My 10 Favorite 4th of July BBQ Foods

There is nothing more enjoyable than a summer barbecue. Here are my 10 favorite 4th of July bbq foods, perfect for every summer gathering.

I am in summer  vacation mode even though it’s not officially summer yet. But once the kids are out of school and we celebrate Memorial Day it is full steam ahead for summer fun. I am looking forward to celebrating and enjoying my family, friends, fireworks and food on the 4th of July. Bbq’s are a focal point of summer entertaining so today I am sharing 10 of my favorite 4th of July BBQ foods. Enjoy!

4th of July Food Hot off the Grill

1. Grilled Sausages or brats served with your favorite toppings. Add hamburgers and hot dogs to the grill as well and you will have something for everyone! Make a condiment bar with onions, relish, mustard, ketchup and maybe the fixings for a Chicago style hot dog.

2. Plan ahead so that you can make the best Pulled Pork Sandwiches with lots of spicy bbq sauce. If you haven’t tried Lexington dipping sauce on your pulled pork you are in for a treat.

3. Baby Back Ribs, are always a popular meat at any BBQ so be sure to make extra so your guests can have seconds!

Barbecue Side Dishes

Most cookouts feature an assortment of side dishes. And when you think about it the possibilities are endless. Personally I like to stick to the classics, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and corn on the cob.

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4. Baked Beans are a very popular side dish. There are a lot of great recipes you can use, this one from The Recipe Critic is made from scratch and is delicious! But if you want to take a shortcut used canned beans and doctor them up with bacon, brown sugar and other condiments like in this recipe.

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5. Old Fashioned Potato Salad is my absolute favorite thing to eat at a BBQ. I prefer simple, with celery, onions, eggs and mayonnaise but you can add dill, blue cheese and many other condiments to make a delicious salad.

 If you are serving it at your BBQ make sure to keep it cool along with any other side dishes, salads and fruit.

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6. Blue Cheese Coleslaw my second favorite thing to eat at bbq’s and picnics.

I actually am all about the side dishes, the more variety the better. What about you? Are you “team side” or “team grilled meat?” Do you have a favorite side dish? Or a family recipe for potato salad or cole slaw that your want to share?

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7. Grilled Corn, Peach and Tomato Salad is an easy and delicious salad to serve at your gathering because you can change the ingredients to suit your taste. If you don’t like peaches skip them and add some black beans, and squash.

You can also serve macaroni and cheese,  pasta salad, dips and chips and grilled corn and vegetables. 

Barbecue sides are regional, in the South you might find orca, fried green tomatoes and collard greens, in the Midwest, you might find 7 layer salad and deviled eggs.  There are many that I have not included here feel free to serve whatever you and your guests like.

4th of July BBQ Desserts

Desserts are everyones favorite part of a meal so don’t just stop at one. Make your favorite cookies, candy, bars, brownies, ice cream, cake, and cheesecake. More is best especially on a long holiday weekend. If your cook-out is on the day of the fireworks you can pack up some of the desserts and take them with you to munch on as you watch the show.

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8. Red, White and Blue Popsicles are a great dessert for kids and the young at heart! I remember getting these popsicles from the ice cream man on hot summer days this year I think I will try to make these. Here is another option using sports drinks.

9. Brownies, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats, cupcakes or all three? I typically make more than one sweet treat because…why not? It’s a holiday and the kids and the adults love them

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Add a scoop of ice cream for an even more decadent treat.

10. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup S’mores or traditional s’mores are a fun treat, especially if it is cool enough to have a campfire.

Set up a s’mores bar with graham crackers, cookies, your favorite candy bars, and marshmallows and let your guest enjoy one last treat before they head home.

Don’t forget to make my 4th of July party Favors! Kids and adults love them.

If you need a few more barbecue ideas check out my Summer Food Pinterest Board!

That’s All for Now

I hope that you enjoyed my 10 favorite 4th of July bbq foods.

What are your plans for the 4th? Will you be hosting a bbq? Attending one?

Traveling or staying home?

Spending time at the beach or in the city?

Have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for spending part of it with me. There are millions of blogs to read and I am lucky that you found me!

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