5 Easy Sides Recipes for an End of Summer BBQ

What do you have planned for the weekend? Maybe an end of summer BBQ? These 5 Easy Sides Recipes for an End of Summer BBQ are perfect for any main course you are making on the grill, or inside!

5 easy Sides recipes for an End of Summer BBQ

These sides recipes are a must-try because apart from being easy to make, they’re tasty and can be binged on individually. The best part is that kids will love eating and they can help out too!

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1. Parmesan Potato Wedge Sides Recipe

It’s a family’s favorite! It may be paired with anything grilled or fried or even on its own!

Ingredients Needed to Make Parmesan Potato Wedge Sides Recipe

• 3-4 large russet potatoes, sliced into wedges
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• Parsley
• Ranch dressing for dipping

How to Make Parmesan Potato Wedge Sides Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Add aluminum foil to the baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, drizzle potato wedges with olive oil.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
5. Sprinkle wedges with shredded cheese, and then with the seasoning mixture.
6. Put the potato wedges on a baking sheet and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
7. Add parsley on top.
8. Use ranch dressing for dipping.

2. 7-Layer Side Dip Recipe for an End of Summer BBQ

This is a must have in any family gatherings or parties with friends or neighbors. Everyone will love it and in just a blink of an eye, the platter will be empty!

Ingredients Needed to Make 7-Layer Side Dip Recipe

• 1 (31-oz can) refried beans
• 1 pack taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups guacamole
• 1 (24 oz) jar medium salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 (4oz can) sliced olives
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 lime
• Salt and Pepper
• Tortilla chips

How to Make 7-Layer Side Dip Recipe

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the beans and taco seasoning.
2. Spread this mixture into the bottom of a serving dish.
3. Next, add a layer of sour cream.
4. Then, layer the salsa and cheese.
5. In another bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cilantro, and onions.
6. Squeeze the lime juice on top. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Stir together and add to the top of the cheese.
8. Top with olives.
9. Serve.

3. Summer Macaroni Salad Sides Recipe

Ingredients Needed to Make Summer Macaroni Salad Sides Recipe

• 12 ounce package of large elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 10 cherry tomatoes, chopped
• Fresh black pepper
• Salt and olive oil for the pasta boil

Burnt Macaroni‘s Summer Macaroni Salad is so easy to make, and goes with just about everything! 

4. CHICK-FIL-A COLESLAW SIDE RECIPE

This is Chick-fil-A’s classic recipe!

Ingredients Needed to Make Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe

• 4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mayo
• 2 10 oz bags shredded cabbage, chopped
• ¼ cup carrots, diced

How to Make Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe

1. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt, until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the mayo, and whisk together,
3. Add cabbage and carrots and combine.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Serve.

5. Classic Deviled Eggs Side Recipe

Ingredients Needed to Make Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe

• 6 hard boiled eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt & Pepper
• Paprika
• Parsley

Burnt Macaroni‘s Classic Deviled Eggs are perfect for any summer BBQ! It’s a simple, classic recipe that almost everyone loves!

more Backyard BBQ Recipes for the family from kids activities blog

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• 18 Flavor-Filled Backyard Grilling Recipes
• 20 Delicious Grilled Chicken Recipes
• One-Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta
• Here are some fun things to bake over the campfire this summer!

What is your favorite BBQ side dish? Comment below!