Jump to Recipe For what to serve with beef ribs, take a look at this list of side dishes that have become our go-to recipes when we grill, smoke, or BBQ! If you prefer vegetables you have plenty of options, or if you prefer indulging in some comforting carbs we have that too! You can’t go wrong with any of these incredible recipes when choosing what to serve with beef ribs! The Best Sides For Beef Ribs Nothing beats some juicy, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs that have been cooked low and slow to tender perfection. But how do you choose what to serve with them to complete the meal? It’s simple, just take a look at the best recipes to serve with beef ribs below! Each of these side dishes are tried and true favorites of my family, and soon they will be yours too!
Jump to:The Best Sides For Beef Ribs
- Milk and Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
- Macaroni and Tomatoes
- Boiled Potatoes
- Wedge Salad
- Collard Greens with Bacon
- Southern Fried Corn
- Smoked Asparagus
- Southern Coleslaw
- Fruit Cocktail Salad
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Egg Salad
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Succotash
- Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon 📋 Recipe
We love ribs of every variety! If you are planning on whipping up some pork ribs rather than beef, take a look at our favorite sides for pork ribs! Or, if you plan on slathering some sauce on those ribs, give our ‘what to serve with BBQ ribs’ page a glance.
- Milk and Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob This method of boiling corn on the cob in milk and butter will change your life! The corn comes out so tender and juicy every time. If you are already busting out the grill or smoker, smoked corn on the cob would also be a great choice to pair with your beef ribs dinner!
Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! It’s just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new ‘go-to’ method of cooking your corn!
Check out this recipe
- Macaroni and Tomatoes This Southern classic sounds weird until you try it. A little bacon grease gives it its signature smokey bacon flavor that pairs just wonderfully with juicy bits of tomato and tender macaroni noodles. Not only that, but it is so easy to make! There is practically no prep work involved.
Macaroni And Tomatoes
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven’t had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
Check out this recipe
- Boiled Potatoes Toss some boiled baby potatoes with butter and herbs, and you have a hearty side dish that could feed a crowd. This beef ribs side dish is beginner friendly and it only takes 15 minutes to make!
Boiled Potatoes
These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!
Check out this recipe
- Wedge Salad If you’re craving some leafy greens, forget the boring old house salad and opt for a eye-catching wedge salad instead! A crisp wedge of fresh, green iceberg lettuce just makes your beef ribs feel a little more special.
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Check out this recipe
- Collard Greens with Bacon If you aren’t from the South you may not be familiar with collard greens yet, but you should be! And if you are from the South, you know this savory, salty side dish is a necessity at any cookout or backyard BBQ!
Collard Greens with Bacon
This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner!
Check out this recipe
- Southern Fried Corn If you prefer your corn off the cob, try Southern fried corn instead! It is incredibly easy and chock full of bacon, garlic butter, and sauteed onions. The slightly sweet, savory, and buttery combination of flavors will make you want to shovel this corn right into your mouth. You may need to make extra.
Southern Fried Corn
Southern fried corn is a delicious side dish you can whip up with only a few simple ingredients and it is chock-full of flavor! This is one of those quick recipes you are going to want to have in your arsenal for easy weeknight dinners!
Check out this recipe
- Smoked Asparagus Instead of baking or sautéing asparagus, have you considered smoking it? If you have a smoker you won’t regret tossing in a few stalks.
Smoked Asparagus
This incredibly easy Smoked Asparagus also yields amazing tasty results combining the natural sweetness of roasted asparagus with rich, smoky goodness! It’s a family favorite vegetable side dish that you can easily cook alongside a hearty main dish!
Check out this recipe
- Southern Coleslaw Crisp, creamy, and cool, coleslaw is maybe one of the most popular rib side dishes of all time. It’s a little tangy, a little sweet, and it is great on sandwiches or on its own! Everyone needs a go-to coleslaw recipe for last minute get-togethers, and this quick and easy recipe is right for the job.
Southern Coleslaw
Southern coleslaw is a classic quick and easy side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! It’s the perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, fried fish, and so much more. This Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
Check out this recipe
- Fruit Cocktail Salad A bright fruit cocktail salad can be a fabulous side dish, appetizer, or dessert! Use fresh fruit that is in season, or cut back on prep and time by using canned fruit. The fruit is coated in a sweet and creamy pineapple vanilla sauce that both kids and adults will enjoy!
