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Best Mother’s Day BBQ Recipes

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A Mother’s Day BBQ is the ideal way to celebrate your mom! Spring is in full swing so it is the perfect time to bring Mom and the whole family together with tasty food and good company.

For inspiration, I have put together my top 25+ Recipes for a Mother’s Day BBQ. These cookout recipes are not only delicious but easy to prepare too.

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Create a delicious meal and a Mother’s Day cookout will become one of your favorite family traditions! Grilling is something you can do together that everyone in your family will enjoy with little effort and cleanup.

The list includes main dishes like steak, chicken, and salmon, but also some great side dishes. Corn on the cob, potato salad, and grilled veggies will complement the main event. With this collection of recipe ideas, your Mother’s Day BBQ is sure to be a big hit!

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Check out the collection and let me know your favorite go-to cookout recipes!

Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon with zucchini noodles and lime.
Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spicy grilled salmon fillets – a fresh, spicy marinade adds flavor and taste to a salmon dinner! This quick and easy grilled salmon dinner will inspire you to fire up the grill this summer.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Salmon

Grilled Clam Bake

Corn, potatoes and clams on a plate.
Grilled Clam Bake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.


Get the Recipe: Grilled Clam Bake

Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

Plate with chicken salad with corn, grilled peppers and avocado.
Grilled Greek Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make a delicious marinade & fire up the grill for a Greek chicken salad. Chicken with spinach, veggies & olives for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes
Get the Recipe: Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

Fajita Burgers

A burger topped with peppers and onions with guacamole.
Fajita Burgers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get all the flavor of fajitas in a burger! Fajita seasoning is mixed into ground beef and cooked on a Blackstone griddle with veggies for an easy to make griddle burgers.
Get the Recipe: Fajita Burgers

Grilled Turkey Cutlets

Turkey cutlets with mango relish on a plate.
Grilled Turkey Cutlets. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Grilled Turkey Cutlets with Mango Salsa – and easy summer time recipe
Get the Recipe: Grilled Turkey Cutlets

Grilled Pork Kabobs

Three pork kabobs with pineapple on a wooden cutting board.
Grilled Pork Kabobs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These grilled pork kabobs are a quick recipe made with marinaded pork loin filet, bacon, pineapple, onions and peppers. An easy dinner ready in 30 minutes! 
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Kabobs

Grilled Steak Kabobs

Steak kabobs with peppers and onions on a cutting board with sauce and plates in the background.
Grilled Steak Kabobs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Grilled steak kabobs make a delicious steak dinner. Marinaded beef is combined with tender vegetables for an easy all in one dinner cooked on the grill.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Steak Kabobs

Garlic Shrimp Skewer

Garlic Shrimp Skewer. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.


Get the Recipe: Garlic Shrimp Skewer

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad

Bowl of chicken salad with tomatoes and feta cheese.
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Southwestern grilled chicken salad is a tasty mix of chicken, black beans, corn, red pepper and poblano pepper, topped off with Avocado-Lime dressing.
Get the Recipe: Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad

Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon

Grilled steak topped with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon. Photo credit: Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

Steak is a class dinner, so treat your mom to the best! This recipe is perfect for a Mother’s Day BBQ because it combines three foods that any mother is sure to love – steak, cheese, and tomatoes!
Get the Recipe: Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon

Asian Marinated Pork Spareribs

Grilled ribs garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate.
Asian Marinated Pork Spareribs. Photo credit: Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen.

Ribs are a perfect barbecue dish and definitely top the list of the best dishes for a Mother’s Day BBQ! They are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors that your mom will love! Plus, they are easy to make and that’s always a bonus.
Get the Recipe: Asian Marinated Pork Spareribs

Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions

Grilled potatoes topped with cheese and bacon in a foil pan.
Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cheesy grilled potatoes & onions are perfect for a cookout. Potatoes with onions and topped with barbecue sauce, cheese & bacon for a tasty side dish.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions

Grilled Garlic Scapes

Curly garlic scapes cooking on a grill.
Grilled Garlic Scapes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.


