Easy Blackstone Recipes for Beginners (2024)

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Looking for easy and tasty Blackstone griddle recipes? Here are a TON of delicious dishes to cook on the flattop outdoors. Find things to cook from breakfast scrambles, to game day foods, hibachi steak and chicken dinners, and more…

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Here’s a quick look at suggestions from me, cookbook author, Jenna Passaro, with the top 10+ Griddle Cooking Blackstone Recipes for beginners…

(scroll down for a list of the best griddle recipes…)

If you’re a beginner to cooking on the Blackstone, check out my guide to seasoning Blackstone Griddle grills for the first time…

Table of Contents

What is the best thing to cook on a Blackstone griddle?

If you’re just getting started, try easy Blackstone recipes for breakfast foods like griddle bacon, eggs, and pancakes…

Or try other foods you’ve tried cooking inside on a cast iron skillet, like smash burgers or grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Fried rice is a very easy side dish cooked on a flat top griddle.

Try this recipe for scrambled eggs on griddle flattops…

Once you’ve mastered the basics of working the flat top griddle for recipes you’re familiar with, move on to Philly cheese steaks…

And elaborate breakfast spreads with hash browns, eggs, and quesadillas.

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Fajitas on the Blackstone

One of my favorite Mexican dinners to cook on the flattop is a big fajitas platter.

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See how to cook steak fajitas on griddle and griddled chicken fajitas on cooktops…

Griddle corn on the cob

Easy, delicious, juicy and full of flavor… this is definitely a step up from “regular” corn on the cob…

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Here’s a quick video demonstration for this griddle vegetable side dish on the Traeger Flatrock…

See how to griddle corn on the cob

And here is another griddled Blackstone corn on the cob video…

Once you cook up some corn on the Blackstone, try this corn dip recipe…

Blackstone griddle chicken recipes

Chicken breast

Some of the best chicken recipes for Blackstone griddle cooking are made with chicken breast…

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Because it’s an easier cut of poultry to cook evenly, than say, grilled chicken thighs.

Learn more in this chicken temperature guide…

You can turn something like this recipe for chicken breast on stove into a Blackstone chicken recipe by using really thin chicken breasts so they cook quickly.

See how to make griddled chicken breast in this video…

See how to make a simple Traeger beer can chicken

Chicken stir fry noodles

Use rice noodles and diced chicken breast to make a chicken stir fry on the griddle.

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See easy stir fry recipes

Italian-style crispy chicken tenders

One of my favorite ways to prepare chicken for easy weeknight meals is to make something like this recipe for chicken in tomato sauce.

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To make the crispy chicken tenders, all you need are a few skinless chicken breasts, parmesan cheese, and Italian style bread crumbs.

Game day wings

In my opinion, cooking chicken with bones in them isn’t necessarily my favorite Blackstone griddle recipe idea for beginners…

Because it can be trickier to make sure they are done than cooking chicken breast, for example.

Get tips for grilling chicken wings

I’ll soon have a recipe for game day wings on the Blackstone.

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Until then, check out this method on how to butterfly chicken legs

Also see how to make these smoked chicken wings and BBQ game day chicken tacos

Griddle grilled chicken kabobs

Some of the more healthy Blackstone griddle recipes can be made using kabobs.

Load chicken kabobs up with veggies like peppers, zucchini, onions, and a little seasoning for a lighter option.

See how to cook peppers and onions on Blackstone griddle grills…

Burger blackstone recipes

Delicious burgers on the flattop start with simple ground beef prepared right.

See how to make hamburger patties

Taco smash burgers

This may have started as a tik tok or instagram trend, but it’s here to stay in MY house! What you do is fold this taco burger in half and eat it like… a taco!

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See how to make viral taco smash burgers

Burger sliders on the griddle grill

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One of the best griddle hamburger recipes for beginners is cooking burger sliders.

They are easy to make for a crowd and cook very quickly.

Philly-style smash burgers

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Philly cheesesteak smash burgers are a tasty (and very easy) twist on the classic cheesesteak sandwich.

