Unlock Delicious & Healthy Griddle Recipes That Will Transform Your Cooking!

The flat top griddle has become an increasingly popular cooking appliance, offering versatility and convenience for preparing a wide range of meals. Among the various brands available, the Blackstone Griddle is a well-regarded option. Whether you opt for a gas or electric griddle, you'll discover that it opens up a world of possibilities for healthy and delicious cooking.

Choosing Your Griddle: Blackstone and Beyond

When selecting a flat top griddle, consider factors such as size, accessories, and available options. My choice is a Blackstone Griddle. To learn more, explore resources like the New Owners Blackstone Griddle Buyers Guide.

Why Griddle Cooking Can Be Healthy

Blackstone Griddles are designed for high-heat cooking, which can be beneficial for preserving nutrients. This method cooks or steams food quickly, helping to lock in vitamins and minerals, as well as add flavor to otherwise bland dishes. The key is to achieve a desirable color on the food without burning it.

What Can You Cook on a Griddle?

The possibilities are virtually endless. From omelets for breakfast to stir-fries for dinner, there is an ever-growing list of healthy griddle recipes to choose from. You can even bake cakes, cupcakes, and mini cheesecakes on a Blackstone Griddle.

Griddle vs. Grill: Which is Better?

This is a common question, but the answer is that neither is inherently better. They both produce different results, and the choice depends on personal preference. While a grill is excellent for certain items, a griddle offers quick and easy cooking for a variety of dishes.

Delicious and Healthy Griddle Recipes

Here are some examples of healthy recipes you can prepare on your griddle:

Appetizers and Sides

Blackstone Marinated Mushrooms: An easy side dish that is fresh, bright, and earthy.
Blackstone Togarashi Zucchini: Stir-fried zucchini with a spicy Japanese seasoning.
Blackstone Zucchini and Yellow Squash: A simple dish with a flavorful herb blend.
Griddle Grilled Butternut Squash: Butternut squash cooked to perfection on the griddle.
Blackstone Steak Fajitas: Use a simple and quick marinade, fresh crunchy vegetables, and you can make enough to feed a small army all at once.
Blackstone Chicken Fajitas: Classic chicken fajita flavors are made even easier with less mess on a Blackstone griddle outside!

Main Courses

2 Ingredient Griddle Shrimp: A quick and easy recipe that takes just a couple of minutes.
Griddle Fried Rice with Chicken and Shrimp: A flavorful dish loaded with vegetables.
Griddle Garlic Butter Steaks: Steaks cooked in a few minutes with minimal ingredients, offering restaurant-quality flavor.
Miso Marinated Black Cod: An incredibly easy dish to make, perfect over steamed rice with stir-fried vegetables.
Old Fashioned Turkey Cutlets: Turkey cutlets brought to life by griddle cooking.
Griddle Cooked Chicken Breast: Marinate the chicken breast ahead of time to produce a tender piece of meat. Griddle cook along with vegetables for a complete healthy meal. This noodle stir fry is loaded with vegetables and tossed with a simple sauce. This shrimp fried rice recipe is loaded with flavor and hidden with vegetables of your choice. Loaded with vegetables and chicken pieces to create a meal that the whole family will love. The perfect griddle side dish that is packed with the vegetables of your picking.
Blackstone Griddle Chicken Quesadilla: Full of flavor and a quick meal option for the family.
Bacon & Chicken Kabobs: A quick meal that can have vegetables added to them.
Griddle Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Bacon: Marinated in a ranch marinade for amazing flavor.
Blackstone Chicken Bowls: Start with griddle chicken breasts that are marinated in a chipotle and citrus marinade.
Reverse-Seared Flat Iron Steak: Smoked on a pellet grill before being seared at high heat on a gas griddle or in a cast iron pan on the stovetop, for the ultimate in steak crust.
Southwest Chicken Bowl: A nutritious and satisfying option that combines fresh greens, spicy grilled chicken, and a zesty dressing.

