Summer is grilling season, but before you reach for the same old burgers and hot dogs, why not expand your outdoor cooking horizons? Your trusty grill is capable of so much more than you might think. In this article, I’ll share 8 surprising foods that not only can be cooked on the grill but actually taste better when prepared outside.
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1. Make These Things On The Grill: Queso Dip!
Do yourself a favor, and make your next queso dip on the grill. A chili and cheese dip is already a great appetizer, but the smoky element makes it just that much better. Serve this alongside your favorite grilled meats and some Hint of Lime chips. You can also turn up the heat by adding in some hot sauce.
2. Bacon Wrapped Oreos
Bacon Wrapped Oreos will be the conversation starter of the summer. When your friends and family see you grilling these up, they’ll think you’re a grill master genius. It’s a fun way to change up such a simple dessert while adding tons of sweet and salty flavor. It may become essential to your cookouts!
3. Make These Things On The Grill: Mac and Cheese
During the summer, you may be tempted to just whip up a batch of boxed mac and cheese, but once you see this recipe, you’ll see how easy a made-from-scratch version actually is. Plus, adding in the smoky flavor elevates it to a whole new side dish. It’ll become a summer favorite!
4. Make These Things On The Grill: 5 Step Pizza
If you’ve never had grilled pizza, you’re missing out! Margherita pizza is one of the most fun and easiest pizza recipes to prepare. It only takes a few easy-to-find ingredients, a simple process to set up your grill for the pizza, and only four steps to assemble and cook the pizza. The grill gives the crust an amazing flavor and texture.
5. Perfect Poor Man’s Burnt Ends
Burnt Ends come from smoking a whole brisket and then breaking it down to the point of flavorful “burnt” ends. You can skip that route, and make these poor man’s burnt ends even faster! A chuck roast combined with this recipe’s technique leaves you with a mouthwatering dish that is both tender and flavorful.
6. Make These Things On The Grill: Bangers and Mash
In case you didn’t know, bangers and mash on the grill is a game-changer. While the classic dish is already popular due to its heartiness, using a grill only infuses more flavor. This recipe uses Yukon Gold potatoes and a whole stick of butter and adds just the right amount of salt, pepper, and garlic to make this dish extra delicious.
7. Perfectly Grilled Mango
Grilled mango is perfect as a summer side dish. It can be prepared with sweet spices such as cinnamon, or with slightly unripe mangos paired with savory condiments. It’s a great dessert to finish your cookout with if you need just a little something sweet. Your guests will leave feeling completely satisfied without being overfull.
8. Make These Things On The Grill: Meatloaf
This flavorful Rocky Mountain Meatloaf recipe will surely become a family favorite. It is easy to prep and can be cooked on your Weber gas or charcoal grill. It’s a great way to keep the heat out of the house during the summer since you don’t have to use your oven at all. With the grill, the family dinner is ready in no time.
