No matter how you prepare your prime rib recipes, these side dishes for prime rib are perfect partners.
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What To Serve With Prime Rib
Side Dishes For Prime Rib
To make it easy to digest, I grouped our “sides for prime rib” list down by categories. Categories include:
- Prime Rib Sauces and Toppers
- Potato Recipes
- Vegetable and Rice Recipes
- Bread Recipes
- Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Without further ado, here are our favorite prime rib side dishes to serve during the holidays.
Prime Rib Sauce Recipes and Toppers
Serve a few different sauce or toppers with your ribeye roast and elevate your beef game. All recipes are easy to make and inexpensive.
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Prime Rib Au Jus
This au Jus recipe for prime rib is our favorite sauce to serve with prime rib. You don't even need drippings to make. Beef au jus lends a nice salty and beefy flavor to the prime rib roast only a beef au jus can provide.
Prime Rib Au Jus Recipe
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Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib
Prime rib horseradish sauce is the overall “go to” when it comes to prime rib sauce. It’s creamy, tangy and brings some heat. Don't have horseradish? Here's horseradish substitute ideas.
Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib Recipe
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Horseradish Aioli
Horseradish Aioli takes just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up.
Horseradish Aioli
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Prime Rib Gravy
Au jus this is not! If you’re looking for a thicker sauce, check out this prime rib gravy recipe. Drippings not required.
Prime Rib Gravy Recipe
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Horseradish Butter
Horseradish butter is a luxurious and flavorful condiment made with just a few simple ingredients: high-quality butter, horseradish, herbs, lemon juice, and sea salt.
Horseradish Butter Recipe
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Red Wine Pan Sauce
We created this red wine au jus for our individual beef wellingtons recipe, but it’s killer on a standing prime rib roast.
Red Wine Pan Sauce
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Garlic Butter Sauce
Make a batch of luxurious and silky garlic butter sauce in just 5 minutes! You can never have too much garlic or butter, so didn't beef in this is a no brainer.
Garlic Butter Sauce
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Cajun Sauce
Cajun butter sauce is full of bold and spicy seasonings mixed with melted butter and lemon juice. Cajun and prime rib roast is a match made in heaven.
Cajun Sauce
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Balsamic Glaze
This easy balsamic glaze recipe uses just one or two ingredients and creates a thick, glossy, restaurant-quality drizzle perfect for salads, meats, vegetables, and desserts.
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Garlic Compound Butter
A lot of fresh garlic and a little fresh herbs combine to make a rich and flavorful compound butter.
Garlic Compound Butter
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Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Rich, creamy and bursting with flavor! This creamy mushroom sauce is easy, creamy and makes a fantastic companion to beef.
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POTATO RECIPES
Potatoes make the most popular sides for prime ribs, for good reason. From mashed, to flavored to baked, we have something for ya!
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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Horseradish mashed potatoes are a delectable twist on the classic side dish. Sharp and tangy horseradish is mashed with fluffy potatoes, butter and sour cream to produce creamy and indulgent horseradish sauce potatoes.
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Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and buttery Truffle Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Perfect for elevating any meal, it's packed with the rich flavor and indulgence of white or black truffles.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes can be yours! Roasted garlic is mashed with fluffy potatoes, herbs, butter and cream to create addictive mashed potatoes.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and rich Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes are loaded with butter, rich cream and garlic. This sous vide potato recipe keeps the oven free for other side dishes.
Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Smoked Potatoes
Creamy smoked potatoes loaded with fresh garlic, thyme, butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. This smoker recipe can be used for sweet potatoes as well.
Smoked Potatoes Recipe
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes blended with white cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and sour cream then topped with rich melted cheese for the ultimate comforting side dish.
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Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Boursin Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort side dish—rich, creamy, and infused with the flavor of the iconic, soft, spreadable cheese. These velvety potatoes come together quickly, making them perfect for weeknights or holiday dinners.
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Vegetable Recipes
Check out this vegetable list to see what healthy and filling side dish you can whip up this season.
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze and Cranberries
One of our most popular recipes, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are topped with a thick balsamic glaze and dried cranberries for the perfect side dish for prime rib.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Decadent sautéed mushrooms, flavored with red wine and soy sauce are the perfect pairing to hearty prime rib.
Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe
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Italian Stuffed Artichokes (Baked or Steamed)
Class up your next special occasions or holiday meal by serving Stuffed Artichokes! This stuffed artichokes recipe is loaded with classic Italian flavors – Pangrattato (bread crumbs), garlic, parmesan cheese and more.
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Maple Glazed Carrots
These maple-glazed carrots are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, and they take just five ingredients. Tender carrots are coated in a buttery maple glaze and roasted to caramelized perfection. It's the perfect side dish. When I'm not making Sous Vide Carrots, this is the one I go with.
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Smoked Asparagus
Smoked asparagus is an easy side dish to make while you’re making the roast. Tender asparagus with a hit of smoke is the perfect pairing to beef.
Smoked Asparagus Recipe
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Cheesy Rice
This creamy, cheesy rice recipe is the perfect comforting side dish made with simple ingredients like cheddar cheese, butter, and broth. It's easy, fast, and delicious.
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Pan Roasted Garlic and Butter Mushrooms
Pan roasted mushrooms smothered in butter, thyme and garlic. A great vegetarian option for your holiday table.
Pan Roasted Mushroom Recipe
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Marinated Mushrooms
Savory mushrooms are bathed in flavorful olive oil and herbs. Only 15 minute prep time. This is a prime rib side dish option that can be prepped days in advance.
Marinated Mushrooms Recipe
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Sous Vide Carrots
Keep the oven free and make Sous Vide Carrots! Two flavor options – classic Carrots or Maple Glazed Carrots! Carrots are tender, sweet and intensely flavored after only 60 minutes in the water bath.
Sous Vide Carrot Recipe
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Crack Green Beans
Addictive green bean casserole with bacon. Green beans are coated in a savory and sweet glaze and topped with crispy bacon.
Crack Green Beans
Bread Recipes
Buttery soft bread options to soak up the juices and flavors from your prime rib roast recipe.
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Garlic Bread
homemade garlic bread is heads above store brands. Slices can head to the oven while the prime rib roast is resting.
Garlic Bread Recipe
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Jiffy Corn Casserole
Warm and delicious Jiffy corn casserole is loaded with corn and flavor!
Jiffy Corn Casserole
Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
We can’t leave out a few mac and cheese options!
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Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese
Rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy flavors, Gouda Mac and Cheese takes comfort food to a gourmet level. Perfect as a side dish or a main course.
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe is a great “set & forget” Instant Pot recipe. The garlic and parmesan flavors offer a nice twist on a classic.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Smoked Mac and Cheese
Light up the grill to make a batch of creamy Smoked Mac and Cheese! The ultimate indulgence, this 3 cheese mac and cheese is loaded with three kinds of creamy cheese, butter and rich heavy cream. It's a step up from our beloved Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.
Smoked Mac and Cheese
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Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
Green chile macaroni and cheese, made with roasted green chiles and a mix of cheeses, is the ultimate comfort food. A velvety and rich cheese sauce infused with garlic, spices, and the heat from the roasted chiles creates the best macaroni and cheese with green chilies! It's like my Green Chile Queso with noodles!
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Prime Rib Side Dishes
We would love to know what your favorite prime ribs side dishes are. Leave a comment and let us know! If you’re looking for prime rib leftover ideas, consider making this popular Prime Rib Sandwich.
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