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Jump to Recipe Do you have everything you need to make some delightfully meaty sandwiches and now you’re wondering ‘What To Serve With Sloppy Joes’? I like to keep my sloppy joe sandwich sides pretty simple, similar to what I’d serve with hamburgers or hot dogs. My favorite sides all work for summertime grilling, picnics, and serving with your sloppy joe sandwiches at potlucks too!

What To Serve With Sloppy Joes The classic sloppy joe sandwich is always a hit in my home, and a crowd-pleaser when I pack it along to potlucks! The combination of browned ground beef, green bell peppers, and onions in a hearty tomato sauce always hits the spot! While beef is typically used in most sloppy joe recipes, pork can also be used. My mother shared her memory of childhood sloppy joes, which was a reminder to me: my lovely Grandma Janet occasionally over-cooked a roast beef (gasp!). When she did, she would grind up the tough and beyond well-done roast beef meat and use it for her sloppy joes! Table of contentsWhat To Serve With Sloppy JoesBest Vegetable Side Dishes to Serve With Sloppy Joe Sandwiches1. Corn On The Cob2. Green Beans3. Summer Squash & Zucchini4. Garden Salad5. ColeslawThe Best Potato Sides to Eat With Sloppy Joes6. French Fries7. Tater Tots8. Chips & Dip9. Mashed Potatoes10. Potato Salad11. Sweet Potato FriesPasta Sides That You Need With Sloppy Joes12. Mac & Cheese13. Pasta Salad14. Macaroni SaladMore Tasty Sloppy Joe Side Dishes15. Onion Rings16. Fried Dill Pickles17. Baked Beans18. Bacon Wrapped Brussel SproutsBest Desserts to Have With Sloppy Joes19. Fruit Salad20. Ambrosia Salad21. Blackberry Crisp22. Pineapple Bars23. Apple Dump Cake24. No-Bake Cookies Even if you didn’t overcook your roast beef, you can always use leftovers as your meat for the hearty sloppy joe sauce. Whatever meat you choose to use, here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with my sloppy joes! All of these sides are great with your sloppy joe sandwiches whether it’s a comfort food family dinner, potluck, or an easy game night meal! Plus my favorite desserts for serving after you enjoy your sloppy joe dinner. They’re perfect for summertime or any time of the year!! Best Vegetable Side Dishes to Serve With Sloppy Joe Sandwiches The best vegetable sides for a great messy sloppy joe sandwich include quite a few of my summertime favorites! Fresh from the garden is always best, but my garden isn’t set up here at the property. Yet. Lots of garden boxes and a chicken coop are in the works for summer 2021!!

Corn On The Cob

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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I think any which way you prepare your corn on the cob is pretty easy to do, so it comes down to what’s the most flavorful. This milk butter version of boiled corn on the cob leaves your corn nicely tender, with an even coating of butter. Corn is a great finger-food to serve with sloppy joes for lunch or dinner! 2. Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

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Another wonderfully easy vegetable side dish is green beans! I love, love, love green beans with garlic and bacon. It’s like peas and carrots, foods that just really belong together. These quick and easy pan-seared green beans are a go-to veggie side for family dinners any night of the year. 3. Summer Squash & Zucchini

Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Sautéed zucchini and yellow squash with garlic and Parmesan cheese is one of the absolute easiest ways ever to enjoy your abundant crop of summer squash! These are two of my favorite veggies, and they are absolutely delicious when pan-fried with garlic and then tossed in Parmesan! Your entire family will enjoy this healthy, easy side dish.

