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The BEST Summer Recipes! Fun and festive 4th of July Recipe Ideas to last you all summer long! From red, white, and blue appetizers and desserts, to summer must-have meals. I have gathered the everyone’s favorite 4th of July summertime recipes to keep your menu full from Memorial Day, to Independence Day, and the rest of the year! You’ll find everything you’ll want to eat and drink on the 4th of July here!

The BEST Summer Recipes! 4th of July appetizers and desserts as well as all of summer's must-have recipes ideas!

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1. Red, White, and Blue Drink

How to make a red, white, and blue drink for the 4th of July! It can be made kid-friendly or with alcohol. So easy and delicious.

How to Make a Red, White, and Blue Drink for the 4th of July or any patriotic celebration! This red, white and blue layered drink can be made for kids too!

2. American Flag 7-Layer Dip

One of everyone’s favorite 4th of July appetizers! A taco dip filled with beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

One of everyone's favorite 4th of July appetizers! A taco dip filled with beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

3. S’Mores Trail Mix

S’Mores Trail Mix is the perfect way to enjoy s’mores on the go! Perfect for summertime, camping, or all year long without a fire needed!

S'Mores Trail Mix is the perfect way to enjoy s'mores on the go! Perfect for summertime, camping, or all year long without a fire needed!

4. Pretzel Sandwiches

Warm Pretzel Sandwiches are big soft pretzels stuffed with ham and melted Swiss cheese! This easy lunch puts a fun spin on a regular sandwich!

Warm Pretzel Sandwiches are big soft pretzels stuffed with ham and melted Swiss cheese! This easy lunch puts a fun spin on a regular sandwich!

5. Baby Trail Mix

Baby Trail Mix isn’t just for babies! Pretty much everyone enjoys this because it’s DELICIOUS!

Baby Trail Mix isn't just for babies! For babies, as well as toddlers, big kids…. pretty much anyone because it’s DELICIOUS!

6. American Flag Berry Pie

Red, white, and blue look so good on this berry pie – complete with a buttery, flaky patriotic crust. Perfect for any July 4th celebration!

American Flag Pie

7. Jello Creamsicle Pie

An Orange Jello Creamsicle Pie is an orange popsicle with an irresistible creaminess, all in a cookie pie crust. It screams hot summer days!

An Orange Jello Creamsicle Pie is an orange popsicle with an irresistible creaminess, all in a cookie pie crust. It screams hot summer days!

8. Million Dollar Dip

Million Dollar Dip is a popular recipe whose name says it all! It is always a hit!

Million Dollar dip is always a hit! A popular recipe whose name says it all! Made with 6 easy-to-find ingredients and Ritz Crackers.

9. Red, White, and Blue Bundt Cake

So pretty with three colorful layers of fluffy cake and patriotic drizzled frosting. It will be a hit for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Flag Day!

Blue Cake recipe is so pretty with three colorful layers of fluffy cake and patriotic drizzled frosting. It will be a hit for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Flag Day!

10. Strawberry Smoothie

Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie is a sweet and refreshing drink everyone loves! If summer vacation had a smoothie, this is what it would be!

watermelon smoothie

11. Pineapple Angel Food Cake

Magic Pineapple Cake! 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake is the softest and fluffiest angel food cake with a pineapple twist!

Magic Pineapple Cake! 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake is the softest and fluffiest angel food cake with a pineapple twist!

12. Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, these irresistible squares are quick, easy and so delicious! Made with a graham cracker crust and strawberry filling. Easy and tasty bars.

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, these irresistible squares are quick, easy and so delicious! Made with a graham cracker crust and strawberry filling. Easy and tasty bars.

13. Red, White, and Blue Jello Stars

Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Jello Stars! Layers of Jello glass make up this colorful and fun dessert for all the Patriotic holidays!

Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Jello Stars! Layers of Jello glass make up this colorful and fun dessert for all the Patriotic holidays!

14. Dorito Pie 

This Dorito Pie casserole is layers of crushed Dorito chips, ground beef, and an ooey-gooey cheese sauce. It all gets baked together to melted cheese perfection. Every bite has the perfect amount of chip, cheese, and meat in it!

This easy Dorito Pie Recipe is made with a pie crust with layers of ground beef, Nacho Cheese Doritos, and a creamy cheese sauce! Consider swapping the beef with shredded chicken and Cool Ranch Doritos!

15. Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon

Little sausages wrapped in bacon and smothered in sweet brown sugar. An easy recipe for parties, game day, or potlucks! They are baked to mouthwatering golden brown perfection.

