3 Kid-Friendly Barbecue Recipes That Will Make Your Cookouts More Fun

3 Kid-Friendly Barbecue Recipes That Will Make Your Cookouts More Fun

Children are generally picky eaters. When preparing a menu for a cookout or a party that children will attend, you can't serve anything too fancy or unfamiliar. Just stick to the basics but add a delicious twist. This time, ditch hotdogs and burgers, try these kid-friendly barbecue recipes that will satisfy your little guests!

Grilled Cheesy Beefballs Sandwich

What you need:

• 1 large baguette
• 1 kilogram ground beef
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup thinly sliced Provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Combine ground beef, eggs, garlic, ricotta, parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley and kosher salt in a large bowl. Using clean hands, mix ingredients well. Form into golf-sized meatballs. Spray the grill racks with cooking oil and arrange meatballs on it. Cook on a pre-heated grill over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until evenly browned on all sides and cooked through. Divide baguette into 4 sandwiches. Divide provolone cheese into the 4 sandwiches and place 3 meatballs in each. Add flavour with choice of condiments.

Maple-Butter Grilled Apricots

What you need:

• 6 apricots, halved lengthwise and pitted
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

In a small pan, mix together maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract and kosher salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. Remove from heat. Cook apricots cut side down on a pre-heated grill over medium heat, brushing with maple mixture while cooking, until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fruits to a serving platter and drizzle remaining mixture over them. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Mini Grilled Beefy Mushroom Sliders

What you need:

• 1 kilogram ground beef chuck
• 1/2 kilogram white button mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, white button mushrooms, onions and soy sauce. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Using clean hands, mix ingredients well and form into small patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Cook on a pre-heated grill over medium high heat to desired doneness. Serve in small buns with cheese, greens and desired condiments.

If you serve any of these 3 kid-friendly barbecue recipes, your little guests will be begging for more!

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