Here's what to serve with pot roast for a tasty change from the usual potatoes and carrots for a fabulous roast dinner. From sweet cinnamon apples to savory baked beans, these satisfying side dishes can completely transform your pot roast dinners. Mashed potatoes, broccoli, and all the classic choices are here, plus many potential new favorites!
Serve with Mississippi pot roast, Yankee pot roast, or an Instant Pot pot roast. I always include my delicious pot roast gravy, too!
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- 1. Funeral Potatoes
- 2. Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
- 3. Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
- 4. Boiled Potatoes
- 5. Baked Beans with Ground Beef & Bacon
- 6. Honey and Herb Oven Roasted Carrots
- 7. Potatoes Dauphinoise
- 8. Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole
- 9. Cheesy Baked Asparagus
- 10. Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
- 11. Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
- 12. German Potato Salad
- 13. Fried Cabbage
- 14. Broccoli and Cheese
- 15. Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- 16. Instant Pot Acorn Squash
- 17. Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
- 18. Roasted Red Potatoes
- 19. Rhodes Herb Butter Rolls
- 20. Onion Rolls
- 21. Baked Cinnamon Apples
- 22. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 23. Baked Cheddar Broccoli Tots
- 24. Jiffy Corn Casserole
- 25. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- 26. Roasted Green Beans
- 27. Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- 28. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- 29. Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
- 30. Parmesan Roasted Artichokes
- 31. Steamed Corn on the Cob
- 💭 Tips For Making The Best Pot Roast Dinner
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Pot roast is a quintessential family classic that frequently appears on my rotating list of weeknight dinners. Carrots and potatoes often accompany the fall-apart-tender beef, but that doesn't mean you're limited to them.
These easy side dish ideas are a great way to elevate your favorite pot roast recipe. Customize your dinner to suit your family's tastes!
1. Funeral Potatoes
Melted cheese, tender hash browns, and a crispy cornflake topping make these potatoes a crowd favorite for family gatherings. You can also assemble and bake this potato casserole in advance so you can focus fully on your pot roast.
2. Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Crispy roasted brussel sprouts will add a much-needed pop of color to your pot roast. The caramelization on the outer leaves of the sprouts adds tons of flavor, and everything tastes better with bacon.
3. Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
Potatoes, green beans, and bacon slow-cooked to tender perfection in the crockpot. This side dish has veggies and starchy potatoes, so you don't need much other than the roast!
4. Boiled Potatoes
This is a great way to whip up some tender baby potatoes for your pot roast if your recipe didn't include them. Once tender, toss them in butter and seasonings and serve; it's that simple.
5. Baked Beans with Ground Beef & Bacon
My baked beans with ground beef and bacon have the most wonderful smokey, sweet, and savory flavors. It's one of my most popular cookout recipes that tastes equally delicious alongside homemade pot roast.
6. Honey and Herb Oven Roasted Carrots
Instead of cooking the carrots with your pot roast, toss them in honey and herbs and roast them in the oven until tender. This small extra step is more than worth the restaurant-worthy results.
7. Potatoes Dauphinoise
Potatoes Dauphinoise is similar to scalloped potatoes with a rich and creamy sauce loaded with plenty of cheese. It adds elegance to the dinner table, but the flavor is pure comfort food.
8. Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole
You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to bust out the green bean casserole, especially when it's this easy. This is the classic Campbell's recipe you can make with canned green beans, and it's just as tasty as you remember.
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9. Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Asparagus in any form will go great with pot roast, but baked asparagus with cheese sauce is my personal favorite. The asparagus is perfectly tender. and all that cheesy sauce tastes wonderful on dinner rolls.
10. Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is so rich and satisfying that it's easy to forget you're eating leafy greens. Creamed kale would also be excellent with pot roast, whichever you prefer.
11. Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
Because pot roast is so savory, a touch of sweetness from something like roasted sweet potatoes is a great way to balance the meal. Just dice the potatoes, chop the onions, toss in oil and seasonings, and bake.
12. German Potato Salad
Unlike classic potato salad, German potato salad has a vinegary tang that gives a refreshing contrast to hearty pot roast. You can make it the night before and keep it in the fridge until needed.
13. Fried Cabbage
Fried cabbage is a quick and easy vegetable side dish that makes a great last-minute addition to pot roast. It's buttery, savory, and loaded with bacon.
14. Broccoli and Cheese
Cheese sauce makes everything better, and broccoli is no exception. The quick and easy cheese sauce combines Parmesan, cheddar, milk, and seasonings for a flavorful 15-minute side dish.
15. Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Cream cheese adds richness and subtle tangy flavor to mashed potatoes that will keep you returning for more. They don't need gravy, but you won't hear any complaints if some of that delicious pot roast sauce gets on the potatoes.
16. Instant Pot Acorn Squash
When acorn squash is in season, it's the perfect time to snag some at the store for an easy seasonal side. The squash is coated in honey and seasonings for a sweet and savory side dish ready to eat in under 15 minutes.
17. Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash
If you're looking for a way to up the veggie content of your pot roast dinner, a quick side of sauteed zucchini and squash is the way to go. The squash is pan-fried until tender, then tossed with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
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18. Roasted Red Potatoes
Roasted red potatoes are a favorite for kids and adults alike. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they're tasty with ketchup, gravy, or just as they are!
19. Rhodes Herb Butter Rolls
Basting frozen Rhode's dinner rolls with herb butter as they bake is a great way to make them taste homemade. Set the rolls out early to rise so they're ready to bake at dinnertime.
20. Onion Rolls
Caramelized onions add a sweet and smokey element to these dinner rolls, making them a great pairing for beef roasts. They're no-knead yeast rolls, so it's a great recipe for beginning bread makers.
