We’ve compiled this list of the best Sides for Sloppy Joes, so you always know what to have alongside that gooey goodness. You’ll find the usual suspects like tater tots and pickles, as well as a ton of new ideas you may not have thought of. Go through all of these sides, and you’ll never wonder “what to serve with sloppy joes?” again!
The Best Sides for Sloppy Joes:
1. Caesar Salad
We’re starting our list of sides for sloppy joes with very classic and easy salad. Perhaps the most famous and popular salad on the planet, Caesar is so simple, yet so tasty. All you need is lettuce, croutons, parm cheese, and an awesome dressing. We have it for you! It has a nice crunch, and gives your sloppy joes some great freshness. Get the Recipe
2. Steak Fries
These easy baked Steak Fries are a breeze to make, and go with just about anything. They may be the perfect side dish. You’ll love these tasty potato wedges, which are perfectly seasoned, then baked to crispy perfection. Get the Recipe
3. Wedge Salad
How about this classic wedge salad. Fresh, crispy and delicious. Topped with cool and cream blue cheese dressing, it’s the perfect salad to have alongside your sloppy joe. Get the Recipe
4. Three Bean Salad
This easy Three Bean Salad recipe is a summertime potluck classic. But it goes so well with so many things, we love it all year long! Fresh green beans are mixed with garbanzo beans and kidney beans, then all get tossed with a tangy dressing. It’s tasty, budget friendly, and a surefire hit. Great side for sloppy joes! Get the Recipe
5. Fried Green Tomatoes
More than just a movie, fried green tomatoes are a famous Southern appetizer or side dish. This recipe shows you how to make them nice and crispy every time! Get the Recipe
6. Watermelon Salad
This gorgeous watermelon ball salad is sure to be a hit. It’s flavors are heightened by feta cheese, pistachio and a lemon-honey vinaigrette. This cool and refreshing salad is a perfect contrast to that savory goodness. Get the Recipe
7. Latkes
These potato latkes are light, delicate and well seasoned. The grated potatoes and onions fry up with lacy, golden brown, crisp edges that fan outwards. They’re like fries taken to the next level! Get the Recipe
8. Coleslaw
There are a lot of Coleslaw recipes out there, but this is the best hands down! Just a quick chop and mix is all it takes to make this iconic side dish. This Classic Coleslaw is essential for all your upcoming cookouts and potlucks. It’s creamy and crunchy, and goes with all of your summertime favorites. Get the Recipe
9. Rainbow Pasta Salad
Every get together and potluck star… Pasta salad. Make it prettier by adding all kinds of different colors. Quick, easy, and very colorful, it goes great with sloppy joes. Get the Recipe
10. Sweet Potato Fries
You’re just going to love these sweet potato fries! They’re baked, not fried, for less grease and less mess. If you need a finger-food side, definitely give these fries a try! Get the Recipe
11. Corn Casserole
This easy 5 ingredient Corn Casserole is a great southern style side dish, and takes next to no effort. Seriously, just mix up the ingredients, then stick it in the oven. The sweet corn flavors go great with sloppy joes. Get the Recipe
12. Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad with Pesto
Spring and summer demand colorful, light, refreshing salads. So here it is our Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad, but with major flavor bender… delicious basil pesto dressing. This flavorful salad is sure to become one of your favorites! Get the Recipe
13. Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, fluffy mash! Everybody’s favorite something you grew up on… that made-’em-a-million-times, tried and tested family affair. This time, try it with the slight little flavor twist of goat cheese. Yum level achieved! Get the Recipe
14. Mexican Street Corn Salad
Are you a fan of elote? Mexican Street Corn Salad, AKA Elote Salad, is an easy and tasty side dish, bursting with flavors. It’s another one of our favorite accompaniments to sloppy joes. Get the Recipe
15. Lazy Sweet Potato Mash
This recipe is so easy to make, we call it lazy. Sometimes, it’s okay to be lazy, and if you need all the time you can get, then this one’s for you. The sweet potato is simply cooked in the microwave and mashed up, to make a dish that’s easy and delicious. Get the Recipe
