Frugal and Easy 4th of July Recipes
Last updated on May 29th, 2025 at 05:05 pm
Celebrate Independence Day with our easy 4th of July recipes! Discover delicious dishes that will impress your guests and make your BBQ unforgettable.
Easy 4th of July Recipes
4th of July is easily my favorite holiday. I’m not exactly sure why. Maybe because it’s one of the more care free holidays. I love cooking out, seeing my children’s faces light up when they see fireworks, town parades, and playing games in the yard. I tend to be a bit extra when it comes to 4th of July, kind of how some people are at Christmas time. So, in the spirit of Independence Day, I wanted to share some frugal and easy 4th of July Recipes that are themed appropriately!
Easy Patriotic Pasta Salad for 4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July with this easy Patriotic Pasta Salad recipe! Made with red, white, and blue noodles, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, olives, and Italian dressing—perfect for Memorial Day, summer BBQs, and holiday potlucks.
Red White and Blue M&M Cookies
Red white and blue M&M cookies are soft cookies full of red, white, and blue M&Ms and mini chocolate chips. These easy cookies take just 20 minutes to make.
Blueberry Watermelon Feta Salad
This super easy summery salad recipe is definitely a beauty to behold. It’s naturally red, white, and blue themed and makes for one of the best easy 4th of July recipes!
Patriotic Popcorn
Need something quick, easy and festive for the 4th of July? This Patriotic Popcorn is the perfect treat for packing to the parade or toting to the fireworks show.
4th of July Patriotic Jell-O Shots
Celebrate the 4th of July with layered red, white, and blue Jell-O shots! These fun, colorful treats can be made with or without alcohol, making them perfect for all ages.
Red White Blue Cheese and Fruit Charcuterie Board
This patriotic themed red white blue cheese and fruit charcuterie board is the perfect snack or appetizer to bring to summer celebrations.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
This Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad recipe is a no-bake dessert perfect for any summer celebration such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, picnics, potlucks, and more!
Firecracker Pretzel Rods
Firecracker Pretzel Rods are red white and blue decorated pretzels that are the perfect festive treat for the 4th of July – they’re ridiculously easy to make too!
Mixed Berry Parfait
Fresh berries, vanilla cookies, coconut pudding mix, and more combine to make berry parfait which is a wonderful spring or summer dessert everyone always enjoys.
Red White & Blue Swirl Bundt Cake
Your party guests will think this Patriotic Bundt Cake looks beautiful on the outside, but just wait until they see the surprise inside!
Watermelon Bites with Feta and Blueberry
Watermelon Feta Blueberry. Refreshing and savory watermelon appetizer with feta and blueberry is sweet, salty, revitalizing, and satisfying!
Patriotic Puppy Chow
Chocolate peanut butter coated rice chex cereal covered in powdered sugar with red and blue M & M’s throughout! A fail proof recipe even the kids can help make!
4th of July Fudge
This red, white, and blue swirled fudge is a festive treat for the 4th of July or any USA-themed party! Just 5 ingredients!
Red, White and Blue Bomb Pops
A new twist on an old classic, Homemade Red, White and Blue Bomb Pops are simple to make, requiring just a few real-food ingredients and NO cooking. Perfect for Summer night celebrations and get-togethers.
Strawberry Blueberry Pie
This strawberry blueberry pie is a super easy to make no-bake pie with fresh fruit that’s perfect for summer!
Patriotic Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
The cream cheese frosting is easily dyed red, white, and blue, and the sugar cookie dough itself is perfect for cookie cutters! It also makes a perfect 4th of July patriotic activity for kids.
Red White & Blue Cookie Cake
If you need a dessert for your next Memorial Day or 4th of July party, this Red White & Blue Cookie Cake will be perfect for you!
Red, White and Blue Summer Snack Tray
Serve up an easy appetizer or snack in minutes with this protein packed red, white and blue summer snack tray.
Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats
These red white and blue Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats are an easy and fun patriotic recipe.
Rainbow Jello
This show-stopping Rainbow Jello is unbelievably fun to make and eat. You can change up the colors and flavors to suit any occasion throughout the year.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Make your next BBQ or holiday gathering a hit with these easy and festive frosted sugar cookie bars! Perfect for busy families, these red, white, and blue treats are simple and delicious.
