What to Serve with Prime Rib

These 55 best prime rib sides all pair perfectly with the fancy holiday roast. Find out what to serve with prime rib and make the dish shine even more.

What to Serve with Prime Rib

Prime rib is the centerpiece of every holiday feast. It is a delicious dish that is reserved for special occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving. That is why it deserves a side dish that will make it stand out even more. 

Prime rib roast cooks easily with in roasting pan medium rare or medium well. We love to season with fresh herbs and garlic butter mushrooms.

Prime Rib Side Dishes To Complete Your Holiday Feast

From traditional side dishes and holiday staples to unique recipes full of twists, these recipes will complete your meal. We have potato recipes, vegetable side dishes, and salads that will all help make your round-out prime rib.

Serve with acorn squash and broccolini to and easy recipe.

Potato and Sweet Potato Sides for Prime Rib

Potatoes and sweet potatoes make excellent holiday side dishes. They are so versatile and can be prepared in various flavorful ways. We have recipes that will pair well with prime rib.

1. Mashed Potatoes

You will never go wrong with prime rib and traditional mashed potatoes. Fluffy and creamy mashed potatoes pair perfectly with savory prime rib. It is a must-have combo for the holidays.

This is the potato side dish recipe.

2. Baked Sweet Potatoes

Perfectly baked sweet potatoes make the best side dish for the holidays. It is so easy to make and uses simple and inexpensive ingredients.

3. Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice-baked potatoes combine the flavors from mashed and baked potatoes in one side dish. It is fancy enough for prime rib but easy enough for busy holidays. You can make this recipe in just 4 simple steps.

4. Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy potatoes are so cheesy and creamy that they almost feel like melting in your mouth. Try pouring it on your prime rib and have the best explosion of flavors.

5. Cracker Barrel Potato Casserole

This copycat cracker barrel potato casserole is made with cheese, hashbrowns, and other easy ingredients. It is so cheesy, hot, and packed with flavor.

6. Pan Fried Potatoes

Impress your holiday guests by serving prime rib with pan fried potatoes. Each potato in this recipe has a crispy exterior and a fluffy center. Season it with your favorite herbs and create the ultimate side dish.

7. Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin is loaded with cheese, potatoes, onions, and simple seasonings. It has perfectly baked thinly sliced potatoes mixed in a creamy sauce and topped with lots of cheese.

8. Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

These oven roasted red potatoes are seasoned and roasted to perfection. They are so soft and delicious, and putting them in an air fryer makes the potatoes extra crispy.

9. Sweet Potato Fries

This recipe is healthier than traditional fries and the sweet potatoes taste so delicious. The sweet potato fries are baked which reduces the oil while still retaining the crispiness.

10. Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Level up your regular mashed potatoes with these loaded mashed potatoes. This recipe is full of bacon, cheese, chives, sour cream, and ranch flavors. It is a delicious flavor bomb that will make your prime rib even more flavorful.

11. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

These rosemary roasted potatoes are so easy, needing only 5 simple ingredients. The rosemary added to roasted potatoes is so delicious.

12. Grilled Sweet Potatoes

If you have a spare grill, you should definitely try these grilled sweet potatoes. They have a savory and sweet taste that is perfect for prime rib. It only uses a few easy ingredients, but will result in an amazing side dish.

13. Microwave Baked Potatoes

If your oven is full, this microwave baked potatoes recipe is here for the clutch. It is the easiest way to make baked potatoes, but will still result in an amazing side dish. It is the best last minute side dish idea you can serve for your holiday feast.

14. Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Adding garlic to mashed potatoes is an easy, but effective way to change its flavor. Each bite is so fluffy and creamy and full of garlic flavor. Serving prime rib with a bowl of garlic mashed potatoes will please your holiday crowd.

15. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Level up your classic baked potatoes by making them in the air fryer. This makes the cooking process so much quicker while still tasting delicious. It results in light and fluffy baked potatoes.

16. Sweet Potato Casserole

This sweet potato casserole recipe has creamy sweet potatoes topped with pecan streusel and marshmallows. It is an amazing comfort recipe that will complete your holiday feast. It also has a hint of cinnamon flavor, making the dish taste even more festive.

17. Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole

This cracker barrel sweet potato casserole recipe is rich and delicious with the creamiest filling. The sweet and creamy sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and topped with an praline topping.

18. Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes

Crock pot green beans and potatoes make an excellent duo. This recipe has fresh green beans and red potatoes seasoned with bacon, onion, and garlic. It is an effortless side dish made in the slow cooker.

19. Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

Sweet potato and apple casserole have the perfect mixture of apple, sweet potato, and brown sugar. The sweetness and tartness of this side dish are perfect for savory prime rib.

Vegetable Side Dish Recipes for Prime Rib

These vegetable side dish recipes for prime rib are all very healthy and flavorful. Choose your favorite vegetable and create amazing sides using these recipes.

20. Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

The brown sugar glaze in this recipe adds just the right amount of sweetness to the carrots. This instant pot glazed carrots recipe is made with 5 simple ingredients, making it super budget friendly. Plus,  it is so quick and easy to cook in the pressure cooker, resulting in tender flavorful carrots.

21. Vegetable Kabobs

Vegetable kabobs are the perfect vegan alternative to meat kabobs. They are so smoky and flavorful and have an amazing marinade. Use any vegetable you have at hand and create this tasty side dish.

22. Oven Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Jazz up your asparagus with some parmesan to create the perfect veggie side dish. Oven roasted parmesan asparagus is roasted to perfection, giving it the perfect flavor and texture.

23. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Wrapping bacon on asparagus gives the vegetable so much flavor and a gorgeous presentation. Bacon wrapped asparagus is made with savory bacon and fresh asparagus basted with BBQ sauce.

24. Sautéed Mushrooms

If you want a quick and easy way to make sautéed mushrooms, this recipe is for you. It only takes about 10 minutes to cook and uses simple ingredients you already have.

25. Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

With minimum prep work, you can easily serve these oven roasted Brussels sprouts in minutes. They have a perfectly crispy texture while still being tender and flavorful. Everyone will love to pair this with prime rib.

26. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Try this cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe for a healthier mashed potato substitute. It tastes like real mashed potatoes but without all the carbs.

27. Roasted Zucchini and Squash

This easy roasted zucchini and butternut squash recipe has an amazing texture and is loaded with flavor. The vegetables are tender on the inside and seasoned perfectly on the outside.

28. Air Fryer Broccoli

Enjoy a quick delicious broccoli side dish by making air fryer broccoli. The crispiness of the broccoli adds so much texture to prime rib. Plus, the air fryer makes this recipe have significantly less oil.

29. The Best Coleslaw Recipe

The best coleslaw recipe is made with green and red shredded cabbage, carrots, sliced green onions, and more. It has a creamy and tangy flavor that pairs amazingly with pork roast.

30. Roasted Carrots

Making roasted carrots is an easy way to have a soft delicious carrot side dish. The carrots are oven roasted until they are soft and full of flavor.

31. Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Brussels sprouts are so delicious and flavorful that even picky eaters will enjoy this dish. The Brussels sprouts are cooked in bacon grease which gives them even more flavor.

32. Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

If you are looking for the easiest brussel sprouts side dish recipe, this is the one. All you need to do is season the Brussels sprouts and put them in the air fryer. Air fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, but tender and flavorful inside.

33. Grilled Broccoli

Grilling broccoli gives it amazing flavor and crispy edges. Grilled broccoli has a texture that is so different from regular broccoli that the kids love. Making this dish is so easy and neat.

34. Cauliflower Fried Rice

This cauliflower fried rice recipe is an excellent keto-friendly fried rice alternative. You can enjoy all the flavors from regular fried rice without any carbs. It is made with riced cauliflower, frozen peas, diced carrots blend, green onions, and more.

35. Grilled Vegetables in Foil Pack

Make grilled vegetables in foil pack for tasty vegetables full of smoky flavor. Put a variety of vegetables in a foil and grill it to perfection. It is a versatile dish that is healthy and easy to prepare.

We even love roasted vegetables to serve with Prime Rib.

36. Green Bean Casserole

From the creamy green beans to the crispy fried onion topping is what makes this recipe delicious. Try these green bean casserole with prime rib and impress.

37. Keto Loaded Cauliflower

Enjoy this keto loaded cauliflower dish for a delicious and guilt-free side dish for your prime rib. This recipe is packed with bacon, cheese, and more. It is so tasty that you won’t even notice that it is keto-friendly.

38. Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Making broccoli and rice casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd at your holiday feast. The recipe combines wild rice with broccoli resulting in a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful side dish. It also complements prime rib amazingly.

