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Last Updated: Jan 24, 2022 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

What To Serve With Burgers

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There are plenty of options for what to serve with burgers, but these 15 recipes are my favorite and most popular burger sides! From fries to healthy sides and everything in between, this list is here to help you make the most of your tasty burgers!

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15 easy sides to serve up with your favorite burgers that everyone will love!

Thick or thin, grilled or cooked on the stovetop, a great burger is always a people-pleaser! Burgers work for practically any event, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t like them.

In fact, there are nearly 50 billion burgers served up annually in the United States alone! This all-American comfort food is generally accompanied by some crispy French fries, but as good as they are, sometimes you need to switch things up!

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  • 1. Cajun Fries
  • 2. Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
  • 3. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • 4. Corn Fries
  • 5. Onion Rings
  • 6. Broccoli Tots
  • 7. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Round
  • 8. Fried Pickles
  • 9. Potato Skins
  • 10. BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
  • 11. Oven Baked Mac N Cheese Bites
  • 12. Waffle Fries
  • 13. Mozzarella Sticks
  • 14. Homemade Potato Chips
  • 15. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
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  • What To Serve With Burgers: Baked Beans (+More Great Recipes!)
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This list includes some familiar side dishes and some surprise pairings that will compliment any burger nicely!

1. Cajun Fries

It wouldn’t be a reputable list of burger sides without featuring some French fries! Not just any French fries, however, these fries feature a zesty Cajun kick!

Homemade French fries are light years better than frozen or takeout fries, and they are super simple to make. These can be fried, baked, or made nice and crispy in the air fryer.

Use your favorite Cajun seasoning or follow my Cajun seasoning recipe and make your own!

Cajun Fries
These tasty homemade Cajun fries are wonderfully crispy and perfectly seasoned for flavorful fries that everyone will enjoy! They're easy to make at home and are the perfect side for burgers, barbecue, pulled pork, and more!!
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Seasoned Cajun fries double fried to perfection and served with ketchup.

2. Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

Believe it or not, zucchini makes a great side for burgers. Particularly when rolled in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and baked nice and crispy!

Healthier than the traditional French fries, baked zucchini fries are a snack you can feel good about. Best of all, these zucchini fries will taste good in any of your favorite French fry dipping sauces!

Baked Zucchini Fries
My baked zucchini fries are rolled in seasoned bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and then baked to delightfully tasty perfection! Soft and crispy, this is a winning combination with the tender zucchini inside the crunchy coating. Pair these with a pesto dipping sauce or ranch dressing for a fantastic flavor combination!
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Square image of zucchini fries.

3. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

If you’re looking to indulge, a burger with a side of extra cheesy mac and cheese is the way to go! With three different cheeses, this macaroni is baked in the oven until perfectly gooey and delicious.

Follow the recipe or use your favorite cheeses and seasonings, it’s very versatile!

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This Southern baked macaroni and cheese is a wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy side dish that everyone will love. Made with a minimum of three kinds of cheese to make the best mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite. You'll be bringing it along to every potluck, cookout, and holiday!
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My easy to make Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the best creamy mac and cheese that your family is sure to love!!

4. Corn Fries

Dress up traditional French fries with these Mexican elotes inspired corn fries! Crispy French fries are topped with sweet corn, Mexican crema, flavorful seasonings, and lots of cheese!

They can be drizzled in hot sauce, or not, it’s totally up to you. Using frozen French fries helps this side dish come together quickly.

With a squeeze of lime and sprinkle of cilantro, you’ll never want to have fries any other way!

Loaded Mexican Street Corn Fries
My quick, loaded corn fries are the Mexican-inspired side-dish or snack you need in your life. Crispy fries are covered with sweet corn, flavorful seasonings, lots of cheese and Mexican crema to create an incredible side that’s perfect for any day.
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Loaded elotes-style corn fries served in baking sheet on parchment paper.

5. Onion Rings

An American classic, onion rings and burgers go together like bread and butter. So much so that many restaurants have started putting onion rings on top of their burgers!

Whip up some frozen onion rings in your air fryer and they will be so delightfully crisp that no one will know you didn’t make them by hand. Whether you put them on your burger or on the side is up to you!

