Are you tired of every BBQ you attend having the same side dishes? It’s time to buck the trend and offer some great alternatives to the normal fare.
The side dishes you offer can make or break your summer get together. Bring your friends and neighbors together for a wonderful outdoor party at your home and offer some dishes they haven’t had before. Some of these dishes can be upgrades and alternatives to what you normally enjoy, while other items will be brand new.
Here are some great side dish recipes to upgrade your BBQ this summer.
Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad
You don’t have to be religious to experience a potato salad that promises to give you a religious experience. This flavor-packed dish is the perfect addition to your backyard summer party, making it easy to enjoy some great flavors together. If you’re tired of the same old potato salad, make a dish of this Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad and let it become the side dish your guests request you bring to their next party. This could be the hit of your party.
Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
Good pasta salad is a welcome addition to any BBQ as a great side dish and something most people enjoy. Some people add to their pasta salad with some vegetables, but this one has grapes in it to give you a sweet flavor. This added sweetness give this pasta salad a fresh and bright taste that you don’t find in many other dishes. If you want something that’s easy to assemble and take to your next backyard party, try this Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad.
Three-Pickle Potato Salad
Another great version of potato salad that could be a hit at your next backyard party is this Three-Pickle Potato Salad. Your guests won’t have to choose their favorite type of pickle, several are included in this salad to make it taste great. Enjoy the dill, bread-and-butter, and pickled okra that give this salad it’s wonderful flavors that you’re sure to enjoy during the summer. It’s a potato salad that doesn’t disappoint, especially for those who love to enjoy some pickles in the summer.
Jalapeno Cornbread Sticks
Use a muffin pan or a cast-iron corn stick pan and make these amazing cornbread sticks that your guests are sure to love. If you want to offer the BBQ side dish that has a little bite to it, this is the perfect choice. The Jalapeno Cornbread Sticks taste great and add a bit more zing to any backyard party. Whatever you’ve got cooking on the grill, this dish is sure to add to the flavors and give your guests the warm feeling they love when they bite into them.
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Some dishes should be classics that aren’t messed with. If you want to offer your guests something better than mac ‘n cheese from a box, this is the recipe for you. This dish is a hit at any party and might be the most requested item from your summer parties. The made-from-scratch recipe gives you the Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese that your friends and neighbors will be glad you brought to their BBQs. Thankfully, it only takes three steps to complete this dish, but they don’t have to know that.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Every summer party requires one side dish to complete the BBQ. That dish is deviled eggs. If you want to offer your guests a new take on an old favorite, this recipe is perfect for you. Make a batch of Bacon Deviled Eggs and let your party guests enjoy the perfect appetizer or side on their plate. It’s easy to enjoy this amazing dish that adds the extra flavor of bacon to the mix, giving you a wonderful dish that everyone will rave about.
Zesty Corn-and-Squash Salad
When you want to add something to your party but you don’t want to cook it, this Zesty Corn-and-Squash Salad could be the perfect choice. This salad looks and tastes like summer should, with a cooling effect from the zucchini, sweet corn, and squash that are all part of this dish. You don’t have to cook everything you offer your guests; some items are tasty and wonderful and never have to go in the oven or on a stovetop.
Are you ready to enjoy a summer party in your backyard? Why not offer your guests something new and different? If your backyard BBQ has a side dish from this list, they will rave about the new flavors you’ve offered them.