Egg Dishes

Ham and Cheese Omelette with Lion’s Mane Mushrooms: An incredibly delicious and healthy meal.
Healthy CLOUD EGG recipe: Made with only 3 ingredients: egg, cheese, and seasoning.
Griddle Fried Egg: Get tips on how to make the perfect griddle fried egg.
Top Your Griddle Steak with a Fried Egg: To make a high protein meal that will satisfy your tastebuds.

Vegetarian Options

Bright Green Broccoli: Sautéed to perfection on a flat top griddle.
Blackstone Marinated Mushrooms: One of the easiest side dishes you can make, and they are so fresh, bright, and earthy!
Blackstone Togarashi Zucchini: Stir-fried, lightly salted, and covered with spicy Japanese seasoning that I’ve fallen in love with.
Blackstone Zucchini and Yellow Squash: Our Blackstone Zucchini and Yellow Squash are simple to make and you’re going to want to put this herb blend on EVERYTHING.
Healthy Savory Vegetable Pancake: Enjoy this healthy savory vegetable pancake with oats flour and loads of vegetables, in breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Blackstone Griddle Grilled Butternut Squash.
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms: A lot of people are eating these mushrooms for their medicinal purpose. The lion’s mane mushrooms thick texture means that they are perfect for sauteing on the Blackstone Griddle! They have unbelievable flavor and a great add-in to your favorite dishes.

Pancakes

Healthy Peanut Butter Pancakes: Peanut butter lovers, you will love your mornings with every bite of these Healthy Peanut Butter Pancakes!
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Banana: Sprinkle these whole wheat pancakes with a little confectioners' sugar because the banana is so sweet that you don't need syrup.
Pancakes with Cranberries, Orange Juice and Vanilla Chips: These simple pancakes taste so great, you don't even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and vanilla chips to classic pancake batter.
Carrot Cake Pancakes: Here's a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These delicate, decadent pancakes are drizzled with sweet and spicy maple syrup that complements the sour cream and nut topping.
Old-Fashioned Pancakes: These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we've enjoyed it for years.
Pumpkin Pancakes: These pumpkin pancakes are also delicious served with butter or whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Freeze any extras in a single layer on a cookie sheet, then store in a freezer bag. They're great fresh out of the toaster!
Strawberry Pancakes. More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime-strawberries! The pancakes, sauce and cream cheese filling all feature fresh ripe berries.
Zucchini Pancakes: If your garden is overflowing with zucchini this time of year, make these incredible pancakes to use it up. We squeeze the zucchini well before using to remove excess moisture.
Buckwheat Pancakes: This buckwheat pancake recipe uses buckwheat flour instead of the wheat-based variety. The light and tender buckwheat pancakes offer a nutty flavor and hearty texture.
Corn Cakes: These easy corn cakes are super tender thanks to the creamed corn in the batter. Top them with poached eggs and fresh salsa, and you get one of my favorite breakfasts.
Family Tower Pancakes: My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and a perfect summer breakfast or dessert.
Potato Pancakes: These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork. We have them often at our house.

Sandwiches

Bacon Sandwich with Dijon Mustard and Cheese: This bacon sandwich with Dijon mustard and two kinds of cheese is the perfect combo of creamy-melty filling and crispy, buttery bread.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread.
Holiday Sausage and Cheese Sandwich: Kids like to help stuff the sausage and cheese into the bread, so this is a good holiday treat. I serve it year-round for breakfast when we have guests or on special family occasions.
Mozzarella and Feta Cheese Sandwich: Mozzarella and feta cheese make one delicious duo in this upscale grilled cheese that also features tender Athenian chicken and fresh herb flavor.
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich: I give grilled cheese a special treatment by using slices of mozzarella cheese and adding delicious extras like pepperoni and fresh tomatoes. Dipped in warm pizza sauce, this will be a fast favorite!
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe: Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese sandwich recipe?
Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas: Avocados give quesadillas some nutritional value and, fortunately, my son likes them. Thinly slice the avocado, and add chicken or beef for extra protein.
Italian-Style Panini: These Italian-style sandwiches are loaded with zesty flavors. To lighten them a little, use fat-free mayo. We serve them with minestrone or a crisp salad.
Italian Quesadilla: When my husband and I needed a quick meal, I fixed this recipe using leftover ingredients. Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green salad for a simple dinner for two.
Savory Breakfast Sandwich: I’ve always tried to make cooking fun-for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This recipe is easy to make, and kids really like it.
Warm Filling Sandwiches: I change up these warm, filling sandwiches to be sweet or savory but always a treat. All it takes is a different jelly or jam. Try hot pepper jelly when you want a little sizzle.
Sweet and Smoky Morning Sandwiches: We love the sweet, smoky flavor of these morning sandwiches. I use store-bought frozen waffles to save time, but have at it if you want to put your waffle maker to good use.

