99 Easy 4th of July Recipes

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Get ready to fire up the grill and celebrate the 4th of July holiday with an amazing cookout! Whether you’re planning a big backyard bash or a cozy family gathering, I’ve curated 99 delicious recipes that are sure to please everyone. From juicy burgers and smoky pulled pork to fresh salads and irresistible 4th of July desserts, this roundup has everything you need to make your Independence Day festivities a hit.

And don’t worry if you don’t have a grill…I’ve included some crockpot and oven recipes that you can still feel good about bringing to your get-together.

Easy July 4th Recipes (99 Ideas!)

Out of my archives, I’ve picked out a few of my favorites that my family (and huge extended family) loves. Have a great holiday, friends!

1

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad is a healthy salad perfect for the late summer months. Filled with fresh corn, avocados, sweet basil, cherry and golden tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. 

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2

Classic Coleslaw Recipe

This Coleslaw Recipe is a classic, from scratch recipe that will make you never buy store-bought coleslaw dressing again! Here's how you can prepare this perfect summer side dish.

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3

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Use that bag of shredded cabbage in a whole new way with this Chinese Cabbage Salad recipe! Flavored with a homemade sesame dressing and filled with cabbage, peppers, onions, carrots, almonds and chow mein noodles.

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4

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian Pasta salad recipe has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade olive oil and garlic dressing. The longer it sits the better it tastes! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs or simple side dish.

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5

Macaroni Salad

This simple Macaroni Salad Recipe is delicious and can be made in 15 minutes! It’s the perfect creamy, crunchy, fresh and cold summer salad.

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6

Seafood Pasta Salad (with Imitation Crab)

Seafood (Imitation Crab) Pasta Salad is always such a hit at any potluck or summer cookout. It's a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, onion-y and even sweet from the imitation crab.

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7

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.

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8

Creamy Potato Salad Recipe (No Eggs!)

Cooked potatoes, onions, and celery all tossed in a vinegary mayonnaise dressing. This is a creamy potato salad recipe minus the eggs!

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9

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

If you love Caesar salad and pasta then you are going to love my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe! Perfect for a pot luck, BBQ or dinner.

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10

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect way to use up those fresh summer ears of corn! Fresh vegetables and pasta are tossed in a Mexican chili lime sauce and served chilled.

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11

Charred Corn Salad

This fresh Corn Salad recipe is elevated by charring the corn! Toss with bell peppers, radishes, and a killer dressing, summer here we come!

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12

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Light, refreshing with a slight zing this is my Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe! It's a classic that is perfect as a side dish or as a snack.

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13

English Pea Salad Recipe

This yummy English Pea Salad, made with fresh English peas, crisp veggies, and creamy dressing plus {bacon and blue cheese}, is the perfect springtime side dish.

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14

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Chicken

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is just as tasty as a classic Caesar Salad but with a smoky flavor that cannot be beaten!

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15

Cucumber Salad

My Cucumber Salad recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ's or potlucks. 

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16

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This Strawberry Salad is made with bacon and topped off with a poppy seed dressing! Perfect for spring or summer, make this soon!

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17

Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon

This is the best Broccoli Salad recipe that will be devoured at your next barbecue! It's sweet, creamy and crunchy with fresh broccoli, homemade dressing and lots of bacon!

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18

Ambrosia Salad Recipe (with Sour Cream)

If you want a salad that tastes just like dessert, Ambrosia Salad is the ticket! Made with fresh pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, coconut, and mini marshmallows and stirred together with a sour cream/whipped cream dressing.

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19

Mint Watermelon Salad

Made with only three ingredients, this is Watermelon Mint Salad! Perfect for summer this salad is cold, refreshing, and naturally sweet!

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20

Watermelon Caprese Salad

Juicy watermelon is paired with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze in this refreshing Watermelon Caprese Salad.

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21

Fruit Salad Recipe

This Fruit Salad Recipe is filled with delicious fresh fruit and topped with a lemony vanilla simple syrup as a dressing. Enjoy!

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22

How to Grill Corn

Grilling some chicken or burgers this summer? Well look no further for your new favorite summer side dish. Learn how to grill corn with this simple tutorial!

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23

Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe is a delicious treat of Mexican Cuisine that you need in your life, like now. Trust me, it may sound a little strange but it is SO good.

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24

Mexican Street Corn Guacamole

All the flavors you know and love from Mexican Street Corn stirred into creamy corn guacamole! An easy and show-stopping appetizer.

