30 Cheap BBQ Food Ideas for Your Summer Cookout
Get the grill ready for these inexpensive BBQ ideas!

Host your summer cookout on your budget with these cheap BBQ food ideas! You don't have to spend excessive amounts of cash to have a flavorful feast for your friends and family! These 30 cheap grilling ideas provide budget-friendly recipes for main dishes and sides to ensure your summer barbeque is packed with fresh flavors!
These thrifty meal planning tips will ensure your summer cookout is a success. Entertaining and grilling can work for any budget, so ensure your guests are full and satisfied with these cheap BBQ ideas. Try any of these delicious recipes at your next get-together and celebrate the sensational summer!
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You've never had such a tender pork chop! This simple recipe provides a flavorful and tender piece of pork perfect for your whole family!

An important part of attending a potluck is bringing your own dish to contribute, but just because you are low on cash, doesn’t mean you can’t bring a stellar dish!
27 Cheap Potluck Recipes that Won’t Break the Bank
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza Skewers
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Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini
Bacon-Wrapped Brats
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
These grilled jalapeno poppers are far from the traditional bar snack! They are stuffed with shrimp and wrapped in bacon to make their own spicy meal!

We’ve compiled our favorite cheap picnic recipe ideas so you’ll be able to enjoy a meal in the park without breaking the bank. 18 Cheap Picnic Ideas for a Portable Feast
Easy Garlicky Grilled Polenta
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Grilled Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce
Try a different protein with these lamb kabobs! Served with a traditional tzatziki sauce, this Mediterranean-inspired dish will brighten your summer bar-be-que!

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Apple Bourbon BBQ Grilled Chicken Wings
Bacon Wrapped Aloha Dogs
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled Cauliflower with Jalapeno Lime Butter
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KathrynAllison
Jul 05, 2018
Wow, my mouth is watering just looking at the photos of all these delicious recipes. I can't wait to try the honey grilled fish for my next BBQ!
Mark
Jul 03, 2018
So many great ideas here! Can't wait to try some of them at my 4th of July cookout!

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