Smoked Side Dishes for BBQ and Cookouts

If you enjoy cooking barbecue, these smoked side dishes are a simple way to complete the meal. This collection of 35 smoker side dish recipes includes vegetables, potatoes, beans, dips, breads, and hearty favorites that pair well with brisket, chicken, pork, salmon, and more.

Using the smoker for side dishes is an easy way to add deep, smoky flavor without making the rest of dinner more complicated. Many of these recipes use simple seasonings, fresh herbs, vegetables, cheese, bacon, or pantry staples, making them practical for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, holidays, and backyard barbecue parties.

The next time you smoke a brisket, chicken thighs, ribs, pork loin, or salmon, add one of these easy smoked sides to the menu. From smoked corn on the cob and baked potatoes to creamy mac and cheese, baked beans, smoked slaw, and jalapeno poppers, there is something here for every kind of barbecue plate.

Easy Smoker Side Dishes

Smoker side dishes are ideal when you want a full barbecue meal with very little extra effort. While the main dish cooks, you can use the same smoky heat to prepare vegetables, potatoes, beans, breads, dips, and appetizers.

Choose your favorite wood pellets or smoking wood to complement the meal. A mild smoke works well with vegetables and cheese, while stronger smoke flavors pair nicely with hearty beans, sausage, bacon, and potatoes. These recipes are designed to bring bold flavor to the table using simple ingredients and easy cooking methods.

Whether you are planning a casual cookout or a special family dinner, these smoked side dish ideas make it easy to serve a complete meal straight from the smoker.

1. Smoked Corn on the Cob

This Smoked Corn on the Cob is seasoned simply and cooked until tender with a rich smoky flavor. It is a classic barbecue side dish that tastes great with brisket, chicken, ribs, or burgers.

2. Smoked Baked Potatoes

Smoked Baked Potatoes are fluffy inside with a crisp, flavorful skin. Rub them with olive oil, season them well, and finish with sour cream, cheese, green onions, or your favorite baked potato toppings.

3. Smoked Asparagus

Smoked Asparagus is a quick and flavorful vegetable side dish. A little seasoning and lemon bring out the fresh taste, while the smoker adds a savory finish.

4. Smoked Brussel Sprouts

If you enjoy Brussels sprouts, this Smoked Brussel Sprouts recipe is a must-try. The sprouts become tender and flavorful, and bacon adds a savory bite that makes this side dish extra satisfying.

5. Smoked Cream Cheese

Smoked Cream Cheese is creamy, rich, and perfect for dipping. Serve it with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables as an easy appetizer before the main barbecue meal.

6. Smoked Brats

Smoked Brats are an easy choice for cookouts. The smoker gives them a juicy center, crisp exterior, and a deeper flavor than standard grilled brats.

7. Smoked Sausage

Smoked Sausage is a great recipe for beginners. For the best flavor, use raw sausage so it can absorb the smoke as it cooks.

8. Smoked Baked Beans with Bacon

Smoked Baked Beans with Bacon are slightly sweet, savory, and perfect with barbecue. The bacon adds richness, while the smoker gives the beans a deep backyard cookout flavor.

9. Smoked Italian Sausage

Smoked Italian Sausage cooks through in the smoker and becomes juicy, flavorful, and easy to serve with peppers, onions, pasta salad, or other barbecue sides.

10. Smoked Hot Dogs

Instead of grilling hot dogs, try smoking them for extra flavor. A simple dry rub and your favorite toppings turn basic hot dogs into a fun cookout favorite.

11. Smoked Meatloaf

Take a classic comfort food and give it a barbecue upgrade with Smoked Meatloaf. It is hearty, flavorful, and easy to serve with potatoes, beans, or smoked vegetables.

12. Smoked Bacon

Smoked Bacon adds bold flavor to breakfast plates, burgers, salads, baked potatoes, beans, and more. It is simple, quick, and useful in many different recipes.

13. Smoked Queso

Smoked Queso is a warm, cheesy dip that is perfect for parties, game day, and cookouts. Serve it with tortilla chips and let the smoker do the work.