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25

Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe

This Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe is perfect for a summer appetizer or just as corn salsa dip for any day! Eat with chips or plain!

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26

Corn, Basil, and Peach Burrata Salad

This Corn, Basil, and Peach Burrata Salad is light and summery. This might be the freshest appetizer ever! Serve with crackers.

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27

Best Cornbread Ever

Fluffy, buttery, moist and easy, this homemade Cornbread is the perfect addition to your family dinner table. Or as a delicious snack!

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28

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This Salsa Recipe is so fresh and easy to make! You only need a few basic ingredients and 10 minutes. Adapt as you like!

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29

7 Layer Dip

This 7 Layer Dip is a classic appetizer that everyone loves! Packed with beans, cheese, salsa and all things Mexican, grab some chips and dig in!

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30

Classic Hummus Recipe

This Hummus Recipe is a simple and basic Middle Eastern dip that only takes about ten minutes to make. Use a blender or a food processor for best results.

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31

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip Recipe

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is creamy, tangy, zingy, spicy, salty, addictive. Basically, world peace in an appetizer. Enjoy with friends or alone!

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32

Hot Onion Dip Recipe

My Hot Onion Dip Recipe is the easiest appetizer ever with only 3-ingredients! Sweet Vidalia onions, Swiss cheese, and mayo are baked until hot and bubbly. It's my favorite go-to when I'm asked to make a last minute appetizer for game day, holiday buffets or any occasion! Serve with pita, tortilla chips, bread or if even fresh veggies if you want to keep it low carb.

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33

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is delicious with vegetables and crackers. Be careful though because it's SO addicting!

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34

Taco Dip

Taco Dip is a super easy and oh so delicious appetizer that combines refried beans, a cream cheese and sour cream layer and all your favorite taco toppings. Serve with tortilla chips at your next party!

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35

Mom’s Salmon Dip

Try this Salmon Dip Recipe! Made with only three main ingredients in 10 minutes or less, this is certainly a crowd pleaser.

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36

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is salty, sweet, tangy and creamy. Serve with crackers, vegetables, or slices of bread.

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37

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

This Cowboy Caviar Recipe is a Tex-Mex inspired dip that has been around for years! Enjoy on its own, with chips or spooned onto tacos! It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. 

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38

Doctored Up Baked Beans

Sweet and savory, these Doctored Up Baked Beans are easy to make and a fantastic addition to any summer meal, but you didn't have to slave for hours in the kitchen. Flavored with bacon, molasses, onions, garlic and more, you will fall in love with this classic recipe.

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39

Boston Baked Beans

Tangy yet sweet this Boston Baked Beans recipe can be made on the stovetop or in a crockpot. Don't like tang? I have alterations for that too!

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40

The Best Burger Recipe

The Best Burger Recipe is grilled, juicy, and slathered in secret sauce. These homemade burgers will make you never want summer to end!

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41

The Best Turkey Burger Recipe

This Turkey Burger Recipe will be the juiciest, most delicious burger you ever did make. One secret ingredient takes these over the top!

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42

Blue Cheese Burger

This classic Bacon Blue Cheese Burger recipe can be made, start to finish, in about 20 minutes! Perfect for summer barbecuing.

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43

Smoked Pork Butt

This Smoked Pork Butt is going to turn into the most delicious Pulled Pork you've ever had. Low and slow is the name of the game here!

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44

Oven Baked Ribs

Oven Baked Ribs…the simplest recipe and method for baking pork baby back ribs in the oven. Only 3 ingredients needed! Finger licking good!

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45

Smoked Ribs

This Smoked Ribs Recipe is the ONLY one you'll ever need. Whatever type of ribs you are smoking (spare ribs, pork ribs, baby back ribs), this 3-2-1 ribs method will give you fall off the bone ribs every time along with that distinctive smoky flavor that is undeniable.

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46

How to Cook Ribs in the Crockpot

This Crockpot Ribs recipe yields the most tender and tasty ribs ever! Cook them until tender in the crockpot and then finish them off on the grill or broiler with lots of BBQ sauce!

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47

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings have made it to the weekly rotation now that the weather is beautiful and we're outside more. Chicken wings have always been a family favorite, but smoking has become my go-to way to cook them. The deep wood flavor you get from low and slow smoking is far superior to those heavily breaded deep fried wings you get in a restaurant. 

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48

Crockpot Chicken Wings

For Crockpot Chicken Wings all you need are a few chicken wings and some BBQ sauce. Then finish them off on the grill or under the broiler!