Little sausages wrapped in bacon and smothered in sweet brown sugar. An easy recipe for parties, game day, or potlucks! They are baked to mouthwatering golden brown perfection. These Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon are so addictive, everyone loves them from kids to adults. What’s not to love here?
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16. Red, White, and Blue Milkshake

Learn how to make the patriotic sprinkles stick to the milkshake glass!

Red, White, and Blue Milkshake. Learn how to make the patriotic sprinkles stick to the milkshake glass!

17. 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwich

Big and thick red, white, and blue ice cream sandwiches surrounded in patriotic sprinkles!

Square Ice Cream Sandwiches with Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any patriotic party! #redwhiteandblue #patriotic #icecreamsandwich #patrioticdesserts #4thofJuly

18. Party Potatoes

Sour Cream and Onion chips combined with diced hash browns in a cheesy French onion cream sauce.

Sour Cream and Onion Party Potatoes! Sour Cream and Onion chips combined with diced hash browns in a cheesy French onion cream sauce.

19. Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Recipe! Soft moist cupcakes with tender pineapple pieces and cherry on top. 

Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Recipe! Soft moist cupcakes with tender pineapple pieces and cherry on top. 

20. Cupcake Cones for the 4th of July

They are so much easier to make than you might think!

Cupcake Cones

21. Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad - Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

22. Snickers Frozen Bark

Snickers Frozen Bark is everything you love about the flavors of a Snickers Bar! Chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and thick frozen yogurt.

23. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Layered ice cream sandwiches, with a delicious frozen topping, and drizzled in chocolate.

Ice cream sandwich cake

24. Caramel Puff Corn

This Caramel Puff Corn Recipe has bigger kernels and more butter flavor than regular caramel corn – Great for movie night or homemade gifts!

This Caramel Puff Corn Recipe has bigger kernels and more butter flavor than regular caramel corn - Great for movie night or homemade gifts!

25. Jello Filled Watermelon

Dig out a watermelon and fill it with Jello for some summer fun!

This summer, make some delicious jello watermelon. It is fun in a slice. We all know that every kid, big or small, loves biting into a slice of juicy watermelon on a sunny day.

26. Frozen S’mores

Chocolate Fudgesicle popsicles covered in a marshmallow sauce and graham cracker crumbles!

Frozen S'mores Made with Chocolate Popsicles

27. Malibu Bay Breeze

Make a beautiful Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail by layering pineapple juice, Malibu rum, and cranberry juice! Perfect all summer long!

Make a beautiful Malibu Bay Breeze cocktail by layering pineapple juice, Malibu rum, and cranberry juice! Perfect all summer long!

28. Cowboy Caviar

Creamy Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, flavorful dip that is perfect for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is made in under 15 minutes!

Creamy Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, flavorful dip that is perfect for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is made in under 15 minutes!

29. Walking Banana Pudding

Fun and easy Walking Banana Pudding Dessert is wonderful for get togethers, holidays, parties, or even quiet family movie nights at home.

Walking Banana Pudding Snack Bags are a scrumptious and individualized servings of banana pudding pie!

30. Ice Cream in a Bag

Magic Ice Cream in a bag is the most fun you’ll have making ice cream this summer…

Magic Ice Cream is is the most fun you'll have making ice cream this summer! The EASIEST Ice Cream in a Bag recipe ever...

31. Jello Ice Cream

How to make Jello Ice Cream with or without an ice cream maker and only 4 ingredients!

JELLO ICE CREAM!! This easy recipe shows you how to make it with or without an ice cream maker and only 4 ingredients!

32. Campfire Eclaires

Decadent Campfire Éclairs are the perfect camping recipe and are sure to be the highlight of your camping trip!

Decadent Campfire Eclairs are the perfect camping recipe and are sure to be the highlight of your summer camping trip!

33. Raspberry Mojito

This Raspberry Mojito looks and tastes like summer! With the classic combination of lime and mint with the sweet taste of juicy raspberries.

This Raspberry Mojito looks and tastes like summer! With the classic combination of lime and mint with the sweet taste of juicy raspberries.

34. Ham and Pickle Roll-Ups

Ham and Pickle Roll Ups are one of the best appetizers ever! Ham, cream cheese, and pickles rolled up into a tasty easy appetizer.

Ham and Pickle Roll Ups - Ham, cream cheese, and pickles rolled up into a tasty crowd pleasing appetizer 

35. Whipped Lemonade

This TikTok Famous Whipped Lemonade recipe is the cool, creamy, indulgent treat you need this summer! Can be kid or adult-friendly! TikTok always knows how to show us the best summer recipes!

This TikTok Famous Whipped Lemonade recipe is the cool, creamy, indulgent treat you need this summer! Can be kid or adult-friendly!

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