Top 25 Grilling Recipes for 2025

We're not surprised to see this one at the top of the list, y'all. This turkey is juicy, loaded with flavor, and easy to make. Once you see just how easy it is, you'll be making it year 'round, not just during the holidays. Whether you're using a smoker or a grill, we've got you covered for the best poultry experience.

Number two on our "most popular recipes for 2023" list is this delicious Smoked Cream Cheese with Honey Drizzle. Honestly? This one is near the top of the list for a reason! It's a simple but over-the-top delicious appetizer you can make in a hurry. Your guests are going to love this one, but don't save it for a special occasion. Family members will be so glad you served it, too!

A true southern favorite! Our #3 fan pick for 2023 was this delicious cheesy corn casserole. It's simple to make and absolutely delicious. Best of all, you can make it in your oven, (no grill required). It's truly the perfect side dish.

Our #4 fan favorite was one of our first posts, a simple dessert you can make on the grill. If you've ever tried dump cake, you know how simple they are. Making this one (on the grill or in your smoker) is just as simple, but has a depth of flavor that's sure to surprise you!

This tender and flaky smoked salmon with mango salsa is delicious and full of savory and sweet flavors that you will love!

This rich, savory cornbread dressing is a true southern treat, not just for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but any time of year! You're going to love our spin on this classic favorite all year 'round!

Are you surprised that a soup landed on our top 23 list? We're not! This delicous soup is perfect on a chilly day, even when you don't feel like firing up the grill. Fans really loved our spin on this southern favorite.

This one isn't just a fan favorite, it's a personal favorite, as well. It's definitely on our top ten list of favorite meats from 2023, and with good reason: it's sweet, it's savory, it's juicy, and it's packed full of smokey flavor! There's a reason we call it "perfect." It is!

Our simplest recipe of all landed in the top ten, y'all! And with good reason. Cheesy bread is great on its own, but our "on the grill" version takes it to a new level. You're going to love this one, and not just because it's easy!

In the number nine position is our delicoius Sweet Potato Casserole, made two ways (with marshmallows and/or with a delicous pecan streusel). This side dish is great in the fall and winter but you're going to love it so much that you'lll probably be making it all year 'round.

If you've got a party or family gathering coming up you're going to want to give this Smoked Pig Shots post a closer look. These are simple and unique. Your guests will be talking about them long after the party (or event) is over. Best of all, they're simple to make! We're thrilled this recipe landed in our top ten for 2023!

If you love a great chicken dish, this is the recipe for you! It's stuffed full of delicious savory goodness and wrapped in one of nature's favorite gifts to mankind: bacon! We're so thrilled this recipe landed in the #11 position (and we're not at all surprised)!

Clearly our readers love to make their desserts on the grill! And what better to make than a simple (but delicious) Skillet Cookie? This one comes together in minutes and tastes better than any cookie you've ever baked in the oven. . .we promise!

There's a reason we call these the "best" butter burgers out there: once we started making them this way, we realized we couldn't go back to the old way of making burgers. The butter sends these smoke-infused burgers over the top and gives them a moist juicy flavor you won't soon forget! We're thrilled this recipe landed in the #13 spot of favorite posts for 2023!

#14 is one of our favorite sides: cheesy potatoes with bacon. They come together quickly and easily but have the most delicious flavor. This is truly one of the tastiest side dishes you can whip up to go with those meats you're grilling. You'll be glad you gave this recipe a look!

Drunken chicken (also known as Beer Butt Chicken or Beer Can Chicken) is absolutely divine! The moisture from the beer is perfect and so is the flavor! This one is conversational (folks will be talking about it while eating it) because of the unique cooking method. (You'll want to take pictures as you're smoking/grilling.) Best of all, it's fun to make! It definitely deserves its spot on the top recipes for 2023!

If you're looking for the perfect steak on the grill (or in the smoker) we've got you covered! In the #16 spot this year is our simple but delicious reverse-seared steaks. This method of grilling is different from the norm and results in a steak so flavorful, so tender, that you'll wonder why you ever did it the old-fashioned way!

Pasta lovers are going to flip over this dish, which landed in the #17 spot for 2023. Our Smoked Mac and Cheese with Panko is so delicious, y'all! You'll be making it again and again. No wonder our readers put it near the top of the list!

Are you surprised another dessert recipe landed on our Top 23 list? We're not! These simple sauteed cinnamon apples are a terrific complement to many of our meat dishes, like our pork tenderloin or our breakfast fatty. Best of all, they're simple and delicious and deserve their spot on the list!

St. Louis Style Pork Ribs? Yes, please! These are so packed with flavor, so charged with spice, that you'll wonder why you haven't made them before. We're so glad this recipe landed on our top 23 list for 2023. It certainly deserves its spot!

This is our go-to side dish at family barbecues, so we're happy to see that it landed on the list of favorites for 2023. These beans are sweet, savory, colorful, and easy to make. And they're perfect with beef, pork, poultry, or even with fish!

When we first started this site, the Ultimate Breakfast Fatty was our most requested recipe. And it's easy to see why! It's so exciting to make, and a lot of fun to serve, too. People just love the different layers and flavor combinations. We're tickled to see this recipe made the list of favorites for 2023.

This isn't a single recipe; rather, it's a master list of some of our favorite desserts. They're going to be your favorites, too. Check them out when you're hungry for something sweet!

Smoked candied bacon coated with brown sugar, sweet Texas heat and maple syrup. This is a brand spanking new recipe, one we're thrilled to share. I'm sure it'll land close to the top over the next several months. Give this candied bacon a try if you're in the mood to be wowed by a simple appetizer!

If you love chile con queso and Texas brisket, this is the recipe for you! This smoked brisket queso is thick, creamy and loaded with a delicious blend of melted cheeses, brisket, chile peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. You will love every bite!