Top 25 BBQ Sides for the 4th of July

All Your Favorite BBQ Sides in One Place

Here you will find a collection of my Top 25 Favorite BBQ Sides for the 4th of July to make your summer cookout complete.

the 4th of July is the Mother of all Cookouts as we celebrate this great nation and enjoy the company of our friends and family over some Grilled and Smoked Meats.

Along with all that meat we do need some side dishes to go along with our bountiful feast.

From Classic Coleslaw and Deviled Eggs to Grilled Spaghetti Squash and. Mac & Cheese you will find the perfect BBQ Sides to serve this 4th of July.

I’ve Broken The List into Hot and Cold BBQ Sides so you can find the recipes even easier.

Top 25 BBQ Sides

Cold BBQ Sides

Corn and Avocado Summer Salad

This corn and avocado summer salad is the perfect cookout side dish. Full of bright colors and delicious fresh ingredients. Make this for your next cookout and watch it disappear.

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Keto Cauliflower Salad Potato Salad Substitute – Culinary Lion

This Keto Cauliflower salad is the ultimate substitute for potato salad. Based on my grandmothers famous recipe but Healthier!

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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad – The best of summer!

This definitely isn’t your grandma’s pasta salad! Celebrate Summer with the perfect Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad, complete with grilled peaches!

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Keto Giardiniera & Feta Broccoli Slaw – Culinary Lion

If you love big flavor then this Keto Giardinara & Feta Broccoli Slaw is a must try recipe whether you’re keto or not.

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Grilled Potato Salad

Grilled Potato Salad adds a delicious grilled element to the classic bowl of potato salad. Using grilled potatoes, you get a fresh and well-rounded side.

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Classic Southern Coleslaw Recipe

This Southern Coleslaw Recipe has been in my family for generations and is a staple at any family gathering, cookouts and more

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White BBQ Broccoli Salad

This Broccoli Salad Recipe with Alabama White BBQ Sauce is one of the best BBQ sides you will ever try. Creamy cheesy Bacon and Broccoli

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Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe | Home. Made. Interest.

This easy Cowboy Caviar is a colorful bean salad made with a mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime dressing.

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad + Tutorial

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a classic cold pasta salad with a tangy twist. This dill pasta salad recipe is quick and easy to make with everyday ingredients.

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Taylor Pork Roll Deviled Eggs

These Taylor Roll Deviled Eggs will have your friends and family popping these delicious bites of awesomeness until every last one is gone.

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Tomato Peach Caprese Salad

Tomato Peach Caprese Salad is delicious summertime salad full of vibrant flavors and refreshing taste. This classic Italian salad is Keto, GF and easy.

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Greek Pasta Salad | Easy side dish recipe for bbq or potluck!

Skip the store-bought pasta salads and whip up this homemade Greek pasta salad in no time flat. Filled with big bright flavors!

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Red, White & Blue Beet Slaw – It’s a Veg World After All®

The best Red, White & Blue Beet Slaw that’s bursting with color and flavor! Enjoy with a summer cookout or BBQ, and add it to your 4th of July spread.

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Spicy Deviled Eggs with Chicharrones Recipe GirlCarnivore

Imagine, delicious deviled eggs, all sorts of upgraded for the summer season. Spicy creamy yolk filling and crunchy crispy fried topping. Yum.

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Hawaiian Potato Salad w/ Fried Spam

A tropical take on potato salad. This Hawaiian Potato Salad is sweet, spicy and full of island flavor perfect for a backyard Luau.

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Watermelon, Cucumber & Jicama Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing (Paleo & Vegan)

A healthy summer salad full of hydrating and cooling foods like watermelon, cucumber & jicama and topped with an addicting coconut lime dressing. (Paleo, Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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Hot BBQ Sides

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings; Spicy Sriracha Onion Rings

The original smoked bacon wrapped onion ring recipe with sriracha dipping sauce.

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Classic Southern Squash Casserole

This Classic Southern Squash Casserole is a fantastic recipe that loaded with creamy cheesy goodness and a great way to showcase yellow squash.

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BBQ Corn Ribs

I saw it on Tiktok and I new I had to Make BBQ Corn Ribs. Even though they look and taste nothing like ribs they do taste like fantastic.

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BBQ Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings

Grill up something different this Spring/ Summer with these Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings. Smoky and sweet spaghetti squash rings are the perfect side dish for any grilling occasion.

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Pellet Grill Smoked Baked Beans

This recipe for Cast Iron Smoked Baked Beans is the best bbq bean recipe you will ever have. Loaded with 2 types of sausage and 5 types of beans

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Grilled Corn with Sweet Chili Sauce – The Art of Food and Wine

Grilled Corn with Sweet Chili Sauce adds a spicy kick to traditional corn on the cob. Easy to make and then grill in about 20 minutes!

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Balsamic Grilled Asparagus | GrillinFools

An extremely simple and elegant side dish that takes no time to both prepare and to grill.

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Bacon and Smoked Gouda Corn Casserole

This Corn Casserole recipe takes the simple recipe off the back of the Jiffy cornbread box and takes it up a notch with bacon and smoked gouda.

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Grilled Vegetables

Lemon, butter and thyme make a delicious marinade and sauce for grilled vegetables.

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Quick And Creamy Cheese Grits Recipe | Trendgredient

Perfect as a side dish for dinner or a hearty breakfast, this creamy, dreamy smoked gouda cheese grits recipe is a Southern household staple.

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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes (Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges) | Bucket List Tummy

Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes are an easy, family-friendly snack that all will love, paired with a delicious lime yogurt sauce.

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What on your 4th of July Menu?

Please leave a comment below and let us know what’s on your 4thof July menu.

What recipes are a staple that you have to have or the cookout just doesn’t seem complete

For me personally it’s not a cookout without Deviled Eggs and Coleslaw. I know there will be a bunch of grilled and smoked meats but without those to side dishes it’s just not the same.

Backyard BBQ Food Safety

Here are a few tips to make sure all those side dishes are served properly to prevent food borne illness

• Keep any cold dishes on ice and wrapped until it’s time to serve. Have separate utensils for each dish.
• Too keep dishes like pasta salad, potato salad and coleslaw cold serve in a small bowl place into a larger bowl with ice. This will keep the side dish cold longer. Once the ice has melted its tome to put away.
• Keep an Instant Read thermometer along with alcohol wipes to check temperatures of hot and cold food.

For More BBQ Food Safety Tips checkout this Article from the Washington Post (Click Here)

More BBQ Recipes for Your Summer Cookout

• Smoking Ribs for Beginners
• Smoked Pulled Chicken BBQ
• Smoked Beef Brisket: Tips and Tricks
• Texas Style Beef Ribs
• Smoked Chuck Roast