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Everything Bagel Seasoning Chex Mix using an Outdoor Griddle

This was my second time making a Chex Mix treat on my outdoor griddle. It has become my go-to snack when I’m outside grilling. Everything Bagel Seasoning Chex Mix using an outdoor griddle has a wonderful flavor. The seasoning really cranks up the taste from what is already a great treat. And the wonderful crunchy caramelization you get on each and every little tasty morsel, thanks to the griddle, is fantastic. Well, that and hey, it’s fun cooking outside on a griddle!

Everything Bagel Seasoning Chex Mix using an Outdoor Griddle

Make It Your Way

I admit it, I didn’t use the exact ingredients listed for this Everything Bagel seasoning Chex Mix using an outdoor griddle. Not the dry ones at least. The key is just get to around 13 or so cups of ‘stuff’. Chex cereal. Goldfish crackers. Whatever. It’s entirely up to you. Just keep the butter mix the way it is. Don’t mess with that. But go nuts with the snack part all you want. I’m a whatever-I-have-on-hand kind of guy so that’s what I used. Stuff I found in the pantry!

McCormick Culinary Everything Bagel Seasoning, 21 oz - One 21 Ounce Container of Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend of Poppy Seed, Sesame Seed, Garlic, Onion and Salt
McCormick Culinary Everything Bagel Seasoning, 21 oz – One 21 Ounce Container of Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend of Poppy Seed, Sesame Seed, Garlic, Onion and Salt

You can also make awesome popcorn on your griddle!

Everything Bagel Seasoning Chex Mix using a Griddle
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Everything Bagel Seasoning Chex Mix using an Outdoor Griddle

A super-tasty snack that feeds a small crowd!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Chex mix, griddle
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 495kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Simple Comfort Food

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dry

For the wet

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your griddle over low heat. Make sure that it’s clean. Depending on the size of your griddle, you might have to do make the mix in batches. The easiest way to do that is to halve the mix and butter mixture first.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl or pot. Whisk in the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the butter mixture to the dry mixture and stir to coat and combine.
  • Add the Chex Mix ingredients to the griddle. Immediately spread it out.
  • You want to toast the mixture for 2 minutes. Keep it moving constantly or it will brown. You want it to get a little color to it. A little char here and there is fine too.
  • Keep the mixture moving as you continue to toast it. You’ll need 5-10 minutes to get it to the desired color and crispiness.
  • Immediately remove the mix to a large baking sheet (or two) and spread out to cool slightly.
  • Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in an air-tight container.

Notes

The dry ingredients can be any of your favorites, just try to get to a total of 13 cups. 
Cover any leftover mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1496mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 15mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set
Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set

Nashville Hot Chicken Cheesesteaks using an Outdoor Griddle

I need to start a new food category here on Life’s A Tomato. It’ll be called ‘so crazy good that I ate this 3 days in a row’. The first dish I’ll add to this new category will be this Nashville Hot Chicken cheesesteaks made using an outdoor griddle. This was good. Crazy good. A little spicy. Tender, juicy chicken that is packed with flavor. A little ooey-gooey cheese action. Crispy vegetables. And of course, a few pickles. This is one great sandwich!

Nashville Hot Chicken Cheesesteaks using an Outdoor Griddle

Easy Griddle Action

I haven’t had my large outdoor griddle for that long. I’ve used smaller griddles for burgers and the like for years. But the big one has made dishes like these Nashville Hot Chicken cheesesteaks a delight. There’s lots of room to cook up the onions and peppers then move them off to the side while my attention turns to the chicken. Room to toast the rolls, too.

Nashville Hot Chicken Cheesesteaks using an Outdoor Griddle

Spicy Like I Love It

These sandwiches have a nice kick to them. The seasoning and cheese bring it, but without being crazy spicy. I went a little heavy on both because I love a good spicy sandwich. If you’re into even more heat, add some jalapeno slices, either to the vegetables as they cook or the sandwich before serving. Or both!

McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, 3 oz
McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, 3 oz

These cheesesteaks are tasty and easy. Looking for something even easier, though? Try my garlic naan pizzas using an outdoor griddle.

