Wondering what to serve with Meatloaf? Look no further! I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. So, you can find the perfect side dish to complete your hearty dinner in a hurry.
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 sides for meatloaf?
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!
The BEST Sides for Meatloaf
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!
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These are the BEST Glazed 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!
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Duchess Potatoes 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!
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Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy.
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This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with a secret ingredient plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.
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This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
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Toasted almonds, with their delicate crunchy texture, are a perfect foil for these garlicky green beans. The resulting side dish is as elegant as it is simple—which is to say, very.
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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.
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Are you ready for the absolute best tasting cornbread? This Brown Sugar Cornbread recipe is golden on top, fluffy in the middle, and tastes amazing with hints of molasses.
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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.
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Irresistibly Soft Dinner Rolls are easy to make with just 6 ingredients. These fluffy homemade bread rolls are holiday-worthy!
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Easy Creamed Spinach does not get easier! This simple homemade side dish is so much better than store bought, and is ready in no time!
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Roasted 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!
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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!
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Learn how to make perfectly tender and blistered Grilled 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.
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How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.
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This vegetarian succotash recipe is fresh, vibrant and bacon-free. It features seared corn, plump lima beans, fresh peppers and butter!
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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.
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Creamy and Rich Corn Pudding made from scratch with brown butter, heavy cream and corn. No boxed jiffy corn mix or canned corn needed!
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This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples & Pecans is tossed in a light maple vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
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Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is a classic Southern dish. Flavored with bacon, onion, garlic and vinegar, you know the veggies are delicious!
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These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries make a simple and elegant side dish that both kids and adults love!
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These Easy Smashed Potatoes with Mojo Sauce are the most delicious side dish! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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This Shaved Fennel Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.
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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!
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This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.
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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.
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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!
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This is the BEST Mushroom Stuffing recipe. Featuring pecans, fresh herbs and a splash of white wine, it's a true family favorite recipe for Thanksgiving!
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These Roasted Cabbage Steaks are topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with a garlicky creme fraiche sauce. They’re a decadent treat for when you’re trying to eat a bit healthier.
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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!
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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!
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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: 35+ BEST Side Dishes
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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Servings: 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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