Fruit Cocktail Salad
My easy fruit cocktail salad features a rainbow of different fruit and a sauce made with pineapple and vanilla pudding that is incredible! This is a fabulous summer side dish or dessert that can be made using fresh or canned fruit, it’s delicious either way! Try a refreshing fruit cocktail salad at your next get-together!
Check out this recipe
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts This quick and easy recipe for roasted brussel sprouts is one you will want to make time and time again. They are delicious with beef ribs as well as just about anything else! The crispy caramelized edges are the best part. Use fresh brussels or frozen, whatever you prefer!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!
Check out this recipe
- Egg Salad You can’t have a cookout without egg salad. My super easy egg salad recipe has been perfected over time and it is definitely one for the books. Serve it as a simple side dish, or make sandwiches for snacking while everyone waits on the main course!
Egg Salad
This egg salad is a classic recipe that features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and even some crisp and crunchy bacon! It will quickly become one of your favorite, quick recipes for a simple lunch or picnic. Eat it by itself or use it for the best egg salad sandwich you’ve ever had!
Check out this recipe
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are never a bad choice! They are right at home next to virtually any protein, but my creamy garlic mash compliments savory beef ribs particularly well. Leftover mashed potatoes are even better the next day! If there’s any left, that is.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will be your new go-to recipe for mashed potatoes! These mashed potatoes are so creamy. Roasted garlic adds a level of deliciousness, that there are never any leftovers.
Check out this recipe
- Baked Sweet Potatoes Baked sweet potatoes are a super easy side dish that everyone will enjoy. Add a little butter, sugar, and cinnamon for a sweeter potato, or some butter, salt, and pepper for a savory potato!
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
Check out this recipe
- Succotash Succotash may have a silly name, but this easy vegetable side dish is surprisingly hearty! Creamy butter beans, juicy corn kernels, and bacon are what will keep people coming back for seconds. Succotash goes great with just about any meaty main course, especially beef ribs!
Succotash (with Butter Beans & Bacon)
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!
Check out this recipe
- Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are savory, sweet, a little smoky, and perfect for pairing with beef ribs (or any ribs)! This recipe is Southern home-cooking at its finest and will definitely help your guests bring on the impending food coma.
Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a satisfying side dish for BBQ dinners and cookouts! Baked beans are made sweet with brown sugar. They are made even better with added smoky flavors from hickory-smoked bacon and liquid smoke!!
Check out this recipe
When choosing what to serve with beef ribs, you can’t go wrong with any of these fabulous recipes! Tell us what’s on the menu with your ribs in the comment section!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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What To Serve With Beef Ribs: Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese (+More Great Side Dishes!)
For what to serve with beef ribs, take a look at this list of side dishes that have become our go-to recipes when we grill, smoke, or BBQ! If you prefer vegetables you have plenty of options, or if you prefer indulging in some comforting carbs we have that too! You can’t go wrong with any of these incredible recipes when choosing what to serve with beef ribs!
Author | Angela
Servings: 10 servings Calories: 456kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Cooling Time 10 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)▢ 1 cup whole milk▢ 1 cup heavy cream▢ 2 large eggs▢ 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)▢ 1 cup Colby jack cheese (shredded)▢ 4 oz American cheese (more of you want your mac n cheese even creamier)▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or spray your 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.Cook the elbow macaroni pasta according to the boxed directions, but remove the pasta 2 minutes earlier than the recommended cooking time (for an al dente texture).3 cups elbow macaroniDrain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then add milk and heavy cream, stir to combine.1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1 cup heavy creamAdd the cheeses, reserving 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese for the topping, and the seasoning (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper) as well as the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup Colby jack cheese, 4 oz American cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepperTransfer to your baking dish and top with reserved 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.Bake uncovered in the center of your oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes. Allow the Southern baked macaroni and cheese to cool for 10 - 15 minutes before serving. *The macaroni and cheese may appear jiggly, but sets up while cooling. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsSauce PanSilicone Spatula Set Notes The best cheese is block cheese in this recipe. The already shredded cheeses in your grocer’s dairy section has additives that prevent the same melting quality of freshly grated cheeses. To get a lovely browned topping, you can broil the baked mac and cheese for the last five minutes of the cocking time. Watch your dish closely though, as the cheesy topping goes from browned to burnt really quickly!!
