Check out this ultimate list of easy and delicious patriotic food ideas, including red white and blue breakfast recipes, appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks!
Planning a Memorial Day or 4th of July party?
These easy and delicious patriotic food ideas are perfect for your menu!
We’re sharing the best red, white, and blue breakfast recipes, appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks that are creative, festive, and perfect for a crowd!
Breakfast Recipes
Here are some of our favorite patriotic breakfast recipes to start your day off on a celebratory note!
- German French Toast
- Red Velvet Waffles
- Red, White and Blue Puff Pastry
- Red Velvet Pancakes
- German Oven Pancakes
Appetizers
These delicious red, white, and blue appetizers are sure to impress whether you’re hosting a Memorial Day BBQ or 4th of July cookout.
- Fourth of July Charcuterie Board
- Red, White and Blue Charcuterie Board
- Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
- Berry Salsa
- Blueberry Salsa
Side Dishes
These healthy and delicious side dishes are some of our favorite guilt-free patriotic food ideas.
- Red, White and Blue Caprese Salad
- Dragon Fruit Salad
- Red, White and Blue Potato Salad
- Star Fruit Salad
- Blueberry Watermelon Feta Salad
- Watermelon Bites
- Patriotic Tri Color Pasta Salad
Desserts
Indulge in these delicious desserts with a red, white, and blue patriotic theme. From cakes and cookies to pies and Jello, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Cake
- Red, White and Blue Layered Cake
- Mixed Berry Shortcake
- Red White and Blue Poke Cake
- American Flag Cake With Fruit
- American Flag Cake
- Patriotic Berry Waffle Cake
- Red, White and Blue Swirl Bundt Cake
- Easy Berry Box Cake
- Vanilla Naked Cake
- 4th of July Bundt Cake
- Brownie and Fruit Fourth of July Cake
- Grilled Pound Cake with Berries and Cream
- American Flag Snack Cakes
Cupcakes
- Red, White and Blue Vanilla Cupcakes
- Patriotic Cupcake Recipe
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
- 4th of July Funfetti Cupcakes
- Layered 4th of July Cupcakes
- Firecracker Cupcakes
Cheesecake
- Red, White and Blue Layered Cheesecake
- Red, White and Blue Cheesecake
- No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
- Berry Cheesecake Salad
Dessert Bars
- Red, White and Blue Brownie Stars
- Red, White and Blue Blondies
- Cherry Bars Recipe
- Red, White and Blue Swirled Fudge
- Red Velvet Cookie Bars
Rice Krispie Treats
- Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
- Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
- 4th of July Rice Krispie Treat Cones
Frozen Desserts
- Patriotic Smoothie Bowl
- Red, White and Blue No-Churn Ice Cream
- Double Berry Coconut Pops
- Berry Ripple Ice Cream
- Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries
Donuts
Cookies
- 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies
- Berry Shortcake Cornmeal Cookies
- Patriotic Fruit Pizza Cookies
- Red, White, and Blue Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
- Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies
- Spiral Sparkle and Flag Cookies
Jello
- Raspberry Jello Salad
- Red, White and Blue Stained Glass Jello
- Patriotic Layered Jello
- Red, White and Blue Jello Shots
- 4th of July Jello Cups
Pie
Other
- Patriotic Marshmallow Pops
- Patriotic Chocolate Pretzels
- Patriotic Chocolate-Covered Oreos
- Red, White and Blue Trifle
- Red, White and Blue Bark
- Red, White and Blue Fruit Pizza
- Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas
- Sugar Cookie Cheeseball
- Boozy Patriotic Cherries
- Patriotic Dipped Marshmallows
- 4th of July Snack Mix
- Red, White and Blue Trifle
- Patriotic Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Drinks
Here are some easy and delicious red, white and blue summer drinks to serve with your favorite patriotic foods.
More Like This
If you liked these patriotic food ideas, be sure to check out these other great recipes for summer!