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My best side dishes for prime rib dinner: what to eat with prime rib to transform it into a memorable and flavorful meal! These side dish recipes are perfect for holiday dinners, special occasions, or just because! Choose from refreshing salads, fluffy dinner rolls, creamy mac and cheese, and more Christmas & Thanksgiving favorites!
Best Side Dishes To Serve With Prime Rib
Whether making a juicy Christmas prime rib roast or simply indulging in a roasted prime rib dinner, you can't forget the sides! From gravy to salad, rolls, and potatoes, the side dishes are what make the meal!
The side dishes have a lot to compete with (who can resist a succulent prime rib roast), so choosing the best recipes is key! Here are a few prime rib side dishes that can hold their own alongside this tender and flavorful cut of beef!
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- Best Side Dishes To Serve With Prime Rib
- 1. Sour Cream Macaroni and Cheese
- 2. Fondant Potatoes
- 3. Creamed Corn
- 4. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- 5. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
- 6. Green Garden Salad
- 7. Honey and Herb Roasted Carrots
- 8. Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
- 9. Creamed Spinach
- 10. Baked Buttercup Squash
- 11. Maple Candied Yams
- 12. Baked Cauliflower with Cheese
- 13. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- 14. Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib
- 15. Prime Rib Au Jus
- 💠Tips For Choosing Your Side Dishes For A Prime Rib Dinner
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Before you do your shopping, be sure to see my guide on how to pick the perfect prime rib roast! Don't forget to safely thaw your holiday prime rib early, too!
1. Sour Cream Macaroni and Cheese
This creamy macaroni and cheese is enhanced with sour cream for the perfect balance of richness, creaminess, and tang! It features a velvety blend of sour cream, cheddar, and al dente macaroni for an indulgent and satisfying side.
When it comes to prime rib dinners, you really can't go wrong with any macaroni and cheese recipes!
Sour Cream Macaroni and Cheese
Sour cream macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food combining the creamy richness of mac and cheese with the tanginess of sour cream! It's a quick 20-minute recipe that is a hit with kids and adults alike. Serve it as a side dish, or add some tasty mix-ins and make it the main course!
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2. Fondant Potatoes
Elevate your prime rib dinner with a side of fondant potatoes! Fondant potatoes are russet potatoes that are sliced, pan-seared, and slow-cooked in a rich broth.
These Pinterest-worthy potatoes have a super tender texture and rich, buttery flavor to match!
Fondant Potatoes
Fondant potatoes look fancy, but they're actually easy and tasty to make! This French way of cooking turns potatoes into something really special - soft, creamy, and full of flavor. Even your family will be amazed by how good these potatoes taste. Get ready to make a side dish everyone will love!
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3. Creamed Corn
Creamed corn is a comforting side dish made by simmering sweet corn kernels in a rich, velvety cream sauce. It balances the savory flavors of prime rib with its creamy texture and hint of natural corn sweetness.
Creamed Corn
This creamed corn is a creamy, quick, and simple vegetable side dish that tastes like it took all day to prepare! It is ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes and is a completely beginner-friendly recipe. Plus, it is so irresistibly delicious that your family will be requesting it for every occasion!
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4. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato recipes complement prime rib beautifully by offering a starchy and slightly sweet contrast to the savory roast. Twice-baked sweet potatoes involve baking sweet potatoes, scooping out the flesh, mixing it with flavorful ingredients, and baking again until golden!
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
These twice baked sweet potatoes are baked until tender, loaded with your favorite toppings, and then baked again until perfect! They are packed with bacon, jalapeno, cheese, and more for a delicious and savory side dish that will wow everyone! Make a bunch and store them in the freezer so you'll have them on hand whenever the craving strikes!
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5. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
While I am a huge fan of classic Campbell's green bean casserole, I think a main dish as elegant as prime rib calls for something special! Adding crispy bacon only elevates the flavor of this casserole even more!
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
This incredibly tasty, cheesy green bean casserole with bacon combines cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and a crunchy topping for an upgraded classic! It's a family favorite holiday side dish that never fails to wow every time!
