Looking for fun red, white, and blue recipe ideas for your patriotic celebration? These delicious, easy, festive all-American recipes are perfect for your Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day get-togethers.
Be sure to check out these Labor Day No-Bake Desserts and 4th of July Breakfast Ideas next!
Get ready to wow your guests with these dazzling red, white, and blue recipes bursting with patriotic colors.
This round-up of tried-and-true red, white, and blue food ideas from top food bloggers across the internet includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, sides, and more patriotic recipes for the long summer holidays.
45 BEST Red, White, and Blue Recipes
4th of July Cake Balls
4th of July Cake Balls with swirls of red, white, and blue cake crumbs mixed with cream cheese and coated in festive candy melts are the perfect patriotic treat to celebrate Independence Day, Labor Day, or Memorial Day. They also make great gifts!
Patriotic Icebox Cake Recipe
This Patriotic Ice Cream Cake is a delicious, impressive icebox cake that's super easy to make with layers of ice cream sandwiches and whipped cream. Cool, creamy frozen dessert for summer picnics and backyard BBQs.
Red, White, and Blue Pretzels
Red, White, and Blue Pretzels are a fun, festive, sweet, and salty treat and Fourth of July dessert. Dipped in delicious chocolate candy melts and decorated with festive sprinkles to look like little American flags, 4th of July pretzels are as delicious as they are adorable.
Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler
Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler with fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, and a flaky biscuit topping is a sweet and tangy red, white, and blue dessert for spring or summer entertaining. Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Red White and Blue Oreo Balls
Red, White, and Blue Oreo Balls are bite-sized truffles made with crushed Oreo cookies, cream cheese, candy coating, and patriotic sprinkles. Fun little sweet treats for your 4th of July celebration, Memorial Day, or Labor Day.
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Whip up a batch of Frozen Yogurt Bark on a hot summer day for a healthy dessert that's also low-calorie, high-protein, and gluten-free. It's naturally sweet, kid-approved, and filled with juicy blue and red fruits, perfect for your July 4th celebration.
Patriotic Oreos
Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Oreos Suckers are so fun and easy to make with Double Stuf Oreos, candy melts, and sprinkles -- no baking skills or special ingredients required. These tasty cookies are a fun dessert for any patriotic celebration.
Patriotic 4th of July Poke Cake
This beautiful 4th of July Poke Cake is a super moist white cake with swirls of gelatin in patriotic colors, fluffy whipped topping, and fresh blueberries and strawberries. Red, white, and blue poke cake is a delicious patriotic dessert for your BBQ or picnic.
Red White and Blue Jello
Red, White, and Blue Layered Jello is an eye-catching no-bake treat for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. These fun Fourth of July jigglers are made with fruit-flavored jello, gelatin, and sweetened condensed milk and cut into patriotic star shapes for even more festive flair.
4th of July Cupcakes
These soft, fluffy 4th of July Cupcakes are frosted with red, white, and blue swirled frosting for a delicious treat that's also fun to look at.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad is a delicious, fluffy fruit salad and dessert loaded with fresh berries and a tangy creamy base that tastes just like cheesecake. The festive colors make it ideal for your 4th of July celebration, and the light, refreshing flavor makes it a hit anytime.
4th of July Cake (Under 30 Minutes)
Looking for a fast and easy last-minute 4th of July cake idea? We'll show you how to make a beautifully decorated angel food cake using fresh berries and homemade whipped cream in under 30 minutes -- no baking required!
4th of July Firecracker Jell-O Cups
4th of July Firecracker Jell-O Cups will be the hit at your Independence Day celebrations. Made in small cups with layers of red, white, and blue Jell-O and a cherry on top to resemble a firecracker, these patriotic Jell-o cups are super cute and fun!
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Potato Salad with Bacon
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Potato Salad will be the hit of your summer BBQ. Made with a medley of red, white, and purple potatoes tossed in a creamy herb dressing with sour cream and blue cheese and finished with crispy bacon, this red, white, and blue salad is even better the next day—the perfect make-ahead side dish for the 4th of July.
Patriotic Layered Mocktail with Grenadine
This holiday weekend, sip on a refreshing red, white, and blue Layered Mocktail with Grenadine. It's the ideal festive drink for entertaining a house full of kids or adults over the 4th of July, Labor Day, or Memorial Day weekend.
Watermelon Bites with Feta and Blueberry
Keep the patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme going with these refreshing Watermelon Bites with Feta and Blueberry. It's an easy appetizer, side dish, or snack to enjoy during the hot summer months.
Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies
Easy Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery and filled with festive sprinkles. This cookie dough does not require chilling, so you can make them in under 30 minutes for a super fast 4th of July dessert or snack.
Meringue Shells With Fresh Berries
Get ready for oohs and ahs when you bring out these pretty star-shaped Meringue Shells. Serve them “spangled” with fresh whipped cream or ice cream and fresh berries for the perfect patriotic dessert for the summer.
Red, White, and Blue Summer Fruit Board
Celebrate the fresh taste of summer with this easy, beautiful Red, White, and Blue Summer Fruit Board. This kid-friendly fruit board is so simple and takes just 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make. Easy snack to enjoy at home or take on the go.
Summer Berry Salad
Summer Berry Salad is a delightful red, white, and blue fruit salad that combines the season's best berries, mixed greens, and goat cheese with a sweet honey citrus dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch on the patio, it’s your new go-to summer dish!
Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart
Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart is a fast, easy wow-worthy patriotic dessert for the 4th of July or Memorial Day. Light and flaky puff pastry, ultra-creamy filling, and bright, tangy berries come together quickly for a delicious dessert to make when you're short on time.
