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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

What To Serve With Sausage and Peppers

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If you're wondering what to serve with sausage and peppers, I've got plenty of ideas that can help you make the perfect meal! Whether your cooking dinner for guests or making a quick meal at home, there is a perfect side for every occasion!

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All the best sides to pair with sausage and peppers for any occasion!

You can't go wrong with a scrumptious plate of sausage and peppers. It's one of those dishes that appeal to both the nose and the eyes, thanks to its vibrant color and incredible aroma.  

You know your dinner is going to be delicious if it looks so good! It's as much fun to eat as it is to make because it has so much flavor and texture.  

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  • 1. Sauteed Broccolini
  • 2. Mushroom Risotto
  • 3. Cream Cheese Pasta
  • 4. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
  • 5. Dijon Mustard Brussel Sprouts With Bacon
  • 6. Dirty Rice
  • 7. Cajun Fries
  • 8. Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread
  • 9. Potatoes O'Brien
  • 10. Roasted Vegetable Medley
  • 11. 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
  • 12. Southern Fried Cabbage
  • 13. Jiffy Corn Casserole
  • 14. Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
  • 15. Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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  • What To Serve With Sausage & Peppers: Sauteed Zucchini & Yellow Squash (+More Great Recipes!)
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Even though sausage and peppers are great on their own, they're even better when paired with some mouthwatering side dishes. Here's a list that has something for everyone, whether you're looking for something to add to your regular dinner rotation or something to try out if hosting a dinner.  

1. Sauteed Broccolini

Sauteed broccolini is a delicious vegetable side dish that the whole family will enjoy. It only takes a few minutes of cooking time for the delicate broccolini to turn out wonderfully!  

Even though this tasty vegetable is hard to come by in stores, it is well worth stocking up on as many as you can find! The combination of crisp, fresh broccolini is a delightful addition to any meal.  

Sauteed Broccolini
Sauteed broccolini is a vegetable side dish that is easy to make. Everyone in the family will love to have with dinner! The tasty, tender veggie can be hard to find in stores but is totally worth grabbing every bunch on the shelves when you do find it!
Check out this recipe
Sauteed broccolini garnished garnished and served on white plate.

2. Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish with chicken broth and your favorite mushrooms. To make it on the stovetop, you'll need to be patient and stir slowly.  

The mushroom risotto's complex flavors blend beautifully. Parmesan and butter make this dish super creamy, with a nuttiness from Arborio rice and mushrooms' rich, earthy flavor. It's the ultimate comfort food meal!  

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. There is a tasty nuttiness from the Arborio rice and a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms, all coated with creamy 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!
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Square image of mushroom risotto on a white plate.

3. Cream Cheese Pasta

Cream cheese pasta can be made in less than ten minutes, making it an excellent dish for a chilly night in. This easy and inexpensive pasta dish is ideal for a last-minute midweek dinner.  

Cozy and filling, this is a great option to serve with sausage and peppers. It's quick and easy to put together, and everyone will enjoy it!

Cream Cheese Pasta
My cream cheese pasta is an easy-to-make quick side dish perfect for weeknights and can be dressed up for weekends. Cooked spaghetti or angel hair is tossed in garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan sauce that lusciously coats every strand.
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Square image of the easy cream cheese pasta served on blue plate.

4. Cucumber Vinegar Salad

This dill, red onion, and cherry tomato salad with cucumber vinegar is a light side dish or appetizer. You can't go wrong with the combination of tangy and sweet flavors in this salad.  

It's a great side dish for any time of the week, and it goes well with a variety of other dishes, such as Swedish meatballs and sausage and peppers, which are both scrumptious.  

Cucumber Vinegar Salad
This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill, red onion, and cherry tomatoes makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal. This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn't get any better.
Check out this recipe
Amazingly tasty cucumber vinegar salad with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.

