What to serve with burgers: 30 + delicious and easy side dish recipes that pair perfectly with a juicy burger. There’s everything from macaroni salad to zucchini fries in this list of side dishes so you’re guaranteed to find something you like.
Burgers are a classic dish for game days, parties, BBQs, etc. You’ll find a simple list of easy side dishes that pair well burgers.
Then, you can also find a list of 30+ side dish recipes that you can look through and pick your favorite(s)!
TIP: I’ve found that the easiest way to make juicy burgers is by cooking them in the oven! This easy burger recipe has been my go-to and my burgers turn out perfect every time.
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Even though every restaurant is a bit different, most restaurants serve their burgers on a brioche bun or an onion roll. But, when serving burgers at home, the key is having a bun that’s fresh.
If you’re headed to a bbq, odds are they’ll be serving burgers. Guests should bring either an easy dessert or a yummy side dish to a BBQ cookout. Easy desserts include oreo fluff, cookies, cake, etc. You’ll find a list of perfect BBQ side dishes in this post as well.
There’s a variety of different condiments that you can top on a burger. Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, salsa, and even ranch are all popular condiments.
What are good toppings for burgers?
You can see a short list of condiments above, but here are some of popular burger toppings if you’re in need of ideas.
- avocado
- lettuce
- bacon
- cheese
- over easy egg
- onions
- pickles
Side dish ideas for burgers
When it comes to preparing a side dish for burgers, making sure the dish is easy and a crowd-pleaser is key. Here’s a list of simple side dish recipes that everyone can enjoy!
- mac and cheese
- baked beans
- macaroni salad
- french fries
- baked potatoes
- pasta salad
- chips
- onion rings
- roasted vegetables
- coleslaw
- baked beans
- Caesar salad
- tater tots
Side dish recipes:
Now that you have a list of ideas, here are the full recipes that you’ll find helpful when serving burgers for dinner or at a cookout!
What to serve with burgers
30 + delicious and easy side dish recipes that pair perfectly with a juicy burger. There's everything from macaroni salad to zucchini fries in this list of side dishes so you're guaranteed to find something you like.
This is the BEST side salad recipe you’ll ever have! It’s the requested side dish at family gatherings and not your ordinary run-of-the-mill side salad. There’s a SECRET!
Cowboy Pasta Salad is an intriguing blend of sweet and savory with just the right amount of heat. It's perfect for your next cookout or burger night!
Air Fryer Onion Rings – Fresh onion slices dredged in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and air fried until crispy and perfectly golden.
TikTok pasta chips are the latest viral sensation. This air fryer pasta chip recipe is a wonderful snack for any time of the day!
Easy Low Carb Recipe that’s a cauliflower salad that you’ll want to make for that barbecue this summer, or even during the week for a healthy side dish recipe on a low carb or keto diet!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Cranberries + Pecans: This baked-in oven recipe using a sweet honey glaze, is an easy side dish you’ll love!
In only 5 minutes, this flavorful side dish is ready to serve alongside your favorite burger, steak, chicken, ham, or protein of choice!
A delicious and easy chicken caesar pasta salad recipe that uses simple ingredients, with “shortcut” options to get dinner on the table even faster!
If you're looking for a new and unique tasty snack, these fried green tomatoes are a perfect option! They're crispy, super tasty, and flavorful with a crunch.
These guacamole skins are the perfect appetizer for a weekend lunch al fresco or a get-together with friends! Fill them with your favorite dip if you want an easy variation of this recipe!
These Cheesy Roasted Tahini Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish! They're so flavorful and pair well with everything!
When you realize how light, tasty, and simple this Sauteed Zucchini recipe is, it’ll be one of your new favorites, too! All you need is five ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and just 5 minutes to prepare the ultimate pan-fried zucchini for mid-week meals!
These roasted baby carrots with honey make the perfect tender carrots with just the right amount of sweetness. This is the perfect quick side dish that goes with so many dinners, and the prep time is super fast.
This Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad, also known as Esquites, is fresh, lightly creamy, spicy, & incredibly delicious.
These easy-baked beans with bacon are the perfect side dish for summer grilling or neighborhood get-togethers. With just six ingredients, it’s a simple recipe that everyone will love.
Turn your regular radishes into amazing Radish Chips! You’ll love these crisp chips that are perfect as is or pair with your favorite burgers.
Baked macaroni and cheese is easy to make goes great with hamburgers. It is so creamy and cheesy, the recipe is sure to become your new go-to for mac and cheese.
15 minutes is all you need to make the best air fryer potato wedges. Lightly seasoned with salt & olive oil they're baked to perfection in the easiest way possible - and a great healthier alternative.
This "Caulislaw" mixes cauliflower, carrots & red onions with a perfectly balanced mayonnaise dressing. It's the perfect healthy, delicious topping for any burger!
This mouth-watering Vegan Caesar Salad features mixed greens, roasted kale, peas, quinoa coated tofu, almond flakes, and homemade Caesar dressing made with nutritional yeast, for the most delicious gluten-conscious salad you’ll ever eat!
A classic family-favorite comfort food, potato salad is creamy with a bit of zing from mustard and pickle juice, plus crunch from celery and onions. Delish!
Chicken Macaroni Salad! A delicious cross between a creamy pasta salad and a chicken salad. Makes a great side for summer BBQs
This Chopped Veggie Salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish! It features a combination of fresh summer vegetables and feta cheese tossed in a simple tangy vinaigrette to bring it all together. Super easy to make, colorful and so delicious!
Once you make your own sweet potato shoestring fries, you may never bring home the frozen bag again. In just twenty minutes, you can turn a couple of sweet potatoes into a healthy snack or easy weeknight dinner side dish everyone will actually eat.
Air fryer frozen tater tots are the crispiest crunchiest tater tots around! Quick, easy and so much less mess than with oven-baked tater tots!
Air fryer frozen french fries are super crispy and the perfect easy side dish or appetizer! Quick, easy and so much healthier than deep-fried french fries.
Air fryer broccoli is a super easy side dish that goes perfectly well with your meat or chicken dishes
These Lebanese spicy potatoes are full of flavor and are the perfect side dish for any occasion!
These garlicky roasted radishes are easy to make and loaded with flavor. They’re a delicious low-carb alternative to potatoes.
Roasted Red Potatoes are an easy side dish you can serve with anything from hamburgers to scrambled eggs. The crispy crunch is perfect with just about everything
Crispy homemade potato chips are perfect alongside a burger. Season with a bit of salt or dress them up with your favorite seasoning.
