Independence Day is a cause for celebration, and what better way to spend it than with family, friends and great food? If you’re stuck on what to make or bring to your next holiday cookout, you’ll find some tasty Fourth of July BBQ ideas below. With options for main dishes, side dishes and snacks, you can offer flavourful dishes throughout the whole event.
1. Buffalo Chicken Sausage Sliders
First up on our list is buffalo chicken sausage sliders. If you love buffalo wings and burgers, it’s safe to say you’ll love this recipe, too. Sliders are the perfect Fourth of July food, as they’re small and easy to eat without a plate. Although, you might want to grab a napkin!
To make these sliders, you’ll need sausages, hot sauce, butter, potato rolls, blue cheese, sour cream and celery. We recommend using Premio Hot & Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage for some heat, which pairs well with the cooling blue cheese sauce. Begin by mixing hot sauce with melted butter in one bowl and blue cheese with sour cream in another. Grill your sausages and chop them to fit on the bun, then layer the hot sauce and cheese sauces on top. Sprinkle thinly sliced celery on top for some crunch, and you’re done!
2. Grilled Kielbasa Tacos
Tacos are an easy meal idea for a cookout, and your guests will enjoy putting their own together. Instead of using traditional ground beef, try creating these smoked sausage tacos with Premio Hot Italian Sausage Meat for a nice kick. Alternatively, you can use Premio Sweet Italian Sausage for a less spicy but equally delicious taste. Cook the sausage with taco spices and serve with taco shells, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.
3. Ole Panzanella Salad
It’s always a good idea to have salad at a cookout, and they’re easy to whip up and take with you if you’re not hosting. Instead of making a traditional green salad, why not try our ole panzanella salad? It’s full of nutritious ingredients — like corn, red onion, tomatoes, chilies and avocados — and your choice of Premio Sausage.
Get started by grilling corn, onion, tomatillos and peppers brushed with some of the recipe’s vinaigrette. Chop everything up and add to a bowl. Then, add the tomatoes, avocados, cornbread, cilantro and sausage, and mix in the remaining vinaigrette. Finish with salt, pepper and basil garnish.
4. Sausage, Onion and Red Onion Kebabs
Who doesn’t love kebabs at a cookout? They’re easy to grill and can be part of a bigger meal or the main event. Using our sausage, pineapple and red onion kebabs recipe, you can make sausage kebabs bursting with flavor. Tossed in a spicy glaze, our Premio Sweet Italian Sausage is the star of this dish. With the sausage prepared, you can thread the skewers with sausage, onion, pepper and pineapple and cook them well on a grill.
5. Cheesy BBQ Sausage Bites
Finger foods are the perfect snack at a cookout, and these cheesy BBQ sausage bites tick all the boxes. They’re small, easy to eat and a hit with kids. All you need is Premio Sweet Italian Sausage, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, bacon and barbeque sauce. Remove the sausage casings and mix the meat with the two cheeses. Divide and roll the mixture into little balls, wrap in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Grill until crispy and golden and brush with barbeque sauce, which you can also serve with them. Yum!
6. Barbecue Roasted Chickpeas With Crumbled Sausage
If you’re a fan of chickpeas, this dish with barbecue roasted chickpeas and crumbled sausage is a must-try. With Premio Hot Italian Sausage Meat, chickpeas, barbeque sauce, potatoes and rice, it’s a healthy option for a Fourth of July meal. Plus, you can prep most of the dish before your event and do the final cooking closer to mealtime so it’s warm and fresh.
To make this recipe, bake the potatoes and barbeque sauce-covered chickpeas in the oven. While they’re baking, you can cook the sausage meat and rice. Store these until mealtime. Then, combine everything you’ve prepped in a skillet with carrots and red pepper. It’s ready to serve as soon as the vegetables are soft.
7. Grilled Corn and Sausage Extravaganza
Sometimes, you need something quick and easy to serve at a cookout, and our grilled corn and sausage extravaganza recipe has your back. It has simple ingredients that pack a punch, including Premio Sweet Italian Sausage, onion, pepper and corn — a vegetable that screams summer. Whether you serve it as a side or main dish, it’s bound to be a hit at your Fourth of July get-together.
You’ll love it even more when you realize how easy it is to make. Chop up all the ingredients and toss them with the spices. Portion this out into foil sheets, add some butter and seal them up. Grill each parcel and serve immediately. It’s as easy as that!
8. Sausage and Chili Burger
Burgers are usually a staple at cookouts, and you can change things up a bit with this red chili sausage burger recipe. Instead of a traditional beef patty, you’ll create one using our Premio Hot Italian Sausage Meat and some breadcrumbs. Once you grill the sausage patties, place a slice of cheese on top to melt. Then, place the patty on a toasted bun with red chili and sauteed onion slices.
9. Pizza Tornadoes
Kids and adults alike will love these pizza tornadoes at your next cookout. They’re essentially a deconstructed pizza on a stick! To make your own, you’ll need wooden skewers, Premio Hot Italian Sausage, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, pre-made pizza dough, spices and shredded cheese. Cut up the vegetables and sausages and thread them onto a soaked skewer. Then, wrap rolled strips of the pizza dough around each one. Season with spices and bake, finishing with a sprinkle of cheese.
10. Spinach and Strawberry Salad With Sweet Basil Sausage
This strawberry spinach salad with Premio Sweet Basil Italian Sausage is a delicious and unique flavor combination. To make it, combine grilled sausage, baby spinach leaves, fresh sliced strawberries and red onion. Toss in balsamic red wine dressing, and sprinkle with glazed pecans to serve.
Buy Premio Foods Sausages From a Store Near You
Premio Foods has been making fine Italian sausage for more than 40 years. You can rely on us for quality sausage made with the finest, freshest ingredients and no fillers — the way sausage should be. In addition to our traditional Italian sausages, we offer world flavor variations like Chinese Brand Link Sausage, Andouille Sausage and Chorizo Sausage. For the health-conscious, we also have chicken sausage with 60% less fat than United States Department of Agriculture data for pork and beef sausage.
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