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How to Make Hash Browns on a Blackstone Griddle – 4 Ways Tested
Everybody seems to have an opinion about hash browns. Fresh potatoes are better. Frozen are easier. Dehydrated get crispier. Refrigerated are the way to go. Well, instead of arguing about it, I figured we'd cook 'em all. I tested four different types of shredded hash browns on the Blackstone griddle: · Fresh russet potatoes · Refrigerated shredded potatoes · Frozen shredded hash browns · Dehydrated hash browns Same griddle. Same basic cooking method. Then we did a...
Crack Slaw 2.0
Egg Roll in a Bowl on the Griddle Savory ground pork and tender-crisp cabbage tossed in a garlic-ginger sauce, finished with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and green onions. You might know this dish as egg roll in a bowl. It’s the pork-and-cabbage goodness you’d expect inside an egg roll, cooked together and served by the bowlful. There’s no wrapping involved, and a bag of coleslaw mix takes care of most of the prep. I keep mine simple: ground pork, bagged slaw, green onions, and a quick sauce....
Dirty Potatoes
Loaded Griddle Potatoes for a Crowd Crispy Yukon Gold potatoes soak up smoky bacon flavor, then get loaded with sausage, ground beef, tender vegetables, garlic, tangy sauce, and plenty of cheddar. This hearty all-in-one griddle meal is built for a hungry crowd. Ingredients US Metric Ingredient 3 lb 1.36 kg Baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved 1 lb 454 g Thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces after cooking 1 lb 454 g Garlic and black pepper smoked sausage, diced 1 lb 454 g 80/20 ground beef 2 stalks 115...
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
This ain’t your everyday French toast. Thick Texas toast gets stuffed with a sweet, cheesecake-style cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries, dipped in a rich vanilla custard, then cooked low and slow on the griddle until golden brown and cooked through. Finish it with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and a few fresh berries and you’ve got some seriously good groceries. Yield Griddle Temp Cook Time 3 stuffed sandwiches 250–270°F / 121–132°C About 10–12 minutes Ingredients French Toast Custard...
Pork Fried Rice
Cold jasmine rice, caramelized pork, crisp vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a savory homemade fried rice sauce all come together hot and fast on the griddle. The trick is simple: use chilled rice, work over plenty of heat, and let the sauce reduce on the griddle before folding everything together. That’s some good groceries. PREP25 minutes COOK15 minutes TOTAL40 minutes* SERVES6–8 Ingredients For the rice · 2 cups (370 g) uncooked jasmine rice · 2 cups (475 ml) water, or the...
California Burrito
This Blackstone California Burrito is loaded with juicy ribeye steak, seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, sautéed fajita vegetables, fresh pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and avocado. The whole burrito gets toasted on the griddle and smothered in homemade Hatch green chile queso for an over-the-top steak and chicken burrito that’s perfect for a big family meal. Yield 2 very large burritos Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 55 minutes Ingredients Steak & Chicken ·...
General Tso's Chicken Sandwich
Crispy griddle-fried chicken thighs, sticky-sweet General Tso's sauce, tangy marinated cucumbers, and creamy sriracha mayo on toasted brioche. PREP 25 minutes COOK 25 minutes TOTAL 50 minutes SERVES 6 sandwiches Why this sandwich works: The cornstarch-heavy breading gets craggy and crisp on the Blackstone, while the sticky sauce softens just the edges. Cool, sharp cucumbers cut through the richness, and that toasted brioche holds the whole glorious mess together. Ingredients...
Dirty Cabbage
A hearty Blackstone griddle meal with beef, andouille, tender cabbage, and plenty of good flavor Everything is dirty these days - dirty sodas, dirty cars, dirty laundry - so we might as well make some dirty cabbage. This is one of those easy, throw-it-all-together griddle meals that reminds me a whole lot of crack slaw. The cabbage soaks up the rendered sausage and beef drippings, the tomato paste and stock pull everything together, and a splash of red wine vinegar wakes the whole dang thing...
5 Blackstone Griddle Breakfast MISTAKES You Need To Stop Making
How to cook bacon, sausage, crispy hash browns, fluffy pancakes, and eggs on the Blackstone griddle - all without making a hot mess Cooking a full Blackstone breakfast sounds easy - until the bacon is burning, the pancakes are raw in the middle, the eggs are turning black, and everything else is getting cold. The good news is that cooking bacon, sausage, crispy hash browns, pancakes, and eggs together on a Blackstone griddle is not hard. You just need a game plan, the right cooking order, and...
HOW TO COOK PERFECT SALMONON THE BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE EVERY TIME
Learn how to cook perfect salmon on the Blackstone griddle every time! In this easy Blackstone recipe, I’ll show you how to get a beautiful sear, tender and flaky salmon, and a sweet-and-savory honey soy glaze without overcooking the fish. We’re also making quick griddled asparagus for a complete meal right on the flat top. Whether you’re new to Blackstone cooking or just looking for an easy weeknight salmon recipe, this simple method delivers some good groceries every time! Ingredients...
