May 4, 2021

Summer Cookout Recipes

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Planning your next summer cookout? These get-togethers wouldn’t be the same without wheat foods. Try these delicious appetizers, salads, burgers and desserts at your next backyard barbecue.

Appetizers

Fourth of July Bruschetta

The tangy goat cheese paired with the sweet strawberries, blueberries and balsamic reduction on top of crunchy French bread is the perfect summer bite!

Prep Time

30 minutes

Baking Time

6 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

Broil

Pigs in a Blanket

With just two ingredients, these Pigs in a Blanket are wrapped up in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time

8-10 minutes

Baking Time

12-14 minutes

Servings

8 (3 pigs each)

Baking Temp

375 F

Summer Cookout Main Courses

Bacon Cheeseburgers with Garlic Aioli Sauce

Try these bacon cheeseburgers with this delicious garlic aioli sauce to impress your guests at your next cookout.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

Medium-high

Wheat Beer Braised Brats

Brats take on a whole new flavor when braised in a mixture of wheat beer and onions.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

Mushroom Swiss Burger Sliders

These Mushroom Swiss Burger Sliders are an easy and fun way to enjoy an American favorite.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Baking Time

25 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

400 F

Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwiches

Great for lunches!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Refrigeration

60 minutes

Servings

Summer Cookout Salads

BLT Pasta Salad

The juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce and salty bacon pair perfectly with the pasta for a salad that can be served as a main dish or as a side at your next get together.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

Apple Salad with Wheat Berries

Prep Time

Overnight

Refrigeration

Until Served

Servings

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ditalini Pasta

A refreshing salad to take to your next backyard BBQ.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

Panzanella Salad

Dress up a day-old baguette with this classic Italian salad.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Baking Time

10-12 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

300 F

Caprese Pasta Salad

Made with whole-wheat pasta, a healthy source of complex carbohydrates.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Refrigeration

30 minutes

Servings

Summer Cookout Desserts

Stars and Stripes Jell-O Poke Cake

This fresh and fruity Jell-O cake is the perfect party dessert! A delicious summer treat!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Baking Time

23-28 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

Fresh Strawberry Pie

This pie is a cool and refreshing dessert that is not too sweet and is delicious with a dollop of whipped topping.

Prep Time

15 minutes + cool time

Refrigeration

About 3 hours or until set

Servings

Strawberry Shortcake

Homemade shortcake biscuits with just a hint of cinnamon, sliced in half and filled with sweet, sliced strawberries and whipped topping.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

15 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

400 F

Frozen Lemonade Dessert

This is the perfect treat to serve at summer get-togethers as you can complete all the prep the day before and simply pull out of the freezer and serve to guests!

Prep Time

10 minutes + freezing time

Servings

Wanting more great recipes? Be sure to visit our friends at the Wheat Foods Council! Or if you’d like more recipe round-ups be sure to check out our Grilled Cheese, Super Bowl and Holiday Baking round-ups!

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