16. Squash Casserole
This squash casserole is a popular southern side dish that will go great with your sloppy joe. Mildly flavored sweet squash folded into a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with buttery cracker topping. People will be going for seconds and thirds! Get the Recipe
17. Antipasto Pasta Salad
This easy and addictively delicious Antipasto Pasta Salad is the perfect contender as hearty side dish for sloppy joes. Make a huge batch and you are all set. Get the Recipe
18. Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is a famous dish in Creole and Cajun cuisines. White rice gets a “dirty” color from bits of meat and a generous dose of seasonings. It’s a super delicious recipe that’s packed with flavor. Get the Recipe
19. Macaroni Salad
Macaroni Salad is another one of the staple sides for fried fish. This version is extra creamy and extra tangy. Make a big batch, and enjoy the leftovers for days! Get the Recipe
20. Green Bean Almondine
This dish not only makes your humble green beans fancy, but it’s absolutely delicious and elegant in its simplicity. Vibrant French style green beans tossed with brown butter, toasty almonds (that’s where almondine comes from), shallots, garlic and a squeeze of lemon to brighten it in the end. Get the Recipe
21. Maque Choux
Give your corn a Louisiana style makeover with this Cajun Maque Choux! Corn is sautéed in bacon grease with Cajun or Creole seasoning, along with other flavor enhancers. This recipe is perfect for summer, when corn season is at its peak. Get the Recipe
22. Creamed Corn
Here’s another great corn based side dish for sloppy joes… After you try this easy Creamed Corn recipe, you will never, ever go back to canned. Made with fresh corn (though you can use frozen), it’s so creamy and full of flavor. Get the Recipe
23. Cowboy Caviar (Chili Lime)
Cowboy caviar is a great sloppy Joes side dish and it’s a combination of dip, a side salad, and a bean salsa. The only way to truly describe it, is to make it and try it yourself! Get the Recipe
24. Tater Tots
Tater tots are one of the most perfect side for sloppy joes. This air fryer version will give you tater tots that taste just like deep fried, but they are way healthier. And all this happens in just 15 minutes. Win, win! Get the Recipe @ 40aprons
25. Mac and Cheese
This mac and cheese is super rich and cheesy. Everyone needs a great mac and cheese recipe in their repertoire, and this is it! You’re going to love the creamy cheesiness alongside your sloppy joes. Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
26. Bacon Avocado Potato Salad
The bacon/avocado combo of this potato salad will fill your taste buds with delicious, creamy flavor. It’s very well dressed and the addition of the eggs and avocados combine to make a burst of salty, crispy, tangy, and crunchy flavors. Get the Recipe @ lecremedelacrumb
27. Pink Lemonade
If you want something cool and refreshing to pair with your sloppy joe, pink lemonade is a sure win! There are different additives to give it the color, but this recipe uses cranberry juice to keep it natural. Get the Recipe @ acouplecooks
28. Bloomin’ Onion Garlic Bread
This bloomin’ onion garlic bread is an easy to make side that’s outrageously cheesy and delicious. Two different types of cheese are baked between the fresh bread, which helps make this bread even more impressive. Get the Recipe @ cafedelites
29. Onion Rings
These onion rings are easy and only take a few ingredients. They make a great sloppy joe side dish for people who eat onions. Get the Recipe @ diethood
30. Baked Zucchini Fries
Looking for something crispy and crunchy? Try these baked zucchini fries! They’re easy to make and oh-so-good! Get the Recipe @ jessicagavin So there you go, thirty great sides for sloppy joes. Which one will you try first? Pin or bookmark this collection of great recipes so you always know where to find it. And be sure to subscribe to GypsyPlate, we’re always cooking up new easy recipes for you! Check out these other great recipe collections!Sandwich RecipesKid Friendly RecipesSalad RecipesPasta Salad RecipesLunch IdeasFinger Food Recipes
