9 Grilled Recipes That Go Beyond Burgers

By Robert W. • Jul 01, 2024

When the grill is hot, why not use it for the whole meal? These 9 Unexpected Grill Recipes will stretch your creativity and delight your taste buds! From desserts to delicious sides, you will love using your grill for more than just your chicken, steak, or hamburgers!

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#1. Cookout Angel Food Cake

Picture it: you and all your favorite people have just indulged in some yummy hotdogs, with all the variations imaginable of salads that don't actually include lettuce. But there's just one thing that would make your night even sweeter: Cookout Angel Food Cake. You might as well whip it up, right? You already have the grill fired up. This perfectly grilled golden-brown angel food cake gets served with a side of— or smothered in, or however you'd prefer it— some sugary sweet strawberries. You better add some creamy ice cream, too, to make the night extra delightful. Cookout Angel Food Cake exists to add that twinkle to your next backyard bash.

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#2. Bacon-Wrapped Corn

And you thought grilled corn on the cob couldn’t get any more delicious? Think again! Bacon-Wrapped Corn is corn on the cob like you've never had it before! Why? Because everything is better with bacon. We can promise you one thing: this side dish won't last long at your next cookout!

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#3. Grilled Deviled Eggs

Grilled Deviled Eggs might even make egg-haters take another look at this famous, sought-after finger food. The hard-boiled-to-perfection eggs are combined with the exact right amount of creamy, spicy seasonings and are placed on a grill to add a smoky hint and tint, which makes these eggs a dozen times better than their boring original! Whatever team you are on, these Grilled Deviled Eggs will become the new favorite at any gathering, large or small. You will be hard pressed to find anything better. Get all your eggs in a basket and get cracking making these delicious snacks!

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#4. Grilled Dessert Crumble

How do you bring your cookout to the perfect end? To leave on a truly sweet note! Don't worry, your grill has you covered for that! This Grilled Dessert Crumble has a crunchy, buttery granola topping and a sweet pear and tart cranberry filling, with a hint of cinnamon... exactly what you're looking for in a crumble. The Grilled Dessert Crumble is simple, easy, and so tasty. After a big meal of burgers and grilled chicken, this is exactly what you're looking for in a sweet treat!

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#5. Grilled-to-Perfection Salad

When the weather is warm and the grill is available, we'll take any excuse we can get to fire it up! From burgers to salads, we'll take it all. And yes, we said salads! This Grilled-to-Perfection Salad is our summer go-to. We love to pile our bowls full of our favorite mixed greens and juicy tomatoes. Then, this is where the grill comes in... we mix all of that together with some perfectly charred peaches for the most delicious, flavorful experience. Drizzle it with a little olive oil and lemon juice and you'll soon understand why we call this the Grilled-to-Perfection Salad!

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#6. Grilled Potato Skins

The sign of a true grill master is the ability to whip up just about anything using the grill, such as everyone's favorite side dish! Grilled Potato Skins are exactly what you would think and more; buttery, fluffy, crispy potatoes coated in butter, grilled, and topped with sharp cheese and crumbled bacon. It's savory and succulent and, thanks to the grill, extra-summery! Potato salad might just have to take a back seat next to these Grilled Potato Skins!

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#7. Grilled Apple Crisp

It seems like you can make every kind of meal on the grill: burgers, chicken, pork chops, steaks, and hot dogs, with toasted buns for each. Your barbeque is sure to be a success! But wait, what about dessert? Surely that needs some kind of oven or stove-top? Not at all! Grilled Apple Crisp uses a cast-iron skillet and foil so you can cook up a wonderful summertime dessert without cooling down the grill. The results are a bubbling, sweet sensation filled with tender, cinnamon-infused apples and topped with a crunchy brown sugar crust. Grilled Apple Crisp is the perfect finishing touch for your cookout. Make sure you have plenty of ice cream on hand!

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#8. Fresh Grilled Peach Salad

Giving floral, juicy peach slices a kiss from the grill unlocks a new dimension to their already eternal summer flavor! That's why Fresh Grilled Peach Salad puts those delicious grilled slices front and center! On top of a bed of fresh arugula speckled with sharp feta, the peach slices shine like the afternoon sun! A tangy homemade vinaigrette doesn't go amiss either! Fresh Grilled Peach Salad is a refreshing new way to enjoy your favorite greens and fruits while they're in season!

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#9. Grilled Watermelon & Pineapple Skewers

Skewers and kabobs aren't just for meat! Grilled Watermelon & Pineapple Skewers are charred and caramelized for an extra sweetness that makes them truly delightful and refreshing. Bright, coated in honey, and served with sharp feta cheese for delicious contrast, Grilled Watermelon & Pineapple Skewers are perfect for serving alongside burgers and grilled chicken. They beat out traditional fruit salad any day!

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