Check out these quick & easy 4th of July fixings! What do you do when you learn you are hosting a 4th of July party? Or maybe you just want to whip up a small feast for immediate family? Here is how easy it is to pull together a complete, yet affordable, Fourth of July fiesta!
Things are crazy this time of year – everyone is running to the grocery store to gather up the goods for a 4th of July feast. Here is a spread I made last year that was creative and super tasty!
The first thing you should know – there are many hot dog options. I changed my mind about three times. First I went for this big box of Farmer John wieners, then I saw a box of Dodger Dogs -the extra long ones. I was all set with those until I came across polish sausages. We grilled them!
I made a feast for four. I used one box of 12 sausages, plus a variety of fixings – assorted cheeses, bacon, we made a batch of pico de gallo with veggies from the produce section of the store. For the buns, I bought a package of stadium-sized rolls.
I then added in a couple different types of salads.
Dessert is my favorite! You can do a halfway homemade trick and buy a cream pie and add a layer of Cool Whip, then top with fresh blueberries and strawberries.
And in the end, it will look like this!
And you can see how I also picked up some cake bites and cookies!
In the end, we had a meal that only took me about an hour to prepare. All it took was one visit to find everything we needed from the food, fruits and veggies, desserts, drinks, plates, napkins and even a few decorations. I can’t stress enough how this meal was perfect for us and our budget. We still had a lot leftover for lunch the next day.
More ideas for 4th of July fixings!
Grilled elote-style corn
Brush corn on the cob with mayo, sprinkle with cotija, chili powder, and lime juice. So simple and festive!
Mini sliders
Use small buns or Hawaiian rolls with grilled patties or shredded BBQ chicken. Set up a DIY topping bar with pickles, onions, and cheese.
Fruit skewer flags
Thread strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows onto skewers in a flag pattern. Fun for kids and adults alike.
Chili cheese hot dog bar
Serve classic dogs with bowls of chili, shredded cheese, onions, and jalapeños for toppings.
Red, white, and blue pasta salad
Make tri-color pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and a drizzle of Italian dressing. Add blueberries for a surprise pop!
Watermelon wedges with Tajín
Pre-slice watermelon and dust with Tajín or chili-lime salt. Cool, refreshing, and with a zing!
Patriotic popcorn mix
Toss popcorn with red and blue candy-coated chocolates and mini pretzels. Perfect for snacking while waiting for fireworks.
Deviled eggs three ways
Classic deviled eggs are inexpensive—add a twist with bacon bits, jalapeño slices, or red pepper relish.
Mason jar trifles
Layer cake cubes, whipped cream, and berries in jars for cute, portable desserts.
Sparkling lemonade bar
Serve lemonade with optional add-ins like sliced fruit, mint, or berry ice cubes. Bonus: add club soda or sparkling water for fizz.
Thank you so much for checking out my post about quick & easy 4th of July fixings, and I hope you have a fantastic Fourth of July!
You can see my other 4th of July ideas here.
And my DIY Shish Kabob feature here (also great for this weekend!)
