Back-to-school is always one of the most hectic times of the year, so I find that it’s nice to relax and do a little something nice on the weekends. Your Blackstone Griddle is the ideal way to cook tasty Saturday and Sunday breakfasts that let you and your family kick back, relax, and celebrate a successful week. Treat yourself to these sweet or savory concoctions, which are a breeze thanks to the Blackstone.
1. Legendary Blackstone French Toast
Chill Saturday mornings were made for decadent French Toast, and this restaurant-quality recipe delivers you custardy and sweet slices of this treat in just 20 minutes from start to finish. Fire up the Blackstone, soak your brioche in a mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and just a sprinkle of sea salt for contrast, then bake to golden perfection on both sides. I like mine with some sliced seasonal fruit and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
2. Homemade McGriddles
When the McDonald’s breakfast menu starts singing its sweet siren song, make these homemade McGriddles instead. They’re great for those mornings when you can decide between sweet and savory because you get a bit of both with all of your early morning favorites, like fluffy pancakes, rich breakfast sausage, and gently cooked eggs. Plus, the result tastes just like a McGriddle, only better.
3. Blackstone Griddle Scrambled Eggs
It was a total game-changer when I discovered I didn’t have to dirty up a frying pan to make the lightest and most flavorful scrambled eggs I’ve ever tasted in ten minutes. You cannot go wrong with this recipe, and you can customize it to feed a crowd, so it’s also ideal for brunches and holidays. Don’t be tempted to skimp on the half and half; it lends an ultra-velvety texture to the eggs and is worth the calories.
4. Monster Burritos
After a long week of hustling and grinding, my family tends to work up a substantial appetite on the weekends, which is why this burrito recipe is one of my faves. They are loaded with tasty bacon and sausage, scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy hashbrowns for a sensation of familiar flavors that will keep everyone satisfied until lunch.
5. Easy Blackstone Omelette
The flat, smoking-hot Blackstone Griddle surface is splendid omelettes and you can spread out and make them as big as you’d like. Plus, your griddle does double duty by crisping your bacon on one section of the flattop and cooking your eggs on another, cutting down on your prep and cook time and getting a scrumptious breakfast to your family sooner. I like using sharp cheddar in my omelets to offset the eggs and salty bacon, but you can use any cheese, veggies, or additional breakfast meats that you want.
6. Prime Rib Breakfast Scramble
Prime rib isn’t just for dinner. Take your breakfast up several notches with this prime rib scramble that goes from fridge to plate in about 30 minutes, thanks to your speedy Blackstone. It’s also deceptively easy. You just need eight ounces of prime rib, some frozen potatoes, eggs, and cheese to cook up a hearty scramble that’s a great alternative to more standard breakfast meats like bacon or sausage. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use leftover steaks.
7. Smash Breakfast Tacos
Simple smash breakfast tacos are kid-approved and ultra-easy, and you probably have everything you need to make them right in your kitchen. Spread your sausage on a store-bought tortilla, cook on the sausage side, flip, sprinkle with cheese, and top with a cooked egg. The tortilla will fold up like a taco for a portable, perfect breakfast treat that’s a new riff on an old classic.
8. Blackstone Breakfast Pizza
Nothing will get the family out of bed quicker than the smell of a sizzling pizza cooking on your Blackstone. This recipe could not be easier, and it comes with a serving of red bell peppers for extra nutrients. Cook your pizza dough on one side of the griddle and scramble your eggs on another, mixing them with sausage and red bell pepper. Add the topping to your pizza, top with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, and you’re ready to slice and serve.
9. Smashed Blackstone Cinnamon Rolls
My kids always ask me for this recipe, and I’m happy to oblige them because it’s foolproof. Literally, all you need is some butter, a can of pre-packaged cinnamon rolls, and your Blackstone griddle. Place your rolls on the buttered Blackstone, then smash each one and cook for just a few minutes on each side. You’ll get crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside cinnamon delights that pair perfectly with some vanilla icing.
10. Blackstone Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
These simple croissant sandwiches feature just a few high-quality ingredients, like Vermont white cheddar cheese, juicy tomato, and center-cut bacon. They taste like a bistro-quality meal. The sharpness of the cheddar and the bright acidity of the tomato blend beautifully with gently cooked eggs, crunchy bacon, and a flaky croissant.
11. Perfect Pancakes
You will never make pancakes the old way once you’ve tried them on the Blackstone. The griddle’s seasoned, completely even surface cooks them uniformly and lends a depth of flavor, resulting in the best pancakes I’ve ever tasted. You just need eggs, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, butter, a touch of vanilla extract, and baking powder to create a brilliant home-cooked base. Cook for a few minutes, and serve with real maple syrup, sliced fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream.
12. Crispy Blackstone Hashbrown Omelette
I am here for this smart spin on your standard omelette, where hashbrowns take center stage alongside shredded cheddar, sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs. The sheer size of your Blackstone is a bonus because you can cook different elements of the dish simultaneously and then combine them for a glorious fusion of all the classic breakfast flavors.
13. Blackstone Taco Bell Breakfast Crunchwrap
This Taco Bell dupe takes just twenty minutes from start to finish—less time than it takes to grab your keys and hit up the drive-thru. You can also customize them to taste. I love spicy food, so I load mine up with hot sauce. The fiery sauce offsets cool sour cream, scrambled eggs, and decadent shredded cheese. Plus, these Crunchwraps are portable, so they’re a good weekend breakfast on the go.
14. Arepas con Queso
These Venezuelan-style arepas con queso are simple, cornmeal-based tortillas filled with cheese, a little turkey ham, and some fresh vegetables. The dough also contains some shredded carrots, giving you and your family a bit more bang for the nutritional buck. I make these when I want something quick, healthy, and breakfasty.
15. Blackstone Breakfast Hash Recipe
The beauty of this simple breakfast hash recipe is that you can amp up the flavor with any vegetables that you might have in your crisper or just enjoy it as is with crispy cooked diced potatoes, sausage, eggs, onion, and bacon. It’s one of my go-to lazy Sunday recipes because you can cook it on autopilot, it always comes out great, and the leftovers save well in the fridge.
Your Blackstone Griddle is the ultimate M.V.P. for serving up the best weekend breakfasts that you’ll spend all week looking forward to.
