Wondering what to serve with meatloaf for dinner? Look no further! I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. So, you can find the perfect side dish to complete your meal.
Meatloaf is comfort food at its finest. Whether you’re making air fryer meatloaf or my copycat Boston Market Meatloaf… it’s a dinner that the whole family loves!
But what are the best meatloaf sides?
You can never go wrong with the classics like mashed potatoes, mac & cheese and glazed carrots.
But, what other sides go well with meatloaf?
Here are the best side dishes for a hearty meatloaf. So that you can find that perfect dish to complete your comfort food feast!
Simple Sides for Meatloaf
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
These Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the most delicious mashed potatoes you will ever have. They're light, creamy, buttery and tangy and easy to make with the help of your stand mixer – No hand mashing required!
Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Stovetop Glazed Carrots
These are the BEST Glazed Stovetop Carrots – Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned, and perfectly glazed. These carrots make an amazing side dish that both kids and adults can't get enough of!
Glazed Carrots
Italian Green Beans
Italian Green Beans are sautéed in a hot pan with aromatics and Italian seasonings, then steamed in a bold, savory broth. Easy to make in one pan, this is a fuss-free, must-try side dish to pair with all your favorite main courses!
Italian Green Beans
Cheesy Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes with Cheese are a fancy piped potato side dish that must make an appearance at your next dinner party. Rich, creamy, and cheesy with just a subtle crisp, these elegant baked mashed potatoes are unlike anything else!
Duchess Potatoes
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
Sauteed Zucchini & Squash
Parmesan Delicata Squash
This easy recipe for Parmesan Delicata Squash roasts Italian-seasoned and parmesan-coated squash slices in the oven until they’re cheesy and tender. Enjoy it as a simple but addictive side dish with any fall or winter meal.
Parmesan Delicata Squash
Pesto Couscous
This Pesto Couscous Recipe combines fluffy and chewy Israeli couscous with basil pesto to give you an easy yet sophisticated side dish or light main course. You’ll love its addictive Italian flavors!
Pesto Couscous
Snap Pea Salad
This Snap Pea Salad is the best warm-weather side dish. Crunchy and sweet snap peas, fresh basil, and almonds are tossed in a tangy lemon and Dijon dressing, giving you a simple meal that’s incredibly refreshing and flavorful!
Snap Pea Salad
Red Cabbage Coleslaw (No Mayo)
Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy.
Red Cabbage Slaw
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
These Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish – rich, creamy, and packed with smoky, cheesy goodness. Yukon Gold potatoes are simmered in chicken broth for extra flavor, then mashed with butter and sour cream. Mix in Gouda cheese and top with Parmesan to broil until perfectly golden.
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with evaporated milk, plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Pepperonata
Pepperonata is a classic Italian sauce made from bell peppers, tomatoes, and aromatics. It’s easy to make in one skillet and has mouthwatering flavors, making it a wonderful pairing for sandwiches, pizzas, omelets, pasta, grilled meats, and more!
Pepperonata
Simple Kale Salad
This Simple Kale Salad tosses kale, parmesan cheese, and croutons with a zesty lemon dressing to give you a perfect light meal or healthy side dish for any occasion. Ready in 10 minutes!
Simple Kale Salad
Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower
If you love cacio e pepe, this lightened-up Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower is for you! It puts a low-carb and gluten-free twist on the classic pasta dish but still has the same rich, cheesy, and peppery flavors you love.
Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower
The BEST Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Braised Fennel
This Braised Fennel Recipe is an elegant side dish for roast chicken, fish, vegetarian meals, and more. The low and slow braising process leaves you with mouthwatering caramelized fennel infused with thyme, garlic, lemon, and honey. You’ll love this versatile veggie!
Braised Fennel
The BEST Arugula Salad Dressing
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
Arugula Salad
Cheesy Spoon Bread
Cheddar Spoon Bread combines the savoriness of cornbread and the softness of a souffle in one delicious dish! Made with savory scallions and sharp cheddar cheese, you won’t be able to get enough of this classic Southern recipe.
Cheddar Spoon Bread
Grilled Bell Peppers
Learn how to make perfectly tender and blistered Grilled Bell Peppers at home! It’s one of the best and easiest side dishes you can add to burrito bowls, fajitas, or pair with grilled meats.
Grilled Bell Peppers
Sous Vide Asparagus
How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.