93% of People Cook Eggs Wrong on the Blackstone
Eggs look simple—until they hit a flat-top griddle. Too much heat and the butter smokes, the bottoms turn brown or black, and the whites get rubbery before the yolks are where you want them. The big lesson from this cook is simple: heat management is your friend. The #1 Rule: Control the Heat Start low. A Blackstone can keep building heat even with the knobs set to low, especially depending on ambient temperature and wind. For most of these eggs, the griddle is kept around 240–250°F...
Copycat Chipotle-Style Chicken Burritos
Skip the restaurant prices and make these hearty, flavor-packed burritos at home. Seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, peppers, onions, and plenty of cheese come together for a burrito that's every bit as satisfying as takeout. Ingredients • 2 chicken breasts (1½ lb / 680 g), diced • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) avocado oil • 2 tsp (10 mL) chicken seasoning • 2 tsp (10 mL) Tex-Mex seasoning • 1 bag frozen peppers & onions (12 oz / 340 g) • 1 can Taco-style black beans (15 oz / 425 g) • 2...
Salisbury Steak with Onion Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) ground beef 2 tsp (10 mL) Heifer Dust or all-purpose seasoning 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce 1 medium Vidalia onion (8 oz / 225 g), sliced 8 oz (225 g) sliced baby bella mushrooms 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil 2 Tbsp (28 g) butter or beef drippings 2 Tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (475 mL) unsalted beef broth 1 tsp (5 g) beef bouillon 1 tsp (5 mL) Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet (optional) Mashed potatoes for serving Instructions 1. Preheat griddle to 350°F (175°C)....
5 Lazy Blackstone Meals
Some nights you just don't feel like cooking... and that's exactly what this video is for! Today I'm sharing 5 lazy Blackstone recipes that are quick, easy, budget-friendly, and use simple grocery store shortcuts to get dinner on the table fast. No complicated prep, no fancy ingredients—just delicious meals anyone can make on a Blackstone griddle. In this video we'll make: 🥙 Chicken Quesadillas 🍕 Flatbread Pizza 🌭 Smoked Sausage & Potatoes 🍚 Easy Chicken Fried Rice 🍝 Crispy Ravioli &...
Cook Chicken 2 Ways
Tired of dry, bland chicken breasts? In this video I’ll show you the simple techniques that make chicken juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked every single time. Learn how to prep thick chicken breasts, why even thickness matters, the best griddle temperature, when to flip, and the exact internal temperature to pull your chicken for the best results. Whether you’re cooking on a Blackstone, a flat top, grill, or skillet, these tips will change the way you cook chicken forever. Ingredients: 6...
French Onion Smash Burgers
There's something special about taking a classic French onion soup and turning it into a burger. Sweet caramelized onions, rich Gruyère cheese, and a crispy-edged smash burger make this one that's sure to disappear fast. Don't rush the onions—let them get nice and jammy, and you'll be rewarded with one incredible burger. Ingredients • 2 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced (about 700 g) • 2 lb (900 g) 80/20 ground chuck • 2–3 Tbsp Heifer Dust • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves • ¼ cup (60 mL) white...
Carolina Cheesesteak
Y’all ever had a Carolina Cheesesteak? This North Carolina spin on a Philly classic combines shaved beef, sweet onions, homemade pimento cheese, Cooper Sharp cheese, and a steamed hoagie roll for one incredible sandwich. The secret? Wrapping it in foil after cooking so everything melts together into one bite of pure comfort food. Give this one a try on your Blackstone griddle and let me know what you think. That's some good groceries! Ingredients Pimento Cheese · 8 oz (227 g) Cooper...
Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
Forget boring chicken sandwiches. Today I’m taking a crispy chicken cutlet, piling it high with Caesar salad, shaved parmesan, lemon, and dressing, then stacking it all on toasted Italian bread for one giant sandwich that’ll feed a crowd. Along the way I’ll show you how to butterfly chicken breasts into cutlets, bread them for maximum crunch, shallow fry them right on the Blackstone griddle, and build a sandwich that’s anything but boring. If you love chicken sandwiches, Blackstone recipes,...
Breakfast Bowl
Pile everything good about breakfast into one bowl and call it a day, y’all. Today we’re building a loaded Blackstone Breakfast Bowl with crispy tater crowns, bacon, sausage, drippy eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and homemade griddle gravy all stacked together into one bite of breakfast goodness. Along the way I’m sharing griddle tips, cooking order tricks, gravy hacks, and a few Breakfast Bowl life lessons. Throw a little hot sauce on top and daggone it… that’s some good groceries. Ingredients...
Perfect Griddle Burgers- 93% of People Cook Burgers Wrong
Think your burgers are good? You might still be part of the 93% ?? In this video I’m breaking down the BIG mistakes folks make cooking burgers on the Blackstone griddle — from using the wrong meat and too much beef for smash burgers, to griddle temps that are way off. We’re making both smash burgers and regular burgers side-by-side, talking burger sauce, toppings, toasted buns, crust, cheese, and all the little tricks that make a HUGE difference. Whether you’re new to griddle cooking or been...