10+ EASY Fourth of July Recipes

10+ Easy Fourth of July Recipes, plus more!  Here are 10+ Easy Fourth of July Recipes for you to choose from. Most of these recipes require no cooking, from appetizers to desserts, while only a few do.  These are fun, simple, and delicious ideas for this year’s celebration!

Tall glasses filled with watermlon juice, balked beans, carving a large steak, and banana and strawberry Kabobs

10+ Easy Fourth of July Recipes

Planning a barbecue, or just a simple day in the pool or at the beach? Here are a few ideas that can help you.

Whether you’re attending a backyard party or just relaxing at home. Some prefer no-baking or no-cooking recipes for the 4th of July. Whether you’re hosting or a guest looking for ideas to bring something delicious, here are a few recipes we think you’ll enjoy!

Please take a look and try them!

Easy Sweets & Desserts…

When it comes to the 4th of July holiday, everyone looks for chilled treats at the end of the day, so here are a few super-easy ideas, no-stress treats that everyone will enjoy!

First, our Red White and Blue-Berry Parfait is one of our oldest recipes, but still popular!  It’s light, delicious tasting, and can be made just minutes before serving! A simple idea, you can create so many ways to make a simple dessert, that’s red-white-and-blue!

Red White and Blue Berry Parfait for Fourth of July. by 2sistersrecipes.com

Our 5-Minute Mixed Berry Pie with its a creamy white filling and is topped with red and blue colors!  This pie only needs 5 minutes to put together and chill! It is made easily with yogurt, fresh berries, honey, and one already-made pie shell!  This no-bake creamy pie is a positive win-win!

A no-bake pie with mixed berries on top, for 4th of Jult. by 2sistersrecipes.com

Try these Easy Strawberry and Banana Kabobs with Chocolate! These are fun, delicious tasting, and a definite crowd-pleaser!  Serve them chilled or frozen.  SO yummy! Everyone will go bonkers! 🙂

 Strawberry and Banana Kabobs with Chocolate by 2sistersrecipes.com

Love Lemon? Then try these light, airy, and lightly sweetened No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars are made with lemons, lemon zest, whipping cream, and cream cheese. All you will need is 30 minutes and 7 ingredients for the perfect dessert!

A white plate with a lemon cheesecake bar topped with 3 blueberries and a fork.

This is a No-Bake Mixed Berry Icebox Cake that features three delightful layers of mixed berries, whipped cream, and graham crackers. A delicious summer treat that’s fun to make, freeze, and serve! Everyone will LOVE this dessert!

A glass rectangular dish filled with a  mixed berry icebox cake with layers of whipped cream inside and on top.

Easy Appetizers and Dips…

Some easy appetizers and dips are welcoming and will always please everyone who tries them. These are quick appetizer ideas that you can make ahead and chill before serving.

Easy Caprese Skewers by 2sistersrecipes.comTry these Easy Caprese Skewers -and they are the perfect appetizer!  A crowd-pleaser that disappears as soon as it hits the table every time! Make ahead and chill!Easy-peasy!

Hot Chili Cheese Dip by 2sistersrecipes.com

Another Delicious Appetizer! This is one of our most popular dips! Our Easy Hot Chili Cheese Dip! It’s made with only 3 layers and 3 ingredients!  …and it only takes 5 minutes to microwave!  You can’t beat that!

Popular & Favorite Grilling…

From classic hamburgers to hot dogs and even skewers, everyone looks forward to their favorite foods grilled on this holiday. Some of our faves are Turkey Burgers with fresh tzatziki sauce, Sausage Links Grilled Perfectly, and delicious kabobs!

Grilled Ginger-Lime Chicken Kabobs by 2sistersrecipes.com

A favorite! Our Grilled Ginger-Lime Chicken Kabobs!  Marinated in a tangy marinade, then grilled.  Succulent and delicious chicken bites!  Try them with our authentic tzatziki sauce drizzled over them, it’s sublime! You’ll have to try them and let us know…

For larger crowds, try our  London Broil Steak Grilled to Perfection  with tips on grilling it perfectly!  …it never disappoints!

Easy Sides Too…

You can’t go wrong with at least one pasta salad at the barbecue, right? So why not choose one that everyone will enjoy on this holiday?

Easy Pasta Salad with Bocconcini, Tomatoes and fresh basil by 2sistersrecipes.com

Our Easy Pasta Salad with Bocconcini, Tomatoes and Basil is easy to make without any fuss!  Fresh cherry tomatoes, bite-size bocconcini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil make flavors so glorious in this pasta salad! Make-ahead and chill!

A wooden salad bowl filled with farfalle pasta, arugula and artichokes with slices of lemon on the side.

You have to try our Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad – the perfect lemon pasta salad for your holiday weekend and all summer gatherings. It’s loaded with farfalle pasta, fresh arugula, marinated artichokes, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and tossed with a fresh lemon vinaigrette—the Italian way.

Most Popular Casserole for Easy Fourth of July Recipes…

When it comes to a classic, look no further!

Baked beans is a clear baking dish.  is one of our 10 easy fourth of July recipes by 2sistersrecipes.com

Readers’ most popular recipe! Our Drunken Baked Beans Casserole is the perfect side to serve with all your grilled meats, veggies, and seafood.  The secret is in the sauce!  This side dish happens to be easy and full of flavor!

Cool & Refreshing DRINKS…

Everyone loves refreshing non-alcoholic beverages, and these are super easy and delicious for all ages to enjoy!

Watermelon Drink by 2sistersrecipes.com

Delicious tasting, our Watermelon Drink is a great beverage to serve everyone of all ages! It’s refreshing and thirst-quenching too!

Fresh Watermelon Lemonade by 2sistersrecipes.com

Another favorite – our Fresh Watermelon Lemonade is another fabulous refreshing drink to serve everyone of all ages too!

 

Something for the Kids…

Kids of all ages love ice cream, watermelon, chocolate, and of course, S’mores! So why not make them this easy and delicious treat?

The S'mores Dip as one of 10 easy fourth of July recipes.  by 2sistersrecipes.com

Enjoy this simple recipe: The S’mores Dip for the 4th of July!  It’s loaded with mini and large marshmallows and melted chocolate.  Super easy and fun for everyone!  Also, try our Chewy Smore’s Cookies – the kids will love them, and adults too!

Additional Easy Fourth of July Recipes

  

Hello friends! Are you cooking or baking with us?  If you try any of these 10+ Easy Fourth of July Recipes, let us know and leave a comment!  Have fun, snap a photo, and hashtag it on Instagram #2sistersrecipes and Pinterest. We’d love to see how it turns out! 

Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day This Friday!  

Enjoy …Thanks for stopping by!

xo anna and liz

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  1. Wow look at all these wonderful recipes! That S'mores dip is calling my name 🙂 Love the sound of that Hot Chili Dip too. Hope you had a wonderful July 4th holiday!

    1. We celebrated the 4th with friends who threw a huge party. The weather for the most part was beatiful, then it started to rain after the fireworks show. We got lucky! Hope you had good weather as well. Xo