Sous Vide Asparagus
Carrot Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
Carrot Fries are crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor – a game-changer for healthy snacking and satisfying sides. They’re the perfect choice, whether you’re looking for a nutritious alternative to classic French fries or a fun new way to serve your veggies to any picky eaters. Enjoy them with sriracha mayo or another favorite dipping sauce!
Carrot Fries
Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples & Pecans is tossed in a light maple vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples & Pecans
Savory Roasted Delicata Squash
Savory Delicata Squash is a winter side dish that’s really easy to prepare. There’s no peeling required and the maple flavors and warm spices taste divine!
Roasted Delicata Squash
Apple Celery Root Slaw
Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!
Apple Celery Root Slaw
Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries make a simple and elegant side dish that both kids and adults love!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
The BEST Potato Latkes
This is the best Potato Latke recipe. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Their irresistible golden crusts are seasoned with just a sprinkling of salt and ready to be served with a side of sour cream and applesauce. They’re perfect for Hanukkah, but you’ll want to enjoy them year round.
Potato Pancakes
Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad
This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
Kale Caesar Salad
Pearl Couscous with Tomatoes
Tomato Couscous is an amazing side dish full of flavor. Toasted pearl couscous is tossed with a burst tomato sauce and finished with a squeeze of lime for a delightful tang. Yum!
Tomato Couscous
Easy Smashed Potatoes
These Easy Smashed Potatoes with Mojo Sauce are the most delicious side dish! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Smashed Potatoes
Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)
Italian sub fans will adore this Grinder Salad. Inspired by the viral TikTok recipe, it’s a loaded chopped salad made with deli meats, cheeses, lettuce, fresh veggies, and pepperoncini peppers. A creamy vinaigrette ties it all together!
Grinder Salad
Simple Roasted Sunchokes
Sunchokes are a knobby root vegetable that can be prepared in more ways than you can imagine! In this recipe, you’ll learn how to roast them with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. It’s an easy side dish you can pair with anything.
Sunchokes
Easy Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
Mashed Cauliflower
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
Sauteed Spinach
Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.
Shaved Fennel Salad
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This grilled broccolini is topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and marcona almonds for a delicious crunch. It’s a perfect side dish for autumnal menus or Thanksgiving.
Grilled Broccolini
Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.
Cherry Tomato Salad
Parmesan Polenta
This Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe makes a delicious side dish. Irresistibly delicious with parmesan cheese, but simple to make with just 5-ingredients: polenta, parmesan, milk, chicken broth and butter. Yum!
Parmesan Polenta
Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe
This Hungarian Mushroom Soup with Fresh Dill is rich, with hints of smokiness and a great umami flavor. It’s the perfect bowl of soup to warm up with this season!
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Mushroom Pecan Stuffing
This is the BEST Mushroom Pecan Stuffing recipe. Featuring pecans, fresh herbs and a splash of white wine, it's a true family favorite recipe for Thanksgiving!
Mushroom Pecan Stuffing
5 Minute Sugar Snap Peas
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas is a healthy, quick and delicious side dish to go with any main. Ready in 5 minutes, you’ll love the simplicity!
Sauteed Snap Peas
Cauliflower Potato Salad
This Cauliflower Potato Salad is just like potato salad, but without the potatoes! Steamed cauliflower and crisp veggies are tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, leaving you with a low-carb and keto-friendly side dish for cookouts, potlucks, or any quick dinner.
Cauliflower Potato Salad
Shake and Bake Potatoes
These Shake and Bake Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with addictive ranch flavors. It’s the ultimate kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing side dish to pair with almost anything!
Shake and Bake Potatoes
ℹ️ How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these meatloaf side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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What to Serve with Meatloaf: 39+ BEST Sides
Wondering what the best side dishes to serve with meatloaf are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of the best sides for this classic, hearty dish.
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Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- Mashed Potatoes
- Glazed Carrots
- Duchess Potatoes
- Vinegar Coleslaw
- Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Green Beans Almondine
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Brown Sugar Cornbread
- Arugula Salad
- Soft Dinner Rolls
- Creamed Spinach
- Roasted Delicata Squash
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Grilled Peppers
- Sous Vide Asparagus
- Succotash
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Corn Pudding
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples
- Okra and Tomatoes
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic
- Smashed Potatoes
- Sunchokes
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Sauteed Spinach
- Shaved Fennel Salad
- Yorkshire Puddings
- Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
- Grilled Broccolini
- Creamy Polenta
- Mushroom Stuffing
- Cabbage Steaks
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Instructions
- Choose your favorite meatloaf side dish.
- Gather the necessary ingredients.
- Enjoy a delicious homemade dinner!
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