This plate looks like an over‑the‑top backyard barbecue feast: cheeseburgers, a chili dog, grilled chicken, saucy meatballs, green beans, baked beans, and a simple sausage pasta salad. Below is a flexible “BBQ Party Plate” article you can use, with mini‑recipes for each part so readers can recreate the whole platter or just the elements they like.
BBQ Party Plate Overview
This recipe pulls together several easy backyard favorites into one loaded plate. Prepare the sides first (beans and pasta salad), then grill the meats and toast the buns right before serving so everything lands hot and juicy.
Serves 6–8 generously.
Classic Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
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2 lb ground beef (80/20)
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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6 burger buns, toasted
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Optional: pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo
Directions
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Gently form 6 patties, slightly wider than the buns; press a shallow dimple in the center of each.
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Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Grill or pan‑sear over medium‑high heat 3–4 minutes per side, until cooked to your liking.
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Add a cheese slice to each patty during the last minute, cover to melt.
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Serve on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Chili Dogs
Ingredients
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6 hot dog sausages
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6 hot dog buns
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2 cups thick chili (canned or homemade, no beans if you prefer)
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Optional: shredded cheese, diced onion
Directions
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Heat chili in a small pot until simmering.
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Grill or pan‑cook hot dogs until browned.
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Place each dog in a bun, spoon chili over the top, and add cheese/onion if using.
BBQ Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
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2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for brushing)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
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Toss chicken with oil, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; marinate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
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Grill over medium heat 6–8 minutes per side, brushing with extra sauce, until cooked through and nicely charred.
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Rest a few minutes, then serve.
