Think you need a grill to enjoy great BBQ? Think again! These 35 Indoor BBQ Recipes That’ll Make You Forget the Grill are packed with smoky, saucy, finger-lickin’ flavor—and every one of them can be made inside. This recipe collection is your go-to guide for bringing all the best BBQ flavor indoors. From sweet and smoky Boston baked beans in the Crockpot to creamy mac and cheese, tender pulled pork sliders, and saucy oven-baked ribs, every dish brings comfort and flavor with minimal effort. You’ll even find BBQ-inspired wings, rubs, sauces, sides, and no-bake desserts to round out your meal.

Easy Boston Baked Beans Crockpot Recipe

Baked beans with bacon on top
Easy Boston Baked Beans Crockpot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
> Get The Full Recipe: Easy Boston Baked Beans Crockpot Recipe

Delicious Mac and Cheese Crockpot Recipe

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped with a spoon
Delicious Mac and Cheese Crockpot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This crockpot mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite. There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese. It’s especially delicious when it’s cooked in the slow cooker, mostly because it requires almost no effort. The hardest part is cooking the pasta. 
> Get The Full Recipe: Delicious Mac and Cheese Crockpot Recipe

Get a Free Printable BBQ Party Pack

free printable bbq shopping list and decorations
Get a Free Printable BBQ Party Pack. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

How-To: Tap the button below. Add the BBQ Party Pack to your cart. Go to your cart and enter the discount code, Free Discount Code: EMAILFREEBIE Checkout, and I will send you your FREE printable right to your inbox!
Get Your Freebie: Get a Free Printable BBQ Party Pack

Sweet and Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

Pulled pork sliders
Sweet and Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This sweet and saucy BBQ pulled pork sliders recipe is an absolute winner for any gathering or casual meal. With tender and juicy pulled pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, and sweet Hawaiian slider buns, these sliders are a crowd pleaser.
> Get The Full Recipe: Sweet and Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

Tender and Juicy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

Tender and Juicy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is the secret to fall-off-the-bone tender pulled pork. I’m going to teach you how to make super tender BBQ slow cooker pulled pork in under 10 minutes of prep to cooking time.
> Get The Full Recipe: Tender and Juicy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

Dr. Pepper BBQ Wings Crockpot Recipe

chicken wings with bbq sauce and dr pepper
Dr. Pepper BBQ Wings Crockpot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious recipe for juicy BBQ chicken wings? This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings that will surely be a hit at your next party or gathering.
> Get The Full Recipe: Dr. Pepper BBQ Wings Crockpot Recipe

Easy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Recipe

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Easy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beautiful Strawberry Angel Food Cake dessert recipe is so easy to make. Plus, it’s a no-bake recipe with only 4 basic ingredients: angel food cake, jello, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries.
> Get The Full Recipe Now: Easy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Cake Recipe

Rainy Day Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe

oven baked ribs
Rainy Day Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Amazing, tender ribs every time! Get your napkins ready when you make these super tender pork ribs with a sweet maple dry rub in your oven.
>Get The Full Recipe: Rainy Day Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe

Creamy & Sweet No-Bake Cherry Delight Recipe

A close-up of a partially eaten cherry cheesecake in a white dish. The dessert has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant red cherry topping. A spoon with some cheesecake and cherries is resting in the dish. A striped cloth napkin is visible nearby.
Creamy & Sweet No-Bake Cherry Delight Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in the creamy, sweet layers of Cherry Delight’s buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping. 
> Get The Full Recipe: Creamy & Sweet No-Bake Cherry Delight Recipe

Bacon and Bourbon Baked Beans Slow Cooker Recipe

baked beans with bacon and burbon
Bacon and Bourbon Baked Beans Slow Cooker Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is the perfect side dish for your next potluck, BBQ, or summer party – slow-cooked sweet and savory bourbon baked beans. This yummy recipe features a medley of flavors, including sweet barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, brown sugar, and a touch of your favorite bourbon. Best part, it’s super easy to make with minimal cleanup. This baked beans recipe will add a fun twist to any gathering.
>Get The Full Recipe: Bacon and Bourbon Baked Beans Slow Cooker Recipe

Oven-Baked Honey Dry Rub Wings Recipe

dry rub chicken wings that were baked in the oven
Oven-Baked Honey Dry Rub Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick, tasty way to make crispy oven-baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe, along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
> Get The Full Recipe: Oven-Baked Honey Dry Rub Wings Recipe

Rich & Creamy No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe

Five clear plastic cups filled with a dessert consisting of a crumbly base, creamy filling, and topped with blueberries and small green herb leaves. The cups are arranged on a white plate with more green leaves around, set on a light blue cloth.
Rich & Creamy No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe. Image Credit: Image credit goes to.

