10 Best Buys for a Fourth of July Party from Trader Joe’s for Under $20

Fourth of July is around the corner, and that means parades, fireworks and gatherings with friends and family to celebrate America’s independence. Firing up the grill to honor the occasion has become a holiday tradition, so whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue throwing a festive party, a good budget-friendly menu is a must-have, and Trader Joe’s has everything you need to make your event memorable.

The local neighborhood supermarket has long been a favorite destination for picking up inexpensive and quality products, and we’ve rounded up the best items for a Fourth of July party for under $20.00.

• Price: $5.99 for 10oz

A summer BBQ isn’t complete without savory seasoned hot dogs and while many brands might have questionable ingredients, Trader Joe’s are made with USDA certified organic beef from Grass Fed cows.

• Price: $9.99 for 21.2 oz

If there’s hot dogs on the grill, there’s usually burgers as well and for a limited time during the summer months, Trader Joe’s has top-quality ground beef options, such as Angus C.B.P. Ground Beef 1/3 lb. Patties. The healthier option is since the meat is 75% lean and 25% fat which is ideal for juicy and tender burgers that are quick and easy to grill.

• Price: $13.99 per pound

Impress your guests with high-end 100% Angus beef from Argentina and Brazil without a hefty price tag. Trader Joe’s Ribeye Steak will melt in your mouth and be a surefire hit at the party.

• Price: $10.99 per pound

Trader Joe’s wild-caught cold fillets are a versatile dish that can be served steamed, sautéed, baked, or blackened. You can also bread them and whip up delicious fried fish sandwiches your guests will love.

• Price: $3.99 for 9 oz

A vegan appetizer everyone can enjoy is the buffalo style dip made from cauliflower, red peppers, and carrots. The dip is infused with a cayenne kick and temper- balanced with lime juice to provide a cooling sensation after a pop of spice. It pairs perfectly with assorted crudité or corn tortilla chips.

• Price: $5.49 for 9 oz

Another mouthwatering starter to serve that will wow your guests is Trader Joe’s mushroom & black truffle flatbread. The finest rare truffles, creamy mozzarella cheese and wild truffles have been sourced from Italy to create this luscious dish, which only takes a quick ten minutes to prepare.

• Price: $3.99 for 20 oz

Corn is a summer staple that goes with everything, can be made countless ways and can be festive for the holiday by simply adding chili powder, cumin, cotija cheese, salt and a lime wedge for a garnish.

• Price: $3.99 for 7 oz

For non meat eaters, Trader Joe’s organic baked tofu in a teriyaki flavor is a deliciously cheap alternative that you can throw on the grill and easily make without much effort. It’s ready to eat right out of the package and for a quick meal, you can cube the tofu, add chunky vegetables and make skewers that your vegan guests will love and appreciate.

• Price: $2.29 per 10 fl oz

Stay refreshed and hydrated with Trader Joe’s single origin organic coconut water. Crafted from the Namhom variety, which is grown in Thailand’s Ratchaburi Province, Namhom coconuts have natural enzymes that create a pink-ish hue and a fresh vibrant taste.

• Price: $3.79 for 7.6 oz

Excite your guests with Trader Joe’s chocolate lava cakes that are filled with a rich, creamy chocolate ganache. Each individual cake takes less than a minute to make and extra special, add whipcream and berries that will not only create a festive look, but enhance the decadence.

_{Disclaimer: Photos are representational and do not depict the actual items sold at Trader Joe’s.}