NutritionCalories: 456kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 564mg (25%) | Potassium: 217mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 953IU (19%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 430mg (43%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best side dishes for beef ribs, Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese, What To Serve With Beef Ribs Course Pasta, Side DishCuisine Southern
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
For what to serve with beef ribs, take a look at this list of side dishes that have become our go-to recipes when we grill, smoke, or BBQ! If you prefer vegetables you have plenty of options, or if you prefer indulging in some comforting carbs we have that too! You can’t go wrong with any of these incredible recipes when choosing what to serve with beef ribs!
The Best Sides For Beef Ribs
Nothing beats some juicy, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs that have been cooked low and slow to tender perfection. But how do you choose what to serve with them to complete the meal?
It’s simple, just take a look at the best recipes to serve with beef ribs below! Each of these side dishes are tried and true favorites of my family, and soon they will be yours too!
We love ribs of every variety! If you are planning on whipping up some pork ribs rather than beef, take a look at our favorite sides for pork ribs!
Or, if you plan on slathering some sauce on those ribs, give our ‘what to serve with BBQ ribs’ page a glance.
1. Milk and Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
This method of boiling corn on the cob in milk and butter will change your life! The corn comes out so tender and juicy every time.
If you are already busting out the grill or smoker, smoked corn on the cob would also be a great choice to pair with your beef ribs dinner!
Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob
I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! It’s just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new ‘go-to’ method of cooking your corn!
Check out this recipe
2. Macaroni and Tomatoes
This Southern classic sounds weird until you try it. A little bacon grease gives it its signature smokey bacon flavor that pairs just wonderfully with juicy bits of tomato and tender macaroni noodles.
I love serving up my tasty milk butter boiled corn on the cob for any family meal but especially with something hot of the grill! It’s just as easy as boiling or steaming corn on the cob, but this version is so superbly sweet and soft that you will make it your new ‘go-to’ method of cooking your corn!
Not only that, but it is so easy to make! There is practically no prep work involved.
Macaroni And Tomatoes
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven’t had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
Check out this recipe
3. Boiled Potatoes
Toss some boiled baby potatoes with butter and herbs, and you have a hearty side dish that could feed a crowd. This beef ribs side dish is beginner friendly and it only takes 15 minutes to make!
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven’t had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
Boiled Potatoes
These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!
Check out this recipe
4. Wedge Salad
If you’re craving some leafy greens, forget the boring old house salad and opt for a eye-catching wedge salad instead! A crisp wedge of fresh, green iceberg lettuce just makes your beef ribs feel a little more special.
These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Check out this recipe
5. Collard Greens with Bacon
If you aren’t from the South you may not be familiar with collard greens yet, but you should be! And if you are from the South, you know this savory, salty side dish is a necessity at any cookout or backyard BBQ!
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Collard Greens with Bacon
This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner!
Check out this recipe
6. Southern Fried Corn
If you prefer your corn off the cob, try Southern fried corn instead! It is incredibly easy and chock full of bacon, garlic butter, and sauteed onions.
This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner!
The slightly sweet, savory, and buttery combination of flavors will make you want to shovel this corn right into your mouth. You may need to make extra.
Southern Fried Corn
Southern fried corn is a delicious side dish you can whip up with only a few simple ingredients and it is chock-full of flavor! This is one of those quick recipes you are going to want to have in your arsenal for easy weeknight dinners!
Check out this recipe
7. Smoked Asparagus
Instead of baking or sautéing asparagus, have you considered smoking it? If you have a smoker you won’t regret tossing in a few stalks.
Southern fried corn is a delicious side dish you can whip up with only a few simple ingredients and it is chock-full of flavor! This is one of those quick recipes you are going to want to have in your arsenal for easy weeknight dinners!
Smoked Asparagus
This incredibly easy Smoked Asparagus also yields amazing tasty results combining the natural sweetness of roasted asparagus with rich, smoky goodness! It’s a family favorite vegetable side dish that you can easily cook alongside a hearty main dish!