Want to make delicious cheesecake but don’t feel like turning on the oven? Make these No-Bake Cheesecake Cups! Each cup has a homemade graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy cheesecake cheese filling.
> Get The Full Recipe: Rich & Creamy No-Bake Cheesecake Cups Recipe

Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe

Close-up of a glass jar filled with dark brown homemade sauce, labeled "Kerr Self Sealing." Another jar is blurred in the background, with greens faintly visible. The setting appears to be rustic and homemade.
Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet and spicy with a punch of coffee flavor will make this Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce jazz up all your BBQ meals.
> Get the Recipe: Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe

Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe

cucumber salad with dill
Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This light cucumber salad with fresh dill and a honey vinaigrette is a delicious and easy recipe you can make year-round.  This crisp cucumber salad is incredibly simple to make in less than 10 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. 
> Get The Full Recipe: Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Close-up of glazed barbecue chicken pieces garnished with chopped fresh parsley, arranged on a white plate. The chicken has a shiny, caramelized surface, indicating it is cooked and sauced.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

I love an easy dinner and this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is just the ticket. Chicken thighs and legs are seasoned with seasoning salt, slathered with homemade BBQ sauce and baked until sticky sweet perfection.
> Get the Recipe: Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk Recipe

A cream pie with a graham cracker crust in a glass pie dish has two slices missing. The two slices are placed on white, scalloped-edge plates. The setup is on a blue surface with a gray cloth, utensils, and lemon slices in the background.
Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk Recipe. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

With its classic graham cracker crust, creamy lemon filling, and dollops of whipped cream, this Lemon Icebox Pie is the refreshing summer treat you’ve been waiting for. While it’s cool and refreshing for summer cookouts, it goes great with your fall and winter casseroles. It takes no time to make but plan ahead, it needs to refrigerate for about 4 hours.
> Get The Full Recipe: Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk Recipe

Classic Summer Farro Salad Recipe

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Classic Summer Farro Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
Get the Recipe: Classic Summer Farro Salad Recipe

10-Minute Apple Slaw With Dressing Recipe

A person pours a bowl of yellow dressing over a colorful salad in a glass bowl. The salad contains kale, red cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. A striped cloth is visible beside the bowl on the white surface.
10-Minute Apple Slaw With Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, this apple slaw combines crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty homemade dressing for the perfect side dish. Whether for a busy weeknight or a family gathering, this easy recipe will brighten up any meal!
Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Apple Slaw With Dressing Recipe

Crowd-Pleasing Macaroni Salad With Cheese Recipe

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Crowd-Pleasing Macaroni Salad With Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
Get the Recipe: CCrowd-Pleasing Macaroni Salad With Cheese Recipe

BBQ Pulled Chicken (Instant Pot)

bbq chicken sandwich on a bun
BBQ Pulled Chicken (Instant Pot). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Need BBQ in a hurry? Try using your Instant Pot to create this delicious and quick-to-make Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe. This pulled chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
Get The Recipe: BBQ Pulled Chicken (Instant Pot)

Citrusy Lemon Poke Cake Recipe

A lemon sheet cake topped with creamy frosting, lemon slices, and mint leaves. The cake is partially sliced in a white baking dish next to two plated servings adorned with similar garnishes. Fresh mint and a whole lemon are placed next to the dishes.
Citrusy Lemon Poke Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
Get the Recipe: Citrusy Lemon Poke Cake Recipe

Zesty Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Zesty Fresh Corn Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
> Get the Recipe: Zesty Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

The Best BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe

Coffee dry rub
The Best BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Easy BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs, Steak, Pork & Brisket is the perfect rub for kicking up your vegetables and meats when grilling.  It infuses your taste buds with a sweet slightly nutty flavor and can be kicked up with some heat if you double up on the cayenne pepper.
> Get The Recipe: The Best BBQ Coffee Dry Rub Recipe

Easy Hot Dog Topping Beer Chili Recipe

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Easy Hot Dog Topping Beer Chili Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

 A southern classic beer chili recipe made with beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones. In Southern tradition, this chili has a unique twist. It’s made with grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, classic chili seasonings, white corn, black-eyed peas, and Calamity Jane beer from PGA Georgia Selection.
> Get The Recipe: Easy Hot Dog Topping Beer Chili Recipe

BBQ Spice Rub Recipe

Texas BBQ dry rub
BBQ Spice Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

BBQ spice rub recipe is a bold, sweet-and-smoky blend that’s delightfully easy to make. With pantry staples like brown sugar, paprika, and cumin, it’s perfect for adding a depth of flavor to grilled meats or roasted veggies.
Get The Recipe: HBBQ Spice Rub Recipe

