Our favorite barbecue sides might win out over that pulled pork.
Complement your best ‘cue with these staff-favorite barbecue sides with a savory, mouth-watering twist.
Our barbecue sides transform staples likecoleslawand potato salad into side dish stunners.
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We have options for that too.
These barbecue sides will ensure guests clean their plates at your next backyard barbecue.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Move over collards, cucumbers are the new favorite greens.
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This creamy recipe is perfect for a warm-weather gathering and only requires 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Crisp veggies, tender pasta, and satisfying beef are all you could ask for in an enjoyable side.
Drizzle a lime dressing for the perfect amount of tangy flavoring.
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Deviled eggs are kissed with smoky bacon.
When ready to fill egg white halves, snip a corner of the zip-top plastic bag and pipe away.
Fried Okra
Would it be a real Southern summer affair with okra on the table?
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We didn’t think so.
Plus, we added caramelized onions for sweetness and bacon for crunch.
Corn Fritters
These nostalgic fried bites will be the absolute favorite at the family feast.
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Milk, sugar, and fresh corn make up this home-style finger food reminiscent of hush puppies.
Even better, it only takes 30 minutes of hands-on time to prepare.
This simple salad keeps it simple with a light dressing, basil, chives, and parsley.
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What dish isn’t made better with a handful of herbs?
Complete the salad by topping it with more pistachios and crumbled feta cheese.
Cucumber-Tomato-Avocado Salad
All you need is 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to toss together this last-minute side.
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Fritos Corn Salad
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If you thought Fritos were just for dipping, think again!
This dip calls for the corn chips in the corn salad.
Your guests will ask for the recipe before the bowls are scraped clean.
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This slaw recipe combines savory and sweet flavorings with crisp and creamy textures.
Use it as a side dish, sandwich topper, or base.
Crispy Potatoes
When roasting potatoes, don’t crowd the pan.
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Overcrowding will result in steaming, mushy potatoes.
Make this dish with russet, Yukon gold, red, or fingerling potatoes.
Broccoli Salad
Crunchy, cheesy, and simple to makeit’s the ideal salad recipe.
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Top with bacon for even more flavoring.
Radishes, chives, shallots, and Dijon mustard perfectly flavor this dish.
Prepare the lemon-dill vinaigrette in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
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Herbed Potato Stacks
A mandoline is essential for getting extra thin, consistent slices.
Try out this recipe for your most elegant potato yet.
You’ll never go back to bland old not-stacked potatoes.
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Fresh thyme and rosemary perfectly season this simple dish.
Use apre-cut watermelonto save time.
Add the vinaigrette dressing immediately before serving.
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Street Corn Salad
Mexican flavors inspire this summer salad.
Use feta cheese as a substitute if necessary.
The flavors are even better when it’s prepared in advance.
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This recipe will show you how to do it like the pros.
Use the husks as handles to dig into this delicious hand-held side.
Zesty Corn-And-Squash Salad
Looking for a no-cook side?
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Season with salt and pepper for the just-right vinegary, juicy side.
Plus, it cuts back on the sugar and salt for a ‘healthier’ version.
Top it all with crumbled bacon.
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Whipped-Cream Corn Salad
This no-cook salad comes together with just 10 minutes of hands-on time.
It’ll be your favorite dish of the spread.
Cornbread Salad
Trifle dishes are just for holiday desserts.
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Crumbled saltines give it a subtle crunch.
A little bacon certainly doesn’t hurt, either.
Scraping the cob to get as much corn milk as possible helps achieve the creaminess with vegetable broth.
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Classic Baked Macaroni And Cheese
This classic dish belongs at every party.
Choose pasta with plenty of nooks to absorb all the cheesy goodness.
The spuds, bacon, and cheese is tossed with a creamy and herby homemade ranch dressing.
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These crunchy, savory hushpuppy upgrades are coated in a beer batter and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Finish off the potato salad with a garnish of paprika and chives.
Tangy Rainbow Slaw
Make a cabbage slaw that looks as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Roasted, lightly salted peanuts add a unique crunch to this innovative slaw.
Tennessee Onions
Creamy, cheesy, and oh so good!
Roasted Tomato Macaroni And Cheese
Use those fresh summer tomatoes for this grown-up mac and cheese.
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Oregano and dry mustard add a touch of seasoning to this dish.
Plus, this colorful dish comes together in just over an hour.
It’s healthy and acidicthe perfect light and bright side for a hardy BBQ.
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For ultimate freshness, prepare this dish on the day of your barbecue.
Rum Baked Beans
No barbecue would be complete without the beans.
Prepare these baked beans up to two days ahead and bake just before serving.
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Home-Style Butterbeans
Southern-style butterbeans will complement all your barbecue favorites.
Mix bacon, brown sugar, and onion with frozen butterbeans for a quick, delicious side dish.
Use lima beans as a substitute if you prefer.
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Add more mustard, shallots, or grape tomatoes for variety to this classic Southern potato salad.
Let the potatoes cool entirely before adding the other ingredients to maintain the right texture.
Combine black-eyed peas, pepper, cilantro, and scallions for a zesty salad.
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Classic Coleslaw
What’s a barbecue without some version of coleslaw on the table?
For a traditional creamy and crunchy version, make this classic coleslaw.
In the South, they are a welcome addition especially when they are homemade and bursting with flavor.
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Cajun seasoning and Andouille sausage add just the right amount of kick to this creamy, cheesy recipe.
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