What is a great side dish for a 4th of July cookout?

Question

I am making cheeseburger sloppy joe mix in my crockpot. I have made a salad to go with this but I wodering what other side dishes would work well with what I am making. Any good recipe ideas? I want to do something more than just chips and baked beans. Any input would be great. Thanks.

Answer 1

You won't go wrong with these!!

Deviled Eggs Marzetti Style

12 eggs, hard-boiled and shelled

1/2 cup Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing

3 tbsp. Classic Yellow Mustard

Salt and Pepper to taste

Paprika, parsley or ground pepper



Cool eggs and slice in half. Remove yolks and put in a bowl; set whites aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the yolks. Mix until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Fill the egg white halves with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika, parsley or ground pepper.



Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time 15 min.

Makes 6 servings.

BBQGuides notes: Don't make the mixture runny by following this recipe EXACTLY. Start with a lesser amount of Slaw and Mustard. Of course you can do it all to taste but there is nothing like Marzetti's Slaw Dressing.

ANOTHER VARIATION would be to use LITE Marzetti's with SOME salt, about a tablespoon of SUGAR and a LITTLE Vinegar. Start and go slow adding liquid!

Answer 2

This is a recipe that I worked on for years, to size it down and make it fit for family consumption. Prepared the originial recipe for fishing and hunting trips. Never had anybody not come back for seconds, even kids.

This is an edible recipe, if you want it hotter, just increase the Chili Power, or the Cayenne Pepper, or both.

Won't change the flavor, just heats up your internal plumbing!


David's Chili Con Carne Y Frijolies
2 Cups Small Red Beans (Washed and Picked Over)

2 Lbs. Lean Ground Beef (3 Lbs., If Pork Is Omitted)

1 Lbs. Lean Ground Pork

1 Whole Green Bell Pepper

1/4 Cup Peeled Garlic (Coarsely Chopped and Slightly Crushed)

2 Large Peeled White or Cooking Onions (Coarsely Chopped)

3 Tbls. Chili Powder

2 Tbls. Ground Oregano (Increase By 1 tsp. If Whole Crushed Seeds Are Used.)

1 Tbls. Ground Cumin (Increase By 1 tsp. If Whole Crushed Seeds Are Used.)

1 Tbls. Ground Coriander (Increase By 1 tsp. If Whole Crushed Seeds Are Used.)

1 tsp. Paprika

1 tsp. Ground Rosemary (Increase By 1/2 tsp. If Whole Crushed Leaf Is Used.)

1 tsp. Ground Sweet Basil (Increase By 1/2 tsp. If Whole Crushed Leaf Is Used)

1 tsp. Ground Chia Seed (Increase By 1/2 tsp. If Whole Crushed Seeds Are Used.)

(Note) Sage May Be Substituted For Chia Seed.

1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves

1/2 tsp. Ground Bay Leaf (Increase To 1 tsp. If Whole Crushed Leaf Is Used.)

1/8-1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Salt To Taste (1 tsp. Is A Good Starting Point)

1 1/2 Cups Tomatoe Puree or Paste (Tomatoe Sauce Makes The Chili Too Runny)

1 1/2 Quarts Bean Stock (From Cooked Beans)

(If Only Whole Herb Ingredients Are Available, They May Be Run In A Blender For Smoother Consistancy.)

In A Large Pot, Cover Beans With At Least 6 to 8 Cups Of Water. Bring To A Boil and Then Simmer Until Beans Are Soft, But Not Mushy. Drain Beans and Retain The Stock For Use In The Chili.

In A 4 Inch Deep Iron Skillet, Brown The Meat At A Medium High Heat. After Browning, Add Onions, Garlic, Bell Peppers, and All The Herbs. Stir and Toss This Dryish Mixture For About 15 Minutes. Add Tomatoe Puree or Paste and Mix Well. To This Add 1/3 Of The Bean Stock (More Can Be Added For Consistancy.) Reduce Heat and Simmer 12 Hours Or So, Adding Bean Stock As Necessary.

In A Large Pot (Bean Pot Is Good), Mix The Chili and The Beans and Simmer For At Least 2 Hours Before Serving.

Left Over Chili and Beans Can Be Frozen and Reheated For Later Use.

Serves 8 to 10 People

Answer 3

Great question.Try the classic hot-dog and chips.Pork and beans would go wonderful.I would also reccomend some potato salad and some fruit salad.That will taste good with everything.Have some sweet corn too.for dessert I would try some patriotic colored pop-sicles.All of the adults and kids would like it a whole lot.I you can think of anymore classic foods,try some too.Maybe go a little wild and get some ice-cream sandwiches.I hope my advice has helped a whole lot.Happy fourth of July!

Answer 4

Try putting sliced veggies in a piece of aluminum foil and then wrapping it up and putting the packet on the grill until the veggies are tender. Try vegetables like zuchini, squash, sweet peppers, etc.

Answer 5

freaking POTATO SALAD!!! it's the best! Maybe grill some veggies too... That would be a great addition to the meal...

Answer 6

Pasta salad or three bean salad, veggies with dip, watermelon.

Answer 7

umm u can try mac -in-cheese, potato salad,natchos and chips,also try some deserts like jello, banana pudding, peach cobler
umm if u want some of these recipies e mail me and i will be happy 2 feel you in

Answer 8

Mashed potatoes, potato salad, seasoned rice, corn.

Answer 9

French Fries, corn on the cob, sautee'd squash and zuchini.

Answer 10

corn on the cob

sausage, peppers & onions
baked potatoes (on the grill)

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