These burgers are made by smashing beef patties on a hot griddle and topping them with sautéed onions, red peppers, and melted cheddar cheese.

Onion smash burgers griddle style

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Use this version of cast iron cooking onion smash burgers and instead, smash burgers on the griddle outdoors.

See more of Sip Bite Go’s best burger recipes

Fried rice

This is a classic beginner recipe for the griddle.

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Recipe coming soon for outdoor griddle fried rice…

Steak Blackstone recipes

Hibachi steak with fried rice and veggies

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As seen in the Blackstone hibachi party video below, you can make tasty blackstone griddle hibachi steak with veggies and fried rice.

Griddled ribeye

Ribeye steak and sirloin steak are great options for cooking on the griddle flat top.

Here’s a look at making it on the Traeger Flatrock…

Get my recipe for griddle ribeye

Top your Blackstone steak with this delicious garlic butter

When choosing an oil for cooking on a Blackstone griddle, especially steaks, I recommend using avocado oil instead of olive oil.

Philly cheesesteak griddle recipe

One of the more easy Blackstone griddle recipes for steak is for a Philly cheesesteak.

Soon, I’ll share a recipe demo for making the best Philly cheesesteak recipe for the Blackstone griddle.

For now, see how to make Philly cheesesteak pizza

Griddle Grilled Romaine Lettuce Recipe

See how to cook this griddled romaine lettuce recipe….

Pork chops on the griddle

Since pork chops cook so quickly, they’re a great option for cooking on the Blackstone grill.

More on Blackstone griddle hibachi recipes

Check out this video of a hibachi party with a chef who cooked dinner on the Blackstone for a summer party…

Soon, I’ll share more hibachi recipes for the flattop.

Blackstone griddle breakfast recipes

There are seemingly endless ways to get creative when it comes to recipes for the Blackstone griddle for brunch and breakfast.

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Here are some dishes to make on the flat top griddle for a crowd in the morning…

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Fried eggs
  • Griddled bacon / recipe for Blackstone bacon
  • Hash browns on the griddle
  • Breakfast sausage served on homemade focaccia
  • Breakfast tacos
  • Slice and griddle cook this recipe for blueberry banana bread
  • Griddle pancakes topped with blueberry compote
  • Chocolate chip sprinkled French toast

Best griddle recipes tailgating

Smash burgers and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, as mentioned above, are some great options for cooking on the griddle for tailgating and football game day parties.

Really, anything quick that takes 20 minutes or 30 minutes to griddle is ideal so you don’t take much time from the game.

More ideas coming on this soon.

See the best game day smoker recipes

New recipes and foodie guides….

  • Tri tip (it’s so good!)
  • Chicken enchiladas with homemade enchilada sauce
  • Homemade pizza
  • Smoked wings
  • Traeger pizza
  • Pan grilled chicken
  • Bacon wrapped hot dogs
  • Potato side dishes
  • Pasta side dishes
  • Baked brisket
  • Sous vide frozen steak
  • Cooked chicken temp guide
  • Jalapeno ranch sauce
  • Sous vide pork chops
  • Coulotte steak
  • GUIDE: How to make hamburger patties
  • GUIDE: Aerogarden
  • Best restaurants in Portland
  • Blackstone griddle recipes

Grill and smoker recipes…

  • Grilled chicken wings
  • Smoked pizza
  • Smoked chicken
  • Smoked tri tip
  • Traeger pulled pork
  • Grilled shrimp
  • Smoked turkey breast
  • Smoked chicken wings
  • Smoked ham
  • Flank steak marinade
  • Skirt steak marinade
  • Smoked mac and cheese
  • Smoked chicken breast
  • Grilled broccoli
  • Smoked queso

Meat thermometer recommendations

Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly.

On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

  1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
  2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill.

It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature.

How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

Are you a foodie, too?

Hey home chef, hope that answers all your questions about what’s best to cook on a Blackstone griddle, especially for the first time.

