The 10 Best Blackstone Recipes I Keep Coming Back To

After cooking over 300 YouTube videos and spending 5 years with a Blackstone griddle, these are—hands down—my 10 best Blackstone recipes.

The best Blackstone recipes—like smash burgers, chicken fried rice, and a big breakfast—are no-brainers. These are the recipes people imagine when they buy a griddle. Not only are they easier on a flat top, but you can’t really even do them on a regular grill or smoker.

A few other Blackstone recipe ideas on the list—like taco dorados, the hash brown omelet, and cowboy stir fry—aren’t as well known, but I promise they’re worth your time.

Below, I’ll give you a quick rundown of each recipe and why it made the cut. I hope it helps you pick your next meal and gives you a reason to fire up the Blackstone for your family.

And if you’re looking for even more ideas, my beginner eBook has 101 griddle recipes to keep you cooking all year long.

Top 10 Blackstone Recipes 

1

Best Blackstone Smash Burgers

This is by far the most popular Blackstone meal idea, and for good reason. You can cook the burgers over very high heat to achieve that perfect crust on the outside, and there’s a huge surface area to cook on, so you aren’t forced to make one or two at a time. As a bonus, you’re cooking outside, so there’s way less of a mess to clean than if you were using a cast iron pan in the kitchen. Besides, it’s great to be outside in the sunshine, drinking a cold beer, and smashing some delicious burgers.

Blackstone Smash Burgers

2

Easy Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice

Let’s be honest, no one wants to make a small batch of fried rice, and it’s almost impossible to do that unless you own a large wok. I love making chicken fried rice on the Blackstone because it’s easy and also just so much fun. Grab a beer and pretend you’re a chef at a Japanese steakhouse! Feed it to your family for dinner or use it to prepare some tasty lunches for the week; your griddle makes it all possible.

Chicken Fried Rice

3

Breakfast on the Griddle

I love that I can cook an entire breakfast feast on my Blackstone! You get a large surface area where you can cook all of it at the same time: bacon, eggs, pancakes, potatoes, you name it. Of course, my wife can get behind this because the bacon grease stays outside. She would argue that it’s the best part. It may be too early for a beer, but sipping your morning coffee while making a delicious breakfast for your family hits the spot, and you can add a splash of Bailey’s, I won’t tell.

Breakfast on the Griddle

4

Tacos Dorados

Step up your Taco Tuesday and make Tacos Dorados on your griddle. It’s a simple ground beef taco that’s super easy for anyone to prepare, making it one of my favorite recipes for Blackstone grilled beginners. You have plenty of cooking space, so you can get your tacos nice and crispy after you cook the beef. Less mess and less fuss!

Tacos Dorados Recipe

5

Egg Roll in a Bowl on a Blackstone Griddle

If you are looking for a somewhat healthy recipe to cook on your griddle, this is a great one. It’s low carb, making it ideal for a keto diet, too. A classic egg roll in a bowl is great to cook on the Blackstone, and an opportunity to practice your two-spatula toss! I highly recommend using pre-cut coleslaw mix to save you time on prep as well.

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

6

Hashbrown Omelete

Another one of my all-time favorite top Blackstone recipes is the hash brown omelet. It’s the perfect mash-up of potatoes and eggs, making it the Arnold Palmer of the griddle world. It has the vibes of a classic greasy spoon diner for you to experience at home, in your backyard! I like that the hash browns help to lower the griddle temperature as they cook. This prevents beginners from burning their eggs.

Hash Brown Omelet Recipe

7

Cowboy Stir Fry

If you want a recipe that is going to feed a crowd and impress them while you’re at it, you should try a cowboy stir-fry. It’s loaded with meat and vegetables that are both flavorful and filling. You have your full griddle at your disposal, so there’s plenty of room to cook everything all at once. Another reason I recommend this recipe is that you aren’t stuck with the ingredients that I chose; you can showcase your creativity or use veggies that you enjoy more.

Cowboy Stir Fry Recipe

8

Italian Sausage Sandwich

Take an ordinary sausage and peppers sandwich to the next level by preparing it on your Blackstone griddle. Again, you can cook everything at the same time, giving you char and flavor in the Italian sausage AND the peppers and onions. I prepare everything right on the griddle and then put it on rolls so you get that gooey cheese as well. Picture a sausage sandwich from the county fair, only better!

Italian Sausage Sandwich Recipe

9

Steak Fajitas on a Blackstone Griddle

These steak fajitas are another perfect example of why your Blackstone is going to be your new favorite way to cook. You can make chicken fajitas instead, too. Sure, you can go to your local Mexican restaurant and order fajitas, but that also means you’re going to be spending at least another $30 on watered-down margaritas. (Which you can also make better at home, despite what your wife says) There’s no way you can perfectly sear steak and crisp your tortillas on a smoker, so it’s only right that this recipe becomes #1 in your backyard lineup.

Steak Fajitas

10

Cheesesteaks on a Blackstone Griddle

A classic Philly cheesesteak has Cheez Wiz, which you can use or skip. I’ll leave that part up to you. Personally, I go back and forth between wiz and white American cheese. Your Blackstone griddle gives you plenty of space to make more than one cheesesteak at once. It also helps that you can get a great sear on the meat with the extra surface area. This is great for a family dinner or if you’re hosting a party. I always wrap them once they’re done to keep them perfectly juicy before serving.

Philly Cheesesteaks Recipe

Expert Tips for Cooking on a Blackstone Griddle

• Use high-smoke oils. When cooking on your Blackstone, you need to use an oil with a high-smoke point so it doesn’t burn. Avocado oil is my favorite, but you can also use vegetable oil if you like, for example. I would avoid olive oil because it can’t handle the high temperatures.
• Give it time to get hot. Preheat your griddle before you start cooking! If you try to put food on a cold surface, it’s going to stick, and you won’t get good color on it.
• Learn your hot spots. This is by far one of the most important things to remember. You’re cooking outside, so the surface of your griddle won’t be the same temp in every spot. I highly suggest you get yourself an infrared thermometer to ensure it gets as hot as you need.
• Metal cookware is best. Don’t worry about damaging your cooking surface. Metal utensils will always be better on a Blackstone. Skip the silicone and wood as they can’t handle the heat.

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Whether you're just breaking in your new Blackstone or you've been flipping and sizzling like a pro for years, I hope this best Blackstone recipes list sparked a little inspiration (and maybe a craving or two). These are the Blackstone recipes I keep coming back to—because they just work. They deliver big flavor, crowd-pleasing results, and that signature griddle magic you can’t get anywhere else.

So fire it up, try something new, and make something delicious. And hey—don’t be surprised if one of these best Blackstone recipes becomes your go-to.

If you try any of these recipes, please leave a star rating in the recipe card! You can also drop a review in the comment section I always appreciate your feedback. Are you a beginner Blackstone griddle owner? You've got to grab my Griddle 101 E-book for everything you need to know to be a pro in no time!

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