Nashville Hot Chicken Cheesesteaks using an Outdoor Griddle
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Nashville Hot Chicken Cheesesteaks using an Outdoor Griddle

So good that you'll never miss the real things!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesesteak, chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 527kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from McCormick

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the meat filling

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 6 slices pepper Jack cheese

For the sandwiches

Instructions

For the sauce

  • In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of the hot chicken seasoning.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the meat filling

  • Place the chicken pieces into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the remaining hot chicken seasoning. Mix until all of the chicken is coated evenly.
  • Cover and set aside until ready to serve. Toss chicken with oil and remaining 2 tablespoons
  • Preheat your outdoor griddle on high.
  • Add a splash or two of oil. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring often, until they are just starting to soften. Do not over cook them. You want a little bit of a crunch.
  • Move the pepper and onion mix to a cooler part of the grill to keep warm.
  • Add another splash or two of oil to the griddle and add the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken, stirring often, 5-7 minutes or until done.
  • Add the pepper and onion mixture and stir.
  • Spread the filling out evenly onto the griddle and top with the cheese slices.
  • As soon as the cheese starts to melt, assemble the sandwiches (below).

For the sandwiches

  • Slather the cut sides of the rolls with the sauce.
  • Use a long spatula to scoop up the chicken mixture and divide between the rolls.
  • Add a few pickle slices to each sandwich and serve.

Notes

For even spicier sandwiches, substitute pickled (or fresh) jalapeno slices for the pickles!

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set
Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set

Easy Cheesy Bacon Broccoli using an Outdoor Griddle

My outdoor griddle isn’t just for smash burgers, quesadillas and pizzas. I even use it for side dishes such as this easy cheesy bacon broccoli using an outdoor griddle. Now, this might not be the healthiest side dish I’ve ever made outside. But it sure was one of the tastiest! And it’s definitely one of the easiest! This is the perfect thing to serve alongside my griddled smash burger!

Easy Cheesy Bacon Broccoli using an Outdoor Griddle

Are Cheese and Bacon Ever Optional?

You could leave out the cheese sauce. And even the bacon. And just make easy broccoli using an outdoor griddle. A little salt and pepper. Serve it up. And it’d be good. But for me, to get to ‘great’ you gotta add the cheese sauce and bacon bits. Kraft makes this crazy easy crazy good Velveeta sauce that comes in a little foil packet. You just pour the sauce into a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds and boom! Instant cheese sauce perfect for something like broccoli!

Blackstone 5071 32 oz Plastic Squeeze Bottle Set with Twisting Lids, 2-Pack
Blackstone 5071 32 oz Plastic Squeeze Bottle Set with Twisting Lids, 2-Pack

Steaming the broccoli on the griddle is easy. Just squirt it with a bit of water and let it cook a bit under a dome. It comes out perfectly every time!

Cuisinart CMD-108 Melting Dome, 9",Stainless steel
Cuisinart CMD-108 Melting Dome, 9″,Stainless steel

This broccoli is an excellent served alongside my Oklahoma onion smash burgers!

Easy Cheesy Bacon Broccoli using a Griddle
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Easy Cheesy Bacon Broccoli using an Outdoor Griddle

You could leave out the cheese sauce. And even the bacon.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, griddle
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 92kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your griddle over medium heat.
  • Open the bag of broccoli and place on the griddle. Use your spatula to mound the broccoli in a small circle.
  • Give the broccoli a few good squirts of water and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and let the broccoli cook for 5 minutes.
  • Take a quick peek inside. I like to give the lid a good shake first or you can stir the broccoli with the lid off. If the broccoli is drying out add more water. Feel free to add more salt and pepper too.
  • Keep cooking for up to 12 minutes total. Check it one more time after 10 minutes to make sure more water and/or seasoning isn't needed.
  • Remove the broccoli to a medium bowl.
  • Empty the contents of the cheese sauce packet into a microwavable bowl and heat per package instructions, 30 seconds. Stir.
  • Spoon the cheese sauce over the broccoli.
  • Add a few good pinches of bacon.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe can be made using fresh broccoli instead. Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and boil for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just starting to soften. Remove to an ice bath to cool completely. Drain well before placing onto the hot griddle.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 808IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set
Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set