This year, move Christmas dinner outside and let your Blackstone do the heavy lifting. A flat top griddle gives you a huge cooking surface, fast high heat, and room to cook several dishes at once. That means your oven stays free, your kitchen stays calm, and dinner hits the table hot.
This Blackstone Christmas dinner menu takes you from Christmas morning to the last bite of dessert. Every recipe below comes from Fork To Spoon, and each one is built for the griddle. You get a cozy breakfast, elegant seafood starters, a steakhouse-worthy main course, crisp holiday sides, and a warm cinnamon dessert.
Christmas Morning Breakfast on the Blackstone
Start the day while the kids are still tearing into presents. A hot griddle can feed a full house in one round, so nobody waits for the next batch.
Blackstone Griddle Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing smells more like Christmas morning than cinnamon rolls. These Blackstone Griddle Cinnamon Rolls are ready in about 15 minutes, so you can serve them warm before the wrapping paper is cleared away. Drizzle the icing while they are still hot so it melts into every swirl.
Fluffy Blackstone Griddle Pancakes
When you have a crowd, pancakes on a flat top are hard to beat. These Fluffy Blackstone Griddle Pancakes cook at about 375°F after an 8 to 10 minute preheat. Flick a drop of water on the surface; if it dances and sizzles, you are ready. For a holiday touch, top the stack with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Blackstone Monkey Bread
Blackstone Monkey Bread turns a can of Grands biscuits, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter into a gooey, pull-apart centerpiece. It cooks for about 50 minutes, so get it going first and let it work while you open gifts. Add the optional nuts and maple syrup for an extra-festive version.
Show-Stopping Blackstone Christmas Appetizers
Give guests something special to nibble while the main course comes together. These starters cook fast, so you can serve them in waves straight off the griddle.
Blackstone Crab Cakes
Crab cakes feel like a holiday splurge, and the griddle gives them a golden, crispy crust with a tender center. Heat the surface to 350 to 375°F, oil or butter it lightly, and cook the Blackstone Crab Cakes about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Leave space between each cake so they sear instead of steam. You can form them ahead and reheat gently on the griddle if needed.
Blackstone Garlic Butter Shrimp
This Blackstone Shrimp recipe is tender, juicy, and loaded with garlic butter, and it cooks in under 10 minutes. Sear the seasoned shrimp in a single layer over medium-high heat, then finish them in melting butter. Serve on a platter with toothpicks and lemon wedges for an easy cocktail-hour bite.
Blackstone Steak Bites
If your crowd loves beef, these garlic butter Blackstone Steak Bites disappear fast. Cut top sirloin or ribeye into even 1-inch cubes, preheat on high to 450 to 500°F, and sear without crowding. Pull them at 130 to 135°F for medium-rare, then toss in garlic butter.
The Main Event: Blackstone Filet Mignon
The centerpiece of this Blackstone Christmas dinner is Blackstone Filet Mignon. It delivers a deep, caramelized crust and a buttery, tender center in under 15 minutes of cook time. That makes it far less stressful than babysitting a roast for hours.
Here is how to nail it for the holidays:
- Preheat hot. Heat the Blackstone to high, 450 to 500°F, for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Dry the steaks. Pat each filet dry so it sears instead of steaming.
- Sear. Cook a 1.5-inch filet about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Baste. Finish with the garlic-butter baste in the recipe for a rich, glossy crust.
- Check the temperature. Pull at 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium, then let the steaks rest.
Cooking for a bigger crowd or mixed budgets? The same method works for ribeye, New York strip, and sirloin. Adjust the time for thickness and fat. Because the flat top is so wide, you can sear every steak at once and serve the whole table together.
Festive Blackstone Side Dishes
The best part of a griddle Christmas is cooking the sides right next to the steak. Each of these is quick, colorful, and holiday-ready.
Blackstone Asparagus with Garlic, Lemon, and Parmesan
Blackstone Asparagus is the fastest side on this menu, ready in about 10 minutes. Toss the spears in oil, salt, and pepper, then griddle them in a single layer at 375 to 400°F. Finish with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan for a bright side that cuts through the rich filet.
