What To Serve With Brisket 17 Best Side Dishes For A Brisket Dinner

Jump to Recipe Everything you need for what to serve with brisket to assemble an amazing lunch or dinner that the whole family will love any night of the week! All of the best side dishes for brisket whether it’s been smoked, braised, or slow roasted!

Brisket is the salty, smoky, juicy, delicious centerpiece for a perfect barbecue! Whether you like your brisket on a sandwich or by itself, it’s the ultimate barbecue or party food. Smoked or slow-cooked to perfection, brisket makes an amazing family dinner any time of the year! Looking for some ideas on what to serve on the side? I’ve got you covered. Loads of dishes would be amazing with brisket, but these are some of my favorite sides for any meal featuring hearty brisket as the star!

Jump to:1. Smoked Asparagus 2. Smoked Mac and Cheese 3. Smoked Baked Potatoes 4. Smoked Brussel Sprouts 5. Baked Beans 6. Roasted Carrots 7. Oven Roasted Potatoes 8. Boiled Corn on the Cob 9. Au Gratin Potatoes 10. Acorn Squash 11. Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes 12. Potato Skins 13. Cheddar Bay Biscuits 14. Potato Salad 15. Macaroni Salad 16. Coleslaw 📋 Recipe

Smoked Asparagus If you follow my blog you know how much I love my smoker. Smoked asparagus is one of a few smoky recommendations that pair perfectly with brisket! The sweet natural flavor and black pepper go perfectly with the rich, smoky taste. Top it all off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and you’re ready to go!

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!

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Smoked Mac and Cheese Cheese and smoke are an inseparable pairing. Have you tried smoked Gouda? If not, you might want to plan a trip to the grocery store. ASAP. Between that, cream cheese, and cheddar, it’s a creamy, cheesy dream of a side dish. Mix in bacon, jalapeño, cream cheese…that’s where the magic happens! All of that smoky, cheese, ridiculously tasty goodness is a personal fave for serving with brisket! Pile up the mac and top it with your smoked brisket - you can even smoke them together!

Smoked Mac and Cheese

This Smoked Mac and Cheese is loaded with flavor! With three creamy kinds of cheese, bacon, and jalapeno for a delicious version of this comfort food recipe! The perfect touch of smoke flavor pairs with the richness of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and smoked Gouda to make the best-smoked mac n cheese ever!!

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Smoked Baked Potatoes Put these in the smoker with your brisket, and it’ll be one of the easiest meals you’ve made. And one of the most amazing. With only three ingredients, three steps, and two hours of cooking, it’s the ultimate potato side dish. Do it right, and you’ll get that fluffy inside while keeping the skin delightfully crunchy!

Smoked Baked Potato

This super easy Smoked Baked Potato is the ultimate potato side to serve with your smoked chicken, brisket, pork, smoked beef roast, or smoked prime rib! It couldn’t be easier to prep your potatoes and let them smoke alongside your fabulous protein for an amazing dinner!

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Smoked Brussel Sprouts Brussel sprouts tend to divide diners between those that love them and those that don’t (craziness, I know!). I’m in the first group. This recipe is for all the sprout-lovers of the world, but it’s also for anyone who hasn’t quite found a taste for them. It’s different from your average roasted-in-the-oven fare with salt or balsamic vinegar. Try them in the smoker! It changes the texture and flavor of your brussel sprouts entirely. Oh, and this version has bacon. Everything’s better with bacon! 🙂 Plus, the robust flavor of these smoked brussels is a perfect pairing with any brisket meal. An even bigger bonus is that they can be cooked alongside smoked brisket too!

Smoked Brussel Sprouts

Tender, flavorful Smoked Brussel Sprouts are the only way you’ll ever want to cook up this little veggie that people love to hate! Perfectly cooked brussels sprouts are a delightful side dish that will have everyone asking for more!