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One of my all-time favorite foods of summertime has got to be squash! I’m more of a summer squash fan, even though I do love many of the winter squash varieties as well. My Grandma Janet’s home had an amazing perennial herb garden and well-landscaped yard. It wasn’t a huge yard so she didn’t fully garden there. BUT she always had a few plants of the yellow crookneck squash. Thus, the beginning of my love story with the deliciously tender yellow squash. Since my family only eats the yellow squash to make me happy, I usually combine it with zucchini as I have here in this sauteed squash and zucchini side dish. Top to with Parmesan cheese or not, it’s still so wonderfully tasty! 4. Garden Salad A simple green salad or garden salad is a light and healthy side dish to enjoy with your sloppy joes! It’s easy to make and can be served with everyone’s favorite dressing flavors to keep the whole family happy. Grab a plate and chop up some iceberg, green leaf, or romaine lettuce then add some sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes for a great salad! 5. Coleslaw Cool and creamy coleslaw is a fantastic contrast to your sloppy joes! It’s another super easy salad side dish for your dinner. Grab our friend Holly’s coleslaw dressing recipe and chop up some cabbage. All it takes is a quick to stir to coat the cabbage and you have some tangy-but-not-too-sweet coleslaw!

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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The Best Potato Sides to Eat With Sloppy Joes The responsible mom in me likes to talk about vegetable sides, but the kid that grew up enjoying school lunch sloppy joes knows that potato sides are awesome! Everyone agrees that their favorite sides are one or more of these potato side dishes! 6. French Fries

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are the best way to enjoy fast-food style fries at home! Perfectly crispy fries done in just minutes. Pop open a bag of frozen fries while your air fryer heats up and get ready to serve the freshest french fries ever with your lunch or dinner!

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Who doesn’t love some french fries with a toasty hot sandwich?! They’re a wonderful finger food to dip into your favorite dipping sauce while enjoying a meaty sandwich. While simple french fries are a very popular choice, they’re still runner-up to the next potato side on our list! 7. Tater Tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots

These easy Air Fryer Tater Tots are the quickest way to get perfectly crisp tater tots when using frozen tater tots! No matter the air fryer model you use, your air fried tater tots are sure to become a favorite!

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This may be the number one pick amongst family and friends for ‘what to serve with sloppy joes’! While quite a few foods were mentioned in common by everyone I asked, this round potato snack had the most votes. I totally get why too! The shape of the tater tots makes them perfect for cleaning up your plate after the sloppy joe filling has overflowed from your sandwich buns. For an easy variation and a bunch of cheesy goodness, top the tater tots with cheese when cooking and serve up some cheesy tater tots instead. More yumminess! 8. Chips & Dip

French Onion Dip

This homemade French Onion Dip is delicious and requires only sour cream, dried minced onion, and seasoning to make this flavorful appetizer dip! If you don’t have French onion soup mix on hand, no worries! You can make this completely from scratch version and still have an incredibly tasty dip for chips, crackers, bread, and veggies!

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The simplest side ever! Pop open a bag of some crispy potato chips and you have an easy meal that everyone loves! Serve your chips on the plate, or in a family-size bowl for everyone to grab more as needed. Adding some dip like my flavorful French onion dip is optional, but delightfully tasty!! My daughter absolutely loves using fritos for scooping up the mess she makes when enjoying some hearty sloppy joe sandwiches! She gets it from her Dad! 9. Mashed Potatoes

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Red skin mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and cream cheese are a classic holiday side dish and a staple for great family meals! The smooth, rich potatoes still have a few lumps to enjoy all of the wonderful textures of your red potatoes. If you’re feeling the need for delicious mashed potatoes, then this dish is your next obsession!

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Creamy or buttery and fluffy mashed potatoes are another great potato side dish that goes extremely well with your sloppy joe sandwiches! My garlic red skin mashed potatoes are tasty on their own, but they are unbelievably wonderful when some sloppy joe meat is mixed in with them! 10. Potato Salad There are many versions of potato salad that would be an excellent side dish for your sandwiches! From a classic mayonnaise-based potato salad to something fun like a baked potato salad. Yum!

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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Sweet Potato Fries These delicious fries can be super quick and easy if you bring home a bag of ready to bake, cut fries! They’re delicious in the air fryer too! If you have sweet potatoes on hand, you can cut them into fries and bake or fry them. The sweet potatoes cook quickly and the flavor pairs very well with sloppy joes! Pasta Sides That You Need With Sloppy Joes There are some fantastic pasta side dishes that pair exceptionally well with savory sloppy joe sandwiches! All of these classic pasta dishes are household staples in my home and are easy to make.
Mac & Cheese

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!!

