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All these recipes are set to yield enough food for 10 people at your backyard 4th of July Barbecue. Plan a backyard barbecue for 10 people with this perfect BBQ menu! Macaroni salad, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, and Beef BBQ Sandwiches plus Sun made Ice Tea!

Shopping list for BBQ Menu

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brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages uncooked elbow macaroni
cider vinegar
white pepper
green onions
3 pounds lean ground beef
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 can condensed French onion soup
10 hamburger buns
24 -30 Tea Bags
8 large baking potatoes

mayonnaise
8 oz sweet relish
paprika
4 large eggs
3-1/3 cups navy beans
13 ounces bacon
2 onion
molasses
salt
ground black pepper
dry mustard
ketchup
Worcestershire sauce

Home Made Potato Salad Recipe

Prepare Potato Salad night before and chill

Potato Salad RecipeHome Made Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
8 large baking potatoes.
1/2 white or yellow onion (optional)
4 large eggs
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
8 oz sweet relish
sprinkle paprika

Boil the potatoes until they are done but not overcooked
Boil the eggs over medium high heat until hard boiled.
Allow the potatoes and eggs to cool.
Peel the potatoes and then slice into chunks.
Peel and slice the egg into 1/2 inch pieces.
Chop the onion into very small pieces.
Stir all ingredients gently except for the paprika.
After all ingredients are well mixed, pour into a Potato Salad Bowl

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Best Baked Beans Recipe

Prepare this baked beans recipe the night before and warm before party!

BBQ Baked Bean recipeBest Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients:
3-1/3 cups navy beans
13 ounces bacon
1-2/3 onion, finely diced
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon and 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3/4 cup and 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon ketchup
1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Soak beans overnight in cold water.
Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Drain and reserve the liquid.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion.
In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans.
Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans.
Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 3.5 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender.
Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry.

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Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad can be prepared night before and chilled

Macaroni Salad RecipeMacaroni Salad Recipe
Ingredients for Macaroni Salad:
1-2/3 (8 ounce) packages uncooked elbow macaroni
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1-3/4 teaspoons sugar
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup green onions, sliced

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
Drain, and rinse under cold running water.
In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions.
Stir in the macaroni.
Refrigerate until chilled before serving, at least 30 minutes.

Now get ready to make the Iced Tea!

How to make Sweet Iced Tea

Sun tea is the best tasting!

Sweet Iced TeaHow to make Sweet Iced Tea
Choose two clear glass jars.
Fill the jars with cold water.
12 tea bags per jar.
Put the tea bags in the water. Close the lid.
Set the jar in the sun.
In an hour, check the tea's strength and color.
Pour over ice and enjoy.


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Beef BBQ Sandwiches Recipe

These Beef BBQ Sandwiches will be the hit of the party!

BBQ Beef Sandwiches RecipeBeef BBQ Sandwiches Recipe
3 pounds lean ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
10 hamburger buns

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain fat.
Pour in tomato and French onion soups.
Fill each can a quarter full with water to rinse the cans out.
Pour into meat mixture.
Add ketchup and brown sugar.
Mix thoroughly.
Let simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve on hamburger buns.

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Do you prefer to host the cookout or be the guest of someone else?

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I love to host the cookouts myself!

stefani says:

I LOVE TO ENTERTAIN AND COOK JUST TO SEE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS, HAPPY :)

Posted January 01, 2012

COUNTRYLUTHIER says:

Bring em on! Got wood smoker, fryer and gas grill and I ain't fraid to use em.

Posted October 27, 2011

GreenfireWiseWoman says:

Great lens - thank you.

Posted June 30, 2011

Donnette says:

Don't mind being either :)

Posted June 27, 2011

gonzalezdenise says:

host the cookout.

Posted May 25, 2011

I prefer to attend other cookouts

pimbels says:

I like to be a guest, but I don't mind to be a host either.

Posted June 27, 2011

mich1908 says:

Most definitely as a guest. I would like to relax and enjoy the company of others. Maybe helped the host do some cleaning up afterwards. A great and complete lense!

Posted July 02, 2010

ubeauty says:

My husband love hosting his own BBQ,but i prefer to enjoy his cookouts,hehe,I'm still learning

Posted July 02, 2010

lifelonglrnr says:

I like to be out of the kitchen and in on the fun, so I will be the guest. But I like to bring something and help with the clean up.

Posted July 01, 2010

lumpy22 says:

I prefer to enjoy my vacation and Americas Birthday I prefer to eat and relax.
Great lens

Posted July 01, 2010

 
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