5. Dijon Mustard Brussel Sprouts With Bacon

Delicious and simple, these Bacon and Dijon Mustard Sauce Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a great side dish for any meal. Brussel sprouts are one of our favorite veggies because of their versatility and long shelf life.  

As a bonus, they're both nutritious and delicious! You can't go wrong with these guys! Everyone will be happy to eat their vegetables if you serve them these.  

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
My roasted brussel sprouts with bacon are tangy, spicy, and loaded with flavor from the zesty Dijon mustard and brown sugar sauce. The sprouts are seared in a cast iron skillet to get crispy and caramelized before being popped in the oven to roast until tender. It's an easy vegetable side dish that gets two thumbs up from my family; I'm sure yours will love it, too!
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6. Dirty Rice

Look no further than this quick and flavorful side dish. Simple to prepare, dirty rice goes well with a variety of foods.

This dish is bursting with authentic Cajun flavor! We love to serve this as a tasty side dish with Sausage and Peppers at dinner time.  

Dirty Rice
This dirty rice recipe is full of Cajun flavor, hearty meat, and lots of aromatic veggies to make a super quick and delicious dinner! Whether you eat it on its own or serve it with sides, it is the perfect weeknight recipe! So, whip up an easy batch of dirty rice and let the good times roll!
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7. Cajun Fries

These Cajun fries are perfect in every way! The flavor and crispiness is unbeatable, and we can't imagine anything topping them. You'll love these if you're a big fan of french fries.  

These Cajun fries are perfect as a snack or side dish, especially if you absolutely love spicy food. Serve with Sausage and Peppers and a Bisquick peach cobbler for dessert, and you've got yourself a southern meal to remember!  

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.

8. Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread

Garlic herb focaccia bread is crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Served with dinner, soups, and stews or even with sandwiches, it is a delicious addition to any meal.  

You don't need any fancy equipment, you can easily whip up this garlic herb focaccia bread at home.  

Cast Iron Skillet Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread
This cast iron focaccia bread is easy to make, delicious, and incredibly versatile, and the entire family will love it. Change out the rosemary and basil for your favorite herbs, add cheese to the topping, a touch of coarse salt, or whatever you like. You won't even have to bother with kneading the dough!
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Square image of Focaccia bread in a cast iron pan.

9. Potatoes O'Brien

Pan-fried Potatoes O'Brien are excellent for a country breakfast, but also great at lunch or dinner. Pair these simple potatoes with sausage and peppers for a hearty and satisfying dish.

Thanks to these potatoes, you'll have plenty of energy to get through the day!  

Potatoes O'Brien
Potatoes O’Brien is a classic skillet-fried potato dish made with diced potatoes, bell peppers, and onions, for a crispy, flavorful side perfect for breakfast or dinner. This easy recipe delivers golden, pan-fried potatoes with a delicious balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Serve them alongside eggs, bacon, steak, or your favorite main course.
1x recipe yields 4 hearty servings or 6 smaller side servings. See all my potato recipes and potato side dishes, plus the great articles best potatoes for baked potatoes and yukon vs yellow vs gold potatoes.
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Square image of potatoes o Brien in a skillet.

10. Roasted Vegetable Medley

Roasted vegetables are a colorful, nutritious, and quick side dish that is a must-try! These seasoned vegetables have the perfect combination of tenderness and crunch. 

Meat, poultry, pork, and fish are all tasty when served with a medley of oven-roasted vegetables. These veggies will convert vegetable haters to vegetable lovers!

Roasted Vegetable Medley
This roasted vegetable medley is the perfect easy and delicious 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. 4 Ingredient Potato Soup

4 Ingredient Potato Soup is the simplest and most delicious comfort food you'll ever make! This soup only requires four simple ingredients, most of which you already have in your pantry.  

It's also cost-effective! Try this creamy soup for your next weeknight dinner.  