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Cheesy mac & cheese is an excellent side dish to serve with your sloppy joe dinner! The creamy deliciousness that makes this such a comfort food classic works so very well with the hearty beef sandwiches! 13. Pasta Salad Pasta salad is as simple as cooking up your pasta! Mix a bit of Italian dressing with your favorite Italian-inspired ingredients like mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and maybe some thin-sliced zucchini or bell peppers. Toss your cooked pasta with the dressing and ingredients, then refrigerate and serve!

Tuna Pasta Salad

My creamy tuna salad with pasta is a relatively healthy main course or side dish that is perfect for any occasion! Bow tie noodles, tuna, red onion, and Greek yogurt are all featured in this incredibly easy dish!

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Macaroni Salad My grandmother’s classic macaroni salad includes cooked macaroni pasta, mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, celery, red and green bell peppers, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with the pasta once it’s cooled.

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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More Tasty Sloppy Joe Side Dishes Depending on what you have on hand, if you have any picky eaters in the house, or just want something that falls outside of ’the usual’ sides that are served with sloppy joes here are some more great ideas! A couple of easy fried sides, and a couple that are deliciously wonderful bbq and picnic type sides! 15. Onion Rings

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

I’m absolutely loving these Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings for how incredibly easy and super crispy they turn out in just minutes! The ease of getting as-good-as-deep-fried foods in these air fryers is just amazing. I love the ease of cleanup and both hubby and I love these perfectly crisped onion rings with a big, juicy burger!!

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Truly super quick onion rings! They’re made by Alexa, which is my favorite brand of frozen onion rings. I do love making these homemade, but sometimes even I want a simple meal. 16. Fried Dill Pickles

Air Fryer Pickles

Fantastically crispy Air Fryer Pickles are a delicious and healthier way to enjoy this popular fried dill pickle appetizer! The whole family loves the crunchy Panko bread crumb coating on this tangy dill pickle snack! Serve it up with your favorite dipping sauce for a ‘better than’ deep fried dill pickles treat!

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My fried dill pickle chips are amazing! I made these in the air fryer using those large Kosher dill pickles, and they came out super crispy with that tangy dill pickle center. They’re a great part of a finger-food themed lunch or dinner with your sloppy joe sandwiches. Of course, a simple dill pickle slice on the side is always a hit! 17. Baked Beans

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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I think anything barbecue, like these baked beans, compliments a sloppy joe superbly! The sweet and savory flavors are a match for the flavors in a sloppy joe sandwich. 18. Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

These BBQ bacon wrapped brussel sprouts combine crispy bacon, sweet honey, and fresh brussel sprouts for a delicious side dish! You’ll never want to go back to eating plain brussel sprouts again. In fact, these are so tasty that they will become a new go-to side for anytime you fire up the grill!

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Another barbeque side that just pairs well with sloppy joes! These easy to make bbq brussel sprouts are wrapped in bacon for a delicious side that can qualify as finger-food if you want it to. Just keep the napkins handy 🙂 Best Desserts to Have With Sloppy Joes Whether you choose the simple fruit salad, classic ambrosia salad, or an amazing fruit dessert, these are all perfectly suited to match the flavors of your sloppy joe meal! All of my tasty fruit desserts are amazing, and wonderfully suited to summertime meals. Or go with the classic no-bake cookie that has been served at potlucks and family gatherings for…well, forever. They travel well and there’s no need to turn on the oven! 19. Fruit Salad A fresh salad of summertime fruit that’s a light option after such a hearty, savory meal. Simply wash and slice your favorite fruits, then mix with citrus juice ( orange, lemon, or lime ) and a touch of honey. 20. Ambrosia Salad A creamy fruit salad that combines cool whip and sour cream with mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, miniature marshmallows, coconut, and maraschino cherries. It’s an absolutely delicious dessert salad to serve after your meal! 21. Blackberry Crisp

Blackberry Crisp

My favorite summertime blackberry tradition is this delicious blackberry crisp!!

