All the Easy Apps for the Fourth

Published 06/05/2018

Fourth of July, that chance to hit pause on the humdrum and enjoy the summer sun, might just be Betty’s favorite holiday — not counting Christmas, of course! And the best way to guarantee fun on the Fourth is to keep the apps comin’! Know that the kids get crabby after too much pool time? Stash a plate of 4-ingredient Nacho Cheese Pinwheels in the fridge, so they’re ready when hungry o’clock strikes. Suspect they’ll be a few extra guests? It only takes 15 minutes and a couple of kitchen staples to throw together a hearty batch of Grilled Picnic Taco Nachos. These recipes are so good, you could skip the main dish altogether and instead serve up a spread of Betty’s best Fourth of July appetizers.

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10-15-Minute Apps

Zesty Deviled Eggs
A devilishly good appetizer that requires only 15 minutes of your time!
Bacon-Ranch Lettuce Cups
An easy, summery sandwich—no bread required.
4th of July Chex Mix™
If you like trail mix, you’re going to love our 4th of July Chex Mix™ recipe! This candy bark is full of tart, chewy dried fruit, sunflower seeds and your favorite snack mix—and it mixes up in minutes. Easy and delish! The patriotic palette of this sweet and crunchy 4th of July Chex Mix™ makes it a perfect choice for your Independence Day celebration.
Lemon Curd Bites
These light and lovely lemon gems are a standout on the dessert tray at any celebration. Better yet, they're very easy to prepare using jarred lemon curd and mini phyllo shells.

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20-25-Minute Apps

Guacamole
Few appetizers are more associated with Mexican food than guacamole. Who can resist this sumptuous green dip made from ripe avocados? This recipe has just the right balance of avocados, onion, jalapeños, cilantro and lime juice.
Bacon-Cheddar-Ranch Pinwheels
We took one of our favorite dips and transformed it into a roll-up appetizer that’s full of flavor.
Raspberry-Lemon Fruit Dip
One great taste with only three ingredients can lighten up offerings for either an appetizer or dessert buffet.
Seven-Layer Bean Dip
Every host or hostess knows that it just isn’t a party if you don’t have 7-layer bean dip on hand. This creamy, spicy, flavorful taco dip with cream cheese is a celebration on a platter! We like to think of this as the ultimate 7-layer dip recipe because it's packed with everyone’s favorite Tex-Mex ingredients (like shredded cheese and refried beans), all in one handily dippable space. Serve your 7-layer dip with blue corn tortilla chips or your chip of choice for the perfect amount of crunch.
Caribbean Layered Dip
Use taco seasoning mix, black beans and fresh mango to create a tropical-tasting taco dip.

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Slow-Cooker Apps

Two-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Queso Dip
Say hello to your new favorite party dip, made in a snap with pantry staples!
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Who needs a bun? These barbecue bacon cheeseburger meatballs simmer away in the slow cooker while you get the rest of your party prepped, then team up with pickles for a pretty presentation.
Slow-Cooker Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Impress your guests with this irresistible artichoke dip, made fast with frozen spinach, prepared Alfredo sauce, and plenty of Swiss cheese.
Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bean Dip
Cheesy bean dip with a little kick of spice? It's a crowd favorite for sure! Savory, satiating refried beans meet chopped green chiles and melty cheese for an easy, yummy slow-cooker taco dip recipe—serve it up with tortilla chips for game days, potlucks and more! Take just 10 minutes to prep this Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bean Dip, then set your slow cooker and get on with the party planning.
Slow-Cooker Caramel Corn
A big-batch classic snack made easy in the slow cooker!
Slow-Cooker Original Chex™ Party Mix
Slow cooker prep makes this a perfect bring-along party snack.
Slow-Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
Turn the fantastic flavors of a favorite sandwich into a delicious dip. Slow cooker preparation is perfect for parties.

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Make-Ahead Apps

Garlic-Basil Tomatoes with Mozzarella
This salad is the perfect showcase for your fresh garden tomatoes and basil!
Bacon Jalapeño Turkey Pinwheels
These crowd-pleasing cheesy roll-ups are loaded with flavor and can be made ahead for easy entertaining.
Nacho Cheese Pinwheels
Presented as pretty pinwheels, popular nacho flavors are rolled into soft tortillas and sliced.
Make-Ahead Dagwood Sandwiches
You’ll be the hero when you bring these stacked-high wedges to a gathering.
Veggie Tortilla Pinwheels
Cream cheese complements crunchy red bell pepper and olives in a vegetarian appetizer.

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Worth-the-Effort Apps

Barbecue Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Dip
Bacon, barbecue chicken and creamy, cheesy ranch dip team up in this hot appetizer that’s perfect for holidays, game time or anytime.
Buffalo Chicken Balls
Get your Buffalo chicken fix without the mess! These spicy bites come together quickly and fly off the plate just as fast.
Baked BLT Dip
The number-one sandwich (don't even think about it, grilled cheese) becomes a hugely popular party dip in this easy-to-make recipe.
Garlic and Herb Stuffed Mini Peppers
These stuffed sweet peppers will become your new go-to-appetizer! Filled with flavorful cheese and topped with bread crumbs, you won’t believe how easy they are to put together.

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All the Easy Apps for the Fourth

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10-15-Minute Apps

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20-25-Minute Apps

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All the Easy Apps for the Fourth

10-15-Minute Apps

20-25-Minute Apps

Slow-Cooker Apps

Make-Ahead Apps

Worth-the-Effort Apps

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