55 Fourth of July Appetizer Ideas to Kick Off Your Party

The Drummonds love, love, love the Fourth of July. It's always a good time to see their friends from church, distant relatives, acquaintances, and, well, whoever else happens to show up. Plus, who doesn't love celebrating the U.S.A.?

But if there's one thing that can make the patriotic party a little stressful, it's planning your Fourth of July menu. After all, when you're mapping out a big meal, there's a lot to think about: What Fourth of July appetizers should you serve, and at what time? Will you try out a few new grilling recipes this year, or stick to classic summer recipes like burgers and dogs? Should you top things off with a spectacular Fourth of July dessert?

(Yes. Yes, you should.)

You'll find inspired ideas here to help you tackle at least one of those categories: the appetizers! There are so many delicious options on this list to help you kick off your star-spangled bash with a bang. Mini hot dogs, tons of salsa varieties, sliders, kebabs, picnic sides and dozens of other ideas abound—meaning you'll have no trouble finding a recipe that's perfect for your crew.