Sue Thomas, Spartanburg, South Carolina Check out these other traditional Fourth of July foods for an epic spread ... for both small weeknight meals and big parties. —James Schend, Pleasant ...

According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, around 150 million hot dogs are consumed on July 4th, also making it the second most popular food to eat at a barbecue (per Statista).

Americans plan to spend an estimated total of $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food in 2024. The average cost? $71.22 for ten guests (around $7 per person), up 5% from 2023. That’s a lot of money ...