Whether youre planning a backyard barbecue, a cozy family dinner, or a casual gathering with friends, finding the best side dishes to complement your sausages can make all the difference. Sausages, with their juicy and savory profiles, are available in so many different flavors that there are a wide variety of sides that pair well with them. From vibrant salads bursting with fresh flavors to comforting starches and vegetable medleys that will tantalize your taste buds, theres something for everyone on this list. These mouthwatering side dishes will not only complement the robust flavors of the sausage but also add some balance to your meals.
What to Serve with Sausage
From potatoes to salads, vegetables to pasta, bread to baked beans, youre sure to find a dish here your family will love.
Mashed, roasted, scalloped, boiled, or fried (well, “fried”), potatoes are a classic comfort food that go great with any protein, including sausages.
Mashed potatoes go with well, almost everything! These air fryer ones bake up in your air fryer or oven and then mash right along with the garlic you roasted with them for a great side dish that pairs with any sausage dinner.
German food goes with sausage the way peanut butter goes with jelly, and this savory potato salad is no exception. If youve not had German potato salad before, it leans on mustard and vinegar rather than mayo, and its a tangy, delicious potato side.
Sometimes the best side dishes are the simplest. These one pot boiled potatoes stick to classic seasonings and are an incredibly easy way to prepare baby potatoes.
Scalloped, cheesy potatoes might be the perfect compliment to your favorite sausage. Creamy and indulgent thanks to the cream and parmesan cheese sauce, the whole family is sure to love these potatoes.
Topped with brown sugar that caramelizes on top, these roasted sweet potato rounds are the perfect compliment to spicy Italian sausage for a sweet and spicy main course.
If your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes is to enjoy them as french fries, these sweet potato fries are sure to become one of your favorite side dishes! Soaking them and preheating the baking tray makes them perfectly crisp without the mess of frying.
Got a cookout to go to? These crockpot mashed sweets are the perfect side dish- they cook and mash all in your slow cooker for minimal dishes that are easy to transport. All without heating up your kitchen during the summer!
To upgrade sausages to a truly complete meal, I always try to add a veggie. Luckily there are lots of options to mix it up with!
A perfect appetizer for any gathering, mushrooms compliment sausage so well that many recipes include them in the stuffing! These are vegetarian and pair well with any type of sausage.
Sometimes the simplest things make the best sides, and thats certainly the case here! With the Italian seasoning would go especially well with spicy or sweet Italian sausage.
Sausage and peppers are a classic combination, and you can roast your own with no extra ingredients. While the instructions are written for red, you can use green bell peppers if you prefer.
Mushrooms go oh so well with sausage, and a bed of them with caramelized onions might just be one of the most delicious side dishes you could serve with your sausages.
Cheddar cheese goes well with almost any savory dish. Here a 2 ingredient cheese sauce compliments broccoli, but you can easily double the sauce components to have extra for your sausages!
If you garden, you probably have an excess of zucchini or yellow squash on your hands. Air frying allows for crisp outsides with tender insides, making it a great way to use up some of your vegetables.
When you think of green beans you probably think of green bean casserole. It doesnt have to be reserved for holidays, and can be made in the slow cooker to give your oven a break.
Roasted vegetables are always a great addition to a meal. This mix features red onions, parsnips, carrots, and sweet potato.
This creamed corn can use fresh, frozen, or canned, meaning you can make it any time of the year. Whether youre grilling hot sausages outdoors or frying some up in a large skillet in the winter, this dish is great alongside them.
If youre looking for a quick and easy side dish, stir-fried collard greens are the perfect choice. Simply slice them thinly and sauté them quickly!
THE 2 WAYS I MAKE AND EAT THE TEXAS BEST HOT LINK SANDWICHES/OLD SCHOOL COUNTRY STYLE/SLOACEK LINKS
FAQ
What are hot links used for?
What’s the best way to cook a hot link?
How do you eat hot link sausage?
How do you eat hot links?
The general rhythm is that you make hot links, smoke them, then either eat them right away or plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking and then eat them later. What this means is that the sausages will be heat-and-eat, whether it’s the next day or months later. Pretty convenient.
Are hot links spicy?
Hot links are a common part of Southern cuisine, with variations in flavor and method spread across the South. They are generally seasoned with a lot of cayenne or other red pepper, tinting them red—and lending to their name. Hot links are not necessarily super spicy, but they are heavily seasoned.
What are Texas hot links?
Texas hot links are a staple item in any Texas BBQ joint worth its salt. They are a bit spicy, full of flavor and slow smoked to perfection. The best part is that Texas hot links are really easy to make. Trim and discard any excess fat or silver from the chuck roast and pork shoulder.
What is a hot link recipe?
This hot link recipe is an exploration of the smoky, spicy, and bold flavors that define the Lone Star State’s love affair with barbecue. These hot links are a bit spicy, full of flavor and slow smoked to perfection. The best part is that they are really easy to make.