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One of my summertime favorite desserts! This blackberry crisp is a super easy dessert to make that everyone loves! The fresh blackberries are long-awaited and make a stunning crisp, but don’t let the winter weather stop you from enjoying this classic dessert year-round! Frozen berries can easily be used in place of the plump berries of summertime so that you can enjoy this treat all year long! 22. Pineapple Bars

Pineapple Bars

If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!!

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One of my most requested potluck recipes! Everyone loves these sweet and perfectly tangy pineapple bars! Their shortbread cookie crust is the perfect pairing for the luscious pineapple filling!! 23. Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake

The incredibly tasty Apple Dump Cake is a super easy dessert, despite the not-so-great name! Apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter are layered in a 9 x 13 pan and baked until golden. This is a perfect dessert for last minute entertaining!

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It’s a snap to make this cake mix recipe when all you need is a 9 x 13 baking pan and 3 ingredients! Top off this buttery apple dump cake with a generous scoop of ice cream for the perfect dessert after your sloppy joes!! 24. No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Rich and fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are super easy to make with just 7 ingredients! These stove top cookies are ready in only 30 minutes, without turning the oven on to bake! Plus, they’re an extremely popular cookie that everyone loves!

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Another nostalgic childhood recipe that is worth repeating over and over again! The fudgy deliciousness that no-bake cookies are known and loved for is so easy to make that you can let the kids make this no-bake dessert while you make dinner! That rounds out all of my favorites to include with a sloppy joe dinner, even though I’m sure I’ll think of more that would be equally perfect! I hope you enjoy your savory, beefy sloppy joes and get a chance to try out some tasty new sides!

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What To Serve With Sloppy Joes

Do you have everything you need to make some delightfully meaty sandwiches and now you’re wondering ‘What To Serve With Sloppy Joes‘? I like to keep my sloppy joe sandwich sides pretty simple, similar to what I’d serve with hamburgers or hot dogs. My favorite sides all work for summertime grilling, picnics, and serving with your sloppy joe sandwiches at potlucks too!

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Share on Facebook Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ Corn On The Cob▢ Garlic Green Beans with Bacon▢ Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash▢ Garden Salad▢ Coleslaw▢ Air Fryer Frozen French Fries▢ Air Fryer Tater Tots▢ French Onion Dip▢ Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes▢ Potato Salad▢ Sweet Potato Fries▢ Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese▢ Pasta Salad▢ Macaroni Salad▢ Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings▢ Air Fryer Pickles▢ Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon▢ BBQ Bacon Wrapped brussel Sprouts▢ Fruit Salad▢ Ambrosia Salad▢ Blackberry Crisp▢ Pineapple Bars▢ Apple Dump Cake▢ Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

InstructionsSelect the appetizers, sides, and desserts for your sloppy joe lunch or dinner meal.Gather the equipment and ingredients needed to prepare the recipes.Serve and enjoy your sloppy joe dinner! 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 sides for sloppy joes, sloppy joe dinner menu, What To Serve With Sloppy Joes Course 4th of July, Appetizers, BBQ, Dinner 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/

Do you have everything you need to make some delightfully meaty sandwiches and now you’re wondering ‘What To Serve With Sloppy Joes’? I like to keep my sloppy joe sandwich sides pretty simple, similar to what I’d serve with hamburgers or hot dogs. My favorite sides all work for summertime grilling, picnics, and serving with your sloppy joe sandwiches at potlucks too!

What To Serve With Sloppy Joes

The classic sloppy joe sandwich is always a hit in my home, and a crowd-pleaser when I pack it along to potlucks! The combination of browned ground beef, green bell peppers, and onions in a hearty tomato sauce always hits the spot!