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6. Green Garden Salad
With crisp and refreshing leafy greens, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, a garden salad makes a terrific light starter before the meal. You can always swap out my quick apple cider vinaigrette for ranch, Italian vinaigrette, honey mustard vinaigrette, or your favorite dressing!
Green Garden Salad
This Green Garden Salad with Vinaigrette perfectly complements any lunch or dinner entrée. Bursting with fresh, customizable vegetables, this classic salad is delicious and incredibly easy to prepare. In just a few minutes, you can whip up both the salad and the homemade dressing, making it an ideal, quick addition to your meal.
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7. Honey and Herb Roasted Carrots
Honey enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots, while fresh herbs add aromatics and layers of flavor! As the carrots cook, the honey creates a caramelized glaze that perfectly complements rich and savory roast beef!
Honey and Herb Roasted Carrots Recipe
This honey and herb oven-roasted carrots recipe is so flavorful and easy to prepare that it's quickly become a new family favorite! Even though I am REALLY looking forward to summer weather for outdoor grilling, oven roasting is simply the way to go when it comes to cooking vegetables to perfection. No more steaming, no more microwavable bags...crank up the oven temps and get roasting!
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8. Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
Rhodes rolls come pre-made and frozen, which means all you have to do is thaw and bake! A quick brush with homemade herb butter gives them an irresistible flavor that sets these dinner rolls apart!
Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
These butter herb Rhodes rolls are soft, fluffy, and delicious dinner rolls that make a wonderful addition to any weeknight dinner! Rhodes rolls are first thawed and set out to rise, then baked with a tasty herb-infused butter. With a prep time of only 5 minutes and a short baking time, you can have pull-apart rolls ready for dinner or any holiday gathering in a jiffy!
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9. Creamed Spinach
This steakhouse creamed spinach recipe perfectly balances tender greens and rich, creamy cheese sauce. It's so indulgent that it's easy to forget you're eating vegetables!
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Steakhouse creamed spinach is one of my all-time favorite sides because it's rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Spinach is coated in a creamy sauce loaded with mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan – it’s perfect for Sunday dinner, date night, or anytime you want an amazing side!
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10. Baked Buttercup Squash
The natural sweetness of buttercup squash is brought out as it's baked to perfection! It's seasoned with honey, salt, and pumpkin pie spice for a tender, caramelized side dish, perfect for fall or winter!
Baked Buttercup Squash
Baked buttercup squash is a delicious yet overlooked winter squash that is delightful to make during the fall season! When you bake buttercup squash with chopped apples, butter, honey, salt, and pumpkin pie spice, you will have a sweet yet savory side dish that's also super easy to make! If you are looking for a new and unique vegetable side to wow your family, this one is it!
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11. Maple Candied Yams
Candied yams glazed with maple syrup will add a sweet contrast to a savory roast beef dinner. They also feature smokey, salty bacon to balance the sweetness!
Candied yams are a classic Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish, so naturally, they would make an excellent addition to your holiday roast!
Maple Candied Yams
Maple candied yams feature tasty yams or sweet potatoes tossed in warm spices, maple syrup, crumbled bacon, and chopped pecans! In just 30 minutes, you'll be sitting down to enjoy this delectable dish! Perfect for Thanksgiving, these yams will be a hit with your entire family!
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12. Baked Cauliflower with Cheese
Even the kids will go nuts for cauliflower when it's covered in gooey melted cheddar! It's an easy vegetable side dish suitable for special occasions and always impresses guests!
Baked Cauliflower With Cheese
Baked cauliflower with cheese is a delicious and flavorful vegetable dish that is perfect to serve as a side for any weeknight family dinner! Cauliflower florets are tossed with olive oil and seasoning, then baked in the oven to tender perfection with cheddar cheese! Once you try it for yourself, you'll have a new favorite way to enjoy cauliflower!
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13. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
While pan-fried asparagus or sauteed asparagus would also be great choices, wrapping asparagus in bacon gives it some extra pizazz! It's a quick and easy upgrade that makes it a side dish worthy of a succulent prime rib roast!
Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!
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14. Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib
Prime rib is so tender and juicy it doesn't need a sauce, though it can enhance its flavor even further! Creamy horseradish sauce adds a zesty kick that complements the rich, savory notes of the prime rib.
