7 Complete 4th of July Menus with Recipes

4th of July is just around the corner and my guess is that at least 75% of American households have some kind of party or attend some type of celebration. If you are the menu planner for your 4th of July party, use this resource to help you plan everything from the main dish to all the sides. Recipes are included to help you make everything perfect!

Let me know which menu you choose in the comments. Happy 4th of July!

Menu 1 – Classic Burgers

This is as classic as it gets for a 4th of July menu, Grilled Burgers! Add some ice cold watermelon and BBQ kettle chips to this menu. Don’t forget all the burger toppings; ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.

Menu 2 – BBQ Pork Tenderloin

If you are feeding a crowd and want to have steak but your budget is saying pork, this is Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin an EXCELLENT option. The pork is impossibly tender, juicy and flavorful! Marinate it on July 3rd, so it is ready for the 4th.

To this menu add some ice cold watermelon and deviled eggs.

Menu 3 – Grilled Steak Tacos

If you say we are having Mexican/Tacos for dinner, everyone is pumped. Make sure you marinate the steak on July 3rd, so it is ready for the grill on the 4th. Serve this menu up with some Cilantro Lime Slaw, super sweet pineapple, tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole.

If you need cocktails for the adults, we have plenty of tequila drinks to choose from, and of course a classic margarita or tequila soda are always winners.

Menu 4 – Grilled Pork Burgers

This menu is near and dear to my heart. My hometown in Iowa has a HUGE festival for the 4th of July and one of the main things you want to eat in the park are the grilled pork burgers. I recreated the recipe so we could have them at home here in KC.

Serve this menu with some kettle chips, store bought BBQ baked beans, and ice cold watermelon.

Menu 5 – Grilled Bulgogi Burgers

You will be entering flavor country with this menu! These Bulgogi Burgers are a blast of flavor. Make the Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Chili Lime Aioli on July 3rd and pop them in the fridge for your dinner on the 4th.

Serve this menu with super sweet pineapple and baked sweet potatoes fries. Season up the fries with a couple dashes of cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.

Menu 6 – Shredded BBQ Beef

This is a great menu to plan if you have a rain out on the 4th of July and can’t fire up the grill. The BBQ Beef is baked in the oven or crock pot, there is also an Instant Pot BBQ Beef version on Mom’s Dinner.

Serve this menu up with store bought creamy coleslaw, pickle slices, extra BBQ sauce, and ice cold watermelon.

Menu 7 – Grilled Steaks

Get some beautiful Ribeye steaks at the grocery store, your local butcher or Costco has some amazing steaks! Season and grill them up just how you like it. Serve it up with cornbread and honey butter, plus these side dishes:

Menu 8 – Chili Dog Bar

My personal food secret is that I LOVE hot dogs… and a chili dog is just over the top for me! Get a large pot of water on to simmer and add your hot dogs for about 20 minutes (that is our favorite way to cook hot dogs). Or you can grill them up on your grill or over a fire pit.

Add some potato chips, ice cold watermelon, hot dog buns, and don’t forget all the chili dog toppings; chopped white onions, cheese, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, sauerkraut, bacon crumbles, relish or dill relish, ketchup and yellow mustard.

4th of July Desserts

A couple desserts perfect for the 4th of July. Add some red white and blue garnishes to keep things festive; blueberries or blackberries, raspberries, and whipped cream.

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