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Baked Beans This meaty baked bean recipe takes Busch’s Original Recipe and amps it up a bit - or a lot! Adding ground beef and bacon creates a blend of meat flavors that are out of this world. The sweet brown sugar blends with hickory liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and green peppers to make the ultimate saucy side dish for your brisket. You can even make them in a slow cooker! If you have any leftovers, serve them the next day with leftover brisket as a full meal in itself.

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!!

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Roasted Carrots Roasted vegetables are amazing with brisket, especially honey-glazed, oven-roasted carrots. Not only will you add something deliciously sweet to your meal, but you will add color! Food can be even better when it looks as amazing as it tastes. With fresh herbs, honey and butter, the whole family will love this vitamin-packed dish!

Honey Glazed Carrots

These oven roasted honey glazed carrots are the perfect easy vegetable side dish for any time of the year! They are sweet and fragrant and pair wonderfully with ham or turkey around the holidays. The winning combination of honey, brown sugar, and fresh herbs is what takes these tender honey glazed roasted carrots over the top!

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Oven Roasted Potatoes Oven-roasted potatoes are the starchy half of any classic meat-and-potatoes dish. There is a reason potatoes have been served alongside meat for most of history - they just go together! Serving these crispy roasted potatoes alongside your brisket will satisfy everyone at the table!

Oven Roasted Potatoes

These super easy Oven Roasted Potatoes are delightfully crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth fluffy and tender inside! They’re super versatile from adding your favorite seasoning and herbs, to what to serve them alongside to round out an amazing family meal!

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Boiled Corn on the Cob We’ve all had boiled corn on the cob, but have you ever boiled it in milk? This unique technique allows the corn to soak up the milk, butter, and sugar. It enhances the natural sweetness in each ear of corn. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever did it any other way. For a decorative dash of red, sprinkle it with paprika when you’re ready to serve. It’s so good!

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!

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Au Gratin Potatoes Au gratin potatoes are another delicious, creamy, cheesy potato side dish that is perfectly suited to serving with a hearty brisket dinner! This recipe features sliced potatoes, turmeric, onions, and cooked ham blending their delicious flavors together. It really is a perfect potato side dish!

Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!

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Acorn Squash Acorn squash is amazing! They’re versatile vegetables that can serve as edible bowls for savory quinoa or as a stand-alone side dish. Try this quick and easy, microwavable version dressed up with butter and brown sugar. It’s a tasty contrast to your brisket main dish!

Microwave Acorn Squash

This easy Microwave Acorn Squash cooking method yields perfectly tender acorn squash in no time at all! Load up your favorite fillings like the comfort food classic combination of butter and brown sugar for a super quick vegetable side that everyone loves!

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Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes To really highlight roasted garlic flavor, make these potatoes! A crunchy crust is baked on top that’s made of butter, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. The rich and creamy potatoes underneath are perfectly fluffy and soft! Everything compliments the garlic while bringing it to the forefront. You can use any type of potatoes you have on hand.

Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes

A delightfully cheesy, crispy version of your standard mashed potatoes that’s simply perfect for holiday meals!

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Potato Skins So many potatoes! If you can’t tell, brisket is absolutely fantastic with practically any type of potato dish on the side! Use your air fryer to pull together these oh-so-flavorful potato skins. You can make them in advance or even use leftover baked potatoes. Plus, they make excellent finger food for parties. Cheese, bacon, onion, sour cream - what’s not to love?

Air Fryer Potato Skins

Air Fryer Potato Skins are an incredibly easy way to make perfectly crispy potato skins at home! Bake your potatoes in advance or use leftover baked potatoes for these fan favorite appetizers that are perfect as a snack, for entertaining, or Super Bowl parties!

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits For those who love Red Lobster’s cheddar bay biscuits as much as I do, I can’t recommend this recipe enough! Cheese is also a common theme of our sides, and this recipe is no exception. Salty cheddar and garlic come together brilliantly in these fluffy, slightly sweet biscuits that will definitely be a crowd-pleaser. On days when you just don’t want to go out, mimic your favorite restaurant food in your own kitchen!