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49

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

I love an easy dinner and this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is just the ticket. Chicken thighs and legs are seasoned with seasoning salt, slathered with bbq sauce and baked until sticky sweet perfection.

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50

Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Kabobs are ready in less than 10 minutes and pair well with a side of rice and vegetables! Perfect for grilling or broiling.

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51

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers

These Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers mixed with the smokey flavor from the grill have the tastes of summer. Try them tonight!

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52

Chicken Pineapple Kabobs with Teriyaki Sauce

Chicken Pineapple Kabobs are packed with fresh pineapple, chicken, peppers, and red onions and basted with a delicious sweet teriyaki sauce.

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53

Honey BBQ Chicken

Honey BBQ Chicken is made with my homemade Honey BBQ sauce and tender boneless skinless chicken thighs. So easy to do on the grill, oven, cast iron skillet…or even the air fryer!

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54

Spatchcock Chicken

These are simple instructions on how to butterfly and grill a whole chicken also known as Spatchcock Chicken!

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55

Grilled Chicken Wrap

This Grilled Chicken Wrap recipe is quick and easy! Paired with a crazy good blue cheese spread it's perfect for dinner, any day of the week.

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56

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This amazing Pulled Pork Recipe is a crowd-pleasing, super simple way to cook pulled pork. You only need a crockpot or slow cooker and a few hours to cook! 

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57

Summer Strawberry Sliders with Blue Cheese Sauce

Burger Sliders are topped with red ripe strawberry slices and a cool and creamy blue cheese sauce. Perfect for your July 4th celebration.

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58

Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburger Sliders are a yummy and lightning quick dinner that everyone (and I mean everyone!) will love!

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59

The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe

Get the best and easiest homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe. Not only does this take less than 20 minutes to make, but it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Serve over hamburger buns, baked potatoes or toast!

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60

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes look and sound unhealthy, but are packed with tons of veggies and lean beef! An easy and tasty meal everyone will enjoy!

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61

Cuban Pork Sliders

The meat in these Cuban Pork Sliders is so flavorful and delicious. These are a perfect size to serve at a baby shower or bridal shower.

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62

Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Beef Tenderloin is MADE for a special occasion! This show stopping main course will wow your guests and they'll think you're some kind of master chef.

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63

Grilled Flank Steak

A simple marinade makes this Grilled Flank Steak tasty and juicy! Be sure to grill this up this weekend! Serve with salad on the side.

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64

Uruguayan Asado Recipe

You can make this Uruguayan Asado Recipe (AKA barbeque) on your grill for a quick and delicious dinner. Smokey flavor perfect for summer!

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65

Grilled Pizza

If you love pizza, you will absolutely adore Grilled Pizza! Basically, it's all the things you love about pizza but with a crispier, chewier crust that has that amazing charred BBQ flavor.

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66

Grilled Margherita Pizza Recipe

Grilled Margherita Pizza Recipe made with herby dough, smoked mozzarella, and basil. A delicious summer dinner that your family will love.

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67

Mexican Corn Salad Hot Dogs

A super-fresh Mexican Corn Salad up on top of a grilled hot dog is the most glorious summer dinner ever. EVER!

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68

Sliders Buns Recipe

These Homemade Mini Hamburger Buns can also be used as Slider Buns! Fill them with your favorite fillings and enjoy! Perfect for parties!

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69

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This homemade BBQ Sauce comes together in about 15-20 minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Once they taste this amazing BBQ Sauce, your friends and family will be BEGGING for the recipe. Makes about 1 ½ pints of sauce.

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70

Pulled Pork Rub

Sweet, savory and flavorful, this all purpose Pulled Pork Rub is great for any pork butt you will cook. Whether it's in the Crockpot, Smoker or Oven, it turns out delicious every time. A great recipe to keep around for grilling season.

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71

Chicken Dry Rub

If you're going to be grilling this season, be sure to use this Dry Rub for Chicken! It's an all-purpose recipe that gives a light flavor while seasoning it with seasoning salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder and more. Yum!

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72

Steak Marinade

A recipe for Steak Marinade giving you tender, juicy and flavorful meat every time. This is seriously the best steak marinade recipe.

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73

Best All Purpose Chicken Marinade

Make moist and flavorful chicken with this simple marinade recipe! Whether you’re grilling chicken breasts, thighs or tenders, this Chicken Marinade is a great, all-purpose recipe.

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74

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

A classic appetizer for kids and adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket will be the first thing you run out of at your next party. Simply roll mini sausages in a crescent roll and bake! Dijon mustard or shredded cheese, along with coarse salt take these over the top!

