If you're wondering what to serve with meatballs, try one of these easy side dish recipes to complete your meal.
Meatballs are a classic comfort food that people of all ages can enjoy. They are versatile and can be made in many different ways and served with many different side dishes.
When choosing a side dish to serve with meatballs, consider the flavors of the meatballs. If they're BBQ meatballs or meatballs in tomato sauce or a tangy sauce, you may want to choose a side dish that is not too acidic, such as mashed potatoes. If the meatballs are in a creamy sauce, you may want to choose a side dish that is more flavorful, such as roasted vegetables.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different sides to find the perfect combination for your taste.
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Pasta and Rice
Pasta is always a great side dish. Try mac and cheese for barbecue meatballs, parmesan orzo for lamb meatballs, goat cheese pasta for ground beef meatballs or chicken meatballs, or jasmine rice for teriyaki meatballs, Hawaiian meatballs, or sweet and sour meatballs.
No-Boil Mac and Cheese
This no-bake mac and cheese recipe is extra-cheesy and super creamy, made with Velveeta, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Perfect as a side dish for BBQ meatballs
Veggies make the best side dishes. Try one of these colorful salads. This copycat Olive Garden salad is perfect for Italian-style meatballs, and the cucumber salads are great for lamb meatballs.
Homemade Olive Garden Salad
This homemade Olive Garden Salad recipe is a copycat of the famous restaurant chain, quickly prepared with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunch croutons, olives, peppers, parmesan, and onion, all tossed with its signature creamy Italian dressing.
This twist on the traditional creamy cucumber salad takes on all the tangy flavors of Greek tzatziki sauce. Serve it at your next potluck, as a cool relief to a spicy dish, or as a healthy side.
Bread is the perfect side dish for almost any meal.
Rosemary Focaccia
Rosemary focaccia is soft and fluffy on the inside, crusty on the outside with sprigs of rosemary and flakey salt sprinkled all over. It is a perfect versatile starter or side to any main course.
This air fryer garlic bread recipe is not only incredibly simple (it’s ready in just 15 minutes) but it also tastes amazing. The combination of fresh herbs, buttery garlic, and crisp toast creates an irresistible flavor and a delicious crunch.
If you're looking for a super simple side dish, try a side of garlic bread or soft bread, white rice or cauliflower rice (or a 50/50 blend), zucchini noodles, buttered angel hair pasta, egg noodles (perfect for Swedish meatballs), fresh or frozen green beans, Caesar salad, honey butter baby carrots, or a premade potato salad from the deli at the grocery store.
FAQ
What can I serve with meatballs instead of pasta?
There are many side dishes for meatballs including salad, mashed potatoes, veggies, rice, garlic bread, rolls, and more.
What vegetables to serve with meatballs?
The perfect veggie side for meatballs will depend on the type of meatball. Most meatballs are great with broccoli, roasted carrots, asparagus, green beans, Brussels sprouts, kale salad, and more.
Related
If you need an easy meatball recipe, look no further. Try one of my Instant Pot or slow cooker recipes featuring frozen meatballs, or try my homemade turkey meatballs. What's your favorite meatball recipe?
