Betty Crocker’s Most Popular Fourth of July Recipes by State (2024)

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Created June 26, 2023

Betty Crocker’s Most Popular Fourth of July Recipes by State (5)

Betty Crocker is celebrating the summer season by sharing the top-viewed Fourth of July recipes on BettyCrocker.com from every state in the U.S.!

For over 100 years, Betty Crocker has served up dependable, delicious dishes for bakers and home cooks, perfect for all their summer festivities — whether it’s for backyard barbecues, dinner parties or picnics under the fireworks. Grab your sparklers and get ready to impress!

Betty’s Overall Top Fourth of July Cakes

Bakers, we’re starting with you. This year, some states are sticking to classic sweets, while others are taking a more unexpected approach. One thing’s for sure: you can’t go wrong when you bring a red, white and blue cake to share! This year’s top cakes include:

Red, White and Blue Fourth of July Poke Cake: An eye-catching combination of fruit flavor-infused cake and creamy white chocolate pudding, topped with freshly sliced strawberries and blueberries.

Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake: A stunning Bundt cake that rivals any fireworks display, made from Betty Crocker Super Moist™ white cake mix and colorful drizzles of Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting.

Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake: Cut a slice of this patriotic layer cake to reveal an American flag design hiding inside. This fun dessert is easier to make than you think!

Unique Fourth of July Recipes Across the Country

This year, think beyond the typical s’mores and fireworks! These are just a few of the standout recipes viewed on BettyCrocker.com that fill the U.S. with pride.

Jicama Lime Tropical Fruit Salad (New York): Such a bright, cheery Fourth of July side! This tropical salad brings its own stars to the celebration.

Strawberry Lime Slush (Colorado): Cool off with this sweet-tart slush made with fresh strawberries.

Buffalo-Blue Cheese Grilled Chicken Burgers (Kentucky): Looking for a way to give your burgers a little more zing this year? This crowd-pleasing recipe packs a punch with irresistible Buffalo wing flavor.

Peach Melba Crumble Bars (Delaware): There’s no better summer dessert than a crumble! This recipe is easy to make with peach preserves, fresh raspberries and Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix.

Top-viewed Fourth of July Recipes by Region

When it comes to summer cookouts and barbecues, each state and region has their very own beloved recipes and trends. Here’s what we’re seeing this year!

West: The West Coast is all about fruity flavor with Spiced Orange Star co*cktail Cookies (Oregon) and Starstruck Raspberry Almond Pie (Nevada).

Northeast: The Northeast went all in on summer salads with Jicama Lime Tropical Fruit Salad (New York) and Gluten-Free Red, White and Blueberry Salad (Pennsylvania).

South: The South loves a summer bonfire featuring S’mores Cheesecake Bars (Arkansas) and S’mores Snack Mix (Tennessee).

Midwest: The Midwest chooses savory over sweet with All-American BBQ Rubbed Chicken (Kansas) and Buffalo-Blue Cheese Grilled Chicken Burgers (Kentucky).

Curious which recipes made the cut near you? Check out the map below to see the top-searched Fourth of July recipes for every state. And remember, no matter what you’re searching for, BettyCrocker.com is the place for dazzling recipe inspiration this summer and beyond!

Betty Crocker’s Most Popular Fourth of July Recipes by State (6)

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Betty Crocker’s Most Popular Fourth of July Recipes by State (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular Fourth of July food? ›

Originally Answered: What is the most popular 4th of July food? Hot dogs and hamburgers on the backyard grill are the most popular served with some possible sides of - baked beans, bean salad, cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, basic garden salad.

Why was Betty Crocker so popular? ›

Before Betty Crocker was synonymous with boxed cake mix and canned frosting, she was a “kitchen confidante,” a maternal and guiding presence in kitchens across America. She was the “Dear Abby” of cooking, a woman people could trust with their most frustrating kitchen woes.

Who is the famous baker Betty Crocker? ›

Betty Crocker became known as the First Lady of Food and in that position was called upon to help her country. In 1945, at the request of the U.S. Office of War Information, Betty Crocker broadcast a radio program called, “Our Nation's Rations” to help homemakers make the most of rationed foods.

What was Betty Crocker's description? ›

Betty Crocker is a brand and fictional character used in advertising campaigns for food and recipes. The character was originally created by the Washburn-Crosby Company in 1921 as a way to give a personalized response to consumer product questions.

What is the fourth most popular food in the world? ›

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  1. 1 Mashed potatoes86%
  2. 2 French Fries86%
  3. 3 Hamburgers85%
  4. 4 Cheeseburger83%
  5. 5 Grilled Cheese82%
  6. 6 Steak and Baked potato82%
  7. 7 Hash browns82%
  8. 8 Fried Chicken82%

What is the national food for July? ›

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  • Start of Disability Pride Month – July.
  • Independence Day (Fourth of July) – July 4.
  • National Fried Chicken Day – July 6.
  • Chocolate Day – July 7.
  • National Macaroni Day – July 7.
  • National Sugar Cookie Day – July 9.
  • National Pecan Pie Day – July 12.
  • National French Fries Day – July 13.

Who owns Betty Crocker now? ›

What Major Brands Does General Mills Own? General Mills brands includes Annie's, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Pillsbury, Haagen-Dazs, and Blue Buffalo. It also has ownership in various cereal products including Cheerios, Chex, Lucky Charms, Trix, and Cocoa Puffs.

When was Betty Crocker popular? ›

Because she was such a fixture on radio, by the early 1940s surveys showed that the name Betty Crocker was known to nine out of ten American homemakers. According to Fortune magazine in April 1945, she was the second best-known woman in America, followed by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

Was Betty Crocker a woman? ›

Now, Betty was not a single person. The name was created as a way to personalize responses to questions, and if you guessed that the name has meaning behind it, you're right. “Crocker” was chosen in honor of a popular company director, and "Betty" was selected because... well, she sounded friendly.

What is Betty Crocker's slogan? ›

All good things start from scratch.

Who was a real person Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker? ›

One of betty's competitors is Duncan Hines, but he was a real person. Duncan Hines wasn't in the food business at first. He was a pioneer in publishing restaurant ratings for travelers. His book about those ratings was so popular, he also began rating lodgings.

Was there a real person named Betty Crocker? ›

Surprising, then that Betty Crocker is not actually a real person. She is the brainchild of an adverti-sing campaign developed by the Washburn-Crosby Company, a flour milling company started in the late 1800s that eventually became General Mills.

Who owns Bisquick? ›

Bisquick is a pre-mixed baking mix sold by General Mills under its Betty Crocker brand, consisting of flour, shortening, salt, sugar and baking powder (a leavening agent).

Did McCormick buy Betty Crocker? ›

Signature Brands is owned by both Hero of Switzerland and McCormick & Co. It manufactures cake-decorating products under the Betty Crocker and Cake Mate brands.

What is eaten on July 4th? ›

Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned Fourth of July menu! With classics like apple pie and canapes, along with buttermilk biscuits and cucumber salad, these recipes are a guaranteed hit. While there are plenty of things to do on the Fourth of July, eating these old-school recipes is the best!

What National food day is July 4? ›

July 4: National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day: Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs.

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