While beef is typically used in most sloppy joe recipes, pork can also be used. My mother shared her memory of childhood sloppy joes, which was a reminder to me: my lovely Grandma Janet occasionally over-cooked a roast beef (gasp!). When she did, she would grind up the tough and beyond well-done roast beef meat and use it for her sloppy joes!

Table of contentsWhat To Serve With Sloppy JoesBest Vegetable Side Dishes to Serve With Sloppy Joe Sandwiches1. Corn On The Cob2. Green Beans3. Summer Squash & Zucchini4. Garden Salad5. ColeslawThe Best Potato Sides to Eat With Sloppy Joes6. French Fries7. Tater Tots8. Chips & Dip9. Mashed Potatoes10. Potato Salad11. Sweet Potato FriesPasta Sides That You Need With Sloppy Joes12. Mac & Cheese13. Pasta Salad14. Macaroni SaladMore Tasty Sloppy Joe Side Dishes15. Onion Rings16. Fried Dill Pickles17. Baked Beans18. Bacon Wrapped Brussel SproutsBest Desserts to Have With Sloppy Joes19. Fruit Salad20. Ambrosia Salad21. Blackberry Crisp22. Pineapple Bars23. Apple Dump Cake24. No-Bake Cookies

Even if you didn’t overcook your roast beef, you can always use leftovers as your meat for the hearty sloppy joe sauce.

Whatever meat you choose to use, here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with my sloppy joes! All of these sides are great with your sloppy joe sandwiches whether it’s a comfort food family dinner, potluck, or an easy game night meal!

Plus my favorite desserts for serving after you enjoy your sloppy joe dinner. They’re perfect for summertime or any time of the year!!

Best Vegetable Side Dishes to Serve With Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

The best vegetable sides for a great messy sloppy joe sandwich include quite a few of my summertime favorites! Fresh from the garden is always best, but my garden isn’t set up here at the property.

Yet. Lots of garden boxes and a chicken coop are in the works for summer 2021!!

1. Corn On The Cob

Milk Butter Boiled Corn on the Cob

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Corn is a great finger-food to serve with sloppy joes for lunch or dinner!

2. Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

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Another wonderfully easy vegetable side dish is green beans! I love, love, love green beans with garlic and bacon. It’s like peas and carrots, foods that just really belong together.

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

These quick and easy pan-seared green beans are a go-to veggie side for family dinners any night of the year.

3. Summer Squash & Zucchini

Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash

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One of my all-time favorite foods of summertime has got to be squash! I’m more of a summer squash fan, even though I do love many of the winter squash varieties as well.

My Grandma Janet’s home had an amazing perennial herb garden and well-landscaped yard. It wasn’t a huge yard so she didn’t fully garden there. BUT she always had a few plants of the yellow crookneck squash. Thus, the beginning of my love story with the deliciously tender yellow squash.

Since my family only eats the yellow squash to make me happy, I usually combine it with zucchini as I have here in this sauteed squash and zucchini side dish. Top to with Parmesan cheese or not, it’s still so wonderfully tasty!

4. Garden Salad

A simple green salad or garden salad is a light and healthy side dish to enjoy with your sloppy joes! It’s easy to make and can be served with everyone’s favorite dressing flavors to keep the whole family happy.

Grab a plate and chop up some iceberg, green leaf, or romaine lettuce then add some sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes for a great salad!

5. Coleslaw

Cool and creamy coleslaw is a fantastic contrast to your sloppy joes! It’s another super easy salad side dish for your dinner.

Grab our friend Holly’s coleslaw dressing recipe and chop up some cabbage. All it takes is a quick to stir to coat the cabbage and you have some tangy-but-not-too-sweet coleslaw!

Southern Coleslaw

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The Best Potato Sides to Eat With Sloppy Joes

The responsible mom in me likes to talk about vegetable sides, but the kid that grew up enjoying school lunch sloppy joes knows that potato sides are awesome! Everyone agrees that their favorite sides are one or more of these potato side dishes!

6. French Fries

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

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Who doesn’t love some french fries with a toasty hot sandwich?! They’re a wonderful finger food to dip into your favorite dipping sauce while enjoying a meaty sandwich.