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
I'm absolutely loving these Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings for how incredibly easy and super crispy they turn out in just minutes! The ease of getting as-good-as-deep-fried foods in these air fryers is just amazing. I love the ease of cleanup and both hubby and I love these perfectly crisped onion rings with a big, juicy burger!!
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large square image of crispy air fryer frozen onion rings stacked 8 high with dip on the side.

6. Broccoli Tots

Broccoli tots are a quick and easy alternative to traditional tater tots and a great way to squeeze in some veggies! All you need for these tots is an egg, a little panko, cheddar cheese, and finely chopped broccoli.

They only take about 30 minutes to make, and they taste great in all your favorite condiments! Even the kids will love these easy, cheesy broccoli tots!

Baked Cheddar Broccoli Tots
Baked broccoli tots with cheddar cheese have the same crispy exterior and soft interior as traditional tater tots without any potatoes. These healthy broccoli tots are perfect for baby led weaning or toddler lunches, and the rest of the family will love them, too. Grab your favorite condiments and dipping sauces for an easy snack you can feel good about eating!
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large square image of easy to make healthy baked broccoli tots served on a white plate with a side of ketchup

7. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Round

A healthy alternative to traditional fried sides, some baked zucchini rounds topped with a little Parmesan cheese are a great choice. When already indulging in a heavy burger, sometimes you need to opt for a side of veggies.

Plus, they only require two ingredients and 20 minutes to make! Focus your efforts on making a delicious burger and pop some of these in the oven.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
These Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are super quick and incredibly easy to make! They're wonderfully tasty and a healthy option as a snack or vegetable side dish! Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for the perfect game day appetizer, too!
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These super easy oven baked parmesan zucchini rounds are a delicious and healthy snack or side to enjoy at any time!

8. Fried Pickles

Fried pickles are the tangy, crispy side that the whole family will love! Panko breading and all the right seasonings make these pickles practically addicting.

By frying them in the air fryer you save tons of time (they only take about 20 minutes from start to finish). Plus, it’s easy cleanup!

Serve them up with some homemade ranch or your favorite dipping sauce for a side everyone will love.

Air Fryer Pickles
Crispy air fryer pickles are a delicious and healthier way to enjoy this popular fried dill pickle appetizer! The whole family will love the crunchy Panko bread crumb coating on this tangy pickle snack! Serve it up with your favorite dipping sauce for a 'better than' deep-fried dill pickle treat!
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Air fryer pickles in a picnic basket, being dipped in sauce.

9. Potato Skins

Potato skins are a hearty side dish more filling than French fries, and you get to load them with all your favorite potato toppings!

They are incredibly easy to make, and the air fryer gets them perfectly crisp. Also, they are perfect for dipping!

Air Fryer Potato Skins
These air fryer potato skins are an incredibly easy way to make perfectly crispy potato skins at home! Bake your potatoes in advance or use leftover baked potatoes for these fan-favorite appetizers that are perfect as a snack, for entertaining, or for Super Bowl parties!
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Potato skins on a white plate.

10. BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Anything wrapped in bacon is delicious and these brussel sprouts are no exception. Slather them in BBQ sauce and you have a savory side perfect for burger night!

Brussel sprouts are one of those veggies people love to hate but coating them in honey butter before wrapping them in bacon will change anyone’s mind.

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
These BBQ bacon wrapped brussel sprouts combine crispy bacon, sweet honey, and fresh brussel sprouts for a delicious side dish! You'll never want to go back to eating plain brussel sprouts again. In fact, these are so tasty that they will become a new go-to side for anytime you fire up the grill!
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Best bbq bacon wrapped brussel sprouts served on white platter.

11. Oven Baked Mac N Cheese Bites

The deliciousness of mac and cheese wrapped up in perfectly bite-sized packages! Unlike the previous mac and cheese on this list, these mac and cheese bites require no silverware.

They are cheesy ooey-gooey goodness with the ease of a finger food!

Oven Baked Breaded Macaroni and Cheese Bites
These baked breaded macaroni and cheese bites are the perfect way to enjoy any leftover macaroni and cheese. The macaroni is coated in a breadcrumb mixture before being baked in the oven until crisp on the outside. They are a bite-sized snack that both kids and adults will love.
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Wide image of breaded mac & cheese bites.

