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    Elevate your prime rib dinner by serving it with the best Sides for Prime Rib! These side dishes pair perfectly with roast beef, and all are easy to make ahead of time for a stress-free holiday meal. From Yorkshire pudding to the fluffiest garlic mashed potatoes, you will find what you need here!

    creamy mashed potatoes piled high in a white dish with a spoon and chives
    Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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    Side Dishes for Prime Rib

    Over the holiday season, one meal I love serving more than any other is prime rib. Nothing could be more special than a gorgeous beef roast served sliced with a buffet of holiday side dishes!

    For the best prime rib dinner, I always plan my sides around the beef roast. Holiday dinners are something I look forward to every year, and the best way to keep it stress-free is to plan ahead of time.

    My list of side dishes for prime rib is actually a personal list I reference every year, and this year I thought it was about time I share it with you! You will find everything you need for an amazing roast beef dinner on this list, from everyone’s favorite mashed potatoes to green bean almondine and more. Enjoy!

    rib roast ingredients

    What to Serve with Prime Rib

    • Potatoes (scalloped, mashed, or roasted)
    • Roasted vegetables
    • Light salads
    • Holiday casseroles
    • Bread rolls or popovers

    When serving a prime rib dinner, what you want to consider is what flavors will emphasize the roast and not overpower it. Traditional holiday sides like green bean casserole, creamed corn casserole, and mashed potatoes make perfect side dishes for prime rib.

    Prime Rib Sides-Potatoes

    Make-Ahead Scalloped Potatoes
    Creamy, cheesy, and hearty, this Easy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is the perfect side for your next dinner.
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    Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
    Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
    Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are ready in under 30 minutes! Deliciously cheesy and creamy, these au gratin potatoes make the perfect holiday side dish!
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    Close up of instant pot scalloped potatoes in the baking dish with a serving spoon
    Amazing Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes
    Our Gluten Free Potatoes Au Gratin is a classic side dish recipe that's perfect for Sunday supper or the holidays. It's bursting with flavor from creamy garlic potatoes and a cheesy crust!
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    Gluten free au gratin potatoes in a skillet on a towel
    Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    Follow my guide on How to Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes for the best creamy mashed potatoes recipe you can make in 5 easy steps!
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    creamy mashed potatoes piled high in a white dish
    Little Potato Recipe
    Garlicky, buttery, and oh-so-crispy, our Garlic Roasted Small Potatoes make a delicious side dish for every meal from beef to chicken.
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    Roasted small potatoes in a skillet
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    Our recipe for Easy Mashed Potatoes in Instant Pot results in buttery, creamy, and delicious potatoes.
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    spoonful of instant pot mashed potatoes over a bowl
    Marquis Potatoes
    Marquis Potatoes transform the potato into a fancy finger food perfect for entertaining! Creamy mashed potatoes are piped in layers and baked until golden.
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    Marquis potatoes on a white plate with fresh tomato topping
    Janssons Frestelse (Swedish Potato Casserole)
    Also known as Jansson's Temptation, Janssons Frestelse is an irresistible Swedish potato and fish gratin that is so simple and easy to make but so flavorful. Uses just 5 ingredients, plus salt and pepper!
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    Overhead view of Swedish potato casserole Janssons Frestelse in a baking dish with handles
    Sweet Potato Recipe
    Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so deliciously sweet, and perfect for the holidays or as a side dish for Sunday Supper! Ready in under 30 minutes.
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    Roasted sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon on a baking sheet
    Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
    Creamy whipped sweet potatoes with cinnamon and nutmeg are topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping in this Southern Sweet Potato Casserole.
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    Southern Sweet Potato Casserole in a serving dish with a wooden spoon to dish some out
    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan
    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan are a Fancy Finger Food recipe perfect for parties! Thinly sliced potatoes and bacon are layered with the most delectable combination of cream, thyme, and Parmesan, then baked until beautifully golden and crispy.
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    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan

    Prime Rib Side Dishes-Vegetables

    Vegetables Au Gratin
    Learn how to make vegetable au gratin using root vegetables in under an hour! These roasted vegetables with cheese sauce are a perfect holiday side dish.
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    vegetable au gratin in a black skillet
    Green Bean Almondine
    Crisp green bean almondine is a simple side dish made extra special with the addition of buttery, pan fried almonds and fresh dill! There is no better reason to start eating your greens than these green beans with almonds.
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    Green beans almondine on a grey speckled plate with a fork
    Amazing Instant Pot Carrots Recipe
    Instant Pot Candied Carrots are ready in no time! Made with a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, these carrots taste delicious. Perfect for a holiday meal!
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    Candied carrots on a white plate with fresh herbs and green onions
    Roasted Artichoke Hearts Salad Recipe
    Roasted Artichoke Salad is one of the easiest and prettiest holiday salad recipes you should be serving all season long! The roasted artichokes combined with the tangy burst of fresh basil vinaigrette is the perfect festive salad and a delicious way to start your meal.
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    Drizzling on the vinaigrette for Ina Garten's Roasted Artichoke Salad
    Sriracha Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    Our Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are sweet and nutty with a spicy kick! Perfect for the holidays or Sunday supper and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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    Roasted brussels sprouts on a metal spatula
    Air Fryer Mushrooms
    Crispy, easy air fryer mushrooms are ready in no time and make a perfect side dish to any main course – or party food for dipping!
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    Air fryer mushrooms in a white square dish up close
    Alcachofas al Ajillo
    Alcachofas al Ajillo are a delicious tapas recipe of artichokes pan-roasted with tomatoes, garlic, oil, and butter!
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    Alcachofas al ajillo in a skillet ready to serve
    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Aioli Dip
    What could be better than fried food without the guilt? These amazing air fryer asparagus fries take just minutes to make and are honestly some of the best fries you will ever eat.
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    Air fryer asparagus with lemon aioli drizzle
    Amazing Button Mushrooms Recipe
    Mushrooms are caramelized in butter and olive oil and sautéed with garlic and herbs in this BUTTON MUSHROOMS RECIPE for the perfect side for any entrée!
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    Garlic butter button mushrooms in a cast iron skillet
    Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
    These Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots are the perfect addition to your Easy Easter Side Dishes! Whole, peeled carrots are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and oregano, drizzled with a little garlic oil, and roasted until tender. Finish with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan and melted butter for an easy and delicious springtime side.
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    Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots on a white dish
    Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
    This Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole recipe is so comforting and made from scratch! It's the perfect easy Thanksgiving side dish. Made with fresh veggies!
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    A gluten-free green bean casserole in a glass dish with a wooden serving spoon
    Mexican Street Corn Casserole
    My Mexican Street Corn Casserole recipe uses simple ingredients to turn your favorite elote recipe into the perfect party side dish!
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    Mexican street corn casserole in a white dish up close with hot sauce in a bowl behind it
    Spinach Puffs
    Learn how to make a Spinach Puff Pastry recipe everyone will love! These delicious spinach puffs are simple and yet so flavorful.
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    rows of spinach puff pastries on a serving board
    Elote Recipe
    Mexican street corn, or Elotes Mexicanos, is a traditional Mexican food that's quick to make and crave-worthy! This elote recipe is a must try for the summer.
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    Elotes Mexicanos on a white platter
    Air Fryer Cauliflower
    Learn how to make cauliflower wings following my Cauliflower Buffalo Wings recipe! Includes easy air fryer and oven instructions.
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    Cauliflower wings on a white plate
    Sweet Carrots Recipe
    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a quick and easy side dish recipe you can make with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes!
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    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots in a skillet
    Amazing Portobello Mushroom Recipe
    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are QUICK and EASY to prepare in less than 30 minutes, and are full of flavor from butter, thyme, and a cheese topping!
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    up close baked portobello mushrooms surrounded by lettuce
    Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
    Using only a few SIMPLE ingredients, quick and easy sautéed mushrooms and onions are the PERFECT versatile side dish for steak, burgers, chicken or pork!
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    sautéed mushrooms and onions in a black cast iron skillet
    Instant Pot Risotto
    Learn how to make creamy mushroom risotto in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes! Cooking the perfect risotto is so easy using this method.
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    Instant Pot Risotto with porcini mushrooms served on a plate with a blue napkin

    Sides for Prime Rib-Pasta

    Ina Garten Mac and Cheese
    My version of the famous Ina Garten Mac and Cheese recipe is rich and creamy, with sharp cheddar and Gruyere, tomato slices, and a crispy, buttery breadcrumb topping!
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    Ina Garten Mac and Cheese
    Homemade Alfredo Sauce
    My homemade Alfredo Sauce has a secret ingredient that takes the homemade alfredo sauce over the top. Your family will love this dish!
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    Alfredo in a skillet with fresh parsley on top
    Crockpot Lasagna
    Just one bite of this Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe, and you'll be hooked! We know this will be your favorite lasagna recipe – it's that delicious.
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    Lifting slow cooker lasagna out of the crockpot with a serving spoon
    Cheesy Orzo Risotto Recipe
    Creamy orzo pasta loaded with Parmesan cheese and butter, what could be better? Our Cheesy Orzo Risotto Recipe is easy to make with 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes.
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    cheesy orzo risotto in a pot
    Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe
    Hearty, cheesy, and so delicious, our Instant Pot Lasagna recipe uses creamy Béchamel, plenty of cheese, and a ground beef and sausage meat sauce the whole family will love!
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    instant pot lasagna on a plate

