To kick start the summer, here is our top 12 American foods to bring to the cookout!
These recipes are what we consider to be American cookout classics. Hand selected foods we know and love, with a tasty twist. We didn’t get fancy – just great American eats.
10 foods for the cookout
1. Bacon Cheddar Burgers
It wouldn’t be an American cookout without a quality burger. This recipe is a simple, classic and super delicious method to make this cookout staple.
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2. Barbecue Sauce
No matter what part of the country you’re from we’ve got your sauce covered. Our editors found the best authentic recipes for Kansas City, Carolina Mustard and Spicy Texan sauces.
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3. Chicken – Fried or Grilled
Chicken is a must-have at any summer cookout. We give you our two favorite recipes that produce tasty and moist chicken no matter if you like it grilled or fried.
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4. Pulled Pork Sliders
These crowd favorites always disappear first. Served with traditional homemade slaw and your choice of barbecue sauce this recipe will produce mouth watering pulled pork every time.
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5. Coleslaw
A summer cookout wouldn’t be complete without fresh homemade slaw. This recipe will get you a fresh, creamy slaw for your pulled pork or a fresh and tasty side.
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6. Cobb Salad
A little lighter for those hot summer days, this fresh but filling salad packs a ton of flavor yet is simple and quick to make.
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7. Grilled Corn On The Cob
Summer is the season of fresh sweet corn. While you can always boil it, we’ve got a super quick recipe to cook delicious golden brown corn on the cob every time.
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8. Mac N Cheese
A classic America side and every family has their own way of making it. How do you like your Mac N Cheese?
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9. Baked Beans
A classic American cookout needs classic American sides. Nothing is a more classically American side dish than baked beans. But these aren’t your great-grandfather’s beans.
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10. Potato Salad
A crisp and cool potato salad is a must have for a proper outdoor cookout. Our favorite recipe makes a creamy yet crisp potato salad that is jam packed with flavor.
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11. Shrimp Po’ Boy With Spicy Mayo
If you’re on the coast or looking to change it up a little we highly recommend a shrimp po’ boy. Packing tons of flavor, this New Orleans tradition is super simple to make.
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12. Deep Dish Apple Pie
It wouldn’t be a complete summer cookout without dessert! And there’s only one we would ever want: Apple Pie. This recipe produces rich, fresh apple pie every time.
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