12. Waffle Fries

If you’re looking for easy, throwing some frozen waffle fries in the air fryer is the way to go. The air fryer gets that deep-fry crisp in half the time with 100% less effort.

All you need is a little salt and pepper and some good condiments for dipping.

Waffle Fries In Air Fryer
It's so easy to cook your Waffle Fries In An Air Fryer to golden perfection, you'll never go back to deep frying! You won't want to throw them in the oven again either! This is a fast and practically effortless way to enjoy your waffle fries without using any oil!
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Waffle Fries cooked in an air fryer and served on plate with ketchup.

13. Mozzarella Sticks

Make some mozzarella sticks by battering and frying up some string cheese!

It’s a super easy method and you can cook them three different ways: stick them in the oven, use your air fryer, or make them the old-fashioned way and deep fry them.

Offer them up with some marinara or ranch for dipping and you’ve got a great pairing for your burgers!

Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
This family favorite appetizer is easy to make, really quick to cook, and way better than the frozen variety!
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Deep Fried String Cheese Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

14. Homemade Potato Chips

Go the extra mile and make some potato chips from scratch! Thinly slice potatoes and toss them in the air fryer with just a touch of olive oil and salt.

They taste so much better than store-bought chips and you can tell everyone they are homemade!

Air Fryer Potato Chips
These delightfully crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips are quite simply the best homemade potato chips that you will ever make! Now you can enjoy potato chips anytime you like, and they're not only healthier, but also way better than a freshly opened bag of chips from the store!
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Piled air fryer potato chips in a picnic basket.

15. Garlic Butter Mushrooms

If you’ve ever had a mushroom Swiss cheeseburger, then you know how perfectly mushrooms pair with burgers. These garlic butter mushrooms are so decadently flavorful and just filling enough without overdoing it.

Best of all, they only take 10 minutes to make!

Garlic Butter Mushrooms
These garlic butter mushrooms are decadently flavorful and are one of the easiest side dishes or appetizers you can make! They are savory, caramelized, and full of rich, buttery flavor! Just 10 minutes is all you need to saute this amazing dish to perfection!
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Garlic butter mushrooms in sauce wiht parsley garnish.

We hope this list has helped elevate your burger nights! If there are any sides you think should have made the cut that we missed, drop us a comment below! If you decide to give some of these sides a try, come back and tell us how it went!

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What To Serve With Burgers: Baked Beans (+More Great Recipes!)

There are plenty of options for what to serve with burgers, but these 15 recipes are my favorite and most popular burger sides! From fries to healthy sides and everything in between, this list is here to help you make the most of your tasty burgers!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Cost: $6.49
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 green pepper (optional, diced and sauteed)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tablespoon liquid smoke (Wright's hickory)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 56 oz Bush's Baked Beans (original flavor, 2 28 ounce cans)
  • 4 strips hickory smoked bacon

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and set out a large casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and allow it to cook until browned. Break the ground beef up while cooking. *If you want to add onion or green peppers, cook with the ground beef.
  • Once the hamburger is browned and the grease has been drained, add the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Wright's hickory liquid smoke, and season with ground black pepper. Stir well to combine. *You can use either light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, if you have dark brown sugar on hand it will add a deeper flavor from the higher molasses content.
  • Open your cans of Bush's Original Recipe Baked Beans and drain off the liquid that is settled at the top of the can. Add the beans to the ground beef mixture, stir just enough to mix well then transfer into your casserole dish.
  • Cut your bacon into ½ wide strips and place cut bacon onto baked beans, or use kitchen shears and cut the strips directly onto the beans in the casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 400°F (205°C) for 30 minutes. If you want extra crispy bacon, broil for 5 minutes after baking.

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon

  • To make your baked beans in the slow cooker, cook up the ground beef as directed above and drain off the excess grease. Cook your bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the ground beef, cooked bacon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the beans to the ground beef mixture, stir just enough to mix well then transfer into your crock pot.
  • Place the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low setting for 4 -5 hours, or on high for 2 -3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 11g (22%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Cholesterol: 48mg (16%) | Sodium: 139mg (6%) | Potassium: 210mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 14g (16%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 24mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course 4th of July, BBQ, Memorial Day, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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