Ree Drummond Shares Her Signature Fourth of July Dishes
Thanks to Ree, you're about to have the perfect Fourth of July cookout!
1/17
Fourth of July is all about celebrating the birth of our country with immense pride and joy…but it’s also about eating a lot of delicious food (especially with these 100 Fourth of July recipes for a crowd). Ree Drummond, TV personality and author of the blog The Pioneer Woman, knows exactly what to throw together for the occasion. When it comes to having family and friends over for grub, Ree doesn’t hold back. According to one of her blog entries, these are the foods she likes to serve up at her Fourth of July cookout.
2/17
Burgers
From the Recipe Creator:
Is it truly an American cookout without a burger? Burgers are made for outdoor grill days, especially this delicious Barbecued Burger. At the beginning of her blog entry, Ree says she will be grilling up burgers like these, along with…
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 626 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1146mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
3/17
Hot Dogs
From the Recipe Creator:
Ree is also grilling up some hot dogs as an entrée for this cookout. We decided to step it up a notch with these delicious Chili Dogs.
Nutrition Facts:
1 hot dog: 427 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1195mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
4/17
Grilled Tenderloin
From the Recipe Creator:
Burgers and hot dogs are classic dishes for Fourth of July cookouts, but Ree took it a step further and also threw some tenderloin on the grill. If you’re looking for a unique dish to serve at the cookout this year, this grilled tenderloin will certainly wow the crowd.
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork: 196 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
5/17
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me. At potlucks and family dinners, nobody can get enough of this root beer-braised version. —Carolyn Palm, Radcliff, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 453 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
6/17
Homemade Guacamole
From the Recipe Creator:
I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it's simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh, so easily. I've spent many years perfecting mine, to the point where I think it's better than most restaurants. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 90 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.
7/17
Macaroni Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
Ree finds macaroni salad to be a personal experience. Depending on the amount of mayonnaise, types of pickles, or any other mix-ins, macaroni salad really does look different for everyone who makes it. If you’re a fan of summer vegetables, our Summer Macaroni Salad is the perfect fit for you.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
8/17
Zesty Coleslaw
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as it sits. —Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 180 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
9/17
Caprese Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. —Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 256 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
10/17
Spicy Pasta Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
After the sweetness of the peach crisp, it’s time to enjoy something spicy and savory. Ree likes to serve a spicy pasta salad. Our California Pasta Salad will give you a kick of spicy and savory with a delicious medley of vegetables, spices, and crunchy seeds.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 257 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
11/17
Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa
From the Recipe Creator:
I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorite dishes because all the ingredients (except for the lime juice) came directly from my garden and beehives. —Carolyn Butterfield, Lake Stevens, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 22 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
12/17
Lemon Vinaigrette Potato Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
I developed this recipe for a friend who needed a potato salad that could withstand Fourth of July weather. The vinaigrette was a safe and delicious alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads. I've also substituted fresh thyme for the basil. Any fresh herbs would be great! —Melanie Cloyd, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 165 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
13/17
Orange Lemonade
From the Recipe Creator:
This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to my mother-in-law! I was looking for a way to sweeten lemonade without using more sugar when I came up with the recipe. —Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 136 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
14/17
Fresh Lime Margaritas
From the Recipe Creator:
This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup (calculated without salt): 149 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
15/17
Peach Crisp
From the Recipe Creator:
Ree says that crisp is an “absolute summer staple” for her. She wrote that her warm crisp and the cold, creamy maple sauce that she adds on top will “make your skirt fly up in the most profound way.” That’s exactly how we feel about this Peach Crisp with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 596 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
16/17
Key Lime Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can’t find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 321 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
17/17
Pear Crisp
From the Recipe Creator:
Since my husband is a livestock truck driver, he often starts work early in the morning. This pear crisp recipe will keep him going until breakfast. Our two boys love to have it for dessert and in their school lunches. —Joanne Korevaar, Burgessville, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 268 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein.
