Updated: 12/5/22
Many people know griddles are great for pancakes and French Toast, but not everyone knows they are also fantastic for cooking sandwiches! We’ve assembled our list of the top 10 sandwiches to make on your Blackstone griddle or alternate brand of flat top grill.
One of the best part of griddle cooked sandwiches is you can typically cook everything you need on the griddle from start to finish. Whether you have a Blackstone griddle or other brand of flat top grill, there are endless choices and variations when it comes to griddle-cooked sandwiches. Here are our top 10 favorites to get you started.
1. Cheese Steak
This Philadelphia classic never disappoints and is traditionally prepared on a griddle. Thinly sliced steak cooked on a flat top with melted cheese and served on a hoagie/sub roll. Additional ingredients can be sautéed onions, peppers, or mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- Thinly sliced rib-eye or sirloin steak
- Cheez Whiz, provolone or American cheese
- Onions (optional)
- Peppers (optional)
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Hoagie/sub bread
- Olive oil
Directions
- Slice or shave the beef into very thin slices. If you will be adding any onions, peppers, or mushrooms, cut or dice them into smaller pieces before cooking.
- Preheat the griddle and apply a thin layer of cooking oil. Add any onions, peppers, or mushrooms if including these, and allow them to sauté and soften, stirring regularly.
- Once cooked sufficiently, remove them from the griddle or move them to a low-heat section of the cooktop to rest. Next, add the sliced beef to the griddle and season with salt and pepper.
- Using your spatula(s), chop and move the sliced beef around as it’s cooking until cooked through. Add the vegetables or mushrooms to the cooked steak and mix. Last but not least, top it with your cheese of choice.
- Allow the cheese to melt, or if you have a basting cover, place it over the mix to melt the cheese more quickly. Once the cheese is, melted, use your spatula to transfer everything to the hoagie/sub roll and enjoy.
2. Grilled Cheese
Bread and cheese. It’s simple but delicious and loved by children and adults alike. Use your griddle to whip up these crispy golden brown sandwiches with the gooey cheesy center.
Ingredients:
- Sandwich bread
- Sliced cheddar or American cheese
- Butter
Directions
- Preheat the griddle to medium heat. For each grilled cheese sandwich, butter one side of a slice of bread and place the bread (butter side down) onto the griddle. Add 1-2 slices of cheese (depending on how cheesy you like it) on top of the slice of bread.
- Next, butter the second slice of bread on one side and place the butter side up on top of the cheese slices.
- Cook until the first side is nicely browned and flip over the sandwich to cook the other side. Continue cooking the second side until both sides are browned and the cheese is melted.
3. Patty Melt
This variation on the cheeseburger is another great option on the griddle. It consists of a cheeseburger topped with caramelized onions between two slices of rye bread and thousand island dressing.
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Yellow or purple onion (sliced)
- Ground beef burger patties
- Sliced rye bread
- Swiss cheese slices (cheddar or American may be substituted)
- Thousand island dressing (optional)
Directions
- Heat the griddle to medium heat and add the butter to the flat top.
- Add in the sliced onions and cook until soft and caramelized (about 20 mins), stirring occasionally.
- Once finished, remove them from the heat and set them aside. Next, place the burger patties on the griddle and cook on both sides until cooked to your preferred level of doneness.
- Butter a slice of rye bread and place it on the griddle. While that begins to cook, place on top of it a cooked burger patty, a slice of cheese, and sautéed onions followed by another slice of rye bread buttered on the top.
- Once the bottom slice of bread is nicely browned, flip the sandwich over. Cook until the second slice of bread is nicely browned, and then remove the patty melt sandwich from the flat top. Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy.
4. Egg Sandwich
Why go to the deli when you can make this delicious breakfast sandwich at home on your griddle. This beloved day starter is quick, easy, and never gets old.
Ingredients:
- Meat (bacon, sausage, ham, or chorizo)
- Eggs
- Cheese (cheddar, Swiss, American, or other)
- Bread (Kaiser roll, bagel, or sliced bread)
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat the griddle to medium heat.
- If using meat in the sandwich, place that on the griddle and cook until done. Once the meat is sufficiently cooked, set it aside. Place a thin layer of cooking oil on the griddle, crack 2 eggs onto the buttered flat top, and pop the egg yolks so the yolk disperses.
- Allow the eggs to cook until the eggs have set on the bottom. Carefully use your spatula to flip the eggs over.
- Immediately place your cheese of choice on top so it can begin to melt as the eggs finish cooking. You can use a basting cover if you have one on hand to help melt the cheese and finish cooking the egg.
- Once the egg is cooked through and the cheese is melted, take the eggs off the griddle and place them on your selected bread. If adding meat, top the egg and cheese and add salt/pepper or any other desired toppings. Top the sandwich with the other bread, cut the sandwich in half, and serve immediately.
5. Italian Combo
This classic Italian deli sub is even better when cooked and served on a toasted sub roll. Made with Italian deli meats and cheeses and topped with fresh vegetables, this one’s always a favorite.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Kaiser roll or sub roll
- Sliced mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Choice of Italian deli meats: Ham, salami, capicola, mortadella, pepperoni
- Choice of toppings: Sweet or hot peppers, lettuce, tomato, red or white onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar
Directions
- Heat the griddle to medium heat.
- Cut the sub roll lengthwise and brush the inside with olive oil. Place the roll oil side down on the griddle and toast until lightly browned and then set aside. Layer your selected Italian deli meats on the griddle, starting with the largest cuts on the bottom and top with your choice of cheese.
