4th of July Breakfast Ideas

You're going to love these easy 4th of July breakfast ideas!

No matter how big your afternoon cookout is going to be, no matter how many hot dogs, hamburgers, and salads you have planned - your family is going to be hungry first thing in the morning.

These fabulously fun red, white, and blue themed breakfast ideas are the perfect start to your summer celebration!

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• ❤️ Why these ideas work
• Blue Cornmeal Waffles
• Red White & Blue Coffee Cake
• Watermelon Basket
• Patriotic Fruit Salad
• Air Fryer Donuts
• Vanilla Scones
• Blueberry White Chocolate Muffins
• Blueberry Blue Cornmeal Pancakes
• Spiced Apple Rings
• 🎉 More great 4th of July breakfast ideas
• 💭 Things to know
• 📚 Related recipes

❤️ Why these ideas work

These easy breakfast ideas are a great way to start your July 4th celebration. They'll wow your friends and family and set the mood for your afternoon cookout.

• Most of the following ideas are quick and easy.
• Many can be made ahead of time.
• They're just as good for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and any other summer party, too!

Start out your Fourth of July celebration with a patriotic breakfast or brunch!

Your reputation for the neighborhood best parties ever will be set in stone with these easy recipes and inspiration for decor. Be sure to read the tips at the bottom for ways to save time and money.

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🎉 More great 4th of July breakfast ideas

Here are more fun ideas!

• These adorable French toast skewers are a patriotic red, white, and blue breakfast that's fun for kids of ALL ages!
• American flag fruit tray works for breakfast, brunch, or as part of your picnic! It's always a crowd pleaser!
• No one's going to turn down a stack of these firecracker pancakes.
• American flag donuts are a gorgeous way to start your day!
• This bacon flag pizza uses purple potatoes to carry out the red, white, & blue theme.
• Use this raspberry orange breakfast strata recipe and add some blueberries for a red, white, and blue theme!
• Crescent roll cinnamon rolls are super easy and you can go crazy with sprinkles.
• Make these pina colada smoothies and add a drizzle of strawberry puree on top for a patriotic drink.
• Make an easy, patriotic cheese board with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries arranged with Monterey Jack cheese cut in star shapes for Independence Day. You could make these easy homemade saltine crackers and cut them in star shapes, too.
• Make fruit kabobs with strawberries, blueberries, and powdered sugar donut holes. These cute skewers are irresistible!
• Serve cranberry juice mixed with club soda.
• Stir patriotic sprinkles into your favorite pancake or waffle batter.
• Cut frozen waffles into star shapes with a large cookie cutter.
• Layer vanilla yogurt with strawberries and blueberries. Sprinkle the top with a few red and blue sugar crystals or sprinkles for a delicious summer treat.
• Make these super easy cream cheese danish with patriotic sprinkles.
• If you're making brunch you can't go wrong with a delicious sangria!
• Strawberry jam, blueberry jam, and mock Devonshire cream make great toppings for toast, scones, or muffins and keep the patriotic theme.\Use a little canned frosting to make a glaze for purchased muffins and sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles on top. Quick and easy!
• Red velvet pancakes are gorgeous!
• Glaze purchased muffins or donuts and add a layer of pop-rocks candy to the top.

💭 Things to know

Use these tips to save you time and money!

Expert Tip: If you're having an outdoor brunch be sure to keep cold things cold and hot things hot. Dispose of any food that's still out after 2 hours.

• Use convenience foods to keep it super easy.
• Gel or paste food coloring will give things a more vibrant color than regular liquid food coloring.
• Here's a fun way to add color - swirl in red and blue gel food coloring to your regular pancake batter.
• Serve on patriotic themed paper plates.
• If you're having a lot of people over to get the day started use 4 ounce canning jars with screw on tops for juice or even mimosas. You can pour in your drink, put the top on tightly, and then push down into a container of ice.
• Potato salad and pasta salad made with mayonnaise should be kept on ice.
• Use red, white, and blue bandanas for napkins.
• A week or so before the party sit down and make a list of what needs to be done and what you can make ahead of time.
• Daisies, Queen Anne's Lace, or other simple flowers can be added to canning jars for inexpensive table decor.
• Here are some ideas for patriotic cocktails in case you want to start the rest of the celebration early!

📚 Related recipes

Here are more summer recipes you'll love.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!