4 Ingredient Potato Soup
This Easy Potato Soup is creamy and delicious. The easiest comfort food soup you’ll ever make with only 4 ingredients needed! This luscious, delectable soup will have your family thinking it’s been simmering all day – but it only takes 30 minutes to cook!
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Wide image of the dishes 4 ingredient potato soup served in black bowl.

12. Southern Fried Cabbage

In our opinion, Southern Fried Cabbage is one of the best ways to prepare cabbage. This is a tasty recipe that can be tailored to your personal preferences.

The longer you cook the cabbage, the less texture you'll get out of it. It will need to be cooked longer for those who prefer it tender.

Cooking until you're satisfied with the taste is as simple as taking a bite or two of each step. When paired with sausage and peppers, it's a total winner.

Fried Cabbage
Fried cabbage with bacon is more than just a side dish, it’s a savory Southern classic that will turn cabbage haters into cabbage lovers! It can even be a satisfying main course your family will love! This quick and simple cabbage recipe is perfect for when you're craving comfort food like grandma used to make!
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Wide image of a cast iron pan with Southern fried cabbage with bacon.

13. Jiffy Corn Casserole

With every bite, you'll taste the creamy corn mixed into the cornbread in this Jiffy corn casserole, a side dish made in heaven! Everybody loves cornbread, and this side dish, which can be referred to as corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, goes well with almost anything!   

As an added bonus, it's simple to put together and doesn't cost a lot of money. As a result, it's a great addition to a wintertime meal at home or a summertime picnic in the park.

Jiffy Corn Casserole
Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of the tender cornbread. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it's a side that goes with practically anything!
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Jiffy corn casserole square image plated piece with a forked bite pulled to the front.

14. Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

If you're a fan of mushrooms, you'll love this dish. These simple and delicious mushroom and onions require only a few ingredients and a few minutes to prepare.  

As they cook, they have an amazing aroma. Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions are a delicious side dish or topping, and we love serving them with Sausage and Peppers.  

Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
Sauteed mushrooms and onions are the perfect balance of semi-sweet, tangy, salty, and earthy flavors. They're also super easy to make which makes them a fantastic side dish for any meal. Your sauteed mushrooms and onions are sure to be a new family favorite that you'll love sharing.
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Wide image of the sauteed mushrooms and onions in skillet.

15. Pasta e Fagioli Soup

This hearty soup may have been popularized by Olive Garden, but there's no need for an Italian restaurant to get your soup fix.

This tomato-based soup is full of flavor, and pairs wonderfully with the salty and savory flavors of sausage and peppers.

Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Pasta e Fagioli Soup, aka 'pasta and beans,' is a traditional Italian soup using mini pasta, sausage, and vegetables in a tomato based broth. Nothing says comfort food like a brimming bowl of this classic Italian soup on a cold day!
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a hearty Italian soup with pasta, Italian sausage and vegetables

So, now that you know what to serve with your Sausage and Peppers, we hope your meal is out-of-this-world! We'd absolutely love to hear what you think in the comments section below!  

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What To Serve With Sausage & Peppers: Sauteed Zucchini & Yellow Squash (+More Great Recipes!)

If you're wondering what to serve with sausage and peppers, I've got plenty of ideas that can help you make the perfect meal! Whether your cooking dinner for guests or making a quick meal at home, there is a perfect side for every occasion!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 73kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 3 medium zucchini (small to medium - washed, trimmed, and thin sliced)
  • 3 medium yellow squash (small to medium - washed, trimmed, and thin sliced)
  • ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, more to taste)
  • ¼ large lemon (optional)

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Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet or frying pan and olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic, zucchini, and yellow squash.
  • Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine. Continue to cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the zucchini and squash reach your desired level of tenderness.
  • Once done, remove the zucchini and squash from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, then stir until well coated.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 77mg (3%) | Potassium: 519mg (15%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 425IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 37mg (45%) | Calcium: 82mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Dinner Recipes, Side Dish, vegetable side dish
Cuisine American

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