30 Festive Red, White and Blue Recipes for the 4th of July
Nothing so visually attests to your patriotism quite like serving festive red, white and blue foods and recipes at your July 4th party. And although Americans eat roughly 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day, the holiday is a time to pull out all of the stops baking up your most Pinterest-worthy treats into star-spangled delight.
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Best Red, White and Blue Recipes
Whether you're whipping up sides for a backyard barbecue or just treats to enjoy at home, make your 4th of July extra festive with these simple and delicious patriotic-colored dishes. Although Fourth of July-inspired desserts are the easiest way to incorporate these colors onto your holiday table, this collection also includes fun appetizers, colorful snacks and refreshing cocktails—all perfectly dressed up in their red, white and blue for your Independence Day bash!
Lori Lange
Win the title of the most well-liked Mom in the neighborhood with this fun red, white and blue finger jello recipe that's easy and appropriate for any 4th of July celebration.
Get the recipe: Red, White and-Blue Finger Jello
Pam Beth
These star-shaped brownies are festive on every level. The red, white and blue are just the icing on the cake for these sweet treats.
Get the recipe: Red, White and Blue Star Brownies
Mark Boughton
Grab some chips and dig into this layered dip with a holiday theme.
Get the recipe: Old Glory Dip
Casamigos
Exactly what you want to be sipping by the pool as you celebrate.
Get the recipe: Casa Red, White and Blue
Alison Ashton
This delicious berry pie is all dressed up in its best patriotic flare.
Get the recipe: Star-Spangled Berry Pie
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Something light an healthy to add to your holiday cookout menu.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Smoothies
Pam Beth
A three-ingredient patriotic snack the kids can help make.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Pretzel Bites
Parade
This no-baked treat is so simple, but really impressive too.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Trifle
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Say "Happy Birthday, America" with this berry-studded cake that's fun to make and delicious to eat.
Get the recipe: Flag Cake
Pam Beth
These soft cookies are made with a pantry staple—Bisquick!
Get the recipe: Patriotic Pudding Cookies
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Pam Beth
The ultimate July 4th snack, this hits all the right sweet and salty notes.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Popcorn
Pam Beth
These cookie bars take a shortcut from the store with a boxed cake mix.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Cookie Bars
Krista Marshall
Cool and refreshing for a hot July 4th under the sun.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Parfaits
Pam Beth
Quick and easy, these cookies will have chocolate lovers drooling!
Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Patriotic Cookies
Pam Beth
With only three ingredients, you can whip these up last minute.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Pretzel Rods
Life Love and Sugar
These tiny cheesecakes are smooth, creamy and easy to make! Perfect for your patriotic celebration!
Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Mini Cheesecakes
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Dress up a store-bought brownie mix for the holiday.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Marshmallow Crunch Brownies
Iowa Girl Eats
A no-bake gluten-free dessert that's perfectly festive.
Get the recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry Vanilla Chex Bars
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These chocolate chip bards are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate! Plus the perfect red color for a party.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Bars
Yummy Healthy Easy
A fun, easy red white & blue cake that you can whip together for a last-minute, delicious dessert!
Get the recipe: Easy Red White and Blue Cake
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The perfect no-bake summertime dessert! It’s cool, creamy, cheesecake fluff loaded with fresh blueberries and strawberries!
Get the recipe: Berry Cheesecake Fluff
The Creative Bite
This a festive appetizer recipe perfect for snacking poolside.
Get the recipe: Patriotic Flag Parmesan Garlic Chip Dip
Homemade Interest
This no-bake delight is made with pound cake, whipped topping and lots of fresh summer berries!
Get the recipe: No-Bake Red White and Blue Cake
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Filled with bites of cherry and chocolate, these dessert bars are as pretty as they are tasty.
Get the recipe: Cherry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Blondies
Nest of Posies
There is always room for Jello, especially when it is a showstopper dessert like this.
Get the recipe: Stained Glass Jello
Food Faith Fitness
These healthy popsicles are a patriotic summer treat that are only four ingredients and 110 calories!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Coconut Popsicles with Blueberries
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This coffee cake is so buttery, moist and fluffy. The brown sugar streusel topping is killer and the sweet almond glaze makes it irresistible!
Get the recipe: Triple Berry Coffee Cake
The Recipe Rebel
A perfect sweet treat with fresh summer strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
Get the recipe: Triple Berry Angel Food Cake Roll
The Baking Chocolatess
These wonderful, chewy, buttery cookie bars have just the right balance of vanilla milk chips and chocolate chips. A delicious layer of tempting vanilla buttercream and some high-spirited red, white and blue accessories make them holiday-worthy.
Get the recipe: Red White and Blue Chocolate Chip Bars
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Spoonful of Flavor
A flavorful and easy-to-make main dish salad. All the flavors of Caprese salad, but using berries instead of tomatoes!
Get the recipe: Chicken and Berry Pesto Pasta Salad
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