light and refreshing cocktails, few compare to Texas-favorite Ranch Water. Just make sure you use Topo Chico—no random sparkling water will do. 14 OF 50 Next Slide View All 15 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print HEIRLOOM TOMATO PIE WITH PARMESAN-BUTTERMILK CRUST Heirloom Tomato Pie Recipe Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie Believe it or not, this Southern classic tastes even better than it looks. 15 OF 50 Next Slide View All 16 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print BEST-EVER SUCCOTASH Best-Ever Succotash Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash With timeless flavor that just says "summer," guests will enjoy every forkful of this confetti-like side. 16 OF 50 Next Slide View All 17 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print PEACH COBBLER Peach Cobbler Credit: Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Peach Cobbler It's not a Southern summer party without a classic cobbler, and this peach cobbler is sensational. 17 OF 50 Next Slide View All 18 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CLASSIC BAKED BEANS Baked Beans Credit: Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Baked Beans This bacon-filled baked bean recipe is a backyard party side that's simple to make and take. 18 OF 50 Next Slide View All 19 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print OLD-SCHOOL SQUASH CASSEROLE Old-School Squash Casserole Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole Combine summer squash with cheese, butter, and crushed crackers, and you'll find yourself with an instant crowd-pleaser. 19 OF 50 Next Slide View All 20 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHEESECAKE BARS Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars Red, white, and blue take a swirl atop cheesecake in bars you can prepare up to two days in advance. 20 OF 50 Next Slide View All 21 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print MACARONI PIE Macaroni Pie Credit: Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Macaroni Pie A trifecta of cheeses and fresh thyme are responsible for a savory depth of flavor that's begging to be sliced in the backyard. 21 OF 50 Next Slide View All 22 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CRUNCHY OKRA-AND-CORN SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing Give your side salad an upgrade with crisp okra and crunchy corn. 22 OF 50 Next Slide View All 23 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print BLUEBERRY-ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY SLAB PIE Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Recipe: Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie Serve a classic American pie bursting with seasonal blueberries that's sure to delight. 23 OF 50 Next Slide View All 24 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POPSICLES Red, White, and Blue Popsicles Credit: Jennifer Causey Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles A patriotic treat so tasty the colorful drips are worth the risk. 24 OF 50 Next Slide View All 25 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print INSTANT POT RIBS Instant Pot Ribs Credit: Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs If you have a parade to attend and can't babysit the smoker all day, these fast, fall-off-the-bone ribs may be your saving grace. 25 OF 50 Next Slide View All 26 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print TUNA PASTA SALAD Tuna Pasta Salad Credit: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad Tuna pasta salad gets a summer party-ready refresh that's as bright as the season. 26 OF 50 Next Slide View All 27 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print BERRY SPLASH Berry Splash Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Berry Splash This family-friendly recipe will cool off your crowd all summer long. 27 OF 50 Next Slide View All 28 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print SOUR CREAM FLAG CAKE Flag Cake Credit: Southern Living Recipe: Sour Cream Flag Cake Salute our nation's independence in the most delicious way possible. This iconic flag sheet cake will have every guest coming back for a second slice. 28 OF 50 Next Slide View All 29 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN SALAD Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad Credit: Southern Living Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad Here's proof that old-school is still cool when it comes to cookouts. A favorite outdoor side of generations past, this cold salad uses chopped chicken, mayo, celery, and a splash of lemon juice. 29 OF 50 Next Slide View All 30 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print PITCHER MOJITOS Pitcher Mojitos Credit: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Pitcher Mojitos Hosting a crowd all day? These big-batch mojitos are up for the challenge and easy to refill again and again. 30 OF 50 Next Slide View All 31 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CLASSIC PIMIENTO CHEESE Basic Pimiento Cheese Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese Whether you serve it as a dip, spread, or all by itself, this recipe belongs on every outdoor summer spread. 31 OF 50 Next Slide View All 32 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print PEACH-BOURBON UPSIDE-DOWN BUNDT CAKE Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake Light up the party long before the fireworks begin with this bright and boozy Bundt. 32 OF 50 Next Slide View All 33 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print WATERMELON MARGARITAS Watermelon Margaritas On The Rocks Credit: Southern Living Recipe: Watermelon Margaritas We've yet to taste a more popular cookout cocktail than this refreshingly colorful margarita. 