If you’re having a 4th of July party, BBQ, or get together at your home, you’ll most likely need some fun food inspiration. There are so many cute red, white, and blue foods that you can make for the food spread at your party. They are colorful, fun, and perfectly patriotic. You’ll have everyone at your party fawning over how adorable all the food looks on your table.
Here are 10 of the greatest foods you can make for your upcoming 4th of July holiday party.
1. Patriotic Puppy Chow
This fun version of puppy chow screams Fourth of July and couldn’t be any cuter. Everyone loves these easy to eat pieces of sweet dessert. You can put them in a large bowl for everyone to serve themselves, or you can put them in small cups or bowls for individual servings. Either way, it will look fun and festive.
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2. Healthy Flag Platter
How adorable is this flag platter of berries and cheese? This is so incredibly easy to make and looks striking when it’s on display. It’s a great healthy option for those at your party that want to eat something with a little less calories.
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3. Fourth Of July Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats are always a favorite at any party and these festive 4th of July ones couldn’t be more perfect. They’re crispy, sweet, and colorful. They’ll definitely be a crowd pleaser.
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4. Red White And Blue Fruit Skewers
Put a fun twist on traditional skewers at your party with these red, white, and blue fruit skewers. They’re a healthier dessert option for those at your party that don’t want to indulge too much with other higher calorie options. They also display beautifully which is always an added bonus.
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5. 4th Of July Strawberries
There’s nothing better than fresh strawberries in the summer. Well, I take that back, chocolate covered strawberries are better. Your guests will definitely love this fresh option when hanging out at your party. The best part is that they are easy to make. All you need is some white dipping chocolate and blue sprinkles. It can’t get much more simple than that.
6. Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches
For an incredibly simple dessert make these easy ice cream sandwiches covered in festive sprinkles. These are perfect if you have hardly any time to prepare dessert because you don’t have to make anything. You just unwrap the sandwiches then dip them in the sprinkles and voila! You have an incredibly cute and patriotic dessert for your guests.
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7. Fruit Cubes
For a fun addition to your drinks freeze some berries with some water in your ice cube trays then plop them in the drinks at your party. These berry cubes will make the drinks look beautiful and festive. It’ll also make any drink taste a little better with a sore subtle berry flavoring.
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8. Patriotic Oreo Pops
You can’t go wrong with serving Oreos at your party. Everyone loves these delicious little chocolate cookies and these patriotic versions will make the cutest addition to your food spread. They’re also easy for people to take, hold, and eat. Perfect for any 4th of July party.
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9. July 4th Layered Non-Alcoholic Drinks
It’s always fun to have some beautiful drinks at your party, and these red, white, and blue layered drinks will look so great sitting out on your table. Since they’re made out of Cranberry Juice, Gatorade, and Sobe they’re completely non-alcoholic and you won’t have to worry about any of the wrong hands getting on these drinks.
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10. Firecracker Popcorn
If you really want to wow your guests, make this firecracker popcorn. It really will crackle in your guest’s mouths because they have candy Pop Rocks on them! How fun is that? They’re colorful, patriotic, and a really fun surprise for your party guests.
Looking for some fun 4th of July party activities for the kids? Check out our 5 fun and festive 4th of July crafts here!