It’s almost time for one of our favorite holidays, the 4th of July! With all of the cookouts, BBQs, and get-togethers in the works, it can be fun to have a few patriotic dishes up your sleeve to bring along to the festivities. Even if you’re planning to stay in, a patriotic breakfast is sure to hit the spot! Below are a few incredible red, white, and blue recipes to help you celebrate the 4th!
Captain America Cupcakes
These quick and easy cupcakes are super easy and fun to make any time of year. All you need is some cake mix, frosting, and some M&Ms to help you decorate, It’s the perfect red, white, and blue treat to have the kids help with… that is, if they don’t eat all of the frosting first!
Red White & Blue Jell-O Parfait
A red, white, and blue Jell-O parfait is the perfect treat on a hot summer day. All you need is some blue Jell-O, red Jell-O, and a little Cool Whip. With its simplicity, this is another great treat you can have the kids put together themselves!
Strawberry S’mores
This delicious dessert puts a spin on the classic s’more. It includes the classics: graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow, then throws in a strawberry to bring the whole things together, These tiny treats are simple to make and are sure to be the hit of your get-together.
4th of July Breakfast Toast
This cute and simple breakfast is a great way to show off your patriotism on the 4th or any day of the year! All you need is some toast and some red, white, and blue things to put on top. For this recipe, the writer used cream cheese, jelly, bananas, and blueberries. Although we are certain strawberries, raspberries, or boysenberries would be delicious too!
Patriotic Salad
A nice, cool, salad is always a hit for a summertime BBQ. In this recipe, the writer used blueberries, raspberries, salad greens, quinoa, and sliced watermelon. To make this salad extra special, she used a cookie cutter to cut the watermelon into star shapes. This is a quick and healthy option for your 4thth of July festivities!
Do you have any red, white, and blue dishes to help celebrate the 4th? Let us know on Facebook or in the comments below!
