20 Best Side Dishes for Prime Rib: Full Detailed Recipes for an Unforgettable Dinner

Prime rib is the ultimate centerpiece for holidays and special occasions. These 20 incredible side dishes, inspired by classic pairings and popular recipes, will perfectly complement its rich flavor. Each comes with a complete, detailed recipe.

1. Yorkshire Pudding

Golden, airy popovers that soak up prime rib juices perfectly – a classic British tradition.

Ingredients (makes 12):

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Beef drippings or vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Whisk flour, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth. Rest batter 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Add 1 tsp drippings to each muffin cup; heat 10 minutes.
3. Pour batter into hot cups (2/3 full).
4. Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden (no peeking!).
5. Serve hot.

2. Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

A low-carb, creamy alternative to mashed potatoes with roasted garlic flavor.

Ingredients (serves 6-8):

• 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 head garlic
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• Fresh thyme or herbs
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Roast garlic at 400°F for 40 minutes until soft.
2. Steam cauliflower until tender, 15 minutes.
3. Squeeze roasted garlic into cauliflower.
4. Add cream, butter, herbs; mash or blend until smooth.
5. Season and serve warm.

3. Spiraled Sweet Potato Gratin

Elegant spiral-layered sweet potatoes in creamy garlic-thyme sauce.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 4 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Fresh thyme
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange sliced potatoes in spirals in baking dish.
3. Heat cream with garlic and thyme; pour over potatoes.
4. Top with cheese.
5. Bake covered 45 minutes, uncovered 20 more until golden.

4. Healthy & Easy Creamed Spinach

Light yet creamy spinach with garlic and onion.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs fresh spinach
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 2 tbsp flour
• Butter, nutmeg, salt

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
2. Add flour, then milk to make béchamel.
3. Blanch and chop spinach; stir in.
4. Season with nutmeg.

5. Bacon Green Bean Casserole

Upgraded classic with fresh beans, mushrooms, and crispy bacon.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 2 lbs fresh green beans
• 8 slices bacon
• 8 oz mushrooms
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• Fried onions for topping

Instructions:

1. Blanch beans.
2. Cook bacon; sauté mushrooms in drippings.
3. Mix with soup and beans.
4. Top with onions and bacon; bake 350°F for 30 minutes.

6. Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Gourmet creamy potatoes elevated with truffle oil.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp truffle oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes until tender.
2. Mash with warm cream and butter.
3. Drizzle truffle oil; season.

7. Cheesy Asparagus Bake

Tender asparagus topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs asparagus
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup cream
• Breadcrumbs

Instructions:

1. Blanch asparagus.
2. Layer in dish with cheese and cream.
3. Top with breadcrumbs; bake 375°F 20 minutes.

8. Green Beans Almondine

Buttery green beans with toasted almonds and lemon.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1.5 lbs green beans
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 4 tbsp butter
• Lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Blanch beans.
2. Toasted almonds in butter.
3. Toss beans with butter, almonds, lemon.

9. Simple Roasted Asparagus

Perfectly charred and tender asparagus.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs asparagus
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, garlic

Instructions:

1. Toss with oil and seasonings.
2. Roast 425°F for 12-15 minutes.

10. Arugula Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

Peppery fresh salad to balance the richness.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 8 cups arugula
• Lemon juice, olive oil
• Fresh basil
• Parmesan shavings

Instructions:

1. Whisk dressing: lemon, oil, basil.
2. Toss with arugula and Parmesan.

11. Hot Honey Roasted Carrots

Sweet-spicy caramelized carrots.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs carrots
• 1/4 cup honey
• Chili flakes
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Toss carrots with oil.
2. Roast 400°F 20 minutes.
3. Drizzle hot honey; roast 10 more.

12. Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

Crispy outside, fluffy inside potatoes.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 3 lbs baby potatoes
• Olive oil
• Garlic, rosemary

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes tender.
2. Smash on tray; drizzle oil, herbs.
3. Roast 450°F until crispy.

13. Sous Vide (or Roasted) Carrots

Silky carrots, classic or maple-glazed.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs carrots
• Butter, maple optional

Instructions:

1. Roast or sous vide until tender.
2. Glaze with butter/maple.

14. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

Caramelized and festive vegetable medley.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts
• 1 lb carrots
• Olive oil, sage optional

Instructions:

1. Toss with oil.
2. Roast 400°F 30 minutes.

15. Garlic Green Beans with Tomatoes

Sautéed beans with garlic and sweet tomatoes.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1.5 lbs green beans
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• Garlic

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic.
2. Add beans and tomatoes; cook until tender.

16. Cast Iron Skillet Green Beans

Charred beans with lemon and Parmesan.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1.5 lbs green beans
• Lemon, Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Heat cast iron; add beans.
2. Char, then season.

17. Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Crispy-edged, cheesy Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts
• Parmesan
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Boil sprouts tender.
2. Smash; roast with cheese.

18. Homemade Rice Pilaf

Aromatic fluffy rice side.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 2 cups rice
• Onion, broth
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion in butter.
2. Add rice; toast.
3. Cook in broth until fluffy.

19. Swiss Cheese Creamed Cauliflower Casserole with Peas and Prosciutto

Gourmet creamy casserole with prosciutto.

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 2 heads cauliflower
• Swiss cheese sauce
• Peas, prosciutto

Instructions:

1. Steam cauliflower.
2. Layer with sauce, peas, prosciutto.
3. Bake until bubbly.

20. Garlic Herb Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Crispy-edged tender squash cubes.

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1 butternut squash, cubed
• Garlic, herbs, oil

Instructions:

1. Toss cubes with oil and seasonings.
2. Air fry 400°F 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway.

Enjoy your perfect prime rib feast with these delicious sides!