14. Smoked Turkey Legs

Smoked Turkey Legs are tender, juicy, and flavorful. They are a fun addition to a barbecue menu and pair well with corn, beans, potatoes, or slaw.

15. Bacon Wrapped Smoked Pork Loin

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Pork Loin is loaded with flavor and cooked beautifully in the smoker. The bacon helps keep the pork flavorful while adding a savory finish.

16. Smoked Cornbread with Bacon

Smoked Cornbread with Bacon is a flavorful twist on a barbecue classic. Bacon, corn, chipotle peppers, and cheddar add texture and bold flavor to the smoky cornbread.

17. Smoked Collard Greens with Bacon

Smoked Collard Greens with Bacon are tender, savory, and full of smoky flavor. This Southern-style side dish is a natural match for smoked meats.

18. Smoked Stuffing Traeger

Smoked Stuffing is an easy side dish that cooks well on a pellet grill. It is especially helpful when you want to save oven space for a holiday meal.

19. Smoky Southern Baked Beans

Smoky Southern Baked Beans are hearty and flavorful. Ground beef and pinto beans add substance, making them a filling side for grilled or smoked meats.

20. Smoked Vegetables

Smoked Vegetables are colorful, easy, and versatile. Zucchini, squash, carrots, onions, and bell peppers take on excellent smoky flavor with simple seasonings.

21. Smoked Mac and Cheese

Smoked Mac and Cheese is creamy, rich, and one of the best comfort food sides for barbecue. A crisp topping and a gentle smoke flavor make it stand out.

22. Smoked Cauliflower

Smoked Cauliflower turns a simple vegetable into a flavorful side dish. The outside develops a smoky crust while the inside stays tender.

23. Smoked Beef Cheeks

Smoked Beef Cheeks are rich, tender, and full of smoky flavor. They can be served sliced, pulled, or added to tacos and sandwiches.

24. Garlic and Herb Smoked Potatoes

Garlic and Herb Smoked Potatoes are simple, soft in the center, and packed with flavor. They make an easy side for almost any smoked main dish.

25. Smoked Turkey Chestnut Stuffing

Smoked Turkey Chestnut Stuffing brings smoky flavor to a classic stuffing recipe. It is a useful option when you want a hearty side and need to free up oven space.

26. Smoked Chantilly Potatoes

Smoked Chantilly Potatoes are rich, creamy, cheesy, and full of smoke flavor. This comforting potato side is ideal for family dinners and holiday meals.

27. Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Creamed Corn

Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Creamed Corn is sweet, smoky, creamy, and cheesy. Cooking it in a cast iron skillet makes it a great side for barbecue meals.

28. Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Smoked Jalapeno Poppers are cheesy, spicy, smoky, and perfect for sharing. Bacon, melted cheese, and tender peppers make them a favorite appetizer or side.

29. Summer Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

Summer Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon is a make-ahead side dish with extra smoky flavor. Smoking the potatoes before mixing the salad gives this classic recipe a delicious twist.

30. Texas Style Baked Beans

Texas Style Baked Beans are hearty, smoky, and packed with flavor from sausage, chili powder, jalapeno, and bacon. They are excellent with smoked beef, pork, or chicken.

31. Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms

Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with creamy cheese, seasonings, and smoky flavor. They work well as an appetizer or a savory side dish.

32. Smoked Mashed Potatoes with Gouda

Smoked Mashed Potatoes with Gouda are creamy, buttery, and full of hickory-style smoke flavor. Cooking them in a cast iron skillet makes them even more comforting.

33. Smoked BBQ Coleslaw

Smoked BBQ Coleslaw adds a smoky twist to a fresh, crunchy side. Chipotle, smoked paprika, and brown mustard bring extra flavor to the cabbage mixture.

34. Smoked Salmon

Smoked Salmon is tender, flaky, and seasoned with simple ingredients. Serve it with smoked asparagus, baked potatoes, broccoli, or a crisp salad.

35. Smoked Slaw

Smoked Slaw is a fresh and smoky side dish that pairs well with grilled and smoked meats. Smoking the cabbage first gives the coleslaw a deeper flavor and a unique barbecue-style finish.

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