❤️ Weekends, Food, and My Blackstone – The Perfect Trio
There’s something magical about weekends.
Waking up late, sipping coffee in your backyard, and firing up that Blackstone griddle while your family waits for the smell of sizzling bacon. 🔥
For me, it’s not just about cooking.
It’s about creating moments. Laughing while flipping pancakes. Experimenting with steak marinades. Watching the kids beg for one more quesadilla.
So today, I’m sharing my all-time favorite Blackstone griddle recipes that I cook every single weekend. Some are simple, others might surprise you. But every one of them is 100% delicious and made for that flat top life.
How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle After Cooking – The Right Way
Blackstone Burger Press
Griddle Melting Dome for Cheese
Table of Contents
🍔 1. Weekend Smash Burgers
Let’s start with a griddle classic.
Ingredients:
- 80/20 ground beef (loose-packed balls, not patties!)
- Burger buns
- Cheese slices (American or cheddar)
- Pickles, onions, and sauces of choice
How to Make It:
- Preheat griddle high. Drop the beef ball and smash hard with a griddle press
- Cook 2 mins per side. Add cheese after flipping
- Toast buns on the side. Stack it up!
Stainless Steel Smash Burger Press for Griddles
Smash burgers on the Blackstone are better than any restaurant. The crispy crust + juicy center = pure heaven.
🌮 2. Chicken Fajita Tacos
Weekends call for a fiesta 🌶️
Ingredients:
- Chicken breast (thin-sliced)
- Bell peppers and onions
- Fajita seasoning
- Corn or flour tortillas
How to Cook:
- Toss the chicken with the seasoning
- Cook on high with oil
- Add veggies and cook until soft
- Warm tortillas and serve hot!
Serve with lime, salsa, or sour cream for a crowd-pleasing meal.
🥞 3. Griddle Pancakes & Bacon Breakfast
My Saturday morning ritual 🥓
Ingredients:
- Pancake batter (boxed or homemade)
- Butter
- Bacon strips
- Maple syrup
Directions:
- Cook the bacon first, and let the fat render
- Use that bacon fat to cook pancakes – yes, seriously
- Flip when bubbles appear. Serve stacked with syrup and hot bacon on the side
Blackstone Non-Stick Pancake Rings Set
🥩 4. Blackstone Philly Cheesesteak
Griddle = sandwich heaven. Period.
What You’ll Need:
- Thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin
- Onions and bell peppers
- Hoagie rolls
- Provolone or cheese sauce
Cooking Instructions:
- Sauté veggies first
- Push to the side, cook the steak with seasoning
- Mix all together and top with cheese
- Toast the rolls and assemble
You’ll feel like you’re on the streets of Philly, but better.
🍤 5. Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
A quick cook that feels fancy.
Ingredients:
- Jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter + olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Parsley for garnish
Cook Method:
- Medium-high heat. Add oil + butter
- Toss shrimp with garlic and cook 2–3 minutes per side
- Finish with lemon and parsley
Serve with toasted bread or rice – works for lunch or dinner.
🧀 6. Grilled Quesadillas (Kids Love This)
My kids’ favorite. My favorite. Everyone’s favorite.
Stuff You’ll Need:
- Flour tortillas
- Shredded cheese
- Cooked chicken or veggies
- Sour cream or guac for dipping
How To:
- Assemble a tortilla with fillings
- Cook both sides on low-medium heat until golden brown
- Cut and serve warm
So simple, but so satisfying.
🍳 7. Fried Rice with Egg & Veggies
When you’ve got leftover rice? This is your go-to.
Ingredients:
- Cold cooked rice (day-old works best)
- Eggs
- Mixed vegetables
- Soy sauce + sesame oil
Cooking Process:
- Scramble eggs and push to the side
- Stir-fry veggies
- Add rice, mix everything
- Season with sauces and cook until crispy
Blackstone Griddle Spatula Kit for Stir Fry
Perfect for Sunday dinner after a busy weekend.
🥗 Bonus: Griddled Veggies as a Side
Don’t forget the greens!
Slice up zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions — toss with olive oil and seasoning.
Cook on medium heat until charred and soft. Serve next to steak, chicken, or even as tacos!
📌 Griddle Cooking Pro Tips
- Preheat your griddle every time (10–15 mins)
- Use different heat zones (hot for searing, low for warming)
- Oil lightly — too much can cause steaming
- Clean with a scraper after every cook
- Always season your griddle after use to prevent rust
Blackstone Griddle Cleaning Kit
🛒 Weekend Essentials for Blackstone Recipes
Here are the tools and accessories I personally recommend for smooth weekend cooking:
🎉 Final Thoughts – Your Weekend Just Got Tastier
Whether it’s a Saturday burger bash or a quiet Sunday shrimp stir-fry, these Blackstone griddle recipes are the reason I look forward to weekends more than ever.
They’re easy to make, hard to mess up, and guaranteed to impress anyone you’re cooking for.
So fire up your griddle, grab your ingredients, and let the sizzle begin.
Trust me — you’ll want to cook these every weekend. 👨🍳🔥
