What To Serve With Meatballs: 36 Easy Side Dishes

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Meatballs are incredibly versatile. You can serve them as an appetizer or as part of a main meal, and my list has so many delicious sides to serve them with. My favorite is pairing them with grilled cornbread or smoky chipotle garlic mashed potatoes for a bit of smoky sweetness.

If you’re in the mood for something hearty, bacon mac and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser, or go for the classic comfort of creamy whipped mashed potatoes.

If you want to spice things up, try spicy spaghetti arrabbiata pasta, which adds just the right kick to the classic spaghetti and meatballs.

You can also serve it with simple pesto buns for a fun twist on sliders or with Mediterranean yellow rice for a light, flavorful option if you’re craving something more classic, try roasted potatoes, carrots, or jalapeño cheddar biscuits.

Baked Sweet Potatoes

These creamy and perfectly baked sweet potatoes are the perfect side for meatballs.

Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Carrots Topped with Brown Butter

Recipe: Grilled Carrots

Grilled Cornbread

Recipe: Grilled Cornbread

Smoky Chipotle Garlic Mashed Potatoes

You will love how quick and easy this smoky chipotle garlic mashed potatoes recipe is! Perfect for meatballs or with any other hearty dish.
Recipe: Smoky Chipotle Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Simple Pesto Buns

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Bacon Mac and Cheese

Recipe: Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Easy Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata Pasta

This Easy Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a simple pairing with meatballs. If you love pasta with a kick, this Arrabbiata sauce is for you!
Recipe: Easy Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata Pasta


Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Enjoy a bowl of creamy whipped mashed potatoes with your favorite mains. These mashed potatoes are light, fluffy, and perfect for meatballs.
Recipe: Creamy Whipped Mashed Potatoes


Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Tender & fluffy turmeric yellow rice, loaded with Mediterranean flavors, makes for a delicious side dish, perfect for pairing with meatballs
Recipe: Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Roasted Potatoes and Carrots Recipe

This roasted potatoes and carrots recipe is a delightful addition to your weeknight dinners, offering a flavorful side for meatballs or other mains. It’s quick and easy, made with simple ingredients, and naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Recipe: Roasted Potatoes And Carrots

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Molasses Baked Beans

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Celery Salad with Mozzarella + Roasted Peppers

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Smoked Mashed Potatoes

Recipe: Smoked Mashed Potatoes


Easy German Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)

Traditional German fried potatoes are easy to make and pair perfectly as a side dish for meat-based mains. A classic and flavorful addition for meatballs.
Recipe: Easy German Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)


Roasted Cauliflower With Golden Raisins

Za’atar roasted cauliflower tossed with golden raisins, capers, mint, and toasted walnuts. A flavorful and unique side for meatballs.
Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower With Golden Raisins

Warm Bacon Potato Salad (no mayo!)

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Cajun Corn on the Cob

This cajun corn is the perfect side dish for meatballs, just make sure you find out how spicy your guest like their sides.

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Healthier Spaghetti Dinner

This super easy spaghetti dinner hides veggies in the sauce, perfect for a nutritious meal. Serve it with meatballs for a complete and healthy dinner.
Recipe: Healthier Spaghetti Dinner


Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits

These 5-ingredient jalapeño cheddar biscuits are easy to make. They feature a spongy texture, tangy flavor, and a hint of spice.
Recipe: Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits


Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Silky smooth parsnip puree with nutty brown butter and crispy fried shallots. This decadent side dish is perfect for colder weather and meatballs

Recipe: Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Cauliflower

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Grilled Broccoli

Recipe: Grilled Broccoli

Ranch Carrots

Quick and delicious roasted broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a tasty side dish for meatballs that can be switched up for weeknight dinners.
Recipe: Ranch Carrots


Parsnip Purée

Creamy and velvety parsnip purée, perfect for serving alongside meatballs.
Recipe: Parsnip Purée


Roasted Broccoli Rabe

Roasted broccoli rabe, or rapini, is a flavorful and quick side dish for meatballs
Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Rabe

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

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Easy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

This cilantro lime rice is a must-have for any meal, especially with meatballs! It’s always a huge hit.
Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes

These air fried potatoes are the perfect addition to your plate when your serving up meatballs. I like to add parmesan to both dishes for that extra unami.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans and Hot Honey

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

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Smoked Macaroni and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a classic and one of my favorite sides when I am cooking up meatballs

Recipe: Smoked Mac and Cheese

Baked Japanese Sweet Potato with Miso Butter

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Easy Broccoli Casserole (with French’s Fried Onions)

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes

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The Broccoli Salad

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Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

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Garlic Herb Roasted Vegetables

Garlic Herb Roasted Vegetables will turn even the biggest veggie naysayers into vegetable lovers! Simple to prepare, this easy side infuses any meal with nutrients, flavor, and color.

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Skinny Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheesy potato casserole is a lightened version of my favorite cheesy potatoes. It has all the original flavor and is the perfect side dish for your next dinner or holiday meal!

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Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe

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Easiest Pommes Dauphinoise

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Five Guys Cajun Fries Recipe

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Sheet Pan Roasted Peas

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