Horseradish Sauce For Prime Rib
This creamy horseradish sauce for prime rib is the perfect condiment for pairing with prime rib, beef tenderloin, or steak recipes! It may be a simple condiment, but this quick dip makes it easy to see why it is so popular! With only a few ingredients, you'll always be making this tasty sauce!
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15. Prime Rib Au Jus
Prime rib au jus is a sauce made by simmering your roast drippings with broth, creating a rich and flavorful gravy! Not only is it delicious when ladled over the beef, but it's great on top of your mashed potatoes, too!
Best Prime Rib Au Jus Recipe (With or Without Drippings) + Gravy!
The very best prime rib au jus combines rich beef drippings from your roast with beef stock, Worcestershire, and seasoning. It's a savory part of serving a fantastic prime rib dinner for your Christmas or holiday meals! This incredibly flavorful DIY beef sauce is easy to make - just as easy as starting with a store-bought packet!
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💠Tips For Choosing Your Side Dishes For A Prime Rib Dinner
Choosing the right side dishes to pair with prime rib will enhance the overall flavor and experience of the meal! For the best results, follow these guidelines when planning your prime rib dinner menu:
- Complement the roast: Prime rib is a rich and flavorful cut of meat, so choose side dishes that complement rather than overpower its taste. Sides with fresh herbs or a savory profile will enhance the natural beefy flavor.
- Balance Textures: Since prime rib is tender and juicy, consider adding side dishes with different textures—for example, creamy mashed potatoes or crispy oven-roasted vegetables.
- Contrast Temperatures: Balance the warm prime rib with both hot and cold side dishes. A hot side like roasted potatoes or garlic bread will contrast nicely with a cool and refreshing salad.
- Consider Dietary Preferences and Restrictions: Be mindful of any dietary restrictions or preferences your guests may have. Include vegetarian or gluten-free options as needed so that everyone can enjoy the meal.
- Test Recipes in Advance: If you're trying out new recipes, it's a good idea to test them in advance! Do a trial run to see if the flavors meet your expectations.
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My best side dishes for prime rib dinner: what to eat with prime rib to transform it into a memorable and flavorful meal! These side dish recipes are perfect for holiday dinners, special occasions, or just because! Choose from refreshing salads, fluffy dinner rolls, creamy mac and cheese, and more Christmas & Thanksgiving favorites!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 681kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
Sour Cream Macaroni & Cheese
- 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked, drained, rinsed)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, *see notes)
Optional Topping For Baked Mac & Cheese
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs (or Panko breadcrumbs)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoon butter (melted)
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Instructions
Sour Cream Macaroni & Cheese
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for al dente pasta. Remove from heat when done and rinse in cool water then return to your saucepan.
Add the sour cream, butter, and seasoning to your pasta (salt, pepper, garlic powder). Stir over low heat until the butter is melted.
Remove from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted, then serve immediately.
Optional Topping For Baked Mac & Cheese
In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the butter has coated the dry ingredients.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the combined sour cream mac & cheese in a casserole dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and the topping is golden.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Each cup of shredded cheddar cheese is approximately 4 ounces.
- Check out my post on the best cheese for macaroni and cheese for more tasty cheese combinations you can try!
- Freshly shredded cheese is always the best choice when making mac and cheese. The store-bought packages of shredded cheese coat the cheese with cellulose to block moisture which keeps the cheese from melting as easily.
- I like to add a pinch of paprika or ground mustard to complement the rich and creamy flavor of the macaroni.
- The number of optional mix-ins you could try is endless! Diced ham, lump crab meat, pickled jalapenos, bacon, frozen peas, there are so many great ways to make this recipe your own!
- I don't recommend freezing this macaroni and cheese because the sour cream-based sauce will start to separate. If you are looking for a freezer-friendly mac and cheese, give this mac and cheese without flour a try!
- To store: Let the leftovers cool fully before transferring them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave. Large portions can be reheated in the oven at350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 66g (22%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 36g (55%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg (33%) | Sodium: 695mg (30%) | Potassium: 274mg (8%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 1060IU (21%) | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 391mg (39%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Course Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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