American cheese is a must on this well-balanced burger, as is the fresh onion rings for crunch and tomato slices for juiciness.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
4th of July - US Independence Day
In the U.S., July 4th celebrates our independence. What better way to celebrate than by planning a 4th of July cookout, picnic, or party. Here are some great menu ideas that are sure to fit the bill no matter what kind of celebration you are having.
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All American Cheeseburgers
Red, White And Blue Dump Cake
Blend the vibrant flavors of cherry pie filling and blueberries with a rich, buttery white cake mix. This easy-to-follow dump cake is perfect for any patriotic celebration...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Firecracker Cookies
Made with blue paste food coloring, red paste food coloring, egg whites, confectioners' sugar, vanilla-flavored almond bark, wafer roll cookies, red string licorice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Uncle Sam's Hats
Made with candy coated milk chocolate pieces , sugar cookies, white ready-made frosting, ice cream cones
Time: under 30 minutes
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Red White & Blue Pie
Trying to outshine your neighbor's BBQ? This festive red white and blue pie is the edible fireworks you need, minus the mandatory safety lecture.
Time: over 5 hours
Red White And Blue Strawberry Appetizer
Made with fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
Lauren's Festive Coleslaw
Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice or vinegar, celery seed, salt and pepper, red cabbage, carrot, green pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Fourth Of July Parfait
Made with mint leaves or lemon balm, fresh red raspberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipping cream, lemon juice, fresh blueberries
Time: under 30 minutes
4th Of July Bread
Made with Monterey jack cheese, french bread, margarine, green chiles, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red, White And Blue Fruit Salad
Made with sugar substitute, blueberries, red seedless grapes, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Patriotic Cookie Pizza
Made with apple jelly, blueberries, raspberries, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon peel
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Independence Day Punch
Made with ice, water, sugar, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange drink mix, cherry drink mix
Time: under 30 minutes
4th of July Red, White and Blue Bomb Cocktail
Made with Orange slice, Maraschino cherry, rum, pina colada mix, ice, grenadine, blue curacao
Time: under 30 minutes
4th of July Cherry Bombs
Made with Ritz crackers, habanero peppers, cream cheese, sour cream, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, red bell pepper flakes, egg
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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