30 Best Prime Rib Side Dishes to Pair With Your Roast
Save room for mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
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A showstopping roast like prime rib just wouldn't be the same without some tasty side dishes. As Ree Drummond says, "I'm not sure there's anything more special for Christmas dinner." Then again, the same can be said of prime rib made for any special occasion! Whether it's New Year's Eve, an anniversary, or simply Sunday supper, don't forget to serve up these side dishes along with your juicy prime rib.
Whether you opt for something starchy or something green, there's bound to be a side dish on this list to go with your holiday centerpiece. Here, you'll find classic potato recipes, decadent creamed spinach, and comforting casseroles that are fit for a crowd. There are also some bread basket ideas included, like buttermilk angel biscuits and cheese biscuits, that can double as rolls for your leftover prime rib sandwiches! But before you get ahead of yourself, check out these side dishes for prime rib.
You'll find simple vegetable side dishes and easy Instant Pot recipes like quick garlic green beans, Instant pot mashed potatoes, and roasted cauliflower. Or you can opt for some more creative (and impressive) ideas like pull-apart cheese bread, cajun green bean casserole, and gnocchi alfredo. But let's be honest, you could serve prime rib with just about anything and it would still be delicious!
Mashed Potato Casserole
It's hard to make mashed potatoes even better, but here's the trick! Ree's a firm believer in "the magical powers of bacon, cheese, crispy fried onions, and potato chips" that she adds to upgrade them.
Get Ree's Mashed Potato Casserole recipe.
Roasted Carrots with Honey Herb Butter
Roasted carrots are naturally sweet, but adding honey heightens their flavor even more. Adding herbs and a dash of vinegar balances out the dish for a perfect savory-sweet side.
Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates
Green beans to the max! This dish is part sweet, part savory, part tangy, and part crunchy. That's because it's got pomegranate seeds, shallots, ginger, and pistachios mixed in for fun twist on veggies.
Get Ree's Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates recipe.
Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
If you're for veggies that have the same showstopping power as the main course, smother them in cheese, bacon, and buttery crackers. No one will say to no to vegetables that way, even picky eaters!
Get Ree's Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon recipe.
Cheddar Biscuits
Biscuits are good any time of day, but if you want to make them extra special for dinner, just add cheese! It makes them extra melty and rich, which is just what you want with beef.
Get Ree's Cheddar Biscuits recipe.
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Make anyone fall in love with Brussels sprouts by preparing them in a skillet with smoky bacon and sweet-tart cranberries. The combination is hard to beat!
Get the Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe.
Butternut Squash Risotto
A creamy, homemade risotto will impress your guests just as much as the prime rib itself! Little do they know how easy it is to make.
Get Ree's Butternut Squash Risotto recipe.
Cabbage Salad
Looking for something light and fresh to balance out the juicy roast? This crunchy salad filled with cabbage, apples, and arugula is the perfect match. Best of all—you can make it up to 2 days in advance!
Get the Cabbage Salad recipe.
Herb Focaccia
This fluffy homemade bread is loaded with flavor that will match the seasoning on your holiday prime rib. There's rosemary, thyme, sage, and parsley mixed right in!
Get the Herb Focaccia recipe.
Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese
You can't go wrong with a gooey mac and cheese! This one won't take up any oven or stovetop space thanks to your handy slow cooker.
Get the Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese recipe.
Ranch Potatoes
You can't go wrong with crispy potatoes, especially when they're seasoned with ranch! We went the extra mile to add a buttermilk ranch dressing on the bottom of the plate.
Get the Ranch Potatoes recipe.
Collard Greens
This Southern staple is a comforting, flavor-packed way to eat your greens. It's loaded with smoky turkey, scrumptious broth, and a bit of hot sauce for good measure.
Get the Collard Greens recipe.
Buttermilk Ranch Angel Biscuits
These homemade buttermilk biscuits are made with yeast so they get extra light and fluffy. We love how elegant they look with the parsley leaves for decoration.
Caesar Salad
The key to making an impressive Caesar salad is in the dressing. This one skips the bottled stuff for a homemade version that's easy to whip up.
Get the Caesar Salad recipe.
Creamed Spinach
Ree bumps up the flavor for the creamy sauce used to make this spinach side dish by adding finely diced onions and garlic. Plus, there's a pinch of ground nutmeg and black pepper for a touch of spice.
Get Ree's Creamed Spinach recipe.
Roasted Delicata Squash
You can put the peeler away because the delicate skin on this squash is completely edible! It makes the parmesan-crusted side dish so easy to prepare.
Get the Roasted Delicata Squash recipe.
Spinach Casserole
Make creamed spinach in casserole form for your next holiday dinner. It has the extra benefit of crispy fried onions and panko breadcrumbs on top.
Get the Spinach Casserole recipe.
Crock-Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes feels fancy enough to pair with prime rib, but we've made them even easier by using the Crock-Pot. It won't take up any oven space!
Get the Crock-Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe.
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Almost like mini sweet potato pies, these easy baked sweet potatoes are topped with a nutty oat crumble. You can also drizzle a bit of hot honey over the top if you like a bit of heat.
Get the Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Slow Cooker Green Beans
These green beans are beautifully braised in a tomato-based sauce with crispy bacon, paprika, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. The best part? They're made in a slow cooker!
Get the Slow Cooker Green Beans recipe.
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