Labor Day is always a bittersweet holiday. While it symbolizes the end of summer and a return to school, work, and cooler weather, it also presents the perfect opportunity to get together with friends and family. For many people, it isn't truly Labor Day if there isn't a cookout or barbecue full of friends, family, and fun.

If you've been invited to a cookout for the upcoming holiday weekend, finding the right tasty recipe to bring along isn't always an easy decision. You want something that is sure to wow all the other guests and make them beg you for the delicious recipe.

We've compiled a list of seven tasty recipes that are perfect for a cookout. We've provided you with some great appetizers, side dishes, desserts, and even a refreshing cocktail recipe to choose from. Think about the guests at the cookout you'll be attending to help you land on the perfect tasty recipe to bring along…..or, maybe you'll decide there are a few you'll just have to make to bring!

Patriotic Appetizer: American Flag Cheese Tray from The BakerMama

Who doesn't love a good cheese tray? This American Flag cheese tray is sure to impress everyone at the cookout. Not only does it look impressive, but it is delicious as well. The flag is build using a variety of red, white, and blue foods including strawberries, red peppers, raspberries, grape tomatoes, dried Montmorency Cherries, salami, crackers, cashews, Manchego cheese, white cheddar cheese, truffle Marcona almonds, blue cheese, and blueberries. Guest will love the palate-pleasing combinations they're able to create using the different components of this cheese platter!

Impressive Appetizer: Crab Cake Deviled Eggs from No Spoon Necessary

Deviled eggs are always a hit at any cookout, but these Crab Cake Deviled Eggs take the traditional recipe to a whole new level. The deviled egg filling is made using a combination of egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, crab meat, and a few other ingredients. The addition of crab makes these a really unique recipe that is sure to disappear the second you lay them out. There are two different recipe variations allowing you to choose whether to make a traditional-looking deviled egg (eggs cut in half) or a standing-up deviled egg.

Simple and Delicious Side Dish: Supreme Pasta Salad from Love to be in the Kitchen

Pasta salad is a staple for any cookout. This Supreme Pasta salad is packed full of delicious and filling ingredients including pasta, celery, bell peppers, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian dressing. It will taste great served with everything from burgers to barbecue.

Crowd Pleasing Side Dish: Cowboy Baked Beans from The Seasoned Mom

Baked beans are another popular side dish for a cookout. These Cowboy Baked Beans include some unique ingredients that will make them stand out when compared to a traditional recipe. The addition of bacon, ground beef, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar will tickle everyone's tongue and have them rushing back for seconds!

Red, White, and Blue Dessert: Easy + Delicious American Flag Fruit Pizza from It's Always Autumn

Raspberries and blueberries make this fruit pizza tasty and patriotic at the same time. A delicious cookie dough crush it sopped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar, and vanilla. Then, the summer fruits are added to create an American Flag design on the pizza—how fun!

A Dessert to Cool Things Down: Peanut Butter Cup Oreo Icebox Cake from Life Made Sweeter

What's better than Oreos or peanut butter cups? An impressive dessert that incorporates both of these mouthwatering ingredients, of course! This icebox cake will be a welcome dessert for a hot day. In addition to the Oreos and peanut butter cups, the cake includes other delectable ingredients including heavy whipping cream, vanilla pudding, coconut chips, and caramel sauce. Can you say yum?

Refreshing Beverage: Summer Berry Sangria from Self Proclaimed Foodie

Bring a fun beverage that will help everyone unwind and enjoy a relaxing end to summer with this Summer Berry Sangria. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and/or strawberries are soaked overnight in a blackberry infused vodka with some sugar. Before bringing the beverage to your cookout, just add some ginger ale to the mixture. Serve the sangria over ice and watch the other guests as they enjoy your special concoction.

Nothing says Labor Day quite like a cookout with friends and family. Bring one (or more) of these tasty recipes along with you this year, and you're sure to be the hit of the party!