What to Serve with Sloppy Joes – 15 Side Dishes Everyone Will Love
So you’ve decided on sloppy joes for dinner and now you are wondering what sides go with sloppy joes.
Wondering what to serve with sloppy joes? These uncomplicated sides, vegetables, and appetizers are just the ticket!
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I love simple meals, and my homemade sloppy joes are always a big hit. The kids love it, it’s easy to make, and since it’s homemade and not from a can, I know exactly what I’m feeding my family.
I never seem to have trouble deciding on a main dish, but when I’m trying to select a side dish or appetizer, I often wonder what to eat with Sloppy Joes.
Sure, I could open a bag of potato chips. I definitely wouldn’t get any complaints from my family, and this is sometimes what I do on super busy weeknights.
But there are times when I want something a little more substantial or healthy, especially if I’m having other people over.
We all like easy and convenient meals, so I put together this list of easy and convenient sides that go with sloppy joes to help round out the meal.
What to Serve With Sloppy Joes
When it comes to appetizers and veggies to serve with sloppy joes, I like to serve the types of things I would eat with any sandwiches, hot dogs or hamburgers.
Many of my favorite side dishes for a BBQ are also perfect to serve with Sloppy Joes!
Fruit salads, pasta dishes, and potatoes are all fabulous, crowd-pleasing choices–and they’re all simple to whip up!
What Side Dish Goes with Sloppy Joes
If you are headed to a potluck, picnic or BBQ and you are not sure what to serve with Sloppy Joes for a crowd at a party, just double one of these recipes or make two options so everyone has a choice.
What to Serve with Sloppy Joes
These easy, crowd-pleasing side dishes are perfect for serving alongside your favorite Sloppy Joes!
Cook this classic potato salad in your Instant Pot in minutes.
These green beans taste like they've simmered all day, but don't be fooled! They're a quick and easy side!
Cold macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to serve with sloppy joes for a crowd at a party and it's so easy to make.
You'll love these cheesy potatoes topped with Ritz crackers! They're a comfort food classic.
Creamy and sweet grape salad is easy to assemble in less than 15 minutes.
Frozen crinkle fries are the perfect easy side dish, and baking them in the air fryer gives them a much better texture than the oven!
Celebrate the bounty of summer with this fresh and tasty corn salad.
Easy and perfectly crispy oven Baked Potato Wedges will become your go-to side dish or appetizer.
This refreshing salad can be made in just minutes and is drizzled with a flavorful honey lime dressing.
My kids love Crispy Crowns way more than regular tater tots, and baking them in the air fryer means they're ready in a fraction of the time.
Classic coleslaw is the perfect side for sloppy joes and this one is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy at the same time.
Potatoes Au Gratin is perfect when you want a warm and comforting side to serve with sloppy joes.
Get an extra nutritional punch with these homemade sweet potato fries!
A little sweet and a little savory, this fruity salad is the perfect side for sloppy joes or your favorite main dish.
If you want a lighter, healthier but still refreshing side option, homemade applesauce is just the ticket!
Feel free to omit the ham in this recipe for a dreamy mac and cheese that kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy!
This is a cool and creamy pudding fruit salad that's a perfect sweet accompaniment to sloppy joes!
Who doesn't love a good ear of sweet corn on the cob? The Instant Pot is my favorite way to cook it!
A Sloppy Joe Twist
We love Sloppy Joes so much that I’ve started experimenting with some fun twists on my classic recipe. If you want to try a variation on the traditional favorite, be sure to check out my Instant Pot Hawaiian Sloppy Joes or my Instant Pot Pizza Sloppy Joes.
You can also enjoy a meatless vegetarian version with my Instant Pot lentil Sloppy Joes!
They’re a fun way to change things up a bit!
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