Fourth of July Recipes to Celebrate America
It’s time to gather your friends and fire up the grill!
By Cindy Sebring Adams
Happy Birthday, America! It’s officially time to kick off that 4th of July party! While we love grilling all summer long, the 4th is the one day of the year when you just absolutely have to get outside and fire that thing up.
Whether you’re heading out to a campground or just hanging out in the back yard, there’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than by grilling your favorite meals and sharing beverages with family and friends.
To help you sort out any last-minute changes to your menu, we’ve put together a few of our favorite recipes, including chicken and ribs, sides and a watermelon margarita. So brush up on your grilling skills and get ready!
Baked Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is everyone’s favorite! Super simple, and super quick, you’ll never use a box again.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz. elbow pasta
3 T. unsalted butter
3 T. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. onion powder
2 (12-oz.) cans evaporated milk
12 oz. shredded extra-sharp
cheddar cheese, about 3 cups, divided
¼ c. freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground
black pepper, to taste
2 T. chopped fresh chives
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Whisk in flour, paprika and onion powder until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Stir in pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide pasta mixture into 5 (10-oz.) or 6 (8-oz.) ramekins or oven-proof bowls.* Place onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
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