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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Whether you're having burger night at home with your family or you need a side dish to take to a cookout, we're here to provide plenty of inspiration for your menu. After scrolling through these tasty side dishes, the hardest choice will be what to pick.
Homemade Baked Beans
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Canned beans help this classic cookout side come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. It's the bacon and sorghum or molasses that bring that homemade touch. Let the beans bake in the oven while you cook the burgers.
Three Pickle Potato Salad
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Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
As classic as it gets. this potato salad is made with boiled eggs, sweet pickles, and of course plenty of mayonnaise. Serve warm or chilled according to your family's tastes.
Classic Deviled Eggs
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If you're looking to whip up another simple side at the last minute, you probably already have all of the ingredients to make classic deviled eggs in your refrigerator. This basic recipe uses a touch of sweet pickle relish and a sprinkle of paprika.
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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While sometimes boxed mac and cheese will do, we think this homemade version is the best choice when burgers are on the menu. This dish is familiar comfort food at its finest. Choose your favorite cheese or try our top choice, Cracker Barrel's Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
Creamy Broccoli Slaw
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Save yourself time with bagged broccoli slaw mix or use up leftover broccoli stems from your cooking. We've embellished this colorful slaw with a tart and creamy dressing, toasted pecans, and golden raisins.
Oven-Roasted Corn On The Cob
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Make the most of fresh corn any time of the year with this easy technique for corn on the cob that is bursting with flavor. We recommend slathering the ears with butter and fresh herbs before wrapping them in foil to roast. You can swap in your own favorite seasonings.
Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad
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Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Fresh summer tomatoes shine in this herby salad. We recommend using full-flavored heirloom tomatoes or really juicy beefsteak ones. You can toss in cherry tomatoes too for a range of colors and textures.
Tennessee Onions
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
You may not have heard of this casserole, but it's the perfect side dish to serve with burgers...or on top of them!
Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad With Field Peas
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Here's a pasta salad for celebrating all that summer produce from the farmer's market. Our recipe calls for basil, chives, parsley, and dill, but you can adjust accordingly based on what fresh herbs you may already have on hand. With so many options, this one stays fresh all summer long.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
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If you usually serve regular fries on burger night, swap it up by serving sweet potato fries instead. The air fryer cooks them until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Use flaky sea salt for an extra crunch.
Broccoli, Grape, And Pasta Salad
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When burgers are on the menu for lunch, pasta salad is the perfect pairing. Especially one that satisfies all of your taste buds with sweet grapes, salty bacon and pecans, and a tart dressing.
Best-Ever Succotash
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This colorful summer side is almost too pretty to eat. Sliced tomatoes, okra, and corn create a rainbow of color while bacon and fresh basil pack in the flavor. We're betting you'll clean your plate.
Macaroni Corn Casserole
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You don't have to choose between serving corn or mac and cheese thanks to this 9x13 casserole recipe. White Cheddar and Gruyère pair up to create a gooey, melty base for the dish, while mustard, garlic, and cayenne add a kick.
Simple Roasted Okra
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Roasting okra softens and chars the skin to perfection. All you need for this recipe in addition to fresh okra is olive oil and some spices. Use smaller pods or slice larger ones through the middle.
Southern Fried Corn
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We think this recipe makes the shucking worth the hassle. Corn niblets sautee in a sizzling skillet with butter, onion, and garlic, releasing all their savory aromas. Choose the freshest corn cobs for the best flavor.
Fried Skillet Potatoes
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No peeling is necessary with this potato recipe. We parboil the potatoes before crisping in a skillet. This reduces cooking time and amps up the flavor.
Zucchini, Squash, And Corn Casserole
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Celebrate summer's bounty with a mix of zucchini, yellow squash, and corn. You'll know this casserole is ready to come out of the oven once the top is golden brown. Just make sure to let it stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Crispy Fried Pickle Spears With Ranch Dipping Sauce
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Serve the state fair favorite alongside your burgers with this simple recipe for fried pickle spears. We dredge them in a cornmeal mixture before frying in a Dutch oven. Then we serve them with a buttermilk ranch dipping sauce that keeps you coming back for more.
Watermelon, Cucumber, And Feta Salad
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This refreshing salad is just what you need at a sweltering barbecue. But it's more than a thirst quencher: Onion, lemon juice, and freshly torn mint leaves give the dish plenty of pizzazz.
Classic Macaroni Salad With Ham
This macaroni salad has a longer ingredient list than some, but that's what makes it so good. All you have to do is toss the ingredients with cooked macaroni elbows. Prepare a couple of hours ahead of time so it can chill in the fridge.
Pineapple-Pepper Slaw
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Bring a tropical flair to your cook-out with this sweet and spicy slaw. This side dish is popping with flavor and color from the pineapple, bell pepper, jalapeño, red and green cabbage, and cilantro tossed in lime juice and honey.
Baked Zucchini Fries
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Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey
Kids and adults alike will devour tender zucchini coated in crisped panko breadcrumbs. If your last attempt turned out soggy, we have a few tips for you to follow. We like serving them with marinara sauce, but standard ketchup or a creamy ranch make great dippers too.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
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You can't go wrong with this Eastern European classic: cucumber, fresh dill, and onions dressed with tangy sour cream. We recommend using English cucumbers, which are slightly sweeter and have a thinner skin. But this is also a great way to use cucumbers from your kitchen garden.
Tomato, Peach, And Corn Salad
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This one-step recipe may be simple, but the unexpected combination of tomatoes, peaches, and corn is anything but boring. The flavors marry well in a sweet and tangy honey vinaigrette. Make this salad right as you're plating your burgers so that the tomatoes stay firm.
Quick Pickled Slaw
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From start to finish, you need just 15 minutes to make this quick slaw recipe. Healthy veggies soak in a vinegar mixture in order to soften slightly, but still retain a crunch. Adventurous eaters might even enjoy this side on their burgers.