33 OF 50 Next Slide View All 34 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print SALMON BURGERS WITH CREAMY TARTAR SAUCE Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce Dress up your burger offerings with this flavorful salmon version. The tartar sauce is not to be missed. 34 OF 50 Next Slide View All 35 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print MARINATED WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD Marinated Watermelon Tomato Salad Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Marinated Watermelon and Tomato Salad Move over red and blue berries. This watermelon salad is here to prove there's a place for other fresh summer produce on your July 4th menu. 35 OF 50 Next Slide View All 36 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print ROOT BEER FLOAT POPSICLES Southern Living SEO- Root Beer Float Popsicles Credit: Photography and Prop Styling: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Root Beer Float Popsicles Forget pre-made popsicles. These treats inspired by ice cream floats will be the talk of the party. 36 OF 50 Next Slide View All 37 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print OVEN-ROASTED CORN ON THE COB Baked Corn on the Cob Credit: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob Too much on the grill? Put the oven to good use for a side that's fit for any Fourth of July menu. 37 OF 50 Next Slide View All 38 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print MINI CONFETTI CAKES Mini Confetti Cakes Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Mini Confetti Cakes This pre-fireworks snack has a popping surprise of its own—it starts with store-bought cake mix. 38 OF 50 Next Slide View All 39 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print GREEN TOMATO SKILLET PIE Green Tomato Skillet Pie Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Green Tomato Skillet Pie Green tomatoes will be grandfathered into your Independence Day spread after one bit of this sillet pie. 39 OF 50 Next Slide View All 40 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CUCUMBER-JALAPENO COOLERS Cucumber-jalapeño Gin Coolers Credit: Photographer Jennifer Causey, Prop Stylist Lindsey Lower, Food Stylist Torie Cox Recipe: Cucumber-Jalapeno Coolers Chill out with this refreshing cocktail that packs a punch. Make sure you chill your club soda prior to mixing up a batch. 40 OF 50 Next Slide View All 41 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CHERRIES-AND-CREAM ICEBOX CAKE Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner Recipe: Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake When it comes to the 4th, there's no such thing as too many cooled-down desserts. 41 OF 50 Next Slide View All 42 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print PEACH FRIED PIES Peach Fried Pies Credit: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Peach Fried Pies This holiday-worthy recipe is portable and packed with colorful peaches. 42 OF 50 Next Slide View All 43 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print MAC AND CHEESE WITH HAM Baked Smokin’ Macaroni and Cheese Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham Chopped, smoked ham rounds out this melt-in-your-mouth, cheesy dish that's made for outdoor dining. 43 OF 50 Next Slide View All 44 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES Baked Zucchini Fries Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries Forget French fries. Serve these crispy zucchini sticks and put that farmers' market hull to good use. 44 OF 50 Next Slide View All 45 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print SMOKY WATERMELON-MEZCAL FRESCA Smoky Watermelon-Mezcal Fresca Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Smoky Watermelon-Mezcal Fresca The only way to upgrade standalone slice of fresh watermelon? Turn it into an icy, boozy delight. 45 OF 50 Next Slide View All 46 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print SWEET HEAT HOT DOGS Sweet Heat Hot Dogs Credit: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Allison R. Banks; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns Recipe: Sweet Heat Hot Dogs Your crew will never opt for plain old ketchup and mustard again once they taste these kicked-up franks. Serve with chopped sweet-hot pickles (like Wickles Pickles) and shredded red cabbage for all the crunch. 46 OF 50 Next Slide View All 47 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print WHISKEY PIE WITH TIPSY BERRIES Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries Credit: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries Boozy berries make for the ultimate topping to this adults-only summer pie. 47 OF 50 Next Slide View All 48 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print WATERMELON CAKE Watermelon Cake Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Recipe: Watermelon Cake What's Fourth of July without a watermelon-eating contest? This time, we're slicing it up and making things sweeter than ever with a cake that's bound to have everyone gathering around. 48 OF 50 Next Slide View All 49 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print FRESH FRUIT SALAD Fresh Fruit Salad Credit: Jen Causey Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad With all of the holiday-colored berries in your party lineup, a simple fruit salad can be easy to overlook but a wonderful break from the cheesy, savory, and indulgent treats on the table. 49 OF 50 Next Slide View All 50 OF 50 FB More Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print CHERRY FLAG PIE Cherry Flag Pie Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Cherry Flag Pie Meet an All-American classic that's almost too pretty to slice. 