39. Crock Pot Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

This recipe is a healthy casserole dish that is full of cheesy flavor and crunchy broccoli. Crock pot cheesy broccoli casserole is loaded with broccoli, cheese, and easy seasoning. Plus, you can make this dish effortlessly with the slow cooker.

40. Grilled Green Beans

If you have foil, a grill, and some green beans, you have to try this grilled green beans recipe. The beans are flavorful and tasty and have a crispy texture. The easy ingredients and simple process make this side dish for any meal.

Salad Recipes to Serve with Prime Rib

These salad recipes will either complement or contrast the prime rib. They are all simple salads that can be prepared quickly. But they are also flavorful and tasty enough for special occasions and holidays. 

41. Caesar Salad

A simple Caesar salad is enough to make your prime rib taste even more amazing. It does not have overwhelming ingredients which makes the prime rib stand out. Skip store-bought salad kits and easily make this recipe from scratch at home.

42. Creamy Greek Salad

Serve this salad at your holiday feast and watch it disappear in seconds. This creamy Greek salad has a perfectly creamy dressing and delicious ingredients. It is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more blended with lots of olives and feta cheese.

43. Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Roasted tomato and mozzarella salad tastes as good as it looks. The salad is loaded with perfectly roasted tomatoes and delicious slices of mozzarella cheese. It has a gorgeous presentation that is perfect for holiday dinner tables.

44. German Potato Salad

Everyone will love the tangy and savory flavors of this German potato salad. It is made with pieces of bacon combined with apple cider vinegar, mustard, and more. It tastes amazing even when cold, so it is perfect for whole day celebrations.

45. Copycat Olive Garden Salad

If you and your family love Olive Garden salads, then you will love this copycat Olive Garden salad recipe. This recipe recreates Olive Garden’s fresh, crisp, and colorful salad which tastes just like the real thing. Enjoy it at home with prime rib for a great combination.

46. Traditional Potato Salad

Your guests will love this delicious traditional potato salad together with prime rib. This recipe has the perfect blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickles, spices, and more. It is an amazing traditional salad side dish for the holidays.

47. Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Your family and guests will be wanting more of this copycat Panera strawberry poppyseed salad. It is made with fresh fruit, flavorful chicken, and tangy poppyseed dressing that just makes this an amazing holiday salad. It is a light, but filling salad that pairs perfectly with prime rib.

48. Spinach Strawberry Salad

With just 6 simple ingredients, you can easily make this yummy spinach strawberry salad recipe. The crispy spinach and sweet strawberries complement the savory prime rib so well. 

This recipe combines crispy spinach, sweet strawberries, feta, and more into one tasty salad bowl.

49. Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken salad is a delicious option perfect for special holidays. It has fresh veggies and a zesty homemade dressing together with a tender smoky chicken breast. If you have a grill, definitely try this salad and impress your guests.

50. ChickPea Salad

If you are looking for a protein-packed salad to serve with prime rib, this recipe is for you. ChickPea salad is full of various veggies and has a delicious dressing that puts it all together. It is a delicious healthy bowl of salad made loaded with chickpeas, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and more.

51. Cheesecake Fruit Salad

This cheesecake fruit salad has sweet and fresh flavors that pair excellently with prime rib. It is made with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries combined with a delicious cheesecake mix. It is a light, but decadent, recipe that is effortless to prepare for the holidays.

52. Keto Tuna Salad

Reduce your holiday carbs by serving this guilt-free keto tuna salad. It has delicious tuna that mixes amazingly with the low-carb ingredients and homemade dressing. Serve it over a bed of lettuce for the best salad dish.

53. Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

With tender chicken, almonds, and mandarin oranges. This Panera Bread Asian sesame chicken salad recipe has all of the ingredients you love. This delicious copycat salad is packed with flavor and pairs well with prime rib. All your guests and family will look forward to this recipe.

Serve this salad with your roast beef dinner.

54. 5 Cup Salad

5 cup salad or ambrosia salad is one of those recipes that you will look forward to during the holiday season. It is made with 5 easy ingredients that combine into a fruity salad dish. It has various fruits mixed with sour cream that is so quick and easy to make.

Make this salad for the best side dishes.

55. Broccoli Cranberry Salad

This broccoli cranberry salad is so creamy and delicious, and the crispy broccoli tastes amazing. Made with simple delicious recipes, this salad will be a hit at your holiday feast. The crunchy broccoli together with the bright and tart cranberry complements the prime rib dinner excellently.

The easiest best side dish to serve for Christmas dinner.