When you prepare delicious Sloppy Joes, half the fun lies in deciding what to pair them with. Choosing the right side dishes turns a simple sandwich into a satisfying meal. There is no need to fret if you ever wonder what goes best with your Sloppy Joes. We have put together a collection of side dish recipes that perfectly complement the tangy, savory flavor of Sloppy Joes. This isn't just a list of side dishes; these are curated recipes explicitly designed to enhance your Sloppy Joe eating experience. From crispy and comforting to cheesy delights, these options will broaden your culinary horizons, introducing new ways to enjoy the classic Sloppy Joe.
Sloppy Joes Recipes
Our list will guide you to prepare delicious things like Tater Tots, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, and more. These side dishes not only taste good but also make your meal complete. Let's start cooking them by following our list of easy-to-make recipes. Enjoy your meal with these wonderful sides!
Honey Mustard Broccoli Crunch Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Large Head Of Broccoli Including The Stems (About 6 Cups)
- 1 Cup Shredded Carrot
- 1 Batch Of Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced (About ¾ Cup)
- ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ Cup Red Onion Diced
- ½ A Large English Cucumber Diced (About ¾ Cup)
- ½ Cup Chopped Almonds
Optional Toppings:
- ¼ Cup Crumbled Bacon
- ½ Cup Dried Cranberries
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1.5 Tablespoon Honey
- 2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoon Plain Greek Yogurt*
- Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
- Water To Thin As Needed
Arugula Quinoa Salad with Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- Salad
- 1.5 Cups Chickpeas 398ml Can, Rinsed And Drained
- 2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
- 1.5 Tablespoon Olive Oil Divided
- Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
- 5 Cups Arugula 1x 142g Container
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Thinly Shredded
- ¼ Cup Radishes Thinly Sliced
Lemon Caesar Vinaigrette
- ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves Pressed
Herb & garlic cheesy mashed potatoes
Ingredients
- 8 Medium Potatoes *i Used White
- ½ Cup Fat Free Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Milk *i Used 1%
- 2 tablespoon Light Butter
- 4 Oz Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese *room Temp
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- ⅓ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Sweet Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Sweet Corn
- 6 Center Cut Bacon Slices, Cooked And Chopped
- 1 Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced
- 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved
- ¼ Cup Red Onion, Diced
- ⅓ Cup Green Onions, Diced
- Juice Of 1 Lime
- ½ Cup Light Crumbled Feta
- ¾ Cup Ranch Dressing *i Used My Own Ranch Recipe
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
- Pinch Of Salt & Pepper
High-protein Edamame Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup frozen edamame
- 1 large clove of garlic - crushed
- 2 limes - juiced
- 1 tomato - diced
- ¼ cup red onion - finely diced
- 1 jalapeño - with or without the seeds
- ½ cup cilantro - chopped
- ½-1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
Cheesy Loaded Tater Tots
Ingredients
- 28 ounce bag of frozen tater tots
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend , shredded
- ½ cup bacon ,cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup chives or scallions , chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking Spray
Creamy Baked Mac And Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried elbow pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- 4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)
- ½ Tbsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. paprika smoked paprika is our favorite!
The Best Mashed Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 5 pounds potatoes (I use half Yukon Gold, half Russet potatoes)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- toppings: chopped fresh chives or green onions, freshly-cracked black pepper
Arugula Tomato Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Salad
- 5 oz arugula
- 1.5 cup cherry tomatoes each sliced in half
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup Pine nuts lightly toasted
Air Fryer Potato Chips Recipe
Ingredients
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- 4 medium yellow potatoes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles (227g)
- ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins usually 4-6 sweet gherkins for me (80g)
- ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper about ½ pepper (100g)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery about 1-2 stalks (55g)
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion (45g)
- 2 large hard boiled eggs, finely diced
Macaroni Salad Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise I use olive oil mayo (175g)
- ¼ cup sour cream (70g)
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar*
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
Old Fashioned Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
Roasted Red Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes halved
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- cooking spray
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 pounds orange fleshed sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons spice or spice combination of your choice: chipotle powder, smoked paprika, Chinese five-spice, pumpkin pie spice, garam masala, Cajun seasoning, etc.
Quick And Easy Pasta Salad
PASTA SALAD
- 1 pound dried pasta like fusilli, penne, rotini or farfalle (bow tie)
- 1 cup sliced bell pepper (1 medium)
- Cup thinly sliced zucchini (½ medium)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions (5 to 6)
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers, optional
- 1 cup (4 ounces) halved mixed olives
- A cup (2 ounces) grated parmesan cheese or hard cheese
- 1 cup (6 ounces) fresh mozzarella balls, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley or basil, optional
- HOMEMADE DRESSING
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- Half teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 to 3 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar, optional
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
