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    What To Serve With Beef Ribs

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    For what to serve with beef ribs, take a look at this list of side dishes that have become our go-to recipes when we grill, smoke, or BBQ! If you prefer vegetables you have plenty of options, or if you prefer indulging in some comforting carbs we have that too! You can't go wrong with any of these incredible recipes when choosing what to serve with beef ribs!

    The Best Sides For Beef Ribs

    Nothing beats some juicy, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs that have been cooked low and slow to tender perfection. But how do you choose what to serve with them to complete the meal?

    It's simple, just take a look at the best recipes to serve with beef ribs below! Each of these side dishes are tried and true favorites of my family, and soon they will be yours too!

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    • The Best Sides For Beef Ribs
    • 1. Milk and Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
    • 2. Macaroni and Tomatoes
    • 3. Boiled Potatoes
    • 4. Wedge Salad
    • 5. Collard Greens with Bacon
    • 6. Southern Fried Corn
    • 7. Smoked Asparagus
    • 8. Southern Coleslaw
    • 9. Fruit Cocktail Salad
    • 10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
    • 11. Egg Salad
    • 12. Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • 13. Baked Sweet Potatoes
    • 14. Succotash
    • 15. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
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    We love ribs of every variety! If you are planning on whipping up some pork ribs rather than beef, take a look at our favorite sides for pork ribs!

    Or, if you plan on slathering some sauce on those ribs, give our 'what to serve with BBQ ribs' page a glance.

    1. Milk and Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

    This method of boiling corn on the cob in milk and butter will change your life! The corn comes out so tender and juicy every time.

    If you are already busting out the grill or smoker, smoked corn on the cob would also be a great choice to pair with your beef ribs dinner!

    Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
    I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! It's just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new 'go-to' method of cooking your corn!
    Check out this recipe
    Halved sweet corn cobs shown in the water, milk, and butter mixture that they were boiled in on the stovetop.

    2. Macaroni and Tomatoes

    This Southern classic sounds weird until you try it. A little bacon grease gives it its signature smokey bacon flavor that pairs just wonderfully with juicy bits of tomato and tender macaroni noodles.

    Not only that, but it is so easy to make! There is practically no prep work involved.

    Macaroni And Tomatoes
    This recipe for macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven't had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side!
    Check out this recipe
    Tasty macaroni and tomatoes served in white pasta bowl on light background.

    3. Boiled Potatoes

    Toss some boiled baby potatoes with butter and herbs, and you have a hearty side dish that could feed a crowd. This beef ribs side dish is beginner friendly and it only takes 15 minutes to make!

    Boiled Potatoes
    These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!
    Check out this recipe
    Boiled potatoes in a white bowl with parsley on top.

    4. Wedge Salad

    If you're craving some leafy greens, forget the boring old house salad and opt for a eye-catching wedge salad instead! A crisp wedge of fresh, green iceberg lettuce just makes your beef ribs feel a little more special.

    Wedge Salad
    This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
    Check out this recipe
    Closeup of the wedge salad on light grey plate and served with dressing, tomatoes, and bacon.

    5. Collard Greens with Bacon

    If you aren't from the South you may not be familiar with collard greens yet, but you should be! And if you are from the South, you know this savory, salty side dish is a necessity at any cookout or backyard BBQ!

    Collard Greens with Bacon
    This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It's an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you're planning for dinner!
    Check out this recipe
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    6. Southern Fried Corn

    If you prefer your corn off the cob, try Southern fried corn instead! It is incredibly easy and chock full of bacon, garlic butter, and sauteed onions.

    The slightly sweet, savory, and buttery combination of flavors will make you want to shovel this corn right into your mouth. You may need to make extra.

    Southern Fried Corn
    Southern fried corn is a delicious side dish you can whip up with only a few simple ingredients and it is chock-full of flavor! This is one of those quick recipes you are going to want to have in your arsenal for easy weeknight dinners!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of Southern fried corn in a cast iron skillet.

    7. Smoked Asparagus

    Instead of baking or sautéing asparagus, have you considered smoking it? If you have a smoker you won't regret tossing in a few stalks.

    Smoked Asparagus
    This incredibly easy Smoked Asparagus also yields amazing tasty results combining the natural sweetness of roasted asparagus with rich, smoky goodness! It's a family favorite vegetable side dish that you can easily cook alongside a hearty main dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Smoked asparagus with freshly grated parmesan cheese on light background.

    8. Southern Coleslaw

    Crisp, creamy, and cool, coleslaw is maybe one of the most popular rib side dishes of all time. It's a little tangy, a little sweet, and it is great on sandwiches or on its own!

    Everyone needs a go-to coleslaw recipe for last minute get-togethers, and this quick and easy recipe is right for the job.

    Southern Coleslaw
    Quick and easy Southern coleslaw is a classic favorite side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of Southern coleslaw in a white bowl.

    9. Fruit Cocktail Salad

    A bright fruit cocktail salad can be a fabulous side dish, appetizer, or dessert! Use fresh fruit that is in season, or cut back on prep and time by using canned fruit.

