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4th of July Party Food

June 22, 2015 By Dusty Rogers Leave a Comment

This is typically the time of year when I’m pulling out red, white, and blue-filled bins of decorations and creating a Costco list for 4th of July party food to feed 50 people – but not this year.  Thanks to our recent move, there will be no 2015 ATG&D 4th of July party (unless you want to come over and hang out with me in my in-laws’ basement; our temporary home), but I won’t leave you hanging!  Here’s a look at some of our favorite 4th of July party food through the years.

First up is our crowd-pleasing pulled pork BBQ sandwiches.  There are 3 things I love about this recipe – it tastes amazing, can be made ahead of time, and the leftovers are freezer-friendly!  (On the rare occasion that you have any leftovers, that is.)  This is a recipe that tastes best when it’s had plenty of time to simmer, so do yourself a favor and prep it a day or two in advance of your party.  I’ve also included a tip for how to shred 10 pounds of meat in seconds, which will save you a ton of time.

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food from our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

One of the easiest 4th of July party food to make look patriotic is fruit, so grab a container of blueberries, your favorite juicy reds, a star-shaped cookie cutter and have some fun!  This is an easy one to get the kids involved with, too.  Cut slices of watermelon about 1/2″ thick and let the kids use the cookie cutters to make star shapes.  Cut the remaining watermelon (what’s left after the stars are cut out) into bite-sized pieces and stir them in with the rest of your fruit salad.

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food from our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

Fruit skewers are another great patriotic fruit option.  Simply thread some blueberries and sliced strawberries onto a skewer or lollipop stick, and serve with a side of greek yogurt drizzled with honey for healthy fruit dip.

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food from our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

I love setting up a s’mores bar next to the fire pit for our 4th of July parties.  We have graham crackers on one tray, a variety of chocolates on another (Hershey’s milk chocolate, dark chocolate and cookies & cream, and Reese’s peanut butter cups) and marshmallows on the third.  For the past few years I’ve been making homemade marshmallows which taste amazing.  They are prepared as a slab and then cut into marshmallow shapes, so this is another opportunity to get star-happy with cookie cutters if you’d like.

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food from our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

When it’s too hot to sit around a fire pit (or for those who prefer an already assembled option) these s’mores bars have been a favorite of our guests through the years. The first year I made them was when it was so hot there was a fire/burn ban in our area so roasting s’mores around the fire pit wasn’t an option. Ever since then our guests ask for them each year!

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food from our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

These red, white and blue yogurt pops are refreshing, easy to make, and offer a delicious treat alternative for the kids.  For these I chopped up a variety of mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries hand-picked by Kate) in our food processor and mixed them with Greek vanilla yogurt.  I then poured the yogurt mix into paper Dixie cups, inserted lollipop sticks, and froze them on a tray overnight.  Once they’re frozen simply rip off the paper cover and enjoy!

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food served at our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

 

Want even more of a 4th of July party fix?  Check out my latest post on Madison Moms Blog featuring my favorite 4th of July party ideas!

And if you missed it – here’s a look back on our 4th of July party last year:

The most crowd-pleasing and frequently requested 4th of July party food served at our annual 4th of July parties over the past 9 years. | All Things G&D

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