5 Easy 4th Of July BBQ Recipes That Everyone Will Love

What is the 4th of July without a spread of food to enjoy with all your friends and family. Even better, a spread of food that didn’t take 15+ hours of labor and multiple years off your life. We’re here to rescue you from the throws of cooking stress with 5 easy BBQ recipes that will make everyone, even your nitpicky father in law, happy. 


Cheeseburger Sliders -  Easy Family Recipes 

A classic dish made simpler with Easy Family Recipes’s guide to hawaiian cheeseburger sliders, these burgers will be a staple. Enticing for all ages, this recipe will have neighbors knocking on your door for more. Remember to grab those Hawaiian buns to have that sweet and savory burst!


Ingredients: 

  • Kings Hawaiian Rolls – A pack of 12 rolls fit perfectly into an 8×8 pan. You can also use store brand Hawaiian Rolls or even homemade ones.

  • Ground Beef – I use lean ground beef because there is less fat to deal with. However, you can use any beef because you will drain the fat anyways.

  • Onion – Cooking the beef in onion is a great way to infuse more flavor without any more work! 

  • Worcestershire Sauce

  • American Cheese – This could be cheddar, Colby jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, or others.

  • Ketchup and Mustard 

  • Dill Pickles – true to fast food, but leave them off if you don’t like them.

  • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic salt, and sesame seeds are all you need for these mini cheeseburger sliders. 

  • Butter – Always brush the tops of slider buns with butter before baking. 



Mac and Cheese - Sweet Tea & Thyme

You can’t have a BBQ without some good old fashioned macaroni and cheese. A timeless dish that both your daughter and mother can enjoy together. Eden Westbrook has all the ingredients, tricks, and insight you need to make the best dish at the BBQ. This mac and cheese is a dump and bake, no need for extra steps!


Ingredients: 

  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese 

  • Colby Jack Cheese 

  • Mozzarella Cheese 

  • American Cheese 

  • Cream Cheese 

  • Garlic Powder 

  • Onion powder 

  • Mustard powder

  • Smoked paprika 

  • Unsalted butter 

  • Chicken broth 

  • Eggs 

  • Elbow Pasta

  • Heavy Cream 

  • Half and Half 

 

Coleslaw - Southern Living 

Coleslaw can make or break a dish, so here's a good recipe on how to cook up a delicious coleslaw that will only add some “aahhhhs” to your vocabulary after eating it. Ann Taylor Pittman breaks it down into three easy steps. Remember, keep those ingredients just right in order to keep that balance between creamy and slightly sweet. 


Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup mayonnaise 

  • 6 tbsp. Sugar

  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

  • 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt

  • 1 tsp. Black pepper 

  • 1 small green cabbage head

  • 2 large carrots 

  • 1 small Vidalia onion 



Chicken Skewers - Carlsbad Cravings 

For the last recipe on this short list, chicken kebabs have made the cut. These smokey skewers will not only compliment the other dishes in your spread, but give a unique taste against some of those fatty type foods. While this recipe is a bit more complicated Carlsbad Cravings gives a concise ‘how to’ on the makings of this dish. No marination needed, just a coat and grill!


Ingredients: 

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (4-6 breasts) chopped into bite size pieces

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Chicken Rub

BBQ Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons molasses

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 teaspoon reserved Spices (in directions)


Grilled Vegetables - Foodie Crush

While grilled vegetables may seem a bit boring, Heidi from Foodie Crush has the inside scoop on how to make any old vegetable a piece of grilled art. Their flavorful enhancement and complementary taste pairs nicely with all the other delicacies cooked up at your annual summer BBQ. Even better, it’s almost too easy! Throw on some veggies and let ‘em cook, but remember: slice all your veggies the same thickness so they cook at the same rate. 


Ingredients: 

  • Artichokes: Boil first for 10-12 minutes then quarter and grill 4-6 minutes

  • Asparagus: 6-8 minutes

  • Bell pepper: Whole for 10-12 minutes; halved for 8-10 minutes

  • Carrot: Boil first for 4-6 minutes, then grill 3-5 minutes

  • Corn: 15-20 minutes in husk

  • Eggplant: 5-7 minutes (thicker slices will take longer)

  • Portabello mushroom: 8-10 minutes

  • Onion: sliced 8-10 minutes; halved 35-40 minutes

  • Green onion: 3-4 minutes

  • Tomato: 6-8 minutes halved

  • Zucchini: 5-7 minutes

These recipes are a surefire way to make both your guests and yourself happy and full. With a great meal full of proteins, veggies, and carbs there isn’t a better way to celebrate your 4th of July weekend. We hope you enjoy our recommendations and keep tabs on these incredible chefs! 

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