Check out this recipe
8. Southern Coleslaw
Crisp, creamy, and cool, coleslaw is maybe one of the most popular rib side dishes of all time. It’s a little tangy, a little sweet, and it is great on sandwiches or on its own!
This incredibly easy Smoked Asparagus also yields amazing tasty results combining the natural sweetness of roasted asparagus with rich, smoky goodness! It’s a family favorite vegetable side dish that you can easily cook alongside a hearty main dish!
Everyone needs a go-to coleslaw recipe for last minute get-togethers, and this quick and easy recipe is right for the job.
Southern Coleslaw
Southern coleslaw is a classic quick and easy side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! It’s the perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, fried fish, and so much more. This Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
Check out this recipe
9. Fruit Cocktail Salad
A bright fruit cocktail salad can be a fabulous side dish, appetizer, or dessert! Use fresh fruit that is in season, or cut back on prep and time by using canned fruit.
Southern coleslaw is a classic quick and easy side dish with crunchy veggies that are tossed with a flavorful, creamy dressing! It’s the perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, fried fish, and so much more. This Southern coleslaw isn’t just for the summertime—it’s great for anytime you want a quick, delicious side!
The fruit is coated in a sweet and creamy pineapple vanilla sauce that both kids and adults will enjoy!
Fruit Cocktail Salad
My easy fruit cocktail salad features a rainbow of different fruit and a sauce made with pineapple and vanilla pudding that is incredible! This is a fabulous summer side dish or dessert that can be made using fresh or canned fruit, it’s delicious either way! Try a refreshing fruit cocktail salad at your next get-together!
Check out this recipe
10. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
This quick and easy recipe for roasted brussel sprouts is one you will want to make time and time again. They are delicious with beef ribs as well as just about anything else!
My easy fruit cocktail salad features a rainbow of different fruit and a sauce made with pineapple and vanilla pudding that is incredible! This is a fabulous summer side dish or dessert that can be made using fresh or canned fruit, it’s delicious either way! Try a refreshing fruit cocktail salad at your next get-together!
The crispy caramelized edges are the best part. Use fresh brussels or frozen, whatever you prefer!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!
Check out this recipe
11. Egg Salad
You can’t have a cookout without egg salad. My super easy egg salad recipe has been perfected over time and it is definitely one for the books.
These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!
Serve it as a simple side dish, or make sandwiches for snacking while everyone waits on the main course!
Egg Salad
This egg salad is a classic recipe that features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and even some crisp and crunchy bacon! It will quickly become one of your favorite, quick recipes for a simple lunch or picnic. Eat it by itself or use it for the best egg salad sandwich you’ve ever had!
Check out this recipe
12. Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are never a bad choice! They are right at home next to virtually any protein, but my creamy garlic mash compliments savory beef ribs particularly well.
This egg salad is a classic recipe that features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and even some crisp and crunchy bacon! It will quickly become one of your favorite, quick recipes for a simple lunch or picnic. Eat it by itself or use it for the best egg salad sandwich you’ve ever had!
Leftover mashed potatoes are even better the next day! If there’s any left, that is.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will be your new go-to recipe for mashed potatoes! These mashed potatoes are so creamy. Roasted garlic adds a level of deliciousness, that there are never any leftovers.
Check out this recipe
13. Baked Sweet Potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes are a super easy side dish that everyone will enjoy. Add a little butter, sugar, and cinnamon for a sweeter potato, or some butter, salt, and pepper for a savory potato!
This Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe will be your new go-to recipe for mashed potatoes! These mashed potatoes are so creamy. Roasted garlic adds a level of deliciousness, that there are never any leftovers.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
Check out this recipe
14. Succotash
Succotash may have a silly name, but this easy vegetable side dish is surprisingly hearty! Creamy butter beans, juicy corn kernels, and bacon are what will keep people coming back for seconds.
Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
Succotash goes great with just about any meaty main course, especially beef ribs!
Succotash (with Butter Beans & Bacon)
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!
Check out this recipe
15. Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are savory, sweet, a little smoky, and perfect for pairing with beef ribs (or any ribs)! This recipe is Southern home-cooking at its finest and will definitely help your guests bring on the impending food coma.
This quick and easy succotash with bacon and butter beans is the hearty vegetable side dish that you need in your life! It’s a crowd-pleasing Southern staple that’s perfect for pairing with a wide variety of meaty mains for amazing family dinners!
Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon
Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a satisfying side dish for BBQ dinners and cookouts! Baked beans are made sweet with brown sugar. They are made even better with added smoky flavors from hickory-smoked bacon and liquid smoke!!
Check out this recipe
When choosing what to serve with beef ribs, you can’t go wrong with any of these fabulous recipes! Tell us what’s on the menu with your ribs in the comment section!
Baked beans with ground beef and bacon are a satisfying side dish for BBQ dinners and cookouts! Baked beans are made sweet with brown sugar. They are made even better with added smoky flavors from hickory-smoked bacon and liquid smoke!!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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What To Serve With Beef Ribs: Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese (+More Great Side Dishes!)
For what to serve with beef ribs, take a look at this list of side dishes that have become our go-to recipes when we grill, smoke, or BBQ! If you prefer vegetables you have plenty of options, or if you prefer indulging in some comforting carbs we have that too! You can’t go wrong with any of these incredible recipes when choosing what to serve with beef ribs!
Author | Angela
Servings: 10 servings Calories: 456kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Cooling Time 10 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)▢ 1 cup whole milk▢ 1 cup heavy cream▢ 2 large eggs▢ 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)▢ 1 cup Colby jack cheese (shredded)▢ 4 oz American cheese (more of you want your mac n cheese even creamier)▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or spray your 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.Cook the elbow macaroni pasta according to the boxed directions, but remove the pasta 2 minutes earlier than the recommended cooking time (for an al dente texture).3 cups elbow macaroniDrain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then add milk and heavy cream, stir to combine.1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1 cup heavy creamAdd the cheeses, reserving 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese for the topping, and the seasoning (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper) as well as the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup Colby jack cheese, 4 oz American cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepperTransfer to your baking dish and top with reserved 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.Bake uncovered in the center of your oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes. Allow the Southern baked macaroni and cheese to cool for 10 - 15 minutes before serving. *The macaroni and cheese may appear jiggly, but sets up while cooling. Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsSauce PanSilicone Spatula Set Notes The best cheese is block cheese in this recipe. The already shredded cheeses in your grocer’s dairy section has additives that prevent the same melting quality of freshly grated cheeses. To get a lovely browned topping, you can broil the baked mac and cheese for the last five minutes of the cocking time. Watch your dish closely though, as the cheesy topping goes from browned to burnt really quickly!!
NutritionCalories: 456kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 564mg (25%) | Potassium: 217mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 953IU (19%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 430mg (43%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best side dishes for beef ribs, Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese, What To Serve With Beef Ribs Course Pasta, Side DishCuisine Southern
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What To Serve With Beef Ribs: Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese (+More Great Side Dishes!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 456kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cooking 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)▢ 1 cup whole milk▢ 1 cup heavy cream▢ 2 large eggs▢ 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)▢ 1 cup Colby jack cheese (shredded)▢ 4 oz American cheese (more of you want your mac n cheese even creamier)▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or spray your 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.Cook the elbow macaroni pasta according to the boxed directions, but remove the pasta 2 minutes earlier than the recommended cooking time (for an al dente texture).3 cups elbow macaroniDrain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then add milk and heavy cream, stir to combine.1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1 cup heavy creamAdd the cheeses, reserving 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese for the topping, and the seasoning (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper) as well as the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup Colby jack cheese, 4 oz American cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepperTransfer to your baking dish and top with reserved 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.Bake uncovered in the center of your oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes. Allow the Southern baked macaroni and cheese to cool for 10 - 15 minutes before serving. *The macaroni and cheese may appear jiggly, but sets up while cooling.
Equipment You May NeedMeasuring CupsSauce PanSilicone Spatula Set
Notes The best cheese is block cheese in this recipe. The already shredded cheeses in your grocer’s dairy section has additives that prevent the same melting quality of freshly grated cheeses. To get a lovely browned topping, you can broil the baked mac and cheese for the last five minutes of the cocking time. Watch your dish closely though, as the cheesy topping goes from browned to burnt really quickly!!
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 27g (42%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 564mg (25%) | Potassium: 217mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 953IU (19%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 430mg (43%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Pasta, Side DishCuisine Southern
US CustomaryMetric
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