50 OF 50 Next Slide View All Replay gallery SHARE THE GALLERY Pinterest Facebook UP NEXT Classic Condiment Recipes Every Southerner Should Know Cancel Next Slide By Southern Living Editors SHARE THE GALLERY Pinterest Facebook Trending Videos Loading 00:01 00:15 × Playback Speed Normal Subtitles/CC Off Audio Description Off Browser Video Settings Off 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 2 Off English This setting only applies to the current video. 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Our No-Bake Banana Split Pie takes all the flavors we love from a traditional banana split and converts it into sliceable portions fit for a crowd. Just be sure to keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve. 10 of 50 CLASSIC GRILLED CORN ON THE COB Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob We can all agree that fresh, grilled corn is a hallmark of any Independence Day menu. 11 of 50 TURKEY CHEESEBURGERS WITH GRILLED VIDALIA ONION RINGS Recipe: Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings A turkey alternative to your routine backyard burger, this recipe adds a caramelized onion topping for flavor that just feels like summertime. 12 of 50 RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POKE CAKE Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake Fresh summer berries and homemade frosting combine for a summertime dessert with patriotic pizzazz. 13 of 50 TOMATO, PEACH, AND CORN SALAD Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Three cheers for this summertime trio that pairs well with all things grilled. 14 of 50 RANCH WATER Recipe: Ranch Water When it comes to light and refreshing cocktails, few compare to Texas-favorite Ranch Water. Just make sure you use Topo Chico—no random sparkling water will do. 15 of 50 HEIRLOOM TOMATO PIE WITH PARMESAN-BUTTERMILK CRUST Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie Believe it or not, this Southern classic tastes even better than it looks. 16 of 50 BEST-EVER SUCCOTASH Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash With timeless flavor that just says "summer," guests will enjoy every forkful of this confetti-like side. 17 of 50 PEACH COBBLER Recipe: Peach Cobbler It's not a Southern summer party without a classic cobbler, and this peach cobbler is sensational. 18 of 50 CLASSIC BAKED BEANS Recipe: Baked Beans This bacon-filled baked bean recipe is a backyard party side that's simple to make and take. 19 of 50 OLD-SCHOOL SQUASH CASSEROLE Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole Combine summer squash with cheese, butter, and crushed crackers, and you'll find yourself with an instant crowd-pleaser. 20 of 50 RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHEESECAKE BARS Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars Red, white, and blue take a swirl atop cheesecake in bars you can prepare up to two days in advance. 21 of 50 MACARONI PIE Recipe: Macaroni Pie A trifecta of cheeses and fresh thyme are responsible for a savory depth of flavor that's begging to be sliced in the backyard. 22 of 50 CRUNCHY OKRA-AND-CORN SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING Recipe: Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing Give your side salad an upgrade with crisp okra and crunchy corn. 23 of 50 BLUEBERRY-ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY SLAB PIE Recipe: Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie Serve a classic American pie bursting with seasonal blueberries that's sure to delight. 24 of 50 RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POPSICLES Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles A patriotic treat so tasty the colorful drips are worth the risk. 25 of 50 INSTANT POT RIBS Recipe: Instant Pot Ribs If you have a parade to attend and can't babysit the smoker all day, these fast, fall-off-the-bone ribs may be your saving grace. 26 of 50 TUNA PASTA SALAD Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad Tuna pasta salad gets a summer party-ready refresh that's as bright as the season. 27 of 50 BERRY SPLASH Recipe: Berry Splash This family-friendly recipe will cool off your crowd all summer long. 28 of 50 SOUR CREAM FLAG CAKE Recipe: Sour Cream Flag Cake Salute our nation's independence in the most delicious way possible. This iconic flag sheet cake will have every guest coming back for a second slice. 29 of 50 OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN SALAD Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad Here's proof that old-school is still cool when it comes to cookouts. A favorite outdoor side of generations past, this cold salad uses chopped chicken, mayo, celery, and a splash of lemon juice. 30 of 50 PITCHER MOJITOS Recipe: Pitcher Mojitos Hosting a crowd all day? These big-batch mojitos are up for the challenge and easy to refill again and again. 31 of 50 CLASSIC PIMIENTO CHEESE Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese Whether you serve it as a dip, spread, or all by itself, this recipe belongs on every outdoor summer spread. 32 of 50 PEACH-BOURBON UPSIDE-DOWN BUNDT CAKE Recipe: Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake Light up the party long before the fireworks begin with this bright and boozy Bundt. 33 of 50 WATERMELON MARGARITAS Recipe: Watermelon Margaritas We've yet to taste a more popular cookout cocktail than this refreshingly colorful margarita. 34 of 50 SALMON BURGERS WITH CREAMY TARTAR SAUCE Recipe: Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce Dress up your burger offerings with this flavorful salmon version. The tartar sauce is not to be missed. 