Patriotic 4th of July Fruit Skewers
Show your spirit at your patriotic holiday party with these homemade 4th of July Fruit Skewers. Featuring the freshest fruits trimmed into stars to reflect the American flag, they’re easy enough for the kids to make, but everyone will want to try them out.
Fresh Berries Cookie Pizza
Delicious, festive red, white, and blue Fresh Berries Cookie Pizza with a sugar cookie crust, lemon cream cheese, and mounds of juicy berries is the perfect patriotic treat. It's easy to make and the perfect addition to any summer BBQ or picnic!
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs
Easy red, white, and blue 4th of July Fruit Kabobs with fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberry shortcake rolls, and a white chocolate drizzle are a fun snack for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day parties.
4th of July Cookies (Red White and Blue Pinwheel Cookies)
4th of July Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel Cookies are an impressive dessert for summer and patriotic celebrations. They're easy to make with simple ingredients, won't melt in the heat of summer, and the festive swirls of colors add a festive, patriotic twist to your holiday festivities.
Red, White, and Blue Donuts
Delicious Red, White, and Blue Donuts with powdered sugar icing and patriotic sprinkles are a festive homemade breakfast or dessert for the summer holidays. Plus, you don’t have to worry about hot oil as these donuts are baked, not fried.
Red, White & Blue Shortcakes
Red, White, and Blue Shortcakes combine tender shortcakes with a twist of lemon, with fluffy clouds of vanilla whipped cream and plump, sweet strawberries and blueberries for a simple old fashioned dessert for your next summer party or 4th of July BBQ.
Graham Cracker Icebox Cake
Graham Cracker Icebox Cake is effortlessly delicious and comes together in minutes with graham crackers, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh fruit. Since it needs to chill for a couple of hours, it's the perfect make-ahead dessert for the long holiday weekend or any special occasion.
Patriotic White Chocolate Puppy Chow
White Chocolate Puppy Chow is an easy no-bake party mix recipe for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any time. Make a big batch of this holiday snack mix for a sweet treat to bring to a patriotic party or for movie night or summer road trips.
No-Bake Red White & Blue Jello Cheesecake
No-Bake Red, White, and Blue Jello Cheesecake is a showstopper dessert with layers of crispy cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and red and blue Jello. This light and fluffy cheesecake is perfect for sharing at summer holiday parties and cookouts.
Firecracker Cookies (with Pop Rocks!)
Light up your 4th of July party with easy no-bake Firecracker Cookies, adorable red, white, and blue cookies with a licorice fuse and a festive pop.
Sheet Pan Pancakes
Sheet Pan Pancakes from mix are soft, fluffy pancakes loaded with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and white chocolate chips (or any of your favorite toppings). They bake in the oven in about 15 minutes -- no flipping required -- for a fast, easy 4th of July breakfast.
Red, White, and Blue Thumbprint Cookies
Red, White, and Blue Thumbprint Cookies with soft red velvet cookies, blueberry jam filling, white chocolate drizzle, and gold star sprinkles are super easy to make and always go quickly!
Individual Berry Trifle Cups
These cute Individual Trifles are layered with creamy cheesecake pudding, fresh berries, jam, and sweet strawberry shortcake for a fun red, white, and blue dessert for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day holiday gatherings.
Red, White, and Blue Bark
Red, White, and Blue Bark with colored candy melts, M&Ms, and festive sprinkles is a delicious sweet treat for game days, holidays, and patriotic occasions like the 4th of July.
4th of July Rice Krispies Treats
4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are soft and gooey with layers of red, white, and blue rice cereal treats drizzled in melted chocolate. Easy no bake dessert for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or any patriotic holidays
Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Cupcakes
These red, white, and blue 4th of July cupcakes will be a huge hit at your summer party! These scratch-baked vanilla cupcakes are sweet, simple, and super fun with swirls of red and blue, and the buttercream frosting is soft and fluffy.
Red, White, and Blue Brownie Stars
Easy, delicious Red, White, and Blue Brownie Stars are simple to make with a tried-and-true fudgy brownie recipe decorated with festive candy melts and sprinkles, then cut into stars. They're sure to be a hit at any summer party.
Red, White & Blue Cookie Cake
Red, White, and Blue Cookie Cake is dotted with red, white, and blue sprinkles inside and out and decorated with simple buttercream frosting. This stunning dessert is super easy to make for even the most amateur cake decorators.
Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Tart
This easy Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Tart is a refreshing dessert with a crunchy almond tart crust, light and creamy no-bake filling, and mixed berries. It's the perfect dessert for summer and show-stopping sweet treat for your holiday cookouts!
4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars
4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, thick, vanilla-flavored cookie bars with red, white, and blue sprinkles and simple vanilla buttercream. They're quick and easy to make -- no chilling, rolling, or cutting -- and easy to double when you need to serve a crowd.
Patriotic Charcuterie Board
This simple Patriotic Charcuterie Board is the perfect board for snacking all weekend long. Filled with a nourishing and simple array of red, white, and blue fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and dips, this fruit, vegetable, and cheese board is ideal for your 4th of July or Memorial Day get-together.
M&M Cookie Bars (Large Batch!)
M&M Cookie Bars are soft and gooey cookie bars packed full of colorful chocolate candies and sweet chocolate chips. This large batch recipe is perfect for parties, picnics, potlucks, BBQs, or any time you need a colorful dessert to feed a crowd!
Red, White & Blue Marble Cake
This easy, moist Red, White, and Blue Marble Bundt Cake is an impressive 4th of July dessert that's easier to make than it looks. Delicious served with a simple dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and pudding is a light and refreshing fresh fruit salad in a creamy Cool Whip dressing that stirs together in minutes. Easy recipe to customize to your liking -- perfect for your next family gathering or special occasion.
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