21. Baked Cinnamon Apples
Tender cinnamon apples are perfect for pork chops and pot roast! I serve them as a sweet side dish, but you could add a little whipped cream and serve them as dessert.
22. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
These cream cheese-stuffed mini peppers are an easy and delicious side dish or appetizer if you have some time left to kill waiting on your roast. We love them with a big bowl of homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
23. Baked Cheddar Broccoli Tots
They're cheesy, delicious, and shaped like tater tots, but made with broccoli- a goldmine for parents with picky eaters. I bake them in a mini muffin pan to save myself the hassle of shaping them by hand.
24. Jiffy Corn Casserole
Moist and tender jiffy corn spoonbread combines cornbread mix, sweet corn, and creamed corn for a fluffy and irresistible side dish. Best of all, it only takes about 5 minutes of prep time, and you can just pop it in the oven.
25. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
For weeknight family dinners, the crockpot is a God-send. I make this mac and cheese once a month because I can set it and forget it while I work, and the results are so rich and creamy.
26. Roasted Green Beans
Green beans are just as delicious with pot roast as carrots, potatoes, and onions. I prefer roasting them on the side, though, because they cook quickly and get soggy if braised with the roast.
27. Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
You can make crispy, caramelized brussel sprouts in minutes with your air fryer, and they taste just like they were oven-roasted. A little oil and a dash of seasoning is all they need!
28. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
If anything is going to convert someone who doesn't like mushrooms, it's these 10-minute buttery garlic mushrooms. The mushrooms are cooked in butter and garlic until tender, but not soft, so they maintain some of their satisfying bite.
29. Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
I like to offer up something sweet to balance a really savory, hearty meal like pot roast. Southern candied sweet potatoes are just the thing because they're technically a vegetable, but they sure taste like dessert.
30. Parmesan Roasted Artichokes
My Parmesan roasted artichokes are tender and cheesy with a crispy, golden breadcrumb topping. I serve them with a quick and easy pesto sauce for dipping, though you can totally skip it, and they'll be delicious all the same!
31. Steamed Corn on the Cob
Corn goes with any beef roast, in my opinion. It's a quick and easy vegetable side dish you can make in a flash, whether you steam it, boil it in milk and butter, or cook it in your air fryer.
For easy step-by-step instructions, follow my guide to cooking corn on the cob. If you prefer your corn sans-cob (off the cob), any of my corn recipes will go great with pot roast.
💭 Tips For Making The Best Pot Roast Dinner
I've found that as long as my pot roast is top-notch, I can use any combination of the side dishes above, and dinner is a success. Here's a quick version of the guidelines I follow for a perfect pot roast:
- Use a quality cut of beef: Chuck roast is my favorite choice for pot roast because it has lots of collagen and connective tissue that cooks down for a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender roast. Look for a cut with plenty of good marbling.
- Season generously and sear the meat: Before slow-cooking the meat, season it generously with pot roast seasoning. Quickly searing the meat in a pan over high heat before cooking caramelizes the surface, which seals in moisture and gives it an incredible flavor.
- Degglaze the plan: Deglaze the pan you used to sear the roast with wine, broth, or a combination of both to loosen the browned bits, aka fond, stuck to the bottom. These juices can be added to the braising liquid you cook the roast in for more beefy flavor!
- Choose the cooking method that is right for you: Slow-cooked Dutch oven pot roast is traditional, but you can also use a slow cooker or pressure cooker for convenience. For me, it just depends on the day and how much time I have.
- Don't forget the veggies: Potatoes, carrots, celery, and other root vegetables are classic additions to pot roast. I always add them to the pot during the last hour of cooking so they're tender but not mushy.
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What To Serve With Pot Roast: 21+ Side Dish Recipes For The Best Pot Roast Dinner!
Ingredients
- 30-32 oz frozen hash browns (diced, or Simply Potatoes fresh hash browns, or shredded potatoes)
- 16 oz sour cream (or Greek Yogurt)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken condensed soup (or a 12-ounce package of Proper Good cream of chicken soup)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted, divided into ½ and ¼ cup portions)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2-3 cups cornflakes (crushed)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Put your 30-32 oz frozen hash browns in a colander and let them drain and thaw (unless using fresh hashbrowns or shredded potatoes).
- While the potatoes thaw, add 16 oz sour cream, 10.5 oz cream of chicken condensed soup, ½ cup of the melted ¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Fold in 2 cups cheddar cheese, then add the hash browns. Mix until everything is thoroughly combined and pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Mix the crushed 2-3 cups cornflakes together with the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter. Sprinkle the buttery cornflakes evenly across the top of your hash brown casserole.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 40-45 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Then, remove your cheesy funeral potatoes from the oven and serve while hot.
Notes
- The diced hashbrowns can always swapped for shredded hashbrowns.
- I like combining the crushed cornflakes and ¼ cup of melted butter in a large Ziploc bag for easy mixing and cleanup.
- Cornflakes are my personal favorite, but you can also use Panko breadcrumbs, crushed Ritz crackers, or crushed potato chips (like Ruffles, Dutch Crunch, or Lay’s) for your topping.
- This casserole has 16 servings already, and it is very easy to scale up as needed for larger gatherings (see the top of this recipe card). You will need multiple 9x13 pans, or you can use the disposable baking pans for easy cleanup.
- Let your cheesy funeral potatoes cool to room temperature, then cover them tightly or transfer them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- To freeze, you can assemble your casserole in the 9x13 baking dish without the cornflake topping. Wrap it tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating, and add the butter/cornflake mixture just before baking.
- You can reheat a single serving of funeral potatoes in the microwave. The entire casserole can be reheated in the oven at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 15-20 minutes.
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