Why You Need a Gas Grill and Griddle Combo with Lid

Introduction

Grilling with only grill grates can be surprisingly limiting. Yes, you can sear a steak or roast veggies, but when it comes to more delicate or finely chopped foods, things fall apart—literally. Try cooking bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, or fried rice on standard grill grates, and you’ll quickly find yourself losing food between the slats or dealing with uneven heat. Conventional grill grates simply don’t offer the versatility that many backyard chefs crave.

This is where the Arteflame insert changes the game. By combining both a grill grate and a griddle in one sleek unit—with a convenient lid—the Arteflame insert gives your existing gas grill an entirely new purpose. Suddenly, your grill isn’t just a grill—it’s a full-service outdoor cooking station where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all back on the menu.

Griddle and Grill Advantages

The advantages of combining a gas grill and griddle with a lid are numerous, especially for those looking to elevate their outdoor cooking experience. Here’s what makes this setup not just useful, but transformative.

1. Cook Virtually Anything

Unlike grill grates that limit you to foods that won’t fall through the cracks, a griddle surface opens the door to an expansive menu. With a griddle, you can cook:

• Bacon strips—crispy and splatter-free
• Sunny-side-up or scrambled eggs
• Hash browns or fried potatoes
• Stir-fried rice or vegetables
• Pancakes, tortillas, and flatbreads
• Cheeseburgers without meat juices dripping into flames

With a grill-only setup, these foods often fall apart or burn unevenly. A griddle ensures they cook uniformly, keeping delicate ingredients intact and perfectly cooked.

2. Combo Design Maximizes Versatility

The beauty of a dual-surface grill and griddle combo lies in its flexibility. Craving fajitas? Sear the steak or chicken on the grill grate while simultaneously sautéing peppers and onions on the griddle. Hosting a brunch? Grill sausages while flipping pancakes next to them. This combo lets you prepare multiple components of a meal at once—maximum flavor, minimal hassle.

3. More Control Over Heat Zones

A griddle evens out temperature inconsistencies across the cooking surface, resulting in fewer hot spots and burnt food. With the Arteflame insert, you can also manage indirect and direct heat zones more efficiently—crucial when juggling several food items.

4. Easier Cleanup

Anyone who’s scraped burnt bits off grill grates knows the struggle. A flat griddle surface simplifies cleanup dramatically. Many users just scrape it down with a spatula and wipe it clean. Plus, because there’s less grease dripping into the flame, there's a significant reduction in flare-ups and burnt grease odors.

5. Lid Makes It a Full Oven

The addition of a lid transforms your grill and griddle combo into a functional outdoor oven. Roast vegetables, bake flatbreads, melt cheese over burgers, or gently steam items without losing moisture. The lid retains heat and traps flavorful smoke, enhancing the overall cooking performance.

6. Saves Money and Space

Instead of purchasing a separate flat-top grill to complement your existing unit, the Arteflame insert combines everything into one seamless tool. It extends the capabilities of your current grill, meaning you don’t have to invest in multiple outdoor cooking appliances or find extra storage space.

7. Built to Last

The Arteflame insert isn't just versatile—it’s built for life. Designed with longevity and usability in mind, this one modification can completely rejuvenate an aging grill while preventing the need for costly replacements.

Conclusion

If you're stuck with a basic grill grate setup, you're missing out on an entire spectrum of culinary possibilities. The Arteflame insert adds a professional-grade griddle surface to your grill while preserving the structure and benefits of traditional grates—and it comes with a lid for even more control and versatility. It doesn't just complement your existing grill; it reinvents it.

Each Arteflame insert is proudly made in the USA from 100% American steel—not brittle cast iron. Unlike cast iron, which is known for cracking over time, our US steel construction is virtually indestructible and designed to last a lifetime. Made to the highest American food safety standards, Arteflame inserts are not only durable but trust-worthy when it comes to health and hygiene. Upgrade your grill today and experience outdoor cooking without limits.