30 Delicious Side Dish Ideas to Serve with Brisket 

A slow-cooked brisket seasoned with fresh herbs and spices takes time. 

This flavorful cut of meat is perfect for slow and low cooking anytime of the year. 

It’s perfect for your Christmas holiday and a change from the traditional ham at Easter. 

It’s the perfect main dish for your BBQ spread during summer picnics. 

Whether you oven roast it, smoke it in butcher’s paper, braise it in a Dutch oven, cook it in a slow cooker, or pick it up from your favorite barbecue restaurant, it’s a fan favorite. 

Even the pickiest of eaters will gobble down this primal cut that is full of flavor.

Once you have your beef brisket recipe, it’s time to start thinking about the best side dishes.

Your traditional brisket side dishes include sweet potatoes, corn pudding, coleslaw, potato salad and French fries. 

But there are many great sides that taste delicious alongside tender brisket. 

When I make my beef brisket recipe, I like to make plenty so it lasts for days.

Leftovers usually lead to the best brisket sandwiches topped with amazing sauces for lunch the next day. 

The leftover meat is also delicious in burritos, chili, cottage pie, and combined with pasta.  

These easy sides are great whether it’s your first time cooking brisket or whether you’re bringing along a side selection to a potluck gathering.

Easy side dishes

Corn

Mix together sweet corn and cornbread to make a creamy corn casserole. 

It’s a clear winner with brisket and will disappear fast. 

Fresh corn on the cob is a classic side dish. 

Husk some corn, boil some water in a large pot and boil the cobs for about 4 to 5 minutes. 

Season with salt and black pepper and a smear of butter. 

Don’t throw away those extra corn on the cob. 

Slice fresh corn kernels from the cob and toss with cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, fresh mozzarella, homegrown basil leaves, and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice for a summer corn salad.  

Or mix those kernels with Boursin cheese and salty bacon for a cheesy corn side dish.

Beans

Skip the green bean casserole and try a fresh green beans recipe featuring salty pancetta, fresh garlic, and a blend of Italian cheeses. 

If warmed baked beans are more your style, mix together a can of your favorite baked beans with a little extra ketchup and brown sugar to thicken. 

Potatoes

Baked steak fries are a great option if you want thick cut potato skins with a crispy outer layer and tender fluffy interior. 

Just add your favorite seasonings or sprinkle with sea salt and vinegar.  

Cheesy au gratin potatoes is another great option that can serve a crowd. 

If honey gold potatoes are more your style, this recipe is easy and quick from plate to platter.

A delicious potato salad is an easy cold option perfect for summer.

Salads 

Choose from a tossed green salad, broccoli salad, or a vegetable salad. 

The choices are endless. 

Here are a few of my favorites.

Mix together rotini noodles with Italian dressing, chopped salami, tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, bell pepper, and salty olives for a delicious pasta salad. 

Or mix together cooked macaroni and your favorite vegetables with a bit of mayonnaise. 

A tomato arugula salad is loaded with sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh grown basil. 

Not a fan of tomatoes?

Try a watermelon arugula salad. 

Swap out the tomatoes for watermelon and the mozzarella for feta.  

Both salads are delicious with brisket.

Tomatoes Caprese is a classic Italian salad, comprising of tomatoes, cheesy mozzarella, basil threads, and is drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. 

Whip up a bowl of couscous salad with grilled vegetables, featuring zucchini, squash, asparagus, and red peppers and toss it with lemon juice and goat cheese. 

Use up those summer sweet tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden in this easy and healthy chickpea salad. 

Macaroni and cheese

Brisket and mac & cheese are synonymous with each other. 

Whip up your favorite version using shells, elbows or cavatappi pasta. 

For quick cooking, grab a box from the pasta aisle for cheesy mac & cheese. 

Coleslaw

This crunchy Asian coleslaw recipe is made with Ramen noodles. 

It’s sweet and delicious with the perfect amount of crunch. 

Pickles

Make a batch of your favorite crunchy dill pickles. 

Or pick up you favorite brand from the grocery store. 

Sweet potatoes

Roast sweet potatoes for about 40 minutes in a hot oven and garnish with your favorite toppings, including brown sugar, butter, honey and bacon. 

Or slice sweet potatoes into thin sweet potato chips and season them with barbecue seasoning or kosher salt. 

Grits

Start with stone ground grits and follow the directions on the package. 

Then add mix-ins like bacon, jalapenos, green onions and cheese.

Stir in your favorite cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, hot pepper or provolone cheese. 

Sweets

Nothing finishes off a delicious brisket with myriad of sides than a sweet treat.

For dessert, indulge in Banana pudding pie,  sweet and tart lemon bars, or a no bake strawberry ice box cake made with vanilla wafers and and whipped cream.

For the kids and a no-fail option, serve up some crispy granola chocolate chip cookies, which are chock full of heart healthy oats, protein rich almonds and sunflower seeds. 

Delicious drinks and cocktails for your brisket spread

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