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat

Quick and easy Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits at home!

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Potato Salad Potato salad is another classic picnic and barbecue food that you won’t want to miss. Choose your favorite potato, mayo-mustard-vinegar combination, seasonings, etc. to make this uniquely yours. It goes really well with the brisket! And potato salad is pretty much a summertime staple for bbq meals!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

My creamy loaded baked potato salad includes all of your favorite baked potato toppings mixed together, and it’s so easy to make! This potato salad makes for a wonderful summer side dish, but you can serve it year-round and you won’t hear any complaints!

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Macaroni Salad This cold pasta can be made with anything from pickle juice and red wine vinegar to yellow mustard and green bell peppers. It’s good no matter how you make it, and it’s a perfect pairing with any brisket meal. Yum!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian macaroni salad is a delectable side dish that includes chilled pasta, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pineapple juice! This popular pasta salad is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Bring it to your next barbecue, potluck, or picnic and it’s sure to be a new favorite!

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Coleslaw Traditional coleslaw is creamy, crunchy, and sometimes vinegary. There are many ways to make this classic, and each and every one of them works well with brisket.

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!

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We hope that you enjoy a fabulously rich and tasty brisket dinner with these ideas for the best sides to serve with your meal! Be sure to share your favorite sides in the comments below and stop back in to let us know what you liked best! Enjoy!

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What To Serve With Brisket: Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread (+More Great Ideas!)

Everything you need for what to serve with brisket to assemble an amazing lunch or dinner that the whole family will love any night of the week! All of the best side dishes for brisket whether it’s been smoked, braised, or slow roasted!

Author | Angela

Servings: 9 servings Calories: 385kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 17 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix (2 8.5-ounce boxes)▢ 3 large eggs (at room temperature)▢ ¾ cup buttermilk▢ ½ cup sour cream▢ 4 oz diced jalapenos (1 4-ounce can, or 3-4 diced fresh jalapenos can be used)▢ ¼ cup red bell pepper (diced, about ½ a pepper)▢ ¼ cup butter (½ stick, melted)▢ 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional, grated)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and grease or butter a 9-inch square baking pan or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl: Jiffy mix, eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, jalapenos, red bell pepper, melted butter, and optional cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined then transfer into your prepared baking dish or cast-iron skillet.17 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix, 3 large eggs, ¾ cup buttermilk, ½ cup sour cream, 4 oz diced jalapenos, ¼ cup red bell pepper, ¼ cup butter, 1 cup cheddar cheeseBake at 400°F (205°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden on the edges and top and an inserted cake tester or butter knife comes out clean. *If your top is browning too quickly, place a sheet of aluminum foil over the cornbread for the last 10-15 minutes of baking time. NutritionCalories: 385kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg (33%) | Sodium: 616mg (27%) | Potassium: 182mg (5%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 813IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 171mg (17%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) 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 brisket, jalapeno cheddar cornbread, Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread, skillet cornbread, What to Serve With Brisket Course Bread Recipes, Side DishCuisine AmericanAngela @ 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/

Brisket is the salty, smoky, juicy, delicious centerpiece for a perfect barbecue!

Whether you like your brisket on a sandwich or by itself, it’s the ultimate barbecue or party food. Smoked or slow-cooked to perfection, brisket makes an amazing family dinner any time of the year!

Looking for some ideas on what to serve on the side? I’ve got you covered. Loads of dishes would be amazing with brisket, but these are some of my favorite sides for any meal featuring hearty brisket as the star!

1. Smoked Asparagus

If you follow my blog you know how much I love my smoker. Smoked asparagus is one of a few smoky recommendations that pair perfectly with brisket!

The sweet natural flavor and black pepper go perfectly with the rich, smoky taste. Top it all off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and you’re ready to go!