While simple french fries are a very popular choice, they’re still runner-up to the next potato side on our list!

7. Tater Tots

Air Fryer Tater Tots

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I totally get why too! The shape of the tater tots makes them perfect for cleaning up your plate after the sloppy joe filling has overflowed from your sandwich buns.

For an easy variation and a bunch of cheesy goodness, top the tater tots with cheese when cooking and serve up some cheesy tater tots instead. More yumminess!

8. Chips & Dip

French Onion Dip

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The simplest side ever! Pop open a bag of some crispy potato chips and you have an easy meal that everyone loves!

Serve your chips on the plate, or in a family-size bowl for everyone to grab more as needed. Adding some dip like my flavorful French onion dip is optional, but delightfully tasty!!

My daughter absolutely loves using fritos for scooping up the mess she makes when enjoying some hearty sloppy joe sandwiches! She gets it from her Dad!

9. Mashed Potatoes

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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10. Potato Salad

There are many versions of potato salad that would be an excellent side dish for your sandwiches! From a classic mayonnaise-based potato salad to something fun like a baked potato salad. Yum!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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11. Sweet Potato Fries

These delicious fries can be super quick and easy if you bring home a bag of ready to bake, cut fries! They’re delicious in the air fryer too!

If you have sweet potatoes on hand, you can cut them into fries and bake or fry them. The sweet potatoes cook quickly and the flavor pairs very well with sloppy joes!

Pasta Sides That You Need With Sloppy Joes

There are some fantastic pasta side dishes that pair exceptionally well with savory sloppy joe sandwiches! All of these classic pasta dishes are household staples in my home and are easy to make.

12. Mac & Cheese

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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13. Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is as simple as cooking up your pasta! Mix a bit of Italian dressing with your favorite Italian-inspired ingredients like mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and maybe some thin-sliced zucchini or bell peppers.

Toss your cooked pasta with the dressing and ingredients, then refrigerate and serve!

Tuna Pasta Salad

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14. Macaroni Salad

My grandmother’s classic macaroni salad includes cooked macaroni pasta, mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, celery, red and green bell peppers, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with the pasta once it’s cooled.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

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More Tasty Sloppy Joe Side Dishes

Depending on what you have on hand, if you have any picky eaters in the house, or just want something that falls outside of ’the usual’ sides that are served with sloppy joes here are some more great ideas! A couple of easy fried sides, and a couple that are deliciously wonderful bbq and picnic type sides!

15. Onion Rings

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

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Truly super quick onion rings! They’re made by Alexa, which is my favorite brand of frozen onion rings. I do love making these homemade, but sometimes even I want a simple meal.

16. Fried Dill Pickles

Air Fryer Pickles

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My fried dill pickle chips are amazing! I made these in the air fryer using those large Kosher dill pickles, and they came out super crispy with that tangy dill pickle center.

They’re a great part of a finger-food themed lunch or dinner with your sloppy joe sandwiches. Of course, a simple dill pickle slice on the side is always a hit!

17. Baked Beans

Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon

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I think anything barbecue, like these baked beans, compliments a sloppy joe superbly! The sweet and savory flavors are a match for the flavors in a sloppy joe sandwich.

18. Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

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Best Desserts to Have With Sloppy Joes

Whether you choose the simple fruit salad, classic ambrosia salad, or an amazing fruit dessert, these are all perfectly suited to match the flavors of your sloppy joe meal! All of my tasty fruit desserts are amazing, and wonderfully suited to summertime meals.

Or go with the classic no-bake cookie that has been served at potlucks and family gatherings for…well, forever. They travel well and there’s no need to turn on the oven!

19. Fruit Salad

A fresh salad of summertime fruit that’s a light option after such a hearty, savory meal. Simply wash and slice your favorite fruits, then mix with citrus juice ( orange, lemon, or lime ) and a touch of honey.

20. Ambrosia Salad

A creamy fruit salad that combines cool whip and sour cream with mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, miniature marshmallows, coconut, and maraschino cherries. It’s an absolutely delicious dessert salad to serve after your meal!

