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    Easy Summer Cookout Menu Ideas

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 4, 2015 · Modified: Jul 5, 2016 by Dee

    Hi friends, and Happy Independence Day! Since the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, I know many of us are celebrating with cookouts and family gatherings throughout the long weekend. And a few lucky folks are enjoying extended vacations into the next week. So, I thought I would share a few of our family's favorite easy summer cookout menu ideas, just in case you need a little inspiration on what to bring to your next cookout.  

    Wishing all of you a wonderful and safe holiday!

    Collage of summer recipes for potlucks and cookouts


    Bacon Cheddar Guacamole Burger -- Everyone loves a good burger, right? And not only are these cheeseburgers super tasty, but they're also very easy to make!
      

    bacon cheddar guacamole burger


    Tropical Fruit Salad --  You can throw this easy fruit salad together in a matter of minutes, and with the tangy lime dressing, it'll keep for a day or two after the cookout is over!

    tropical fruit salad

    Grandma's Potato Salad -- This old-timey potato salad contains only a few simple ingredients, and it's perfect for potlucks!

    grandma's potato salad


    Easy Peach Cake -- This peach cake is one of our favorite desserts, and it's also my most popular post. Plus it disappears fast!

    easy peach dump cake


    Strawberry Poke Cake -- If you love strawberries, this easy poke cake is for you and all of your family and friends! You can also top if off with a few blueberries for a little patriotic flair.

    strawberry poke cake


    Patriotic Bark -- Even when the holiday is over, you can still enjoy a little red, white and blue!

    patriotic bark

    Easy Flip Flop Cookies -- These cute little treats are fun to make, and they're perfect for pool parties!

    easy flip flop cookies

    If you're looking for fun food to bring to a potluck or serve at a cookout, I hope these easy summer cookout menu ideas helped a little.

    Happy Summer!

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    1. Miz Helen says

      July 10, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      What a great collection of cookout ideas, I see a couple we will sure try. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

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    2. Dee M says

      July 07, 2015 at 6:44 am

      We had a wonderful Fourth! Thanks, Rue! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Dee M says

      July 07, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Thanks, Stephanie. We pretty much love all of these! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Rue says

      July 06, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Everything looks really really good!

      I hope you had a great Fourth 🙂

      xo,
      rue

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    5. Stephanie Watkins says

      July 06, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Delicious!! They all look so tasty!

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    6. Dee M says

      July 05, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Thanks, Michele! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

      July 05, 2015 at 8:33 am

      Yum, yum yum, yum YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!

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