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    What to Serve with Macaroni and Cheese

    Published: Jun 21, 2022 ยท Modified: Mar 18, 2024 by Cara Lanz ยท As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Wondering what to serve with macaroni and cheese? Turn this classic comfort food into a soul-soothing meal with the best salads, sides, mains, and desserts to serve with mac and cheese.ย 

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    Creamy, cheesy mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that's obviously amazing all on its own. So, how could it get any better? 

    By gathering friends and family around the dinner table for a delicious meal complete with tasty side dishes, but with creamy mac and cheese as the star of the show. That's how. 

    What Goes with Mac and Cheese?

    If you're looking for some of the best side dishes to serve with your favorite mac n cheese recipe, you can't go wrong with classics like hot dogs, sloppy joes, BBQ ribs, and meatloaf.ย 

    But what about โ€ฆ Juicy Lucy Meatballs? Or Onion Bombs? Or Ginger Ale Carrots? Never heard of them?

    Well keep reading for 20 delicious and unique recipes that are sure to shake up dinnertime or your next family holiday gathering!ย ย 

    What to Serve with Macaroni and Cheese

    Take a spin through the best sides, main course dishes, and even desserts that will make a complete meal out of mac and cheese that the whole family will love.

    1

    Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    This garlic bread recipe is the crispiest and most garlic filled bread youโ€™ve had! The garlic bread butter is packed with flavor and the bread is toasted to a golden brown for a buttery, garlicky, crispy garlic bread that tastes amazing with this classic pasta dish.

    2

    Best BLAT Sandwich Recipe

    Photo Credit: bensabaconlovers.com

    This BLAT sandwich recipe is a fresh take on the BLT with crispy toasted bread piled high with juicy sliced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy ripe avocado and plenty of crunchy bacon. A special Ranch Balsamic Mayo elevates the flavors to a whole new level.

    3

    Spiced Tomato Soup

    Photo Credit: champagne-tastes.com

    This spiced tomato soup is the perfect side for any creamy pasta dish, made with warming Indian spices, canned tomatoes, and freshly grated Parmesan. Make this soup in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop!

    4

    Acorn Squash Salad with Maple Dressing

    Photo Credit: theoregondietitian.com

    This roasted acorn squash salad is drizzled with creamy maple dressing for a delicious side dish for Thanksgiving or a fall dinner.

    5

    Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

    Cucumber Tomato Salad is a classic salad, light, cooling, and oh-so refreshing. This simple salad is made with sliced cucumbers & juicy tomatoes and enhanced with slivers of red onion and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

    6

    2 Ingredient Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots

    Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

    Tender carrots with a subtly sweet glazeโ€ฆmade withโ€ฆginger ale?! You better believe it!! These delicious ginger ale carrots are made with only 3 simple ingredients for an easy side dish.

    7

    Sweet and Salty Brussels Sprouts

    Photo Credit: marleysmenu.com

    These Sweet and Salty Brussels Sprouts will turn even the pickiest of eaters into brussels-obsessed veggie lovers with this lick-your-fingers worthy recipe.

    8

    Perfect Roasted Green Beans

    Photo Credit: apaigeofpositivity.com

    These Roasted Green Beans are a delicious, simple side you can use to elevate almost any hearty dish. Truly, they're America's favorite side vegetable!

    9

    Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

    Ground Beef Vegetable Soupย is a delicious, satisfying one-pot meal filled with hearty ground beef and tender vegetables in a rich and savory broth. Easy dinner recipe with delicious leftovers for lunch.ย 

    10

    BBQ Bacon Onion Bombs

    Photo Credit: olebluedog.com

    Onion bombs are big sweet onions filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, grilled or smoked to delicious perfection, and glazed with your favorite barbecue sauce. Delicious and unforgettable side dish to serve with mac and cheese.

    11

    Mini Turkey Meatloaf

    Meatloaf in 30 minutes? Yes you can with this easy mini turkey meatloaf recipe! Itโ€™s super moist, full of rich flavors (no ketchup), and everyone gets their own little meatloaf. How fun is that?

    12

    Cajun Sloppy Joes

    Photo Credit: www.fromvalerieskitchen.com

    Skip the store-bought sloppy joe mix and cook up your own, made-from-scratch Cajun Sloppy Joes. The flavor will knock your socks off and theyโ€™re ready in 30 minutes!

    13

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

    These air fryer chicken tenders are fresh chicken tenderloins coated in breadcrumbs, spices and Parmesan cheese, then air fried until golden brown and crispy. A lightened up version of classic chicken fingers with less fat and just as much flavor.

    14

    Chicken and Gravy Sandwich

    Photo Credit: brooklynfarmgirl.com

    Creamy Chicken and Gravy Sandwiches are easy to make and taste delicious. Chicken is cooked in a homemade gravy, ready in 30 minutes.

    15

    Juicy Lucy Meatballs

    Photo Credit: www.spendwithpennies.com

    What goes well with mac and cheese? More cheese, please! These gooey cheese-stuffed beef meatballs are bathed in a spicy sweet sauce and make the perfect addition to baked macaroni and cheese.

    16

    BBQ St. Louis Ribs (Oven)

    Photo Credit: biteswithbri.com

    Juicy, tender BBQ St. Louis Ribs are cooked to perfection completely in the oven! They are sweet, salty, and saucy, with an irresistible caramelization on top that perfectly complements cheesy, gooey mac and cheese.

    17

    Pineapple Grilled Chicken

    Photo Credit: thecleaneatingcouple.com

    This Pineapple Grilled Chicken Recipe takes simple grilled chicken to the next level with the sweet and tangy marinade sauce and delicious grilled pineapples. A healthy and tasty main dish!

    18

    Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

    These Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars have a gooey rhubarb middle with a brown sugar oatmeal cookie crust and a buttery oatmeal crumble topping. Delicious warm with a scoop of ice cream!

    19

    Peach Cobbler

    Photo Credit: shesnotcookin.com

    Old fashioned Peach Cobbler is a simple recipe made with fresh peaches and a sweet biscuit topping for an easy summer dessert recipe.

    20

    Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

    Photo Credit: getonmyplate.com

    This delicious, luscious Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup will be the hit at your next holiday gathering. Itโ€™s super easy and great to make the night before for stress-free entertaining.

    One Pan Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Breadcrumbs

    Looking for a new way to make mac and cheese? This simple baked mac and cheese is such an easy recipe. There's no fussy cheese sauce to make or noodles to boil. Everything comes together in one large pan.

    Topped with seasoned panko bread crumbs baked to crispy, crunchy perfection, it's a great recipe your family will beg you to make again and again. Get the recipe here!

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