    Side Dishes with Prime Rib-Breads

    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
    Learn how to make the best Yorkshire pudding recipe using 4 simple ingredients! 5 minutes of prep, 30 minute bake time. Easy cleanup!
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    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe #SundaySupper
    Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
    Golden brown and crunchy on the outside, and deliciously creamy and soft on the inside, this Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread recipe is an incredibly flavorful treat that's easy to make!
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    Pulling a piece of Korean cream cheese garlic roll away from the roll
    Chorizo Stuffing
    One bite of our Portuguese Chorizo Stuffing, and you will want to make this dish every year for the holidays. With simple steps and ingredients, this is an easy, savory stuffing guaranteed to be a hit at every table!
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    Portuguese Stuffing in a white dish with a wooden spoon
    Creamed Corn Casserole
    With only 5 ingredients and 3 simple steps to follow, this is the easiest Baked Creamed Corn Casserole recipe that takes just 30 minutes to bake!
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    Drizzling honey over cornbread casserole slices

    Prime Rib Sides-Salads

    Zesty & Tangy Orange and Fennel Salad
    With its bright, sweet, and zesty flavors, Orange and Fennel Salad is a perfect side salad or citrus salad recipe for lunch!
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    Orange and fennel salad on a black plate
    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is a delicious warm salad recipe you will crave more and more of! It's a perfect holiday side dish, with Parmesan, pecans, cranberries, and garlic.
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    Close up of roasted brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl
    Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
    Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad is the perfect choice for a healthy dinner salad recipe! Made with simple, easily found ingredients, this fresh vegetable salad recipe makes a quick easy dinner or side dish. Follow this easy recipe for the best cucumber salad you can make at home!
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    two small white bowls with tomato cucumber feta salad
    Amazing Burrata Salad Recipe
    Creamy burrata cheese with salty prosciutto, fresh Parmesan, and crisp arugula, all seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and drizzled olive oil… that's our incredible Arugula Burrata Salad Recipe!
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    Burrata cheese topped with parmesan on a bed of prosciutto and arugula with olive oil

    Prime Rib Sides-Soup

    Best Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
    The easiest Italian Wedding Soup recipe that's full of flavor from juicy meatballs and delectable orzo pasta. You are going to love this classic meatball soup!
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    Italian wedding soup in two white bowls
    Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
    This Zuppa Toscana copycat is a creamy sausage potato soup, loaded with spicy, crumbly sausage, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, kale, and crispy bacon in a creamy broth!
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    instant pot zuppa toscana in a ladle
    Split Pea Soup
    Split Pea Soup is the perfect comfort food! It is delicious, satisfying, and so easy to make. If you ever thought it was a complicated dish, this pea soup recipe will change your mind. It is a simple and foolproof recipe!
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    split pea soup topped with bacon
    Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
    This savory, classic French Onion Soup recipe is a comforting treat your family will love! Complete with crusty bread, and topped with ooey, gooey cheese.
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    classic french onion soup in a bowl with bread slices
    Mushroom Soup
    Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rustic, comforting dish using paprika, soy sauce, and sour cream for an earthy, simple mushroom soup recipe you'll love!
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    hungarian mushroom soup
    Thai Butternut Squash Soup
    Quick and easy to make, incredibly smooth with a gentle spice kick, this Thai spiced squash soup is such a great lunch option for colder weather.
    Thai Squash Soup
    Instant Pot French Onion Soup
    Learn how to make Instant Pot French Onion Soup in under an hour! French onion soup in the Instant Pot is comfort food at its finest.
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    french onion soup with gooey cheese on top

    Sauces for Prime Rib

    Best Prime Rib Recipes

    Did you try one of my best side dishes for prime rib? Let me know your favorites in the comments below! I love to hear from you.

    📋 Recipe

    spoonful of instant pot mashed potatoes over a bowl

    Side Dishes for Prime Rib

    Isabel Laessig
    Enjoy more than 40 amazing side dishes for prime rib, including easy Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 27 minutes
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 196 kcal

    Equipment

    Ingredients
      

    • 2.5 lbs. whole and peeled, use Russet or Yukon gold
    • ½ stick
    • 3 teaspoons
    • 2 cups
    • green onions for garnish
    • additional butter for extra flavor
    • additional salt & pepper to taste
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a and add 2.5 lbs. peeled whole potatoes.
      Potatoes in an instant pot
    • Cover halfway with water (do not fully submerge them). Add 2 teaspoons salt to the water.
      Adding water to the instant pot with the potatoes
    • Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
      Replacing the lid of the instant pot and setting to pressure
    • Release the pressure naturally. Carefully remove the inside pot and drain, then return to the cooker.
      After taking the lid off the instant pot with the cooked potatoes
    • Use a hand mixer on low to mash them, but be careful not to over-mix. Add in ½ a stick of butter 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to blend.
      Using an electric hand mixer to mix the potatoes
    • When the butter melts and they're completely smooth, add 2 cups whole milk. Blend well, then season with salt (about 1 teaspoon) and pepper to taste.
      Gradually adding milk and seasoning to the mashed potatoes

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    Notes

    • Add even more flavor to your potatoes by including chopped green onions and additional butter!
    • No need to cut your potatoes. After peeling, you can cook them whole in the Instant Pot. That’s part of what makes this recipe so convenient!
    • Be careful not to over-mix. If you mix them on too high of a speed or for too long, they will come out gluey! Mix gently.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 949mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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