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Enjoy griddle cooking and see you soon!

– Jenna

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Easy Blackstone Recipes for Beginners (2024)

FAQs

What to do the first time you use a Blackstone griddle? ›

  1. Step 1: Wash and Dry the Griddle. Before you begin the seasoning process, make sure to thoroughly wash the griddle with warm, soapy water to remove any factory residue or debris. ...
  2. Step 2: Apply Cooking Oil. ...
  3. Step 3: Heat the Griddle. ...
  4. Step 4: Cool and Reapply Oil. ...
  5. Step 5: Repeat the Process. ...
  6. Step 6: Maintain the Seasoning.
May 10, 2024

What to do with Blackstone when you first get it? ›

Apply a thin coat of oil to the entire surface of the griddle, making sure to spread it evenly with a paper towel. Heat the griddle to a high temperature and let the oil smoke and oxidize for about 10-15 minutes. Repeat this process multiple times until you have built up a new seasoning layer.

How many times should you season Blackstone before first use? ›

Allow it the oil or conditioner to cook for 10-15 minutes or until it stops smoking. Repeat the seasoning process: When you cook three to four coats of seasoning into the griddle surface, it will become dark black and smooth. This is an indication that the griddle is seasoned and you're ready to get cooking.

Do you use oil every time you cook on a Blackstone griddle? ›

While that layer of seasoning does help keep your food from sticking you will still need to add some oil to the griddle because that oil can still burn off or get absorbed by the food.

What oil is best on a Blackstone? ›

First and foremost, you want an oil with a high smoke point. This means the oil can withstand high temperatures without breaking down or producing harmful fumes. Oils like vegetable oil, canola oil, and flaxseed oil are popular choices due to their high smoke points.

Do I clean Blackstone after every use? ›

Blackstone griddles need to be cleaned, dried, and coated with a light amount of oil after each use. They should also be cleaned and seasoned before first use. Seasoning your griddle will help it form a natural nonstick coating.

What to put on Blackstone before cooking? ›

Downey recommends olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil. Chrostowski likes to use grapeseed oil to enhance tabletop griddle recipes. Amazon has plenty of cooking options for you to try. Blackstone also has its own seasoning and cast-iron conditioner.

Do you close the lid when seasoning a Blackstone? ›

All right so when this starts to discolor it's going to take about 15 minutes you're going to start to see this change colors it's going to get a little bit darker it's almost going to get a little copperish color but we want to go ahead give it that full 15 minutes with the lid up we definitely don't want to put the ...

How do you know when Blackstone is seasoned enough? ›

The first thing to look at is the cooking surface of the griddle. If it looks like it has rust on it, it isn't seasoned. If you can see streaks or globs of residue on the surface, it isn't ready to cook a meal on.

Can I season Blackstone with olive oil? ›

What is the best oil to season a Blackstone griddle? You want to choose an oil that's rich in fatty acids so it bonds with the surface of the griddle. Go with vegetable shortening, flax oil, extra virgin olive oil, or coconut oil. You could even use lard.

How do you prepare a griddle for the first time? ›

How to season a griddle grill for the first time – 5 steps to prepare the expert way
  1. Clean your griddle grill. (Image credit: Future) ...
  2. Season with heat. (Image credit: Kate Anne Designs / Jeffrey Brian Riemer) ...
  3. Apply vegetable oil to your griddle. ...
  4. Repeat the oiling process. ...
  5. Prepare for cooking.
May 4, 2022

Do I need to oil my Blackstone before cooking? ›

The more often you cook on and season your griddle, the more nonstick the surface will become. Once the flat top is clean, apply a generous amount of cooking oil to the cooking surface. Downey recommends olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil.

What is the best oil to cook with on Blackstone? ›

with a high smoke point to go on your Blackstone, such as a vegetable oil, a canola oil, or an avocado oil. The reason being, these types of oils can withstand. really high temperatures, and if you own a Blackstone, you know that that thing gets really hot. But also the flavors in them are very neutral.

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