10+ Griddle Recipes to Make Breakfast and Dinner Easy and Delicious

Griddle recipes? They’re a fun, no-nonsense way to whip up all kinds of meals on a flat, hot surface.

Whether you want breakfast, lunch, or dinner, a griddle helps you cook fast and even—no complicated gadgets needed.

You can use a griddle to cook many types of dishes, from pancakes and eggs to burgers and vegetables.

Cooking with a griddle is just plain easy, indoors or out.

You get to experiment with flavors and techniques without making a mess or fussing over the stove.

Griddle recipes really do make meal prep feel faster and more flexible, especially when you’re in a rush.

1) Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread

Chicken Bruschetta Flatbread on the griddle? Yes, please.

Start by seasoning chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cook them on the griddle while you toss some cherry tomatoes and garlic together for a quick, punchy topping.

Once the chicken’s done, throw it on some flatbread and pile on the garlicky tomatoes.

It’s quick, fresh, and honestly, way tastier than you’d expect for something so simple.

You can snack on it or call it lunch—totally up to you.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken cutlets
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• Flatbread

Cooking Instructions

1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat griddle to medium-high (about 375°F / 190°C).
3. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
4. Mix cherry tomatoes and minced garlic in a bowl.
5. Warm flatbread on the griddle for 1-2 minutes.
6. Place cooked chicken on flatbread and top with tomato mixture.
7. Serve immediately.

Learn more about this recipe here.

2) Grilled Cheese with Tomato Basil

This isn’t your average grilled cheese.

Add fresh tomato and basil, and suddenly, you’ve got a sandwich that’s bright, melty, and packed with flavor.

Try mozzarella, havarti, or cheddar—whatever’s in your fridge.

Whole wheat or sourdough bread gives it a satisfying crunch.

Butter the bread and cook it on the griddle over medium-low heat.

That way, the cheese melts just right without burning the bread.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread
• 4 oz cheese (mozzarella, havarti, or cheddar)
• 1 ripe tomato, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Butter or olive oil for cooking
• Optional: a drizzle of honey

Cooking Instructions

1. Butter one side of each bread slice.
2. Layer cheese, tomato slices, and basil on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
3. Top with the other bread slices, buttered side out.
4. Heat a griddle or pan to medium-low (about 300°F/150°C).
5. Cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.

3) Classic Breakfast Pancakes

Classic pancakes are a breakfast staple for a reason—they’re easy and crowd-pleasing.

Mix dry stuff like flour and baking powder with milk, eggs, and a bit of melted butter.

You’ll get light, fluffy pancakes that cook up perfectly on a hot griddle.

Heat your griddle to about 375°F (190°C) and pour the batter in little circles.

Wait for bubbles to pop on top, then flip for golden pancakes with a soft middle.

Eat them plain or load them up with syrup, fruit, or a slab of butter.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil

Cooking Instructions:

1. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
2. Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter together separately.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just blended.
4. Heat griddle to 375°F (190°C).
5. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake on griddle.
6. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes.
8. Serve warm with toppings of your choice.

4) Queso Dip on Griddle

Queso dip on the griddle? Absolutely.

Just grab a shallow pan or a small pot and set it right on the griddle.

Pour in some evaporated milk or cream and heat it up slowly so the cheese melts smooth—no scorched bits.

Toss in shredded cheese and your favorite spices.

Keep stirring until it’s creamy.

Serve it up with chips (homemade on the griddle if you’re feeling ambitious) for a cheesy snack that never lasts long.

Ingredients

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Place a shallow pan on the griddle set to low heat (around 200°F / 93°C).
2. Pour in the evaporated milk and warm it gently.
3. Slowly add shredded cheese while stirring constantly.
4. Mix in garlic, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
5. Continue stirring until cheese melts and dip is smooth.
6. Serve warm with chips made on your griddle.

For more details, see this Blackstone Queso Dip recipe.

5) French Toast with Berry Compote

French toast on the griddle is a classic that’s hard to mess up.

Dip slices of bread in a mix of eggs, milk, vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Cook them on your griddle till they’re golden outside but still soft in the middle.

While that’s going, simmer some berries with sugar and lemon juice for a quick compote.

It adds a tangy kick that balances out the rich toast.

Serve the French toast hot, spoon the compote over, and dust with powdered sugar if you’re feeling fancy.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread (brioche or thick white bread)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
• 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
2. Heat your griddle to medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
3. Dip bread slices into the egg mix, soaking both sides.
4. Cook on the griddle for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. In a small pan, simmer berries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Serve French toast topped with warm berry compote and powdered sugar if desired.

