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Round-Up: July 4th Recipes

June 28, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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We’ve got all kinds of fun and frugal ideas for July 4th Recipes to serve at your BBQ, party, picnic, or backyard bash!

July 4th Recipes Ideas

 

Here’s a list of some of our favorites from the archives…

Beverages

Fun Beverages to sip on as part of our July 4th Recipe Round Up on 5 Dollar Dinners!

July 4th Recipes with Berries

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Poppyseed Fruit Salad

This is a fun way to enjoy an afternoon snack, or a side dish, or to take as an appetizer or dish to a party/potluck.

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Peach Orange Punch

Refreshing and delightful! The perfect summer beverage!

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July 4th Smoothie

So fresh. So easy to prepare!

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Protein Rich Orange Berry Smoothie

Pretty and protein packed!

Breakfasts

Red, White & Blue Pancakes as part of our July 4th Recipe Round Up on 5 Dollar Dinners!

July 4th Breakfast Recipes

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Red, White & Blue Pancakes

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The best way to start your day!

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Banana Breakfast Split

A delightful breakfast treat!

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Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes – Healthified

A fun and fresh breakfast!

Side Dishes

Scrumptious Side Dishes as part of our July 4th Recipe Round Up on 5 Dollar Dinners!

4th of July Side Dish Recipes

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Poppyseed Fruit Salad

The perfect combination and side dish!

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Chilled Summer Squash and Orzo Salad

Colorful and delicious! Perfect to take to your next potluck!

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July 4th Potato Salad

The best potato salad!

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Grilled Red Potato Salad

If you haven't grilled your potato salad before, you need to try it!

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Grilled Red Potatoes

Does it get any better than warm, crispy on the outside taters?!

To Grill

Grilling Recipes as part of our July 4th Recipe Round Up on 5 Dollar Dinners!

    July 4th Grill Recipes

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    Cheeseburger & Fries Kebabs

    These are so easy to put together, make very little mess and there was not a clean plate at the table!

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    Grilled Mushroom Burgers

    All the best flavors you could ever imagine on your burger!

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    Grilled Pineapple Orange Chicken

    A little sweet and tangy chicken for your grill night!

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    Chicken, Pineapple, Pepper Kebabs

    Savory and sweet!

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    Grilled Citrus Tilapia Packets

    This citrus flavor is perfection!

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    Grilled Pizza Pockets

    Homemade pizza pockets on the grill are the BEST!

    Desserts

    Desserts as part of our July 4th Recipe Round Up on 5 Dollar Dinners!

    July 4th Dessert Recipes

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    Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

    Absolutely heaven. Is there a better combination than chocolate and hazelnut? Nope.

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    Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The name says it ALL.

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    Mango Raspberry Crumble

    A perfect, not-too-sweet summer dessert and treat that everyone will love.

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    Summer Fruit Kebabs with Honey and Coconut

    Delicious and colorful!

    Fruit Flag - A Patriot Dessert for July 4th

    We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating our country and its independence this week!

    July 4th Recipes Ideas

    July 4th Recipes Ideas

    Fruit Flag Dessert as part of our July 4th Recipe Round Up on 5 Dollar Dinners!

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    Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Beverage Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Fresh Fruit Recipes, Grill Recipes, Potato Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

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