Burgers are an American classic, but what’s a burger without a delicious side dish? The perfect side dish can elevate your burger experience, adding layers of flavor and texture. From crispy fries to refreshing salads, I curated a list of the best side dish recipes for hamburgers. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer barbecue or whipping up a quick weeknight meal, these side dish recipes will take your burger game to the next level!
Need a delicious hamburger recipe? My Hamburger Patty Recipe is a hit on the blog. Perfect for grill or stovetop cooking; enjoy!
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Salad
Classic Pasta Salad
This classic pasta salad is made with tri-color rotini, vegetables, cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette. Enough to feed a crowd!
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Garden Salad
Create a garden salad with your favorite garden-grown veggies! It makes a great side dish for just about any meal.
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Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mediterranean Bean Salad is a fresh and healthy side dish, made with 3 types of beans, a delicious vinaigrette, tons of vegetables and fresh herbs.
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is tangy & creamy and is perfect for a Spring or Summer side dish. Plus, it only takes 20 minutes to make!
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The Best Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Texas Caviar)
Quick and easy Cowboy Caviar recipe that’s flavorful and filling. This protein-packed Texas Caviar is vegan and gluten-free too!
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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Try deviled egg pasta salad! A tangy and savory twist on traditional pasta salad, perfect for potlucks and BBQs. Your taste buds will love it!
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Potatoes
Lebanese Potato Salad
This Lebanese Potato Salad is light, fresh, and pairs well with just about anything. It is dressed with lots of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. It is perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks!
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Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges
These baked potatoes are crispy but creamy, easy to make, bursting with flavor from the garlic and parmesan, and just what you need for game day, a barbecue, or as a snack with a cold drink.
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Cajun Potato Salad
This creamy Cajun Potato Salad recipe just may be the best version of potato salad ever! Creamy potatoes, hard boiled eggs, crunchy celery, dill pickle relish, in a creamy, tangy, spicy dressing.
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Cheddar, Gouda, and Pimento Cheesy Potato Bake
This cheesy potato bake is out of this world! The richness of cheddar, gouda and pimento cheese is so amazingly delicious and addictive!
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Cinnamon and Paprika
Prepare a healthy side with these homemade oven baked sweet potato fries with cinnamon and paprika! They’re crispy, easy and delicious!
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Veggies
Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (Air Fryer)
These Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (Air Fryer) are the perfect game day appetizer. They are loaded with spices, two kinds of cheese, and buffalo sauce for an extra layer of flavor. The bacon cooks to perfection in the air fryer in only 10 minutes. And don’t forget the ranch for dipping!
Oven Baked Onion Rings
Discover how easy these oven baked onion rings are to make! There’s no need for a deep fryer; you can get crispy results from the oven!
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Mexican Corn Ribs
It’s your favorite Mexican street corn on the cob, but cut into much less messy, grabbable, fun, Mexican Corn Ribs! Grilled and spiced then topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, these vegetarian and gluten-free corn “riblets” are the perfect way to use that fresh summer corn!
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Crock Pot Baked Beans
These easy crock pot baked beans are a perfect BBQ side dish. They’re thick, rich, and full of molasses, mustard, and smoky flavor.
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Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower
This lemon pepper roasted cauliflower tastes like sunshine. Crispy cauliflower with lemon and garlic and bursts of fun flavors.
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Marinated Vegetable Salad
Chopped peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots are mixed in a delicious sweet and tangy dressing to make a Marinated Vegetable Salad! This delicious vegetarian recipe is the perfect way to get in fresh raw vegetables when you aren’t in the mood for a traditional salad.
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Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts
Ready in just 30 minutes, discover the perfect side dish with this Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts recipe. Oven-roasted to perfection, these sweet and spicy bites are a quick and delicious addition to any meal! They are also naturally gluten free and dairy free. These crispy Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish!
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Grilled & Stuffed Avocado
Avocadoes are grilled and stuffed with a fresh, homemade pico de gallo in this grilled avocado side dish recipe.
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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries are such a fun way to jazz up your everyday green beans! They’re perfectly tender with the right amount of bite on the inside (in other words, not soggy).
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FAQS
What holds ground beef together for burgers?
Egg serves as a binding agent for the ground beef patty in a burger.
How do I keep my burgers from falling apart?
Be gentle when shaping the burger patties to prevent breaking them apart.
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