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75

Hot Dog Pretzel

Frozen rolls and hot dogs turn into fun and easy Pretzel Dogs! Serve with your favorite cheese dip and you have a winning appetizer.

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76

Fried Zucchini Recipe

Fried Zucchini is wildly addicting and our favorite way to eat zucchini lately. Served as a side or appetizer, these will quickly disappear, just as fast as you can fry them up!

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77

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes generously coated with a Panko and cornmeal seasoned breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. These are a must have in the summer when tomatoes are in season.

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78

Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers

Get ready for quite literally the EASIEST recipe ever! Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers have only 3-ingredients that come together in no time. Great make-ahead low carb snack or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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79

*EASY* Deviled Eggs

A classic Deviled Eggs Recipe, just in time for Easter! This is the quintessential appetizer for Spring that everyone seems to love. 

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80

Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes…everyone has a recipe for this popular casserole! Here is my creamy and oniony version!

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81

American Flag Cake

This American Flag Cake is the perfect dessert for Memorial Day and Fourth of July! It's an easy vanilla sheet cake topped with frosting and berries.

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82

4th of July Cupcakes

Say, "Happy Fourth!" with these Red, White and Blue Cupcakes. These are moist, sweet cupcakes topped with a tangy, creamy frosting.

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83

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is no salad at all, but a delicious dessert made with easy store-bought ingredients like Jell-O, Cool Whip, pretzels and strawberries. Always a hit at potlucks and picnics.

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84

Fruit Pizza Recipe

When you need a beautiful and delicious summer party dessert, make this amazing Fruit Pizza, topped with light creamy pudding and fresh fruit.

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85

Fruit Pizza Cookies

Soft sugar cookies with sweet cream cheese frosting all topped with colorful and fresh fruit, these are Fruit Pizza Cookies! So good!

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86

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe

This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe is perfect for any get together or for a snack! It’s also super kid-friendly thanks to the sprinkles. 

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87

Homemade Ice Cream Cake

This Homemade Ice Cream Cake recipe is better than store bought, guaranteed!! Filled with Oreos and hot fudge, this is the ultimate dessert.

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88

Actually Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe! Soft baked, very chocolatey and impossible to ruin. All chocolate chip cookies should be this good!

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89

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are easier to make than you think! Perfect for birthdays, a hot summer day, or just because!

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90

Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake is a graham cracker crust topped with all the familiar flavors of a banana split including the cherry on top! This no-bake dessert will be devoured by everyone.

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91

Nutella Deviled Strawberries

A fast, three-ingredient dessert or treat, perfect for any party or afternoon pick-me-up. If you've never had Deviled Strawberries, get ready to live!

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92

Magnolia Banana Pudding Recipe

Perfectly sweet and delicious, this Banana Pudding Recipe will make you never want another dessert again! Best for any holiday or potluck.

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93

Oreo Lasagna Recipe

Oreo, cheesecake mixture, chocolate and vanilla pudding, and homemade whipped cream are layered to create a delicious dessert that will have your family licking their plates clean!

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94

Strawberry Shortcake From Scratch

Make Strawberry Shortcake from scratch with buttery shortcakes, juicy strawberries, and fresh whipped cream. Light, sweet and downright heavenly.

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95

Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe

This homemade Strawberry Cream Cake recipe is the perfect creamy dessert for summer! Light, refreshing, and sweet enough to satisfy any craving!

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96

Strawberry Jello Pie

Fresh Strawberry Jello Pie is a classic summer treat that your family will love. Strawberry Pie made with jello and fresh whipped cream!

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97

Best Baked Cheesecake Recipe (No Water Bath!)

This is literally the best cheesecake recipe ever. Seven simple ingredients. No water bath. No cracking ever. It is the only recipe you'll ever need for classic, jaw-dropping, super creamy cheesecake. Follow my directions and it is simply fail proof!

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98

Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe

Save yourself some money and a trip to Starbies by making my Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe, either for your next birthday party or just because! Everyone loves them!

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99

Mixed Berry Streusel Pie

This Mixed Berry Pie is covered in streusel and can be topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Perfect for hot summer days or any day really!

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As you prepare for your July 4th celebration, I hope these recipes inspire you! If you’re looking for more 4th of July desserts (99 dessert ideas!!), I have a huge list for you in that post that you’ll want to check out. Have a great holiday, friends!

If you make these recipes, I would really appreciate it if you would give them a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.