Reel Meals: An Out-Of-This-World Independence Day Picnic

This Fourth of July we celebrate with classic American favorites like potato salad, ribs and cupcakes as well as a classic blockbuster, Independence Day. Just 17 years ago this alien-packed action flick debuted and skyrocketed Will Smith's career.

While fighting aliens, Smith transformed from a small screen star to a big screen superstar. Similarly turn your star July 4th menu into a superstar menu with these meal ideas.

Check out the slideshow above for a July 4th menu that will draw the aliens right in.

For more on Independence Day, check out Have an All-American, Alien-Infested Picnic With 'Independence Day' from our friends at Moviefone.