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15 Patriotic Recipes You’ll Regret Not Trying

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15 Patriotic Recipes You’ll Regret Not Trying

Labor Day is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill and gather with friends and family. To make your cookout extra special, try these 15 patriotic recipes that are sure to impress.

A rectangular dish of layered dip arranged to resemble the American flag, with cheese and tomatoes for stripes, and stars on blue corn chips for the stars.
Flag Taco Dip. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate-glazed donuts on a cooling rack, decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix donuts are a hassle-free dessert that requires only 4 ingredients. Choose your favorite cake mix and transform it into delightful donuts, then add chocolate frosting and patriotic sprinkles for a cookout treat.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Mini lemon bundt cakes on a cool rack drizzled with icing and topped with raspberries and blueberries.
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Whip up these mini lemon bundt cakes from scratch and decorate them with berries for a refreshing summer dessert. Alternate blueberries and raspberries to create a patriotic treat that’s perfect for Labor Day.
Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

American Flag Cake

Poke cake with red and blue Koolaid topped with strawberries and blueberries.
American Flag Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Flag cake is a breeze to make using a boxed cake mix, Jello, and a handful of other ingredients. With its vibrant red, white, and blue colors, it’s a festive addition to your summer cookout.
Get the Recipe: American Flag Cake

Patriotic Dirt Cups

Layered patriotic desserts in clear cups featuring red, white, and blue layers of cream and chocolate, adorned with festive toppings, placed on a cloth with decorative red, white, and blue accents.
Patriotic Dirt Cups. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Celebrate Labor Day with these fun and festive Dirt Cups! Featuring creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and patriotic colors, this easy red, white, and blue recipe is sure to delight kids and adults.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Dirt Cups

Patriotic Cheesecake Parfaits

Cheesecake parfaits in shot glasses with blueberries and strawberries for a red white and blue dessert.
Patriotic Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Fresh fruit and layers of cheesecake filling come together in these red, white, and blue parfaits. They are a perfect fit for your Labor Day dessert lineup.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Cheesecake Parfaits

Air Fryer Pizookie

Side view of an air fryer pizookie on a white platter with red, white and blue baking chips.
Air Fryer Pizookie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Create a patriotic Air Fryer Pizookie using red, white, and blue baking chips, or opt for a gooey chocolate treat with regular chocolate chips. Either way, this dessert is sure to impress at your Labor Day gathering.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pizookie

Flag Taco Dip

A layered dip arranged to look like the American flag, made with blue tortilla chips, cheese stars, shredded cheese, and diced tomatoes. Two American flag-themed napkins are placed nearby.
Flag Taco Dip. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Ditch the ordinary chips and salsa and opt for this layered taco dip recipe bursting with Tex-Mex flavors. Creamy, savory, and perfect for scooping with your favorite chips, this easy-to-make dip is ideal for your Labor Day party!
Get the Recipe: Flag Taco Dip

Mini Pavlova with Berries

Mini pavlova filled with lemon curd and topped with berries.
Mini Pavlova with Berries. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These stunning summer berry mini pavlovas feature a crisp exterior and fluffy interior meringue shell, topped with fresh berries. The red, white, and blue color scheme makes them an excellent choice for your Labor Day dessert table.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pavlova with Berries

Colorful Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs with red and blue dyed egg whites.
Colorful Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Discover how to create colorful deviled eggs using just a few simple supplies. These red, white, and blue deviled eggs are a snap to prepare and add a playful touch to your end of summer cookout spread.
Get the Recipe: Colorful Deviled Eggs

Sugar Cookie Bars

Close-up of frosted cake squares with white icing and red and blue sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Sugar Cookie Bars are among the simplest and most delectable cookies you can bake! Soft, chewy, and topped with a generous layer of frosting and patriotic red, white, and blue sprinkles, they’re perfect for your Labor Day celebration.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Flag Bean Dip

A bean dish with shredded cheese topping and cherry tomatoes arranged in stripes, mimicking the american flag, on a patriotic-themed napkin.
Flag Bean Dip. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This simple American Flag Bean Dip recipe is a hit at cookouts. Layers of creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, and cheese create a delicious and patriotic flag design that’s perfect for Labor Day.
Get the Recipe: Flag Bean Dip

Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats

A plate of red and blue star shaped rice krispie treats.
Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Celebrate Labor Day with these festive and delicious Rice Krispie Treats! Loaded with gooey marshmallows and bursts of patriotic red, white, and blue, these no-bake treats are sure to add a pop of color to your cookout.
Get the Recipe: Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats

Patriotic Air Fryer Donuts

A chocolate-glazed donut with red, white, and blue sprinkles sits on a red pedestal, with a blue and white star-patterned background.
Air Fryer Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn refrigerator biscuits into quick and easy air fryer donuts for a simple yet delightful dessert. Dipped in chocolate glaze and adorned with red, white, and blue sprinkles, these donuts are perfect for your Labor Day festivities.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Air Fryer Donuts

Patriotic Cookies

Cookies with red, white, and blue candy pieces and star-shaped sprinkles arranged on a wooden board.
Patriotic Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Show your patriotic spirit with these show-stopping red, white, and blue cookies! Perfect for your Labor Day BBQ, these eye-catching and easy-to-make treats are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your summer parties.
Get the Recipe: Patriotic Cookies

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

Rice krispie treats cut into popsicle shapes and drizzled with red, white and blue chocolate.
Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These fun and festive Rice Krispie treats on a stick are easy to make! Transformed into popsicles and decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles, these chocolate-covered treats are perfect for your Labor Day cookouts.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

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