What to Serve with Sausage: 35 Perfect Side Dishes

Mashed potatoes go with well, almost everything! These air fryer ones bake up in your air fryer or oven and then mash right along with the garlic you roasted with them for a great side dish that pairs with any sausage dinner.

German food goes with sausage the way peanut butter goes with jelly, and this savory potato salad is no exception. If you've not had German potato salad before, it leans on mustard and vinegar rather than mayo, and it's a tangy, delicious potato side.

Sometimes the best side dishes are the simplest. These one pot boiled potatoes stick to classic seasonings and are an incredibly easy way to prepare baby potatoes.

Scalloped, cheesy potatoes might be the perfect compliment to your favorite sausage. Creamy and indulgent thanks to the cream and parmesan cheese sauce, the whole family is sure to love these potatoes.

Topped with brown sugar that caramelizes on top, these roasted sweet potato rounds are the perfect compliment to spicy Italian sausage for a sweet and spicy main course.

If your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes is to enjoy them as french fries, these sweet potato fries are sure to become one of your favorite side dishes! Soaking them and preheating the baking tray makes them perfectly crisp without the mess of frying.

Got a cookout to go to? These crockpot mashed sweets are the perfect side dish- they cook and mash all in your slow cooker for minimal dishes that are easy to transport. All without heating up your kitchen during the summer!

A perfect appetizer for any gathering, mushrooms compliment sausage so well that many recipes include them in the stuffing! These are vegetarian and pair well with any type of sausage.

Sometimes the simplest things make the best sides, and that's certainly the case here! With the Italian seasoning would go especially well with spicy or sweet Italian sausage.

Sausage and peppers are a classic combination, and you can roast your own with no extra ingredients. While the instructions are written for red, you can use green bell peppers if you prefer.

Mushrooms go oh so well with sausage, and a bed of them with caramelized onions might just be one of the most delicious side dishes you could serve with your sausages.

Cheddar cheese goes well with almost any savory dish. Here a 2 ingredient cheese sauce compliments broccoli, but you can easily double the sauce components to have extra for your sausages!

If you garden, you probably have an excess of zucchini or yellow squash on your hands. Air frying allows for crisp outsides with tender insides, making it a great way to use up some of your vegetables.

When you think of green beans you probably think of green bean casserole. It doesn't have to be reserved for holidays, and can be made in the slow cooker to give your oven a break.

Roasted vegetables are always a great addition to a meal. This mix features red onions, parsnips, carrots, and sweet potato.

This creamed corn can use fresh, frozen, or canned, meaning you can make it any time of the year.  Whether you're grilling hot sausages outdoors or frying some up in a large skillet in the winter, this dish is great alongside them.

If you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, stir-fried collard greens are the perfect choice. Simply slice them thinly and sauté them quickly!

Is there anything easier to get on the dinner table than box macaroni and cheese? Made in the instant pot it doesn't even require standing at the stove, and while a hot dogs with macaroni have always been an easy meal, it's even better with a good sausage.

Caprese salad with its fresh basil and cherry tomatoes is a summery, delicious dish. Adding ravioli takes it from an appetizer to a satisfying side.

Adding cheese to a creamy polenta base and then pan frying the cakes to golden brown is a delicious and budget friendly side dish.

There's nothing like homemade cornbread, and this dish is sure to disappear quickly at any gathering.

Is there anything garlic bread doesn't go well with? Maybe dessert. Maybe. This one starts with a store bought baguette for a quick and easy side.

If you or guests need allergy free bread, this olive oil garlic mixture takes store bought gluten free bread to the next level.

This nutritious side dish has lots of protein and vegetables, along with a simple vinaigrette to tie it all together. If you haven't bought quinoa before, look for it near the rice and pasta in your grocery store.

Mexican street corn is a tasty side- but can be hard to know how much to make if you're serving a crowd. Making it as a pasta salad makes it more filling and is a unique side you can bring to a barbeque.

If you're looking for a dairy free and mayo free pasta salad that can hold up well outdoors, this easy dish tosses pasta with raw veggies, olive oil, and lemon juice for a refreshing and filling side.

This vegetarian pasta leans on balsamic vinegar for a great fresh flavor that compliments the vegetables, and finishing with cream gives it a lovely creamy texture.

This one pot pasta with peas is made with simple ingredients, adding your favorite sausage on top or mixed in will make it a delicious, hearty meal.

What pairs with sausage the way earthy mushrooms do? Making a pilaf with them in the instant pot is an easy way to complete your meal.

A simple house salad is a great compliment to any meal, especially when it features an easy homemade dressing, though you can always use your favorite.

Cucumber salads are such a refreshing side. This polish style dish has a sour cream dressing that will go great with the savory flavors in your sausage.

With strawberries, mandarin oranges, and mixed greens this tossed salad has a sweet feel, but the almonds and bacon give it some savory to balance the sweet.

This green bean salad is more vegetable than traditional salad, and makes for a refreshing side dish when you're grilling out.

This chopped salad uses kale and broccoli for the base, making it a great way to get in your veggies!

With its ideal balance of smoky essence, subtle sweetness, and an abundance of flavor, it never fails to impress and goes beautifully with sausage.