49 Easy Barbecue Recipes for the Simplest Cookout Ever

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49 Easy Barbecue Recipes for the Simplest Cookout Ever1/49 Grilled Steak Kabobs 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Steak Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them. It’s my husband’s favorite meat dish. —Dolores, Lueken, Ferdinand, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 447 calories, 29g fat (6g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 2/49 Mexican

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Street Corn Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Street Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, is grilled, covered in mayo, and then sprinkled with chili powder, Cotija and cilantro. A squeeze of lime juice is the perfect finishing touch. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 ear: 278 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 3/49 Huli Huli Chicken 156 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Huli

Huli means ‘turn’ in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill

Huli Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I lived in Hawaii, I got this recipe for chicken marinated in a ginger-soy sauce from a friend. Huli means ‘turn’ in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill. —Sharon Boling, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs: 391 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein. 4/49 Ranch Burgers Test Kitchen Approved Ranch Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of

These grilled burgers are a fun twist on a traditional burger

Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These grilled burgers are a fun twist on a traditional burger. With ranch and bacon mixed in, they’re perfect for a summer potluck! —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa 5/49 Grilled Vegetable Platter 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the best of summer in one dish! These pretty veggies are perfect for entertaining. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness,

and the easy marinade really perks up the flavor

and the easy marinade really perks up the flavor. —Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 144 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 6/49 Grilled Boneless Pork Chops 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Grilled Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is my favorite out of all my grilled pork chop recipes. I start preparing this entree the

Sometimes I use green onions and serve

night before I plan to grill it.—Erica Svejda, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 328 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein. 7/49 Hawaiian Macaroni Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve

the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds

the salad with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. —Blaine Kahle, Florence, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 464 calories, 33g fat (5g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 8/49 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon-wrapped

asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal

asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas Nutrition Facts: 5 pieces: 120 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 9/49 Chimichurri Steak 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled meat, poultry or fish. —Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California Nutrition Facts: 3

These shrimp are great with steak

ounces cooked steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 336 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 10/49 Grilled Shrimp 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttery Grilled Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is easy and delicious! These shrimp are great with steak. For a special occasion, you can also brush the sauce on lobster tails and grill them. —Sheryl Shenberger, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 201 calories, 13g fat

This pleasing campfire potatoes recipe is one we use often!

(8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. 11/49 Campfire Potatoes 37 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Campfire Potatoes Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We like grilling because it’s a no-fuss way to make a meal. This pleasing campfire potatoes recipe is one we use often! The onion, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce combine to make a super side dish for any grilled meat. Plus, cooking in the foil makes cleanup

We enjoy it with baked beans and watermelon

a breeze. —JoAnn Dettbarn, Brainerd, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 276 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 12/49 Baked Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Barbecued Chicken Legs Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On a lazy sunny summer day, these BBQ chicken legs are the best ever. We enjoy it with baked beans and watermelon. Try the zesty barbecue sauce on other grilled

meats, too

meats, too. —Agnes Golian, Garfield Heights, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 412 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. 13/49 Grilled Mushrooms 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mushrooms cooked over hot coals always taste good, but this easy recipe makes them taste fantastic. As a mother of two children, I love to cook entire meals on the grill. It’s fun spending time outdoors with the kids. —Melanie

Knoll, Marshalltown, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 77 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/49 Barbecue Chicken Wings Test Kitchen Approved Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 55 min Servings about 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crispy barbecue chicken wings are bursting with flavor. Seasoned in a coating of onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper, these wings get tossed in barbecue sauce for a tangy, sweet flavor profile with a hint of spice. —Nancy

The original recipe doesn’t call for a tomato, but it’s awesome here

Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 78 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 15/49 Cheeseburger Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was planning to grill burgers, and then it dawned on me: How about a cheeseburger salad? The original recipe doesn’t call for a tomato, but it’s awesome here. —Pam Jefferies, Cantrall, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 511 calories, 34g fat

Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce?

(17g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. 16/49 Barbecue Chicken 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Barbecue Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my father-in-law’s own recipe. We have served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best! —Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 370 calories, 19g