The Flat Top King

8 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.

Leftovers? MAKE THESE Cheesy Potato Cakes with Leftover Mashed Potatoes - Easy Griddle Side Dish!
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Leftovers? MAKE THESE Cheesy Potato Cakes with Leftover Mashed Potatoes - Easy Griddle Side Dish!

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into golden, cheesy potato cakes cooked on a griddle. Three methods are covered: straight on the griddle, using an egg mold with a panko crust, and fully dredged for extra crunch. Serve with a tangy jalapeño‑pickle sauce and optional bacon for a hearty snack or main dish.

1 hr 40 minServes 4$13
American
Easy Smoked Queso (like Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip but BETTER!)
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Easy Smoked Queso (like Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip but BETTER!)

A creamy, smoky white cheese dip perfect for football season. Monterey Jack and American cheese are melted with smoked jalapeños, green chilies, and evaporated milk on a Weber Summit grill for a rich, velvety texture. Serve with tortilla chips, pretzels, or veggies.

2 hrs 15 minServes 8$9
Tex-Mex
Buffalo Chicken Tacos - Easy Buffalo Chicken Appetizers for BIG GAME
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos - Easy Buffalo Chicken Appetizers for BIG GAME

Crispy, smoky buffalo chicken tacos perfect for game day. A whole chicken is smoked low and slow, shredded and tossed with smoked cream cheese, hot sauce and ranch, then piled into shallow‑fried tortillas brushed with extra buffalo sauce. The result is a crunchy, juicy bite with a perfect balance of heat and creaminess.

4 hrsServes 4$32
American
Which SMASH BURGER TACO is BEST? Smash Tacos 4 Ways!
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Which SMASH BURGER TACO is BEST? Smash Tacos 4 Ways!

A fun twist on the viral smash taco, featuring four different flavor profiles – classic smash‑burger, Mexican‑style, breakfast sausage & egg, and Italian pizza‑style – all cooked on a flat‑top griddle and served in soft tortillas.

45 minServes 4$18
American Fusion
Griddle Flour Tortillas from Scratch - You seriously need to make these!
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Griddle Flour Tortillas from Scratch - You seriously need to make these!

Learn how to make soft, pliable flour tortillas on a flat‑top griddle using beef tallow for extra flavor. This easy, biscuit‑like recipe requires just a few pantry staples and a hot griddle, delivering tortillas that are far superior to store‑bought.

1 hr 7 minServes 4$1
Mexican
Birria Tacos on the Griddle -- My BEST yet
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Birria Tacos on the Griddle -- My BEST yet

A Tex‑Mex inspired taco that combines smoked, braised beef (short ribs, chuck roast, oxtail and prime rib bones) with a rich, spiced broth, melted quesadilla cheese and crunchy griddle‑toasted corn tortillas. The recipe walks you through a full‑day process – from a quick Texas‑style rub and two‑hour smoke to a slow simmer and final griddle finish – delivering deep, smoky flavor and a satisfying crunch perfect for cold weather gatherings.

7 hrs 20 minServes 4$111
Tex-Mex
Loaded Cheese Fries on the Griddle (From Frozen French Fries)
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Loaded Cheese Fries on the Griddle (From Frozen French Fries)

Crispy steak fries tossed in a fiery Nashville hot rub, smothered with a creamy cheese sauce, and topped with crispy bacon, green onions, and pickled banana peppers. Made entirely on a flat top griddle for maximum flavor and crunch.

45 minServes 1$14
American
Easy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes on the griddle (Flat Top Grill Pancakes)
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Easy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes on the griddle (Flat Top Grill Pancakes)

A fun twist on classic pancakes using store‑bought cinnamon roll dough. The rolls are unrolled, filled with fluffy pancake batter, cooked on a flat‑top griddle, and finished with a warm cream‑cheese maple glaze. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a sweet breakfast treat.

50 minServes 4$6
American