Get the Recipe: Grilled Garlic Scapes

Mexican Grilled Corn

Grilled corn on the cob with seasoning and lime wedges on a tray.
Mexican Grilled Corn. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Grilled Mexican corn, or Elote, is delicious. The sweet flavor of the corn combined with the spices practically guarantees your mom will come back for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn

Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

A plate of roasted brussels sprouts garnished with bacon pieces.
Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked veggies? Why not! Smoking these flavor-packed brussels sprouts gives them a smoky bacon flavor without all the mess of frying.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled sweet potato wedges garnished with herbs on a blue plate.
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries. Photo credit: Good Life Eats.

Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet root vegetables that are also a great source of nutrition. And these grilled sweet potato fries have only 4 ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

Smoked Spaghetti Squash

A baked spaghetti squash garnished with herbs in a ceramic dish.
Smoked Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked spaghetti squash is a great dish for a BBQ! With a little bit of garlic butter, parsley and red pepper flakes this squash pairs with almost any main dish.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Spaghetti Squash

7 Layer Salad Recipe

Seven layer salad in a bowl.
7 Layer Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This traditional 7 layer salad has been popular for generations! A staple of barbecues, potlucks and church suppers this elegant side dish will be a hit at any gathering.
Get the Recipe: 7 Layer Salad Recipe

Tropical Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slice up some seasonal fruit for a delicious salad that everyone will enjoy. Papaya, star fruit and strawberries are combined with a lime and mint dressing. This colorful and delectable fruit salad will be a tasty treat for your entire family to enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Tropical Fruit Salad

Potato Salad

Potato and egg salad in a blue striped bowl.
Potato Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy potato salad recipe is made with a few simple ingredients, including potatoes, eggs and sweet gherkins. Sure to be a hit at your summer cookouts!
Get the Recipe: Potato Salad

Broccoli Crunch Salad

A close shot of a fork full of broccoli salad.
Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy broccoli crunch salad is perfect for summer picnics. Crisp raw broccoli is combined with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds & bacon.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad

Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots

Grated beets, apples and carrots on a spoon.
Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Raw Beet Salad with apples and carrots is a tasty vegan side dish salad which is simple to make, sweet to eat and gorgeous to look at.
Get the Recipe: Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots

Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta Salad

Orzo pasta salad in a blue flowered bowl.
Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This tasty lemon basil orzo pasta salad is an easy summer dish! With only a few ingredients this salad is perfect for taking along on summer cookout.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Basil Orzo Pasta Salad

Cajun Pasta Salad

Cajun pasta salad of noodles with celery and bell pepper.
Cajun Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spice up a boring side dish with this Cajun pasta salad! Combine pasta with bell peppers, celery and onion and top it off with a creamy remoulade style dressing for a pasta salad with a spicy kick.
Get the Recipe: Cajun Pasta Salad

Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Top view of a bowl of coleslaw with blue cheese on top.
Blue Cheese Coleslaw. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy blue cheese coleslaw is a creamy & tangy twist on a classic coleslaw recipe. This coleslaw is delicious and different!
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Blackstone Griddle Cakes

A two-layer sponge cake decorated with white frosting and colorful sprinkles on a silver cake stand, with additional sprinkles scattered on the table.
Blackstone Griddle Cakes. Photo credit: From Michigan to the Table.

This Mother’s Day make Mom’s special day extra special with a big smile on her face and the smell of Blackstone Griddle Cakes in the air! You can bake a cake without ever turning on the oven.
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Griddle Cakes

Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Individual pineapple upside-down cakes with cherries on top, presented on a white background.
Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Soft mini cakes are topped with pineapple rings and grilled upside down for an amazing treat and a fun take on this classic dessert.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Grilled Peaches

A bowl of yogurt topped with grilled fruit and a drizzle of sauce.
Grilled Peaches. Photo credit: Good Life Eats.

Grilled peaches are a timeless classic and the perfect addition to any BBQ spread! They are simple to make and so delicious — your mom will love them! These are topped of with marscapone and raspberry sauce for an out of this world dessert.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Peaches

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