Go Beyond Burgers with These 14 Surprising Grilling Recipes (2024)

This slightly crispy bread is perfect for sandwiches, side dishes, pizza—even as a dipper for hummus or tzatziki sauce. Complemented by fresh herbs and a little olive oil, pairing it with classic Greek flavors is a surefire win. Get the recipe at Sand and Sisal.

The classic blooming onion at certain restaurants are delicious, no doubt. But they're also loaded with calories and sodium. Create this at-home version at home to cut out unnecessary calories, and boost flavor by grilling it on a wood plank and serving with a zesty aioli. Get the Recipe at Proud Italian Cook.

Dig in to your favorite campfire treat—but add a little twist with freshly sliced apples. If you want to go the healthy route, opt for lemon juice and cinnamon instead of the sweeter add-ons, but we won't tell if you decide to indulge. Get the recipe at This Lil Piglet.

Regular lemonade is good, sure, but lemonade made from grilled fruit is out-of-this-world. Bold, juicy, and full of flavor, this will be a hit with guests at your next barbecue.Get this recipe at The Veg Life.

Every part of this sandwich gets tossed on the grill, so grab a biscuit pan and get started on this crisped-to-perfection meal. Get the Recipe at Jelly Toast Blog.

Light grill marks give a normally-soft donut texture, and dipping it in an espresso glaze beforehand brings on a ridiculously good caramelization. Finish it off with a mocha coconut ganache dipping sauce and your coffee-loving heart will sing. Get the Recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

Grilling veggies can be tricky, but cooking large portabella mushrooms is a fool-proof place to start. They're guaranteed to hold their shape, and taste even better with a slightly smoky flavor.Get the Recipe at Back to Her Roots.

Step up your margarita game by tossing pineapples on the grill first. Used in the drink itself and as a garnish, you'll savor every drop...and eat the garnish later. Get this recipe at Confections of a Foodie Bride.

Forget slapping grilled avocado on top of your burger—it's way better if you build it into the patty itself. This Paleo- and Whole30-friendly recipe is easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser.Get the recipe at Laughing Spatula.

Grab your four ingredients for these chips, mix 'em together and toss on the grill. There's no frying or soaking necessary for the intense flavor and crispy crunch.Get the Recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

Everyone loves mac and cheese, but when you use the grill to cook it, the classic meal skyrockets to another level of goodness. Use a stoneware pan to cook this dish to infuse the grilled flavor through every layer of noodles. Get the Recipe at Nibble Me This.

When fruit is cooked on the grill, the heat makes it caramelize, which adds an intense flavor to this drink. Make it sans bourbon and your kids will love it, too.Get the Recipe at Cooking on the Side.

Your grill is the perfect place to make crispy, homemade pizza, but don't settle for the boring tomato and mozzarella. Jazz things up with this interesting combination of fruit, cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Get the Recipe at Back to Her Roots.

To make this new twist on a summertime classic, just place each slice of cake on the grill for 2 minutes. Before you know it, you'll have this charred, Instagram-worthy dish.Get the recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.