Smoked Asparagus

Check out this recipe

2. Smoked Mac and Cheese

Cheese and smoke are an inseparable pairing. Have you tried smoked Gouda? If not, you might want to plan a trip to the grocery store. ASAP.

Between that, cream cheese, and cheddar, it’s a creamy, cheesy dream of a side dish. Mix in bacon, jalapeño, cream cheese…that’s where the magic happens!

All of that smoky, cheese, ridiculously tasty goodness is a personal fave for serving with brisket! Pile up the mac and top it with your smoked brisket - you can even smoke them together!

Smoked Mac and Cheese

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3. Smoked Baked Potatoes

Put these in the smoker with your brisket, and it’ll be one of the easiest meals you’ve made. And one of the most amazing.

With only three ingredients, three steps, and two hours of cooking, it’s the ultimate potato side dish. Do it right, and you’ll get that fluffy inside while keeping the skin delightfully crunchy!

Smoked Baked Potato

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4. Smoked Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts tend to divide diners between those that love them and those that don’t (craziness, I know!). I’m in the first group. This recipe is for all the sprout-lovers of the world, but it’s also for anyone who hasn’t quite found a taste for them.

It’s different from your average roasted-in-the-oven fare with salt or balsamic vinegar. Try them in the smoker! It changes the texture and flavor of your brussel sprouts entirely.

Oh, and this version has bacon. Everything’s better with bacon! 🙂

Plus, the robust flavor of these smoked brussels is a perfect pairing with any brisket meal. An even bigger bonus is that they can be cooked alongside smoked brisket too!

Smoked Brussel Sprouts

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5. Baked Beans

This meaty baked bean recipe takes Busch’s Original Recipe and amps it up a bit - or a lot! Adding ground beef and bacon creates a blend of meat flavors that are out of this world.

The sweet brown sugar blends with hickory liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and green peppers to make the ultimate saucy side dish for your brisket.

You can even make them in a slow cooker! If you have any leftovers, serve them the next day with leftover brisket as a full meal in itself.

Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon

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6. Roasted Carrots

Roasted vegetables are amazing with brisket, especially honey-glazed, oven-roasted carrots. Not only will you add something deliciously sweet to your meal, but you will add color!

Food can be even better when it looks as amazing as it tastes. With fresh herbs, honey and butter, the whole family will love this vitamin-packed dish!

Honey Glazed Carrots

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7. Oven Roasted Potatoes

Oven-roasted potatoes are the starchy half of any classic meat-and-potatoes dish. There is a reason potatoes have been served alongside meat for most of history - they just go together!

Serving these crispy roasted potatoes alongside your brisket will satisfy everyone at the table!

Oven Roasted Potatoes

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8. Boiled Corn on the Cob

We’ve all had boiled corn on the cob, but have you ever boiled it in milk? This unique technique allows the corn to soak up the milk, butter, and sugar. It enhances the natural sweetness in each ear of corn.

One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever did it any other way. For a decorative dash of red, sprinkle it with paprika when you’re ready to serve. It’s so good!

Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

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9. Au Gratin Potatoes

Au gratin potatoes are another delicious, creamy, cheesy potato side dish that is perfectly suited to serving with a hearty brisket dinner!

This recipe features sliced potatoes, turmeric, onions, and cooked ham blending their delicious flavors together. It really is a perfect potato side dish!

Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!

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10. Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is amazing! They’re versatile vegetables that can serve as edible bowls for savory quinoa or as a stand-alone side dish.

Creamy, cheesy, and quite simply the best au gratin potatoes with diced ham recipe!

Try this quick and easy, microwavable version dressed up with butter and brown sugar. It’s a tasty contrast to your brisket main dish!

Microwave Acorn Squash

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11. Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes

To really highlight roasted garlic flavor, make these potatoes! A crunchy crust is baked on top that’s made of butter, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. The rich and creamy potatoes underneath are perfectly fluffy and soft!