35 of 50 MARINATED WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD Recipe: Marinated Watermelon and Tomato Salad Move over red and blue berries. This watermelon salad is here to prove there's a place for other fresh summer produce on your July 4th menu. 36 of 50 ROOT BEER FLOAT POPSICLES Recipe: Root Beer Float Popsicles Forget pre-made popsicles. These treats inspired by ice cream floats will be the talk of the party. 37 of 50 OVEN-ROASTED CORN ON THE COB Recipe: Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob Too much on the grill? Put the oven to good use for a side that's fit for any Fourth of July menu. 38 of 50 MINI CONFETTI CAKES Recipe: Mini Confetti Cakes This pre-fireworks snack has a popping surprise of its own—it starts with store-bought cake mix. 39 of 50 GREEN TOMATO SKILLET PIE Recipe: Green Tomato Skillet Pie Green tomatoes will be grandfathered into your Independence Day spread after one bit of this sillet pie. 40 of 50 CUCUMBER-JALAPENO COOLERS Recipe: Cucumber-Jalapeno Coolers Chill out with this refreshing cocktail that packs a punch. Make sure you chill your club soda prior to mixing up a batch. 41 of 50 CHERRIES-AND-CREAM ICEBOX CAKE Recipe: Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake When it comes to the 4th, there's no such thing as too many cooled-down desserts. 42 of 50 PEACH FRIED PIES Recipe: Peach Fried Pies This holiday-worthy recipe is portable and packed with colorful peaches. 43 of 50 MAC AND CHEESE WITH HAM Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham Chopped, smoked ham rounds out this melt-in-your-mouth, cheesy dish that's made for outdoor dining. 44 of 50 BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries Forget French fries. Serve these crispy zucchini sticks and put that farmers' market hull to good use. 45 of 50 SMOKY WATERMELON-MEZCAL FRESCA Recipe: Smoky Watermelon-Mezcal Fresca The only way to upgrade standalone slice of fresh watermelon? Turn it into an icy, boozy delight. 46 of 50 SWEET HEAT HOT DOGS Recipe: Sweet Heat Hot Dogs Your crew will never opt for plain old ketchup and mustard again once they taste these kicked-up franks. Serve with chopped sweet-hot pickles (like Wickles Pickles) and shredded red cabbage for all the crunch. 47 of 50 WHISKEY PIE WITH TIPSY BERRIES Recipe: Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries Boozy berries make for the ultimate topping to this adults-only summer pie. 48 of 50 WATERMELON CAKE Recipe: Watermelon Cake What's Fourth of July without a watermelon-eating contest? This time, we're slicing it up and making things sweeter than ever with a cake that's bound to have everyone gathering around. 49 of 50 FRESH FRUIT SALAD Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad With all of the holiday-colored berries in your party lineup, a simple fruit salad can be easy to overlook but a wonderful break from the cheesy, savory, and indulgent treats on the table. 50 of 50 CHERRY FLAG PIE Recipe: Cherry Flag Pie Meet an All-American classic that's almost too pretty to slice. Advertisement Close this dialog window VIEW ALL 1 of 50 Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls 2 of 50 Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham 3 of 50 Berry Cobbler 4 of 50 4th of July Punch 5 of 50 Spicy Grilled Corn Salad 6 of 50 Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs 7 of 50 Mixed Berry Slab Pie 8 of 50 Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs 9 of 50 No-Bake Banana Split Pie 10 of 50 Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob 11 of 50 Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings 12 of 50 Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake 13 of 50 Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad 14 of 50 Ranch Water 15 of 50 Heirloom Tomato Pie with Parmesan-Buttermilk Crust 16 of 50 Best-Ever Succotash 17 of 50 Peach Cobbler 18 of 50 Classic Baked Beans 19 of 50 Old-School Squash Casserole 20 of 50 Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars 21 of 50 Macaroni Pie 22 of 50 Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing 23 of 50 Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie 24 of 50 Red, White, and Blue Popsicles 25 of 50 Instant Pot Ribs 26 of 50 Tuna Pasta Salad 27 of 50 Berry Splash 28 of 50 Sour Cream Flag Cake 29 of 50 Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad 30 of 50 Pitcher Mojitos 31 of 50 Classic Pimiento Cheese 32 of 50 Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake 33 of 50 Watermelon Margaritas 34 of 50 Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce 35 of 50 Marinated Watermelon and Tomato Salad 36 of 50 Root Beer Float Popsicles 37 of 50 Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob 38 of 50 Mini Confetti Cakes 39 of 50 Green Tomato Skillet Pie 40 of 50 Cucumber-Jalapeno Coolers 41 of 50 Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake 42 of 50 Peach Fried Pies 43 of 50 Mac and Cheese with Ham 44 of 50 Baked Zucchini Fries 45 of 50 Smoky Watermelon-Mezcal Fresca 46 of 50 Sweet Heat Hot Dogs 47 of 50 Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries 48 of 50 Watermelon Cake 49 of 50 Fresh Fruit Salad 50 of 50 Cherry Flag Pie Close this dialog window SHARE & MORE Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print Southern Living MAGAZINES & MORE LEARN MORE * About Us * Subscribe this link opens in a new tab * Books from Southern Living * Contact Us * Advertise * Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab * Accolades this link opens in a new tab CONNECT Subscribe to Our Newsletter MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. 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