    The fruit is coated in a sweet and creamy pineapple vanilla sauce that both kids and adults will enjoy!

    Fruit Cocktail Salad
    My easy fruit cocktail salad features a rainbow of different fruit and a sauce made with pineapple and vanilla pudding that is incredible! This is a fabulous summer side dish or dessert that can be made using fresh or canned fruit, it's delicious either way! Try a refreshing fruit cocktail salad at your next get-together!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of fruit cocktail salad in a white dish.

    10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    This quick and easy recipe for roasted brussel sprouts is one you will want to make time and time again. They are delicious with beef ribs as well as just about anything else!

    The crispy caramelized edges are the best part. Use fresh brussels or frozen, whatever you prefer!

    Roasted Brussel Sprouts
    These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted brussel sprouts showing golden caramelized color in a white serving bowl on white background

    11. Egg Salad

    You can't have a cookout without egg salad. My super easy egg salad recipe has been perfected over time and it is definitely one for the books.

    Serve it as a simple side dish, or make sandwiches for snacking while everyone waits on the main course!

    Egg Salad
    To make the best ever Egg Salad sandwich, you have to start with this super easy and oh so very delicious egg salad recipe! This egg salad is based on the classic egg salad we all remember growing up! You can keep it simple, or include some of the stir-in suggestions mentioned below!
    Check out this recipe
    The best egg salad is made with your staple ingredients of the classic egg salad: hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasoning! Make it your own with all the wonderful options for stir-ins!!

    12. Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Mashed potatoes are never a bad choice! They are right at home next to virtually any protein, but my creamy garlic mash compliments savory beef ribs particularly well.

    Leftover mashed potatoes are even better the next day! If there's any left, that is.

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    There's no such thing as leftovers when you're serving these super creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, BakeItWithLove.com

    13. Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Baked sweet potatoes are a super easy side dish that everyone will enjoy. Add a little butter, sugar, and cinnamon for a sweeter potato, or some butter, salt, and pepper for a savory potato!

    Baked Sweet Potatoes
    Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
    Check out this recipe
    Baked sweet potatoes on a metal tray opened with a pat of butter inside.

    14. Succotash

    Succotash may have a silly name, but this easy vegetable side dish is surprisingly hearty! Creamy butter beans, juicy corn kernels, and bacon are what will keep people coming back for seconds.

    Succotash goes great with just about any meaty main course, especially beef ribs!

    Succotash (with Butter Beans & Bacon)
    This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!    
    Check out this recipe
    Closeup square image of the best succotash with bacon and butter beans.

    15. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon

    Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are savory, sweet, a little smoky, and perfect for pairing with beef ribs (or any ribs)! This recipe is Southern home-cooking at its finest and will definitely help your guests bring on the impending food coma.

    Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
    Rich and hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon are a satisfying side dish with BBQ dinners and more! The savory baked beans are made slightly sweet with a touch of brown sugar made even better with added smoky flavors from hickory smoked bacon and liquid smoke!!
    Check out this recipe
    Super easy barbecue baked beans loaded with hearty, beefy flavors and smoky richness with just a touch of delicious sweetness!!

    When choosing what to serve with beef ribs, you can't go wrong with any of these fabulous recipes! Tell us what's on the menu with your ribs in the comment section!

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    What To Serve With Beef Ribs: Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese (+More Great Side Dishes!)

    For what to serve with beef ribs, take a look at this list of side dishes that have become our go-to recipes when we grill, smoke, or BBQ! If you prefer vegetables you have plenty of options, or if you prefer indulging in some comforting carbs we have that too! You can't go wrong with any of these incredible recipes when choosing what to serve with beef ribs!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 456kcal
    Prep 15 minutes
    Cooking 40 minutes
    Cooling Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup Colby jack cheese (shredded)
    • 4 oz American cheese (more of you want your mac n cheese even creamier)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or spray your 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Cook the elbow macaroni pasta according to the boxed directions, but remove the pasta 2 minutes earlier than the recommended cooking time (for an al dente texture).
      3 cups elbow macaroni
    • Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then add milk and heavy cream, stir to combine.
      1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream
    • Add the cheeses, reserving 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese for the topping, and the seasoning (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper) as well as the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
      2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup Colby jack cheese, 4 oz American cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Transfer to your baking dish and top with reserved 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.
    • Bake uncovered in the center of your oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.
    • Allow the Southern baked macaroni and cheese to cool for 10 - 15 minutes before serving. *The macaroni and cheese may appear jiggly, but sets up while cooling.

    Equipment You May Need

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    Notes

    • The best cheese is block cheese in this recipe. The already shredded cheeses in your grocer's dairy section has additives that prevent the same melting quality of freshly grated cheeses.
    • To get a lovely browned topping, you can broil the baked mac and cheese for the last five minutes of the cocking time. Watch your dish closely though, as the cheesy topping goes from browned to burnt really quickly!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 564mg (25%) | Potassium: 217mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 953IU (19%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 430mg (43%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    Course Pasta, Side Dish
    Cuisine Southern

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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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