Celebrate Independence Day all week with these classic recipes. Start the week with hot dogs and end the week with baby-back ribs.
A 7-Day Meal Plan for The Week of The 4th of July
Updated on Nov. 10, 2023
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Sunday: BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For these nifty foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and cheese. —Kelly Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 293 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1227mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
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Monday: Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I’ll often serve this dish as a main course since it’s so hearty. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 328 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
You can also check out some more interesting 4th of July salads like this.
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Tuesday: Grilled Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When Mom makes grilled chicken thighs and drumsticks, this is the way we like it prepared. It’s juicy, has great barbecue flavor and makes a big batch, so it’s perfect for a summer picnic and family reunions. —Brenda Beachy, Belvidere, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 384 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 970mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.
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Wednesday: Flat Iron Steak Salad
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 salad: 321 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
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Thursday: Fourth of July Bean Casserole
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It’s a popular dish, even with kids. The beef makes it so much better than plain pork and beans. —Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 278 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 933mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.
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Friday: All-American Hamburgers
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. This all-American, homemade hamburger recipe is on our menu more than any other food. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 hamburger: 432 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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Saturday: The Best Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
90 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first marinate each rack of ribs, then add a zesty rub before grilling them. They always turn out moist and flavorful. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 647 calories, 41g fat (13g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 2345mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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