Other

Gyro Meat Recipe: This is definitely a different gyro meat recipe, yet it is so good! I slice leftover meat in individual portions and freeze for any time I crave a gyro.
Leftover Quesadillas: When I had hungry children in the kitchen and nothing but leftovers, I invented these quesadillas. Now it's how we always use up our potatoes, meats and sometimes veggies.
Raspberry Cream Cheese French Toast: More like a scrumptious dessert than a main dish, this rich French toast is topped with a tangy raspberry sauce and a vanilla sauce that includes ice cream. I cut the croissants into shapes with a cookie cutter for my 4-year-old grandson, Patrick.

Recipe Example: Southwest Chicken Bowl

Here's a detailed example of a healthy and flavorful griddle recipe:

Ingredients:

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Jalapeños
Lime juice
Orange juice
Olive oil
Chili powder
Cumin
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt
Black beans
Southwest style corn
Cilantro
Cotija cheese
Romaine lettuce
Bell peppers
Onions
Avocado
Ranch dressing
Cooking oil

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound out any thicker areas. Blend chipotle peppers, jalapeños, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a blender or food processor to create a thick marinade. Add the marinade and chicken to a zip-top bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Corn Salad: Combine drained black beans, Southwest style corn, diced jalapeños, lime juice, cilantro, and Cotija cheese in a bowl.
Make the Avocado Ranch Dressing: Blend ranch dressing, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat the griddle to 375-400 degrees F. Apply a thin layer of cooking oil. Cook the chicken breasts on the first side until a nice crust develops (about 5 minutes). Flip and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
Sauté the Vegetables: While the chicken is cooking, sauté sliced bell peppers and onions on the griddle until tender-crisp.
Toast the Corn: Add drained Southwest corn to the heated oiled griddle in a thin layer. Allow the corn to char and toast a bit (about 4-5 minutes).
Assemble the Bowls: Start with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce (or cooked rice). Add the black bean and corn salad and the sautéed peppers and onions. Top with sliced chicken and the avocado ranch dressing.

Tips for Healthy Griddle Cooking

Control Calories: Be mindful of portion sizes and calorie counts to maintain a healthy diet.
Choose Lean Proteins: Opt for lean meats like chicken breast, turkey cutlets, or fish.
Load Up on Vegetables: Griddles are great for cooking a variety of vegetables, adding essential nutrients to your meals.
Use Healthy Oils: When cooking, use healthy oils like avocado oil or olive oil in moderation.
Marinate for Flavor: Marinating meats and vegetables can enhance their flavor and reduce the need for excessive salt or unhealthy sauces.
Don't Overcook: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that meats are cooked to a safe internal temperature without drying them out. Chicken breasts are very lean, so they can dry out in a hurry if you’re not careful. But a good instant read thermometer can help with that! Use an instant read probe thermometer and insert the probe into the thickest part of each breast.
Clean Your Griddle: Cleaning your Blackstone Griddle after cooking is a MUST!! It can be intimidating but with my step-by-step instructions, you will be cleaning your griddle like a pro.

The Expertise Behind the Recipes

Neal Williams, with over 20 years in the culinary industry, has extensive cooking experience ranging from fast food to fine dining. Having cooked on griddles and flat top grills professionally for over 10 years, Neal enjoys teaching others how to use these appliances to create restaurant-quality meals at home.

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