50 Patriotic Recipes
Are you ready to celebrate with some patriotic recipes? Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Fourth of July are our favorite ways to celebrate in a patriotic way! Show off your pride with the red, white, and blue and make some of these yummy patriotic recipes!
Whether you are having a pool party, barbecue, a potluck, or watching a parade, having some patriotic food on hand is must! I’ve compiled a list of patriotic foods just for you! Whether it’s drinks, sweet treats, main dishes, or snacks, you are sure to find something to make for your celebration!
With the summer days wide open for celebrating, you are sure to find a reason to make a patriotic recipe and create a fun patriotic craft for your next get together! The red, white, and blue colors make for a beautiful and festive color scheme for summer! And, they are perfect to serve all summer long!
50 Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the day we start to celebrate summer! Cook outs, parades, picnics....it's all kicks off the summer season on Memorial Day! Celebrate with these 50 Memorial Day Recipes!
Red White and Blue Fruit Salad with Honey Lime & Mint Dressing
Red White and Blue Fruit Salad is perfect for a patriotic holiday, but it's also simple enough for using up Summer's bounty everyday! The delicious honey lime and mint dressing is a perfect complement to summer berries and white peaches.
4th Of July Cupcakes
These 4th of July cupcakes are perfect for your Patriotic Party. The red, white, and blue cupcakes start with a boxed cake mix and taste amazing.
Berry Pie with Homemade Pie Crust
Mixed Berry Pie is a delightful dessert bursting with flavors from the strawberries and blueberries along with homemade buttery golden flaky pie crust.
Red White and Blue No Churn Ice Cream
This festive red, white and blue ice cream is easy to make and no-churn so you don’t even need an ice cream maker!
Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta | Easy No Bake Dessert
Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta is a 3 layered fancy Italian no bake dessert with interesting flavors in each layer. It's sweet, creamy and tangy, plus very easy to make and you can prepare it in advance. Another perfect patriotic treat for the 4th of July.
4th of July No-Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake 4th of July Cheesecake recipe is so delicious, that once you taste it, you’ll want to be singing the Star-Spangled Banner from the rooftops! The fresh raspberries and blueberries whipped into this delectable, festive dessert make it the perfect red, white, and blue treat!
American Flag Cookie Bars
These easy homemade cookie bars use blueberries, raspberries and an easy white vanilla frosting to make an American flag. The homemade cookie base is part sugar cookie with a little bit of oatmeal for texture.
Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels
Fun and Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels. These easy to make chocolate covered pretzels are perfect for any summertime celebration.Â
Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
This Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake recipe is a fun twist on a classic dessert! Made with fresh berries and piles of whipped cream, this recipe highlights the natural goodness of the fruit flavors and features a soft and tender shortcake.
No-Bake Cherry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
No-Bake Cherry Pie is an easy dessert with a smooth cream cheese filling, sweet cherry topping, and graham cracker crust. Get the flavor of cheesecake without all of the work.
Red White Blue Cheese and Fruit Charcuterie Board
This patriotic themed red white blue cheese and fruit charcuterie board is the perfect snack or appetizer to bring to summer celebrations. Here’s how to make it!
Patriotic Brownie and Fruit Fourth of July Cake
This patriotic brownie and fruit Fourth of July cake is the perfect festive addition to your Independence Day celebrations. Here’s how to make it!
Easy Patriotic Dessert: Red White and Blue Layered Cupcakes
Summertime entertainment means three patriotic holidays for our family: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. I’d be lying if I said I created a unique menu for each holiday. I like to keep it simple! You only need one EASY patriotic dessert recipe and you’re good for all three events.
Patriotic Kids Dessert: Cute Flag Marshmallow Pops
They are easy to put together, look cute and the kids think they’re awesome. Even the adults will want to try their own pop. The best part is how the recipe doesn’t heat up your kitchen.
M&M Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Looking for a delicious recipe to serve for dessert or maybe your next BBQ? This recipe for M&M chocolate chip cheesecake bars is for you. The M&M’s just help to add a pop of color.
No Bake Mini Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Recipe (Red White And Blue Cheesecake)
If you are looking to try making cheesecake using cottage cheese, this is a good easy recipe to start with. I am going to show you how to make this no-bake mini cottage cheese cheesecake.
4th of July Dessert Board
For a fun and festive Independence Day, put together a 4th of July Dessert Board! They are super easy to put together, and your guests will love it!
Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Recipe for Summer
This delicious berry puff pastry recipe is perfect for summer! You’ll use mixed berries along with cream cheese to make this tasty, star-shaped dessert.
Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
Make this EASY cherry cream cheese pie with ready made ingredients! This summer dessert is perfect for the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
4th of July Oreos
These red, white, and blue chocolate-covered 4th of July Oreos are fun and festive. They're easy to make, and a yummy way to celebrate!
Pretty & Patriotic 4th of July Cupcakes!
Celebrate Independence Day with these pretty and patriotic 4th of July Cupcakes! The red, white, and blue are featured throughout, starting with marbled vanilla cupcakes, a swirl of multicolored frosting, lots of festive sprinkles, and topped off with a glittery star topper!
Red White & Blue Firecracker Pretzel Rods
These Firecracker Pretzel Rods are dipped in melted candy and covered with red, white, and blue sprinkles. They are an awesome sweet and salty treat for the 4th of July, and super simple to make!
Red White & Blue Berry Trifle
Red White & Blue Berry Trifle combines fresh summer berries, cake, pudding and pie filling. An easy no bake dessert recipe, our fruit trifle is filled with patriotic colors for your holiday gathering.
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats: This patriotic dessert is easy to make, super delicious, and tons of fun to serve at your Fourth of July get together (or anytime)!
Patriotic Pudding Shots
Patriotic Pudding Shots are the perfect way to add a little adult fun to the 4th of July! All you need is cheesecake pudding, half and half, Vodka, whipped cream, and food coloring to make this fun treat for all the adults.Â
Bomb Pop Drink
This Bomb Pop Drink is the perfect cocktail to enjoy as you watch the fireworks this summer. All you need is Smirnoff Red, White & Berry Vodka, lemon lime soda, and a bomb pop to create this patriotic cocktail that all your friends will be raving about. Want to serve these to the kids? No problem! We have a kid option for you as well!Â
Red, White And Blue Cake Balls
Red, white and blue cake balls are the perfect Fourth of July treat! Super easy to make, these bite size desserts make a fun and delicious patriotic food for summer!
4th of July Cookies
These easy 4th of July cookies are mini American Flag Fruit Pizzas. They are so good! Red white and blue, these summer cookies are a delicious soft and chewy sugar cookie, topped with a light cream cheese frosting and decorated with red and blue fruits.Â
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Chocolate Stars Recipe
Celebrate America with these Red, White & Blue Patriotic Chocolate Stars. They’re easy to make and are perfect for your 4th of July party.
Red White and Blue Cupcakes
Our Red White and Blue Cupcakes are an easy from scratch recipe for vanilla cupcakes. Topped with a homemade buttercream frosting, decorated with red white and blue stripes and topped with a cherry, they are a perfect Memorial Day dessert
Red, White, And Bleu Kale Salad Recipe
If you’re looking for a patriotic recipe, this Red, White, And Bleu Kale Salad recipe is perfect. It has fruit, kale, and croutons.
Patriotic Fruit Flag Kabobs Recipe
For your next Memorial Day BBQ menu, or if you’re looking for a July 4th dessert, check out this Patriotic Fruit Flag Kabobs recipe.
4th of July Sugar Cookies
With just four basic kitchen ingredients and some patriotic food colors, you can celebrate our country’s birthday with our 4th of July Sugar Cookies. Easy to make, our colorful cookies are fun for kids and especially delicious too!
Berry Moscato Sangria Recipe
The freshly squeezed lemon in this crisp Berry Moscato Sangria recipe adds a bit of pucker and tartness to naturally cut through the sweetness of the fresh berries, creating the perfect refreshing summertime cocktail.
Patriotic Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini fruit tarts make the perfect dessert for the 4th of July! This tartlet dessert is made with coconut cream and is totally gluten-free, too!
Vegan Strawberries and Cream Sheet Cake
Made with fresh strawberries and a 2-ingredient coconut whipped cream, this Vegan Strawberries and Cream Sheet Cake is light yet indulgent and so flavorful. Made in a sheet pan so it’s an easy, fuss-free dessert that’ll please the whole family!
4th Of July Marshmallow Pops
These 4th Of July Marshmallow Pops are the perfect way to celebrate your favorite summer holidays! Not only are they super cute but they’re easy to make and even more fun to eat!
Celebrate the USA Flag Waffles
These fun and festive flag waffles are easy to make from scratch and decorate in a patriotic pattern for celebrating all those summer holidays we love.
Red White and Blue Jello Ribbon Salad
If you are looking for a unique but classic treat to share with friends and family at your holiday parties this summer try out these red white and blue Jello ribbon salad squares.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake
Beat the heat with Red White and Blue Cheesecake! It’s a no bake cheesecake for two in a cup with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Made with heavy whipping cream (no Cool Whip) and cream cheese. Serve them in a cup or ramekin or layer it with mixed berries like a parfait.
Watermelon Blueberry Sangria
This watermelon sangria with white wine and blueberries (aka Red, White, and Blue Sangria) is very refreshing and very easy to serve a crowd during summer parties. Just mix everything together in a pitcher ahead of time and chill until serving.
July 4th Patriotic Popsicles
Looking for a fun and easy Fourth of July recipe? Patriotic popsicles are the perfect solution! These popsicles are simple to make and taste great. Plus, they're festive and patriotic - perfect for Independence Day celebrations.
Red White and Blue Marshmallows
Red White and Blue Marshmallows are so festive and a great addition to any patriotic celebration. Along with being fun they are delicious. Don’t be intimidated by making marshmallows– it’s so easy!
Flag Fruit Pizza
This 4th of July Pizza is a great patriotic dessert recipe to serve for any red, white, and blue holiday! Totally an easy summer recipe, the homemade cream cheese and marshmallow fluff topping combined with fresh fruits make this one a fun sweet treat and perfect holiday dessert recipe.
Red White and Blue Strawberries
Red, white and blue chocolate dipped strawberries stuffed with creamy homemade cheesecake filling and topped with holiday sprinkles are a perfect July 4th appetizer or dessert that makes a serious impression.
Summer Berry Trifle
This is such a beautiful patriotic 4th of July dessert. The strawberries are red, the blueberries are blue, and the whipped cream is white. It is perfect for a potluck as it can serve a lot of people and it is so easy to serve -- you just scoop desired serving amount into bowls.
Fresh Berries Cookie Pizza
This delicious and festive red white and blue fresh berries cookie pizza is easy to make and would be a perfect addition to any summer bbq or picnic! Sugar cookie crust topped with lemony cream cheese and mounds of juicy berries is the perfect patriotic treat.
4th of July Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These patriotic sour cream sugar cookies are perfect for the 4th of July! The cream cheese frosting is easily dyed red, white, and blue, and the dough is perfect for cookie cutters! A perfect 4th of July patriotic activity for kids.
4th of July Cupcakes - Red, White, and Blue Layers
If you’re looking for easy 4th of July Cupcake ideas, look no further! These red white and blue cupcakes are the perfect patriotic dessert for your Fourth of July or Memorial Day celebrations!
Having some patriotic recipes on hand will make your summer celebrations so easy! Will you be enjoying sunny days and showing your patriotism with any of these recipes?
Need more patriotic ideas? Check out my collection of Patriotic Crafts!
Carrie Hurst
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