Facebook0Pin0Reddit0Email0Print0 Inspired by all of my childhood barbecue favorites, this 4th of July potluck is a pure taste of summer.Featuring hot dogs, all the salads, cookies, and more, the only thing missing is a big pitcher of lemonade and a cooler full of cold beer.Let’s be honest, no holiday is complete without the food and drink, so here’s your guide to the best Fourth of July potluck that’s summery, satisfying, and no sweat to make or clean up.

For this holiday party, I decided to gather all of my family’s Midwestern summer potluck favorites into one big spread (just like how we prefer to tailgate).Make one or make all, but whatever you do, don’t miss the fireworks…or the Cowboy Cookies! Table of ContentsWisconsin Beer BratsEasy Cold Pasta SaladSlow Cooker Calico BeansCowboy CookiesWisconsin Beer Brats This is the definitive way to cook up a batch of Wisconsin Beer Brats, using a par-cooking method and your favorite bottle of beer.They’re easy to cook up ahead of time, then all you have to do is brown them on the grill when the coals are hot.

Serve them in a BYOB (build your own brat) format alongside bowls with all the fixings: spicy hot mustard, ketchup, sauerkraut, hot peppers, and grilled onions.More main dish ideasGrilling and Smoker RecipesChili DogsGrilled hot dogs are good.Grilled hot dogs topped with homemade beef chili are even better! Try this Chili Dog recipe the next time you’re craving comfort food, as pa

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