Holidays & Occasions 4th of July The 12 Best Fourth of July Recipes, According To Our Readers By Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias is the General Manager of Southern Living. She joined the team in 2015 as Executive Editor, and has been working on both both print and digital content ever since. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on June 25, 2024 Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Fourth of July is a great time to gather friends and family for an easy, breezy cookout with some of our favorite recipes. We asked our readers what topped your list of must-make recipes for the holiday and your responses were very similar: seasonal deserts, easy salads, and make-ahead casseroles. Here are the top 12 recipes on your 4th of July menus. 50 Extra Festive Recipes For Your Fourth Of July Cookout 01 of 12 Homemade Baked Beans Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Baked beans always tops the lists at backyard barbecues, and especially for the 4th of July. A tray of smoky baked beans is a must-make at your 4th of July gathering. get the recipe 02 of 12 Classic Deviled Eggs Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Deviled eggs of all kinds are perfect for the occasion. Keep the filling simple and classic with nothing more than egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish. get the recipe 03 of 12 Blueberry Cobbler Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Peaches, plums, berries – cobblers are the ultimate addition to every summer dessert. In this recipe, seasonal blueberries shine as the perfect amount of sweetness. get the recipe 04 of 12 Cornbread Salad CAITLIN BENSEL; FOOD STYLIST: TORIE COX Break out the trifle bowl, this layered recipe will dazzle at the potluck. Homemade cornbread, bacon, corn, black eyed peas, and more come together for a dish made for sharing. get the recipe 05 of 12 Flag Cake Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Forget the floral centerpiece, this patriotic cake will take its place. The moist and delicious cake is frosted with vanilla icing and finished. off with juicy red and blue berries. get the recipe 06 of 12 Old-School Squash Casserole Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Here's to the classics! This old-school squash recipe is popular for its creamy sauce and buttery cracker topping. One scoop is never enough. get the recipe 07 of 12 Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Emily Laurae Bake a batch of these red velvet cookies for the backyard bash. These red velvet cake mix cookies take advantage of that similarity by using a few ingredients to make cookies out of a box of cake mix. get the recipe 08 of 12 Easy Peach Cobbler Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Peaches are the true stars of summer. And they can't be missed in this six-ingredient, 10-minute recipe that turns the bounty into a delicious crowdpleaser. get the recipe 09 of 12 Southern-Style Potato Salad Dotdash Meredith When it's time to celebrate, this is the dish Mama will request. This Southern potluck staple is made with onions, celery, sour cream, mayonnaise, and bacon. get the recipe 10 of 12 Pepperoni Pasta Salad Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle A recipe that tastes like home. A zesty mash-up of pepperoni, pasta, olives, and peppers tossed in a zesty dressing. Since it's chilled. it's the perfect salad for bringing to the late afternoon picnic or potluck. get the recipe 11 of 12 Zucchini Casserole Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox There are so many delicious rewards to summer's bounty of zucchini – and this recipe tops everyone's list. Not only is it easy to pull together, it's a great bake-and-take option when you want something seasonal, satisfying, and serves the crowd. get the recipe 12 of 12 Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The response was loud and clear that strawberries and ice cream need to make an appearance at the Fourth of July festivities. If you're hosting at home, we highly recommend serving this delicious recipe for dessert. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit