Three Fun Patriotic Dishes for your Backyard Barbeque

July 2, 2021
Hot dogs and hamburgers are a must-have at your Fourth of July cookout but if you are looking to spice up the menu, then here are three fun and easy patriotic dishes that everyone will fall in love with!

American Flag Fruit Tray

What is more patriotic than the American Flag? This cute and simple appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit at your Fourth of July backyard barbeque!


Ingredients

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • White Chocolate-covered pretzels


  1. Find a big dish in your kitchen to assemble the flag.
  2. Wash your fruit and cut your strawberries in half.
  3. Place the strawberries in lines to resemble the flag.
  4. Put your blueberries in a bowl and place that bowl in the top left corner of your dish to act as the stars on the flag.
  5. Finally, lay the white chocolate-covered pretzels down in lines.


Now you have an American Flag that is both pretty to look and delicious!



Patriotic S’mores Chex Mix

If you have a sweet tooth, then this treat is for you! This fun and festive treat are super easy to make.


Ingredients

  • White chocolate chips
  • Chex Mix cereal
  • Powdered sugar
  • M&M's (red, white and blue)
  • Mini pretzel sticks
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate chunks


  1. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave.
  2. Pour Chex Mix into large bowl.
  3. Dump white chocolate mixture overtop Chex Mix.
  4. Mix that well and allow it to completely cool.
  5. Add the powdered sugar in a zip-lock bag along with the Chex mix and shake well.
  6. Add in remaining ingredients.
  7. Toss well and enjoy!




Firecracker Hot Dogs 

These firecracker hot dogs are a guaranteed must-have at your Fourth of July party! They are so adorable too.


Ingredients

  • Refrigerated breadstick dough
  • Hot dogs
  • Colby cheese (cut into thick slices)
  • Wooden skewers


  1. Take the skewer and stick them through the hotdog leaving about an inch and a half exposed at the top of each dog.
  2. Take the breadstick dough and wrap it around the hotdog.
  3. Place the hotdogs in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  4. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to make the star shape with the cheese.
  5. Stick the star through the skewer at the top and enjoy!

 

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