Different Barbecue Side Dishes For Summer Grilling

Throughout Lakewood, people will bring their favorite barbecues out of storage and firing them up to cook a variety of main meat dishes slathered in their favorite barbecue sauce. Yet no barbecue is complete without side dishes that complement the meal while providing a variety of smells and tastes that tempt the taste buds.

Potato Dishes

Potato dishes will range in texture and taste when paired with grilled steak, chicken, pork, hot dogs and hamburgers. Common barbecue sides will include baked potatoes, mashed potatoes and deviled eggs. While the kids will love to have a big plate of French fries, another type of fries has become a big trend at outdoor parties. Sweet potato fries have become an alternative for people who want to consume fewer calories while enjoying the taste of these unique root vegetables.

Salads

Salads can come in many different varieties and are delicious when topped with leftover grilled steak and chicken. Fresh salad, pasta salad, egg salad, antipasto salad, potato salad and a host of others will be dished out at barbecues Colorado. It's ideal to keep the salads cool during picnics so the vegetables remain crisp and the oils in certain dressings, such as mayonnaise, do not separate.

Egg Dishes

Eggs can make amazing side dishes for grilled foods or as appetizers while the barbecues Lakewood heat up. Hard-boiled eggs and deviled eggs are two main side dishes that are served at barbecue parties. Egg dishes such a quiche may also be found at more fancier garden parties.

Vegetables

Just like meats, vegetables can also be placed on the grill so a smoky flavor is incorporated into the food. From corn on the cob to grilled peppers, all types of vegetables are making their way onto the grill and then onto people's plates. Vegetable kabobs can either be a delicious side dish or as a main meal for vegans in the family.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked macaroni and cheese has been a long established food staple at barbecue parties across the country. People have put their own spin on this classic dish by using hot spices, different cheeses, and a variety of toppings such as bread crumbs. While baked macaroni and cheese is often done in the oven, there are recipes that allow the dish to be made on grills or even inside slow cookers.

Baked Beans

Just like macaroni and cheese, baked beans is another side dish that has become almost a necessity to have at a barbecue party. Beans can be combined with savory or spicy sauces based on a person's preferences. Baked beans are not difficult to make from scratch as cooking times will vary based on the methods and the types of beans that are used. Typically, recipe times can range from one hour up to 13 hours.