21. Blackberry Crisp

Blackberry Crisp

My favorite summertime blackberry tradition is this delicious blackberry crisp!!

Check out this recipe

One of my summertime favorite desserts! This blackberry crisp is a super easy dessert to make that everyone loves!

My favorite summertime blackberry tradition is this delicious blackberry crisp!!

The fresh blackberries are long-awaited and make a stunning crisp, but don’t let the winter weather stop you from enjoying this classic dessert year-round! Frozen berries can easily be used in place of the plump berries of summertime so that you can enjoy this treat all year long!

22. Pineapple Bars

Pineapple Bars

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One of my most requested potluck recipes! Everyone loves these sweet and perfectly tangy pineapple bars! Their shortbread cookie crust is the perfect pairing for the luscious pineapple filling!!

23. Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake

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24. No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

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That rounds out all of my favorites to include with a sloppy joe dinner, even though I’m sure I’ll think of more that would be equally perfect! I hope you enjoy your savory, beefy sloppy joes and get a chance to try out some tasty new sides!

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What To Serve With Sloppy Joes

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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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5 from 32 reviews

Author | Angela

Servings: 1

Prep 0 minutes

Cooking 0 minutes

0 minutes

Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ Corn On The Cob▢ Garlic Green Beans with Bacon▢ Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash▢ Garden Salad▢ Coleslaw▢ Air Fryer Frozen French Fries▢ Air Fryer Tater Tots▢ French Onion Dip▢ Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes▢ Potato Salad▢ Sweet Potato Fries▢ Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese▢ Pasta Salad▢ Macaroni Salad▢ Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings▢ Air Fryer Pickles▢ Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon▢ BBQ Bacon Wrapped brussel Sprouts▢ Fruit Salad▢ Ambrosia Salad▢ Blackberry Crisp▢ Pineapple Bars▢ Apple Dump Cake▢ Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

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Course 4th of July, Appetizers, BBQ, Dinner Recipes, Side DishCuisine American

What To Serve With Sloppy Joes#

Best Vegetable Side Dishes to Serve With Sloppy Joe Sandwiches#

1. Corn On The Cob#

2. Green Beans#

3. Summer Squash & Zucchini#

4. Garden Salad#

5. Coleslaw#

The Best Potato Sides to Eat With Sloppy Joes#

6. French Fries#

7. Tater Tots#

8. Chips & Dip#

9. Mashed Potatoes#

10. Potato Salad#

11. Sweet Potato Fries#

Pasta Sides That You Need With Sloppy Joes#

12. Mac & Cheese#

13. Pasta Salad#

14. Macaroni Salad#

More Tasty Sloppy Joe Side Dishes#

15. Onion Rings#

16. Fried Dill Pickles#

17. Baked Beans#

18. Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts#

Best Desserts to Have With Sloppy Joes#

19. Fruit Salad#

20. Ambrosia Salad#

21. Blackberry Crisp#

22. Pineapple Bars#

23. Apple Dump Cake#

24. No-Bake Cookies#

What To Serve With Sloppy Joes

Best Vegetable Side Dishes to Serve With Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

1. Corn On The Cob

2. Green Beans

3. Summer Squash & Zucchini

4. Garden Salad

5. Coleslaw

The Best Potato Sides to Eat With Sloppy Joes

6. French Fries

7. Tater Tots

8. Chips & Dip

9. Mashed Potatoes

10. Potato Salad

11. Sweet Potato Fries

Pasta Sides That You Need With Sloppy Joes

12. Mac & Cheese

13. Pasta Salad

14. Macaroni Salad

More Tasty Sloppy Joe Side Dishes

15. Onion Rings

16. Fried Dill Pickles

17. Baked Beans

18. Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Best Desserts to Have With Sloppy Joes

19. Fruit Salad

20. Ambrosia Salad

21. Blackberry Crisp

22. Pineapple Bars

23. Apple Dump Cake

24. No-Bake Cookies