5 Sides for an End of Summer BBQ

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What do you have planned for the weekend? Maybe and end of summer bbq? Today on Family Food Live with Holly & Chris we shared 5 Sides for an End of Summer BBQ. These are perfect for any main course you are making on the grill or inside.

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And now on to today’s recipes!

Parmesan Potato Wedges

Shopping List:

3-4 large russet potatoes, sliced into wedges
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Parsley
Ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375
Add aluminum foil to baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray
In a large bowl, drizzle potato wedges with olive oil
In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
Sprinkle wedges with shredded cheese and then with seasoning mixture
Put the potato wedges on baking sheet and bake for 25-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender
Add parsley on top
Use Ranch dressing for dipping

7-Layer Dip

Shopping List:

1 (31 oz can) Refried beans
1 package Taco Seasoning
1 1/2 cups Sour Cream
2 cups Guacamole
1 (24 oz) jar medium salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 (4oz can) sliced olives
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime
Salt & Pepper
Tortilla chips

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, stir together beans and taco seasoning
Spread this mixture into bottom of serving dish
Next add a layer of sour cream
Then layer the salsa and cheese
In another bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cilantro and onions
Squeeze the lime juice on top and add salt & pepper to taste
Stir together and add to top of cheese
Top with olives
Serve

Summer Macaroni Salad

We all love the perfect Summer Macaroni Salad. And it goes with just about everything! I hope you enjoy this recipe, it’s my grandmothers!

Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw

Shopping List:

4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mayo
2 10 oz bags shredded cabbage, chopped
¼ cup carrots, diced

Instructions:

Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt until the sugar is dissolved
Add may and whisk together
Add cabbage and carrots and combine
Refrigerate for 2 hours
Serve

This is Chick-fil-A’s classic recipe!