Everything compliments the garlic while bringing it to the forefront. You can use any type of potatoes you have on hand.

Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes

A delightfully cheesy, crispy version of your standard mashed potatoes that’s simply perfect for holiday meals!

Check out this recipe

12. Potato Skins

So many potatoes! If you can’t tell, brisket is absolutely fantastic with practically any type of potato dish on the side!

A delightfully cheesy, crispy version of your standard mashed potatoes that’s simply perfect for holiday meals!

Use your air fryer to pull together these oh-so-flavorful potato skins. You can make them in advance or even use leftover baked potatoes.

Plus, they make excellent finger food for parties. Cheese, bacon, onion, sour cream - what’s not to love?

Air Fryer Potato Skins

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13. Cheddar Bay Biscuits

For those who love Red Lobster’s cheddar bay biscuits as much as I do, I can’t recommend this recipe enough! Cheese is also a common theme of our sides, and this recipe is no exception.

Salty cheddar and garlic come together brilliantly in these fluffy, slightly sweet biscuits that will definitely be a crowd-pleaser. On days when you just don’t want to go out, mimic your favorite restaurant food in your own kitchen!

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat

Quick and easy Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits at home!

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14. Potato Salad

Potato salad is another classic picnic and barbecue food that you won’t want to miss. Choose your favorite potato, mayo-mustard-vinegar combination, seasonings, etc. to make this uniquely yours.

Quick and easy Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits at home!

It goes really well with the brisket! And potato salad is pretty much a summertime staple for bbq meals!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Check out this recipe

15. Macaroni Salad

This cold pasta can be made with anything from pickle juice and red wine vinegar to yellow mustard and green bell peppers. It’s good no matter how you make it, and it’s a perfect pairing with any brisket meal. Yum!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Check out this recipe

16. Coleslaw

Traditional coleslaw is creamy, crunchy, and sometimes vinegary. There are many ways to make this classic, and each and every one of them works well with brisket.

Southern Coleslaw

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What To Serve With Brisket: Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread (+More Great Ideas!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 9 servings Calories: 385kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 35 minutes

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/

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What To Serve With Brisket: Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread (+More Great Ideas!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 9 servings

Calories: 385kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 17 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix (2 8.5-ounce boxes)▢ 3 large eggs (at room temperature)▢ ¾ cup buttermilk▢ ½ cup sour cream▢ 4 oz diced jalapenos (1 4-ounce can, or 3-4 diced fresh jalapenos can be used)▢ ¼ cup red bell pepper (diced, about ½ a pepper)▢ ¼ cup butter (½ stick, melted)▢ 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional, grated)

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Course Bread Recipes, Side DishCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

1. Smoked Asparagus#

2. Smoked Mac and Cheese#

3. Smoked Baked Potatoes#

4. Smoked Brussel Sprouts#

5. Baked Beans#

6. Roasted Carrots#

7. Oven Roasted Potatoes#

8. Boiled Corn on the Cob#

9. Au Gratin Potatoes#

10. Acorn Squash#

11. Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes#

12. Potato Skins#

13. Cheddar Bay Biscuits#

14. Potato Salad#

15. Macaroni Salad#

16. Coleslaw#

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What To Serve With Brisket: Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread (+More Great Ideas!)#

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1. Smoked Asparagus

2. Smoked Mac and Cheese

3. Smoked Baked Potatoes

4. Smoked Brussel Sprouts

5. Baked Beans

6. Roasted Carrots

7. Oven Roasted Potatoes

8. Boiled Corn on the Cob

9. Au Gratin Potatoes

10. Acorn Squash

11. Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes

12. Potato Skins

13. Cheddar Bay Biscuits

14. Potato Salad

15. Macaroni Salad

16. Coleslaw

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What To Serve With Brisket: Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread (+More Great Ideas!)

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