Main Meals for 4th of July

Hosting a 4th of July cookout doesn’t have to be stressful. One of the easiest ways to alleviate stress is to ask family and friends to bring the sides and desserts. Then, all you need to focus on is grilling the protein. Whether you want to grill steak, hot dogs, burgers, chicken, shrimp, or ribs, check out these main meals for the 4th of July.

LORNA DIETZ

NEWFIELD, NY

Juicy Bacon Burgers

“We love hamburgers and bacon so I’m always trying new ways to make burgers.” – Lorna

RHONDA TITUS

Grilled BBQ Chicken

“This is a general recipe for juicy grilled chicken that can be changed by the spices you use. You can use basic BBQ flavored spices or go with a Greek, Indian, Italian, or Mexican profile just by changing the spices you add.” – Rhonda

LYNETTE OCCHIPINTI

RICHLAND, WA

Grilled Kielbasa Skewers

“Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables.” – Lynette

SHARI WOOD

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

London Broil

“My mom was a fabulous cook. She had picnic parties at the beach that people would wait to get an invitation to. This was one of the dishes she would prepare.” – shari

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Oven Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

“These oven-baked BBQ baby back ribs are cooked low and slow and fall off the bone tender. They have the perfect spice combo and are topped with BBQ sauce.” – Debbie

MELISSA VARADY

GAINESVILLE, FL

Dale’s Dazzling Grilled Shrimp

“This is a recipe that my husband gave me that he got from some family friends growing up in St.Pete. Leaving the shells on the shrimp while grilling makes the shrimp nice and moist.” – Melissa

ASHLEY MULLER

CHANDLER, AZ

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage With Peppers and Onions

“This is my hubby’s favorite grilled dinner. Lots of butter and yumminess. Paula Dean would be so proud of us! This morning I took the leftovers and warmed them up in the microwave and added a fried egg for breakfast. Very tasty!” – Ashley