Best BBQ Sides – Recipes to Kill!

If you're always in doubt about what the best barbecue accompaniments are or don't know what to serve to get out of the ordinary, such as the beloved white rice and vinaigrette, now is the time to discover the recipes to make a splash and make the most of your day.

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creamy salad

In principle, the creamy salad is the type of recipe that can be known by other names. The most important thing is to have an idea of what the ingredients are and how to prepare it.

So separate:

  • Ham, chopped into small cubes;
  • Grated cheese;
  • Shoestring potatoes;
  • Chopped olives;
  • Peas;
  • Corn;
  • Grated carrot.

So, with all these ingredients ready in a large container, add lemon juice and mayonnaise to mix. Add seasonings of your choice.

Full-bodied farofa is one of the best barbecue accompaniments

Farofa is essential at barbecues and can be served in several ways. Here, the tip is to prepare a richer recipe. So, separate:

  • A package of simple farofa;
  • Diced bacon;
  • Chopped olives;
  • Two chopped eggs;
  • Pepperoni chopped into cubes;
  • Chopped onion and garlic.

This way, start by adding the onion, garlic, bacon and pepperoni to brown, add the boiled and chopped egg. Turn off the pan and add the farofa.

If you find it too dry, add lemon juice or olive oil.

It is worth noting that, as the ingredients have a more pronounced flavor, it is essential to be careful when adding salt, pepper and other seasonings.

Homemade garlic bread

Garlic bread is loved by Brazilians, but it is not always easy to find and, often, there is the desire to just have the sauce on hand, to add to meat and toast.

So, find out how to prepare yours at home:

  • 1 small jar of mayonnaise;
  • 2 spoons full of crushed garlic;
  • 1 level spoon of oregano;
  • Half a cup of chopped green chilli;
  • Half a cup of grated parmesan;
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

In short, start by mixing the mayonnaise, garlic, oregano and green scent. If you want, add salt and pepper, slowly so as not to overdo it.

So, if you are going to put it on bread, take a piece of French bread and make cuts without a hole in the middle and add this sauce, putting the grated parmesan on top. Take it to bake.

Therefore, if you don't want to put it on bread, put it in a pot that can withstand high temperatures and leave it on the grill or in the oven until it starts to bubble.

Sliced potatoes: one of the best barbecue accompaniments

Firstly, ideal for those who want a simpler barbecue, without many pans, this potato is a really incredible and easy to prepare option. It can even be used as a snack.

  • Washed large potatoes;
  • Salt, black pepper and oregano;
  • Oil;
  • Chopped garlic cloves;
  • Thyme;
  • 1 small box of cream;
  • Juice of one lemon.

To begin, take the potatoes and make several horizontal cuts, without cutting completely. Place on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.

Then, open these slices slowly and sprinkle black pepper as well as salt.

First of all, put the olive oil, around four tablespoons, garlic and thyme in a frying pan. When the garlic turns golden, remove from the heat and pour over the potatoes.

Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil and leave it in the oven on high for, on average, 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and oregano.

So, when the potatoes are golden, remove the foil, pour the cream sauce on top and leave for another five minutes in the oven. Now, just serve.

In conclusion, you can wrap the potato with all the ingredients, including the cream sauce, in aluminum foil and leave it to bake on the barbecue.

BBQ sauces

Barbecue sauces are among the main options for side dishes that suit all portions: meats, breads, toast and others.

Therefore, we prepared an exclusive post with the best sauce recipes. Click here and check it out!

Chicken mayonnaise is one of the best barbecue accompaniments

Finally, an easy and ideal recipe for barbecues is mayonnaise, for this you can use:

  • One cooked and shredded chicken breast;
  • Potatoes;
  • Corn;
  • Chopped olives;
  • Salt and pepper to taste;
  • Juice of one lemon;
  • Mayonnaise;
  • Grated carrot;
  • Parsley and oregano;
  • Oil.

Start by putting the potatoes to cook and mix the corn, olives, chicken, carrots and seasonings.

When the potato has cooled, chop it into small cubes and place it with the other ingredients, add the lemon juice, olive oil and mayonnaise little by little.

However, if you prefer, add other ingredients, such as peas, boiled eggs and more.

So, now that you know these side dishes, don't waste any more time. Have an even more delicious and complete barbecue!