- Allow the food to cook until the meat is heated and cheese is melted. Using a spatula, slide the meat with melted cheese into the toasted sub roll. Next, add your desired toppings to the sub. Cut the sandwich in half and enjoy.
6. Reuben
The Reuben sandwich is an American deli classic. It’s packed with tons of flavorful ingredients, goes great with a pickle, and cooks up perfectly on your flat top grill.
Ingredients:
- Rye bread
- Butter
- Deli sliced corned beef
- Sliced Swiss cheese
- Sauerkraut (drained)
- Russian dressing
Directions
- Preheat the griddle to medium heat.
- Place the sliced corned beef on the griddle and allow that to begin to warm up. While that’s cooking, take two slices of rye bread and butter on the bottom side of each. Next, spread the top side of both slices of bread with Russian dressing.
- Place one of your two slices of bread butter side down on the griddle with the Russian dressing side facing up.
- Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top, followed by the corned beef slices you heated up. Add your sauerkraut on top of the corned beef and the second slice of Swiss cheese and then the last slice of bread, Russian dressing side down.
- Once the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, carefully flip the sandwich over and allow the other buttered slice of bread to cook until golden brown as well. Remove the sandwich from the griddle, slice, and serve hot.
7. Cuban
The Cuban sandwich is a ham and cheese sandwich taken to another level. It originated in South Florida and is a must-try for any pork lover.
This recipe calls for pork tenderloin that’s already been cooked, so here’s a recipe that works great for this.
Ingredients:
- Cuban bread (can substitute a hoagie/sub roll)
- Ham
- Roasted pork tenderloin (can substitute pulled pork)
- Swiss cheese
- Pickles
- Mustard
- Olive oil
Directions
- Heat the griddle to medium heat and add a thin coat of cooking oil.
- Place your pork and ham on the flat top to begin heating them. Cut your bread in half, put it face down on the cooktop, and cook until lightly browned.
- Once the bread is toasted, take it off and put down a layer of Swiss cheese on the bottom piece, and spread the top piece with mustard. Next, take the heated pork and place that on top of the cheese, followed by the ham.
- Top this with the pickles and the mustard-coated top piece of bread, and you’re finished. Slice it in half and then dive in.
8. Chicken Caprese
This Italian-style sandwich is another great option on the griddle. The combination of ingredients is really delicious and always in my rotation of griddle-cooked sandwiches.
Ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin.
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Sub roll or ciabatta roll
- Pesto sauce
- Basil leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced fresh mozzarella
Directions
- Preheat the griddle to medium heat and apply a thin layer of cooking oil on the flat top.
- Season the flattened chicken cutlet with salt and pepper. Place the chicken onto the griddle and cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the griddle once fully cooked & set aside.
- Cut your bread roll in half, and then brush the insides with olive oil. Place the olive oil brushed sides face down on the griddle and allow to cook until lightly toasted. Once finished, brush the top slice of the roll with pesto sauce.
- Next, place the cooked chicken on the bottom half of the roll and then top with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, and fresh basil leaves. Place the pesto brushed top of the roll on top, slice the sandwich in half, and you’re all done.
9. Monte Cristo
A Monte Cristo sandwich is a fried ham, turkey, and cheese sandwich. It can be deep-fried, but for our purposes, we’ll be griddle frying it. It’s got a vibrant flavor, and I highly recommend trying this one out.
Ingredients:
- Sliced bread
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Sliced ham deli meat
- Sliced turkey deli meat
- Sliced Swiss cheese
- Egg
- Milk
- Butter
Directions
- Begin with two slices of sandwich bread. Spread one piece with mayonnaise and the other with mustard. On a plate, place down the first piece of bread with the mayonnaise side facing up and the plain side facing down.
- Build the inside of the sandwich with a slice of Swiss followed by slices of the ham and turkey. Place another piece of Swiss on top of the meat, followed by the second slice of bread, mustard down with the plain side facing up. Now beat one egg and a dash of milk together in a small bowl.
- Coat the sandwich on both sides with the egg and milk mixture using a brush or (but carefully) dip the whole sandwich into the mixture.
- Heat your flat top to medium heat and apply a thin layer of cooking oil. Place the egg-coated sandwich onto the griddle and allow it to begin cooking.
- Cook the first side until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until it’s golden brown as well. Once finished, remove the sandwich, slice, and enjoy while still hot.
10. Chicken Cordon Bleu
Traditional chicken cordon bleu out of the oven is a favorite dish of mine. You can make a mean sandwich out of the ingredients that won’t disappoint.
Ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin.
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Sliced Swiss cheese (also great with Gruyere cheese)
- Sliced deli ham
- Sandwich bread
- Butter
Directions
- Preheat the griddle to medium heat.
- Season the flattened chicken cutlet with salt and pepper and put a thin layer of cooking oil on the griddle. Add the chicken to the flat top and cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the griddle once fully cooked & set aside.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and place the bread (butter side down) onto the griddle. Add 1 slice of Swiss and 2 slices of ham and the cooked chicken on top of the bread slice. Next, add 2 more slices of ham and another slice of Swiss on top of the chicken, followed by a second piece of bread buttered on top.
- Once the bottom piece of bread is nicely browned, carefully flip the sandwich over and cook until the second piece of bread is nicely browned too. Remove the sandwich, cut it in half, and enjoy.
Final Thoughts
These are my top 10 go-to sandwiches to make on the griddle. This is how I make each of them, but I encourage you to add or subtract from the recipes, so each one is just the way you like it. There’s no right or wrong way to do it!
I hope you enjoy these sandwiches as much as I do. If you’re in the mood for eggs, check out our post on cooking eggs on the griddle. For more exciting dishes to cook on your flat top grill, check out our recipe section!
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