With warm weather finally on the horizon, it’s time to start getting ready for the summer season. Pool parties, picnics, and cookouts are right around the corner, but no one wants to arrive to the party empty handed. Check out our top 23 ideas on what to bring to a cookout below, and soak up an entire summer’s worth of mouthwatering recipe ideas all perfect for your next get together.
Meats
Not quite sure what to bring to a cookout you’ve got coming up yet? Keep it simple, and provide one of the obvious staples of any great barbecue — the meat. Don’t feel like you have to provide for the entire party though, especially if it’s a large gathering. Just make sure you coordinate with the host and other guests to make sure everything is accounted for ahead of time.
Our Top Picks:
- Zweigle’s Pop Open Picnic Pac
- Zweigle’s Skinless Frankfurts
- Zweigle’s All Natural Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage
- Zweigle’s All Natural Buffalo Chicken Sausage
- Zweigle’s Fully Cooked Italian Sausage
- Zweigle’s Natural Casing Cocktail Franks
Appetizers
If the main course is already accounted for by the host, odds are you can pitch in by bringing an appetizer to your next cookout. These dishes never go to waste, and the endless options make it easy to get creative in the kitchen no matter your skill level.
Our Top Picks:
- Crock Pot Grape Jelly BBQ Cocktail Sausage
- Glazed Chicken Sausage Pineapple Bites
- Homemade Chicken Sausage Corn Dogs
- Zweigle’s Mouth Watering Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
- Zweigle’s Slow Cooker Cheesy Barbecue Hot Dogs
- 4 Ingredient Corn Dog Muffins
Side Dishes
You can never have too many side dishes, can you? In fact, all the salads, casseroles, and more at cookouts are part of what make this time of the year so tasty. A few bites of everyone’s favorite dishes to pass make for a winning summer meal.
Our Top Picks:
- Buffalo Mac & Cheese (Zweigle’s Style!)
- Chicken Club Sausage Pasta Salad
- One-Pot Creamy Greek Orzo With Chicken Sausage
- Sausage and Potato Summer Vegetable Skillet
- Crock Pot Sausage Pierogi Casserole
- Sausage Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad
Dessert
You know the saying…it’s not a party if there’s not cake. While our specialty lies in the earlier courses, we still know a delicious looking dessert when we see one. Check out some of our favorites below, and consider bringing one of these sweet treats to your next summer outing. You won’t be disappointed!
- Lemon Meringue Bars
- Cookies and Cream Dessert Jars
- Easy Blackberry Cobbler
- Fresh Fruit Cheesecake Pie
- Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
What’s your favorite food to bring to a cookout?
