25 Amazing Meatloaf Sides

Name: Meatloaf Sides
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Caramelized Shallot Mashed Potatoes; Grilled Baked Potatoes; Grilled Sweet Potatoes; Healthy Sweet Potato Fries; Loaded Smashed Red Potatoes; Gratin Dauphinois; Easy Oven Baked Gourmet Fries; Potato Gratin Stacks; Low Carb Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes; Crispy Brussel Sprouts; Roasted Cauliflower; Firehouse Green Beans; Roasted Mushrooms; Italian Vegetables; Cheesy Corn; Grilled Corn on the Cob; Baked Artichokes; Seasoned Green Beans; Seven Layer Salad; Arugula Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette; Roasted Beet Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette; Amazing Italian Salad With Italian Dressing; Insalata Mista; 30 Minute Dinner Rolls; Homemade Cornbread

Meatloaf makes an iconic dinner, and one that is loved by so many families! Make it a well-rounded meal with the BEST meatloaf sides. Find all the dinner inspiration you need in this complete recipe guide.

From healthy salads and roasted veggies to classic mashed potatoes and more, you’re sure to find the perfect side dishes here!

Crispy brussel sprouts on a white plate with a blue linen napkin and serving spoon to the side.

Meatloaf is such a classic dinner- it’s hearty, filling and protein-packed! What’s not to love? However, even if you’ve got the best meatloaf recipe ever (hopefully it’s your grandmother’s) you can’t leave the side dishes as an afterthought.

If you’re looking for the best meatloaf sides, you’re in the perfect spot! These 25 meatloaf sides are easy to make and require very little hands-on time. But they don’t skimp on all the delicious flavors you crave!

From easy green salads to a variety of potato dishes, there’s sure to be a new family favorite in this complete guide.

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Meatloaf Sides

I love creating these recipe guides for you! I hope they make your life easier when you’re searching for the easiest, fastest side dishes around.

This iconic side dish is often paired with mashed potatoes, of course. But there are so many incredible side dishes that go beyond that basic option!

First, here’s a few of my best tips and tricks and then the answers to your frequently asked questions.

Tips

No matter the entrée, a veggie side dish or salad can help bring a wholesome meal together in just minutes. It’s all about the balance!
Serve a delicious and clean side salad alongside your salmon! It’s low in carbs and calories, created a healthy wholesome meal.
Feeding a group with a variety of dietary needs? Choose 2-3 sides from this round-up to cover all your bases.
Many our favorite vegetable recipes are so versatile! Try one of our incredible homemade seasoning blends to make them uniquely your own.
Looking for more beef dinner inspiration? Don’t miss my best beef recipes with everything from steak to tacos and burgers and all the in-betweens!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some healthy sides for meatloaf?

Choose one of the leafy green salads on this list, or a delicious roasted vegetable option! Roasting your veggies brings out a fabulous caramelized sweetness that makes even the healthiest choices taste delicious.

What wine goes with meatloaf?

Much like a rich, hearty steak, you can go bold with a wine pairing for your meatloaf dinner. Try a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or a blend for something that can stand up to the flavors of this classic dinner.

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25 Easy Meatloaf Sides

Each recipe link below will take you to a full post, answering your questions and giving you all my best tips and tricks. Or, head straight to the free printable recipe card for all the details you need.

Caramelized Shallot Mashed Potatoes

Mix up your mashed potatoes with a fresh spin and try this Caramelized Shallot Mashed Potatoes recipe! They’re so flavorful you’ll never want basic mashed potatoes again!

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Take your dinner up a few notches with these incredible crispy parmesan roasted potatoes. Perfectly crispy and salty on the outside, with a creamy, tender interior, you’re going to want them every night of the week.

Customize with your favorite seasonings to allow these parmesan roasted potatoes to work with virtually any entrée.

A white ruffled plate full of parmesan potatoes, with a small bowl of sour cream dip.

Grilled Baked Potatoes

These grilled baked potatoes are such an incredible side dish for all your summer grilling adventures! Baked potatoes on the grill are so much better than your oven – they have a perfectly moist, soft and fluffy interior but are incredibly crispy and salty on the outside.

A single grilled baked potato on a white plate, topped with butter and sour cream.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

These quick and easy grilled sweet potatoes in foil make an excellent side dish for all your favorite savory main dishes! They are healthy, savory and so easy to customize to every individual’s tastes.

Healthy Sweet Potato Fries

Skip the deep fryer with these Healthy Sweet Potato Fries, ready in less than 30 minutes. If you love sweet potatoes, these Gourmet Fries will blow you away!

Loaded Smashed Red Potatoes

Smashed Red Potatoes make the perfect burger side dish or party appetizer to serve a crowd. These pretty little potatoes are so good, and perfect for entertaining, any time of year! Don’t skip these classic garlic smashed potatoes, too!

Gratin Dauphinois

Gratin Dauphinois is a traditional French casserole made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream and gruyere. It’s an incredibly luxurious and indulgent potato bake side dish!

Sure to impress your dinner guests, this potatoes dauphinois recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but delightfully special for an upscale dinner.

Easy Oven Baked Gourmet Fries

These gourmet fries are so good, you’ll make them again and again! Dip them in this easy Truffle Aioli and your life will change for the better.

gourmet fries with Parmesan and parsley on a sheet pan

Potato Gratin Stacks

Potatoes Au Gratin in easy to serve stacks! This recipe is everything you love about potato gratin made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream and gruyere – plus it’s delicious little individual servings.

Individual stacks of potatoes au gratin on a white platter with touches of fresh thyme for garnish.

Low Carb Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

An easy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe is all you need to replace carbs with veggies. It’s so simple and absolutely delicious. With a few tips and tricks (shh…it’s cream cheese!) along the way, no one will ever know it’s mashed cauliflower!

cauliflower mashed potatoes with rosemary in a white platter with gold spoon

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

This Crispy Brussel Sprouts Recipe is bursting with flavor! Brussel Sprouts with pancetta and shallots are sautéed into a fragrant, textural side dish that make them one of the BEST side dishes for steak!

White bowl with sauteed brussel sprouts, blue linen napkin to the side.

Roasted Cauliflower

This effortless Roasted Cauliflower is the ultimate healthy side dish. If you think you don’t love cauliflower, this Easy Baked Cauliflower is sure to change your mind!

Firehouse Green Beans

Step aside green bean casserole, green beans with bacon are an easy, last-minute side dish with the best blend of garlic, parmesan and bacon. They will have green bean haters begging for the recipe!

Made in less than 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

Roasted Mushrooms

These are a low carb, low fat side dish that also double as a great topping for your meatloaf, chicken or steak entrees.

Italian Vegetables

Served alongside any of your favorite dinner entrees, Italian Vegetables are seasoned and oven-roasted to perfection. Italian Roasted Vegetables are rustic, simple and so beautiful to serve! Of course, they make one of the best Italian Side Dishes too.