6) Smash Burgers

Smash burgers are a griddle classic.

Divide your ground beef into small balls and slap them onto a hot griddle (about 375°F/190°C).

Smash them flat with a sturdy spatula or burger press—about 5 to 10 seconds does the trick.

You’ll get a crispy crust outside and juicy meat inside.

Cook each side for a few minutes.

If you want cheese, toss it on and let it melt.

Toast the buns on the griddle, too.

Stack it all up for a burger that’s way better than drive-thru.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• Salt and pepper
• 4 burger buns
• Cheese slices (optional)
• Butter for buns

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat griddle to 375°F (190°C).
2. Divide beef into four balls.
3. Place balls on griddle, smash each with spatula or press for 5-10 seconds.
4. Season patties with salt and pepper.
5. Cook 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Add cheese, cook 1 minute more.
7. Butter buns, toast cut-side down on griddle.
8. Assemble and serve.

7) Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic butter shrimp on the griddle is almost too easy.

Heat your griddle to medium-high (about 375°F/190°C) and melt some butter right on the surface.

Add minced garlic and let it sizzle.

Toss peeled shrimp onto the griddle and cook them for about 2 minutes on each side.

The shrimp turn pink and firm up fast.

Mix them around to coat them in all that garlicky butter.

Serve the shrimp as an appetizer or pile them over rice, pasta, or veggies.

It’s fast, simple, and honestly, kind of addictive.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Italian seasoning or paprika

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat griddle to 375°F (190°C).
2. Melt butter on the griddle.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
4. Place shrimp on the griddle in a single layer.
5. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
7. Toss shrimp in garlic butter before serving.

8) Vegetable Stir Fry

Vegetable stir fry is perfect when you want something healthy and fast.

Use whatever veggies you like—onions, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, you name it.

Heat your griddle to about 425°F (220°C) before adding the veggies.

Stir-fry everything over high heat so the veggies stay crisp.

Add your favorite seasonings, like garlic, soy sauce, or ginger, for a flavor boost.

It’s great with noodles or rice, and you can find more ideas on the Blackstone Stir Fry page.

Ingredients

• Onions
• Bell peppers
• Broccoli
• Mushrooms
• Garlic
• Soy sauce
• Oil for cooking

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat griddle to 425°F (220°C).
2. Add oil to the griddle.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add vegetables and stir-fry quickly.
5. Pour in soy sauce and mix well.
6. Cook until vegetables are tender but crisp.
7. Serve hot with noodles or rice.

9) Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

You can whip up a classic Philly cheesesteak right on your griddle. Start by grabbing some thinly sliced ribeye steak and toss it over medium-high heat.

Throw in onions and bell peppers. Let them cook until they’re soft and caramelized—don’t rush it.

Pile the steak and veggies onto a toasted hoagie roll. Melt a good amount of cheese over the top for that gooey finish.

Provolone or American cheese both work—pick your favorite, honestly. If you want a handy guide, check out Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 4 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices provolone or American cheese
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your griddle to 375°F (190°C).
2. Add oil, then cook onions and peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Push the veggies aside and cook the steak until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Mix steak with the veggies and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pile the steak mixture onto hoagie rolls.
6. Top with cheese and cover to melt, about 2 minutes.
7. Serve right away—don’t wait.

10) Cajun Spiced Flatbread

Making a Cajun spiced flatbread on your griddle is surprisingly easy. Grab a soft flatbread base and pile on some spicy Cajun sausage or steak.

Toss in fresh peppers, onions, and garlic for extra crunch and flavor. The colors and aroma alone are enough to make you hungry.

Set your griddle to medium heat. As the flatbread cooks, the outside crisps up while the toppings get all warm and juicy.

If you want to mix things up, throw in some shrimp or chicken. Sometimes I just use whatever protein I have kicking around.

Serve it up as a quick meal or slice it for a snack. Dipping sauce on the side? Absolutely.

Ingredients

• 4 flatbreads
• 13 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Cajun seasoning, to taste
• Olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your griddle to medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
2. Drizzle in some olive oil and cook the sausage until it browns.
3. Toss in the onions, peppers, and garlic; cook until they soften up.
4. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over everything.
5. Lay out the flatbreads on the griddle.
6. Pile on the sausage and veggie mix.
7. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes so the edges get nice and crisp.
8. Take them off and serve while they’re still warm.

If you want to see it in action, check out this Cajun flatbread recipe here.