10-Minute BBQ Ranch Dressing Recipe

A bowl of creamy orange dip with a smooth texture, set on a marble surface next to a striped cloth. A spoon rests in the bowl, indicating it's ready to be served or used.
10-Minute BBQ Ranch Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade BBQ ranch dressing is the perfect way to transform simple meals into something extraordinary. It combines the smoky, slightly sweet flavors of your favorite BBQ sauce with the cool, creamy goodness of classic ranch dressing—a harmonious blend that’s simply irresistible.
Get the Recipe: 10-Minute BBQ Ranch Dressing Recipe

Easy Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

cracker barrel hash brown
Easy Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hash brown casserole copycat recipe is made with thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese and can be prepared in the oven or slow cooker. It is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the whole family will love it.
>Get The Full Recipe: Easy Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Easy Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side Recipe

LongHorn Steakhouse broccoli
Easy Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Recreate the popular Longhorn Steakhouse broccoli dish at home with this easy recipe. It’s a tasty side dish for any meal.
Get the Recipe: Easy Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side Recipe

Flavorful Maple BBQ Rub Recipe

Maple dry rub
Flavorful Maple BBQ Rub Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you want a great dry rub recipe for ribs, you need to mix up this Award Winning Dry Rub For Ribs. This homemade dry rub has a sweet maple-infused flavor with savory spices and just a touch of heat. Friends and family will say you are a pit master with this award-winning dry rub for ribs at your next BBQ.
> Get The Full Recipe: Flavorful Maple BBQ Rub Recipe

Effortless Crockpot Hot Dogs Recipe

hot dogs and a can of beer in front of a crock pot
Effortless Crockpot Hot Dogs Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Are you hosting a party and need an easy way to feed a crowd hot dogs? Making crockpot hot dogs is the perfect solution: it takes only a few minutes to set up, and all you need is 3-4 hours of slow cooking, and you’ll be able to serve up a ton of hot dogs from your crock pot!
> Get The Full Recipe: Effortless Crockpot Hot Dogs Recipe

Easy Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce Recipe

A square glass container filled with dark, rich BBQ sauce is placed on a wooden surface. Next to it, a wooden spoon with "Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce" printed on the handle holds a small amount of sauce. A bottle is partially visible in the background.
Easy Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bacon and Whiskey BBQ Sauce is sure to make you a superstar cook at your next BBQ. This sauce has a sweet smoky bacon flavor and punches of whiskey, garlic, and maple.
> Get The Full Recipe: Easy Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce Recipe

Seasoned Crock Pot Asparagus Recipe

cooked asparagus with lemo wedges
Seasoned Crock Pot Asparagus Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to cook crockpot asparagus perfectly every time. With this easy recipe, you can cook asparagus in a crock pot with only five minutes of prep work, and then your slow cooker will do the rest of the work.
Get the Recipe: Seasoned Crock Pot Asparagus Recipe

Easy Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Easy Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe

Mexican Cornbread with Creamed Corn

A close-up of several pieces of cheesy, golden-brown cornbread stacked on a wire rack, showing their moist and crumbly texture.
Mexican Cornbread with Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Southern-style recipe elevates a classic moist cornbread to a flavorful Tex-Mex version. With the addition of green chilies and pepper jack cheese, we’ve taken the classic and added a twist.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Cornbread with Creamed Corn

Zesty Lemon Lush Recipe

A dessert featuring layers of a crumbly base, bright yellow filling, and fluffy white cream, topped with two halved strawberries, on a beige plate.
Zesty Lemon Lush Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Looking for a zesty, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings? Look no further than this Lemon Lush recipe. With layers of buttery Golden Oreo crust, creamy lemon-infused cream cheese, a tangy homemade lemon pudding layer, and fluffy whipped cream, this lemon lasagna is a true delight for your taste buds. It’s easy to make, requires no baking, and will be a hit at any potluck or family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Zesty Lemon Lush Recipe

31 Kid-Approved Dump Dinners (That You’ll Love Too)

A fork lifts spaghetti with meat sauce from a green plate. The pasta is topped with a rich, chunky tomato meat sauce, suggesting a hearty meal. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
31 Kid-Approved Dump Dinners (That You’ll Love Too). Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let’s be honest—getting dinner on the table that everyone will actually eat (without complaining) can feel like a superpower. That’s where these kid-approved dump dinners come in! They’re cozy, comforting, and ridiculously easy to toss together—no fancy steps, no stress. Best of all? You’ll love them just as much as the kids do. This collection is packed with 31 dump-and-go meals made for busy weeknights and hungry families. From creamy crockpot mac and cheese to juicy pork chops smothered in gravy, these recipes keep things simple while delivering big flavor. Get All The Recipes: 31 Kid-Approved Dump Dinners (That You’ll Love Too)