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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 3 Comments

    What To Serve With Prime Rib

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    If you're hosting a holiday meal and wondering 'What To Serve With Prime Rib' to really pull a fantastic menu together, this is the place to gather your prime rib dinner ideas! All of the most wonderful appetizers, the very best side dishes, soft breads, and delicious desserts to really round out your amazing holiday roast meal!

    What to serve with prime rib ideas for the best Christmas dinner.
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    What To Serve With Prime Rib

    There is nothing quite as amazing as a perfectly roasted prime rib or standing rib roast! Of course, when you cook such an incredibly rich and hearty roast like that for your Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or special occasion dinner you really want the whole meal to as perfect as the meaty main dish!

    Now that your roast is out of the oven and resting before serving, it's probably fair to say that the aroma in your home is nothing short of purely tantalizing! Depending on your preferences, you can start with some light appetizers like the standard relish trays, some deviled eggs, or an antipasto platter.

    Table of contents

    • What To Serve With Prime Rib
    • Here are the Best Sides for Prime Rib
      • 1. Fondant Potatoes
      • 2. Twice-Baked Potatoes
      • 3. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Parmesan
      • 4. Red Skin Garlic Mashed Potatoes
      • 5. Creamy Horseradish Sauce
      • 6. Red Wine Au Jus
      • 7. Garlic Green Beans
      • 8. Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Dijon Mustard
      • 9. Mushroom Risotto
      • 10. Roasted Vegetable Medley
      • 11. Sautéed Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes
      • 12. Au Gratin Potatoes
      • 13. Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
      • 14. Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms
      • 15. Yorkshire Puddings
      • 16. Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits
    • What Dessert Goes With Prime Rib Dinner

    More appetizers that could be served before a prime rib dinner would be a shrimp cocktail, lobster artichoke dip, or crostini. Heartier appetizers like my sausage cream cheese balls or breaded stuffed scallops are great but maybe you'd rather save room for that perfectly marbled prime rib roast!

    Here are the Best Sides for Prime Rib

    1. Fondant Potatoes

    These crazy delicious potatoes are, in my opinion, one of the best potato side dishes to serve with prime rib. They are elevated in appearance, texture, and flavor for the most perfect potatoes ever.

    Fondant potatoes are crisped on both ends before adding broth and baking so that the inside is absolutely tender, creamy, and infused with the delicious broth flavor. Serve them with their own reduced broth, or some prime rib au jus!

    Best Fondant Potatoes
    These fondant potatoes may look like a lot of work, but the French method of cooking potatoes is surprisingly easy and delicious! Once mastered this will yield the most perfectly tender, creamy, and flavorful fondant potatoes ever! Not only will your family be impressed, but they will also simply LOVE this potato side dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Fondant potatoes served on white tray with pan juices.

    2. Twice-Baked Potatoes

    This classic potato dish is so wonderful as part of any meal! The baked potato exterior has a nice crispy baked skin with a super creamy, cheesy filling.

    The best part of these potatoes? They can be made in advance! Holiday meals are certainly the perfect time to incorporate some make-ahead dishes!

    Stuff your potato skins with your favorite fillings like sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, swiss, gruyere, or Colby cheese plus bacon, chives, broccoli, mushrooms, or whatever your family loves! Heat your ready-to-bake twice-baked potatoes in the oven while your prime rib is resting, and they will be done just in time to serve and enjoy!

    Twice Baked Potatoes
    This family favorite twice baked potatoes recipe makes the ultimate loaded baked potatoes that are full of flavor and overflowing with sour cream, ham, bacon, cheese, and more! They're easy to make, and a great side dish to make in advance or have in the oven while you are busy with other cooking!
    Check out this recipe
    large square overhead of several twice baked potatoes on white background.

    3. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Parmesan

    Have you ever tried roasting your vegetables? I love that it brings a different flavor profile out in your veggies and this roasted broccoli is no exception!

    Roast this delicious vegetable side until the broccoli florets are nice and crispy, then top them with some parmesan. Of course, add more parmesan when serving since parmesan cheese is made for pairing with the distinctive spiced flavor of cabernet sauvignon!

    Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
    Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan is an easy side dish that brings out the best flavors of your broccoli!

    4. Red Skin Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    These creamy garlic mashed red skin potatoes leave the skin on for the exceptional flavor and texture that the skin adds! Use baby red potatoes for super tender, extra delicious mashed potatoes that won't need gravy as they shine on their own!

    The delicious but subtle flavor is perfect for serving with a standing rib roast! Plus, you can soak up all of the sliced prime rib juices with mash. Yum!

    Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    Red skin mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and cream cheese are a classic holiday side dish and a staple for great family meals! The smooth, rich potatoes still have a few lumps to enjoy all of the wonderful textures of your red potatoes. If you're feeling the need for delicious mashed potatoes, then this dish is your next obsession!
    Check out this recipe
    These delightfully creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are loaded with roasted garlic and cream cheese for the ultimate silky texture with just enough lumps to let the red skin potato flavor shine!

    5. Creamy Horseradish Sauce

    One of two standard condiments served with any prime rib, along with the au jus below! This perfectly balanced horseradish sauce is not only superb when served with your prime rib dinner, but it also deserves to be saved for serving with any prime rib leftovers ( and slathered on some prime rib sandwiches )!

    Horseradish Sauce For Prime Rib
    This horseradish sauce for prime rib is the perfect condiment for pairing with prime rib, beef tenderloin, or steak recipes! It may be a simple condiment, but this quick dip makes it easy to see why it is so popular! With only a couple of ingredients, you're going to be making this all the time!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of horseradish sauce next to prime rib.

    6. Red Wine Au Jus

    My au jus that is made especially for prime rib includes the rich, beefy prime rib drippings with the most perfect wine pairing for a prime rib that there is! Cabernet sauvignon is my first choice pick for serving with prime rib or ribeye steaks!

    Other great wine pairings for prime rib include any Cabernet wine, Syrah, Petit Sirah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Zinfandel. Although with the accompaniment of horseradish you can disregard some of the traditional wine pairings!

    If I wasn't using my wine for the au jus, which is why it's also called a cabernet jus, I would sit down with a tall glass of Riesling. Totally ready for dessert too with that wine pick!

    Prime Rib Red Wine Au Jus
    Hearty, rich, and packed with beefy flavor doesn't even come close to describing this wonderful Prime Rib Red Wine Au Jus!  This easy-to-make beef sauce elevates your prime rib roast so beautifully that it should be served with every roast beef dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    large square image of prime rib red wine au jus in gravy boat.

    7. Garlic Green Beans

    Super easy to make pan-fried garlic green beans can be made on the stovetop while your oven is warming more sides and bread! Just the right amount of flavorful garlic makes these tender green beans a delight!

    Top off this easy vegetable side dish with bacon and you have a perfect side for your holiday meal!

    Garlic Green Beans with Bacon
    A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!
    Check out this recipe
    large square overhead closeup of garlic green beans.

    8. Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Dijon Mustard

    Oven-roasted brussel sprouts are delightfully crispy on the outside and tender inside! Plus this brussel sprouts recipe uses some Dijon mustard and bacon to take these brussel sprouts to a flavorful new level!

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dijon Mustard Sauce
    Super easy brussels sprouts with a delightfully tangy Dijon flavor!
    Check out this recipe

    9. Mushroom Risotto

    One of my family's favorite dishes to serve as an appetizer or side dish will forever be risotto! Add your family's picks for vegetables, or serve the base parmesan risotto for a creamy addition to your prime rib dinner!

    Earthy mushrooms are studded throughout this rich rice side dish for the most wonderfully flavorful risotto!

    Gordon Ramsay's Mushroom Risotto
    This mushroom risotto recipe includes plenty of rich flavors that combine perfectly to make an elegant dish suitable for Hell's kitchen. A tasty nuttiness from the Arborio rice and a rich earthy flavor from the mushrooms, all coated with the super creamy texture of Parmesan cheese and butter (with just a hint of white wine)! It is the perfect dish to impress your guests at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of mushroom risotto on a white plate.

    10. Roasted Vegetable Medley

    Easy oven-roasted vegetables are a perfect vegetable side dish with any roast beef dinner! The super combination of brussel sprouts, beets, and carrots make this dish as colorful as it is tasty!

    Roasted Vegetable Medley
    This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!
    Check out this recipe
    roasted vegetable medley of beets carrots parsnips and brussel sprouts served in a white plate

    11. Sautéed Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes

    I could eat this vegetable side dish every day! No joke, something about the way the cherry tomatoes break down to add a sweet but tart and tangy kind of gravy to this dish is just wonderful!

    The sautéed asparagus simply belongs with prime rib!

    Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
    The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions!
    Check out this recipe
    large square image sauteed asparagus and cherry tomatoes in cast iron skillet.

    12. Au Gratin Potatoes

    My creamy, cheesy au gratin potatoes are one of the most addictive potato side dishes you could ever make! Seriously, au gratin potatoes are like my weakness!

