5 Easy Patriotic Recipes for Your Summer Celebration

Are you ready to celebrate America this summer? We’ve got the perfect patriotic recipes for you! Whether you’re a grown-up, kid, or kid-at-heart, these red, white, and blue party food ideas are sure to bring a smile to your face (and your taste buds)! From fun patriotic dessert recipes to delicious snacks, we’ve got something for everyone. 

1. Firecracker Popcorn: A Patriotic Snack to Remember

This firecracker popcorn is addicting and super easy to make - perfect for your patriotic festivities!

Ingredients: 

• 1 bag Pop Secret Homestyle microwave popcorn

• 1 cup white candy melts

• 1 package Strawberry Pop Rocks candy

• Blue sprinkles

Directions:

• Prepare the popcorn according to the package directions and spread it onto a cookie sheet to cool. 

• Melt the candy melts and drizzle over the popcorn.

• Sprinkle Strawberry Pop Rocks and blue sprinkles over the popcorn. 

• Allow to harden before serving. 

This patriotic recipe is fun and full of flavor with a delightful crunch, making it a great choice for a patriotic party!

(Photos & recipe from Foodie Fun and TheNerdsWife.com)

2. Easy Flag Fruit Dessert: Healthy Patriotic Food

If you’re looking for a guilt-free treat, this easy patriotic fruit dessert is the way to go!

Ingredients:

• 5-6 cups of red fresh fruit (cherries, strawberries, raspberries)

• 2 cups of blueberries

• 3 cups of yogurt or white chocolate-covered pretzels

Directions: 

• Wash and dry the fresh fruit.

• Lay out the fruit and pretzels to represent the flag stripes and place a small bowl of blueberries in the top left corner.

• Serve this colorful dessert at your patriotic celebration.

This refreshing fruit dish is a hit at any patriotic gathering!

(Photos & recipe from Family Fresh Meals)

3. Patriotic Rice Krispies Treats: A Classic American Dessert

Who doesn’t love Rice Krispies treats? These festive, gooey bars are a hi at every patriotic party.

Ingredients: 

• 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

• 1 package marshmallows

• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter

• Red and blue food coloring

Directions:

• Divide the Rice Krispies and marshmallows into three portions for each layer.

• Microwave the marshmallows and butter until they expand, stir, and add the food coloring for red and blue layers.

• Press each layer into a well-greased pan, starting with blue, then white, and finishing with red.

• Let's set and cut into squares to enjoy at your patriotic festivities.

These colorful treats are a simple but fun patriotic dessert recipe to share with friends and family!

(photos & recipe from Lil' Luna)

4. Flag Fruit Pizza: A Patriotic Dessert Pizza

Pizza lovers will adore this patriotic fruit pizza! It’s a sweet and delicious twist on traditional pizza. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 4 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

• Red and blue fruit (fresh strawberries, blueberries)

• Glaze ingredients:  ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 ½ tsp cornstarch, pinch of salt

Directions:

• Bake the sugar cookie dough at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden, and let it cool. 

• Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipping topping. Spread over the cooled cookie crust.

• Prepare the glaze in a saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 mins or until thickened. Let cool and brush over the fruit, then arrange the red and blue fruit on the pizza to mimic the American flag.

This patriotic dessert recipe is both beautiful and delicious - your guests will love it!

5. Kid-Friendly Patriotic Punch: A Fun Party Drink

Need a drink to match your patriotic recipes? This kid-friendly patriotic punch will be the star of your summer bash!

Ingredients:

• Red drink (cran-cherry juice)

• White drink (kid-friendly pina colada)

• Blue drink (blue raspberry(

• Ice and Twizzlers for garnish

Directions:

• Layer the drinks in a glass starting with the red drink, followed by the ice.

• Slowly pour the white drink over the ice, then follow with the blue drink.

• Garnish with a Twizzler straw for added fun!

This layered drink is perfect for your patriotic celebration and will add a cool, colorful touch!

(photos and recipe by Mom Endeavours)

Bonus: Show Your Patriotism with Monogrammed Apparel!

Looking for the perfect outfit to pair with your patriotic recipes? Check out Marleylilly for adorable, personalized monogrammed clothing that will let you show off your love for America in style!

Happy shopping and happy celebrating!