A collection of 40 recipes to kick off cookout season! All of these recipes can be made on the grill or the smoker! Become your backyard hero with these delicious and easy recipes!
So full disclosure, living in Arizona, I cookout all year round. That’s the one blessing of living where the sun shines pretty much non-stop.
In this post, you’ll find the following:
Cookout Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Seriously, I feel like this part is a no-brainer. Folks want snacks and one-handed type foods. A beer in one hand and a chicken wing in the other – that’s how you kick off your cookout!
Smoked Crab Meat Stuffed Shrimp
Transform your next meal with these smoky, tender shrimp stuffed with a rich jumbo lump crab filling, all topped off with a decadent garlic shallot butter sauce that’ll leave everyone craving more.
The Best Smoked Cream Cheese Ball Loaded Bites
Smoked Picanha (Steak) with Goat Cheese Crostini
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Big Daddy Mac Meatballs
Smoked Beer Cheese Recipe
The Best Smoked Garlic Onion Parmesan Potato Chips
Elevate your boring potato chips by seasoning them with garlic and onion powder, coating them in Parmesan cheese, and smoking them to perfection!
The Best Smoked Cream Cheese Ball Loaded Bites
Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip Made On The Smoker
Elevate Your Grill Game with Flame Kissed Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
Ultimate Buttery Maple Bourbon Glazed Candied Bacon Pineapple Spears
Smoky Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
Made in the smoker, these shishito peppers are blistered to perfection in a cast iron pan and kissed with just the right amount of smoke. They are an irresistible balance of sweet, smoky, and salty with a hint of citrusy brightness. With each bite, you get a delicate char, a touch of sea salt, and the thrill of never knowing when you’ll hit that one fiery pepper, making them the ultimate crave-worthy snack!
Main Dish Recipes for Grilling Season
When you’re at one of my cookouts, you learn to pace yourself regarding the food. The appetizers and finger foods are great, but these main dishes ROCK!
How to make Beer Can Chicken on the Grill
Let’s fire up the grill and whip up one of the best-grilled beer can chickens you’ll ever eat! So juicy, full of flavor, and incredibly easy to make! Winner, winner 5-star chicken dinner!
Cheesy Mushroom Bacon Pizza Boat
Ricotta Stuffed Italian Sausage Boats on the Smoker
Fire up the Flavor with Grilled BBQ Chicken Lollipops
Mastering the Art of Smoked Pork Butt: My Secrets To The Best Fall-Apart Pork!
Spatchcock Smoked Cherry Habanero Turkey
With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll be able to serve up a juicy, flavorful turkey that will impress your guests and have you feeling like a seasoned pitmaster in no time!
How to Smoke The Best Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap)
The Best BBQ Brisket Smoked Individual Meatloaves
The Best Smoked BBQ Meatloaf
Ultimate BBQ Chuck Roast: Smoked and Pulled to Perfection!
Boursin Stuffed Mushroom Caps On The Smoker
These cheesy stuffed mushroom caps are a flavor explosion in every bite. A true culinary delight that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ultimate Smoked & Candied Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Lip-smacking succulent Candied Pork Belly Smoked Burnt ends. Smoked to perfection. these crispy and melt-in-your-mouth bites of .pig candy are the perfect addition to any game day or BBQ gathering.
Cookout Sandwiches, Burgers, and Dogs
I mean it’s not a real cookout unless there’s at least hotdogs or burgers
Seriously The Best Smoked Brisket Burgers
If you crave a juicy and crispy burger, I have the recipe for you! Smoking ground brisket combined with a reverse sear method makes for the most amazing burger you’ll ever have!
The Best Leftover Thanksgiving Sandwich – Smoked Gobbler Sliders
Ultimate Grilled Squash, Eggplant & Tomato Sandwich
Irresistibly Amazing Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches
The Best Smoked Hot Dogs
Nashville Hot Chicken & Potato Kabobs
Grilled Ricotta Bacon & Parmesan Stuffed Meatballs
Ultimate Summer Hot Dogs – Grilled Bacon Wrapped & Stuffed
Ultimate Loaded Italian Sausage & Beef Burgers
Ultimate Ground Chicken Bacon Ranch Burger
The Best Grilled German Bratwurst Burgers Stuffed With Cheese & Sauerkraut
Salads, Slaws, and Sides for your Cookout
Sides make the dish complete, don’t you agree?
How To Perfectly Grill Italian Parmesan Asparagus
Truly the best grilled asparagus you’ll ever eat! Perfectly smoky & coated in an Italian Herbed oil & Cheese that will keep the family coming back for more!
The Ultimate Guide To Grilling Baked Potatoes
Smoked Peach Pie Chipotle Baked Beans
Easy Sheet Pan Smoked Italian Sausage Ricotta Zucchini Boats
Ultimate Grilled Brussels Sprouts Salad With Bacon Pecans and Cranberries
Caramelized Sweet Vidalia Onions On The Smoker
By smoking and caramelizing Vidalia onions, you’re transforming a humble vegetable into a mouthwatering dish that will elevate any dish! From burgers to pizza, casseroles to dips, smoked caramelized onions add a savory culinary delight to any dish!
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