    I can't wait for the holidays just so I can prepare a nice big batch of these sliced and baked potatoes!

    Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Recipe
    Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy cheesy and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe

    13. Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    I'm always split between which way I like to cook my carrots the most. However, if you add butter and brown sugar to any method of cooking carrots you definitely have a winner!

    This easy stovetop skillet carrots is a sweet offset to your rich and hearty prime rib beef and it just totally works!

    Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    This family favorite is a go-to recipe for oven-roasted quality, perfectly seasoned caramelized carrots!
    Check out this recipe
    Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    14. Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms

    Tangy balsamic vinegar is the most wonderful addition to some sautéed mushrooms! The tasty mushrooms can be served as an appetizer or side dish for your perfectly seasoned prime rib holiday meal!

    Our favorite addition to these pan-seared mushrooms is a touch of Parmesan when serving!

    Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms
    Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms are an amazingly tasty snack or appetizer, ready in only minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms are a quick and easy appetizer or snack!

    15. Yorkshire Puddings

    A classic English bread that is served with roast dinners overseas is these ridiculously delicious Yorkshire puddings! Whip up some of these rich, eggy Yorkshire puddings and enjoy stuffing gravy into the center!

    The traditional Yorkshire pudding is made with your prime rib beef drippings, so save a bit for these and watch them rise!

    Traditional Yorkshire Puddings
    Yorkshire puddings are such a treat, they are more than just a dinner roll as they are truly a show-stopping basket of goodies to indulge in! Even though I serve these up traditionally at holiday meals, I always think to myself that they would be oh-so-wonderful as a part of breakfast. This is my best and easiest no-fail Yorkshire puddings recipe that'll have you hooked for life!
    Check out this recipe
    Large square closeup image of yorkshire puddings.

    16. Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits

    Tender, flaky buttermilk biscuits stuffed with bits of fresh chives, cooked and crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese are a savory addition to your standing prime rib roast dinner! The biscuits are hearty enough to get full on fast, so be sure to save them for sopping up all the wonderful juices and gravy on your dinner plate!

    Other savory sides that are perfect with a prime rib dinner include creamed spinach, roasted acorn squash, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted potatoes,  green bean casserole, or your favorite dinner rolls!

    Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits
    My easy to make Cheddar Bacon Chive biscuits are loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives making them perfect to serve with breakfast or dinner! The savory flavors are found in each bite of these tender, flaky buttermilk biscuits!!
    Check out this recipe
    large image tasty cheddar bacon chive biscuits freshly baked and ready to enjoy

    What Dessert Goes With Prime Rib Dinner

    christmas desserts to serve with prime rib dinner.

    If you're wondering what a good dessert is to serve with your prime rib for a Christmas holiday meal, try my traditional Christmas Cake and of course some fabulous Christmas cookies!

    fruit and custard based desserts to serve with roasted prime rib.

    Other times of the year will be perfect for pairing your prime rib roast with fruit desserts like my blackberry apple pie or a custard-based dessert like a cherry clafoutis or bread pudding!

    Don't miss out on all of my great leftover prime rib roast recipes! Check out my page for leftover recipe ideas to help you use up all of your wonderful prime rib roast after the holidays!

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    What to Serve With Prime Rib: Green Salad (+ All the Best Sides!)

    If you’re wondering What To Serve With Prime Rib, I’ve got all of the best, tasty ideas for side dishes, appetizers, and more gathered here to help you plan an exquisite roast dinner! Everything from simple, mild-flavored sides to hearty co-stars that will still let the hearty prime rib shine as the star of the meal!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 175kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
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    Total Time 5 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon shallot (finely minced)
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
    • each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • 1 head butter lettuce (aka Boston or bibb lettuce)
    • 1 heart romaine lettuce

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, mix the shallot, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Whisk in the olive oil.
      1 tablespoon shallot, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, ⅓ cup olive oil, each, salt & pepper
    • Toss with hand torn butter lettuce and romaine heart, then serve.
      1 head butter lettuce, 1 heart romaine lettuce

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 45mg (2%) | Potassium: 116mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1374IU (27%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 18mg (2%) | 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!
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    1. J. Moseley says

      December 26, 2022 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      Wow! This recipe is easy and superb. It was our first prime rib and it couldn’t have been more tender or tasty. Thank you!

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    2. Kathy says

      December 05, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Great ideas love the yorkshire pudding and the fondant potatoes.

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        December 10, 2020 at 9:14 am

        Thanks Kathy! I agree and have been hooked on those Yorkshire puddings since first making them many years ago now. They're delicious!

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