Blackstone Green Beans
Green beans are a Christmas classic, and Blackstone Green Beans get a light char in about 15 minutes. Dry the beans well first, since wet beans steam instead of sear. For a holiday upgrade, use the recipe’s bacon variation: crisp chopped bacon on the griddle, then cook the beans in the rendered fat.
Blackstone Griddle Balsamic Vegetables
For a pop of red and green on the plate, make Blackstone Griddle Balsamic Vegetables. Zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion soak up a balsamic, garlic, and Italian herb marinade, then caramelize over medium-high heat.
Blackstone Griddle Corn Cakes
Skip the oven cornbread and make Blackstone Griddle Corn Cakes instead. They land between cornbread and a pancake, with lacy, crispy edges. Cook ¼-cup scoops at about 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes, flip, then cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Fold in cheddar for a cheesy holiday version.
Blackstone Christmas Dessert: Apple Cobbler
End the feast with Blackstone Apple Cobbler. Cinnamon-spiced apples sit under a buttery oat crumble, and the griddle’s even heat caramelizes the edges. It takes about 45 minutes and serves 8, so it is right-sized for a family Christmas. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Your Blackstone Christmas Dinner Game Plan
A little planning keeps the griddle flowing and the cook relaxed. Use this order on Christmas Day:
- Day before: Form the crab cakes and chill them. Trim the green beans and asparagus, and chop the balsamic vegetables.
- Morning: Start the monkey bread first, since it needs about 50 minutes. Make the cinnamon rolls and pancakes while it cooks.
- Before guests arrive: Mix the corn cake batter and the apple cobbler filling and topping.
- Cocktail hour: Griddle the crab cakes, then the shrimp, then the steak bites. Serve each batch as it comes off.
- Dessert prep: Get the apple cobbler going so it is warm by the end of dinner.
- Dinner: Sear the filets on the hottest zone. Cook the asparagus, green beans, vegetables, and corn cakes on the cooler side while the steaks rest.
Tips for Cooking a Holiday Feast on a Flat Top
- Set up heat zones. Run one side high for searing steak and the other side medium for sides and corn cakes.
- Use a thermometer. An infrared thermometer confirms the surface temperature, and an instant-read thermometer takes the guesswork out of the filet.
- Don’t crowd the griddle. Space gives you a crust; crowding gives you steam.
- Prep everything first. Griddle cooking is fast, so have every tray seasoned and ready before you light the burners.
- Check the weather. Have a covered spot or windbreak ready if your Christmas is cold or windy.
Blackstone Christmas Dinner FAQs
Can you cook a whole Christmas dinner on a Blackstone?
Yes. With a flat top, you can cook breakfast, appetizers, a steak main course, several sides, and even dessert. This menu uses only griddle recipes, so your oven stays free.
What is the best Christmas main course for a Blackstone griddle?
Filet mignon is a top choice. The Blackstone Filet Mignon gets a full-contact sear and cooks in under 15 minutes. Ribeye, New York strip, and sirloin work with the same method.
What temperature should the Blackstone be for steak?
For filet mignon and steak bites, preheat on high to about 450 to 500°F. Pull filet at 125°F for medium-rare and 135°F for medium.
What sides can I cook on a Blackstone for Christmas?
Great options include asparagus, green beans, balsamic vegetables, and corn cakes. Most cook in 15 minutes or less.
Can you make dessert on a Blackstone?
Absolutely. Blackstone Apple Cobbler and Blackstone Monkey Bread both caramelize beautifully on the griddle.
What should I make on the Blackstone for Christmas breakfast?
Try cinnamon rolls, fluffy pancakes, or monkey bread. All three feed a crowd with very little cleanup indoors.
Make This Your Best Blackstone Christmas Yet
A Blackstone Christmas dinner gives you restaurant-level results without a crowded kitchen. Start with warm cinnamon rolls, wow guests with crab cakes and garlic butter shrimp, serve a perfectly seared filet mignon, and finish with warm apple cobbler. Every dish cooks on one griddle, so you spend more time with family and less time juggling pans.
Pick your favorites, print the game plan, and fire up the flat top. For more griddle ideas, visit Fork To Spoon. Merry Christmas and happy griddling!
