10 Smoked and Grilled Side Dishes

10 original smoked and grilled side dishes, from one pan smoked mac & cheese to grilled apples. Easy recipes for any night of the week.

This collection of grilled and smoked side dishes is built for exactly that kind of everyday cooking. The recipes range from easy one pan dishes to smoky twists on Southern classics, plus a few unexpected twists like grilled apples and smoked deviled eggs.

Our Best Smoked and Grilled Side Dishes

Whether we're feeding a crowd or just ourselves we love to take advantage of the heat already going on the grill or smoker. There's something so satisfying about cooking an entire meal outside.

Of course, the basis of your meal will be the main dish on the grill, but did you know that you can also make smoked and grilled appetizers and desserts? Add one or two of these sides and your meal is done!

1

Smoked Deviled Eggs

Smoked deviled eggs gives a new twist to this classic dish with a rich, smoky flavor that's impossible to resist.

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2

Loaded Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes

Iron Skillet Potatoes are the perfect way to stay out of the kitchen. Let your grill master cook the meat and the potatoes at the same time!

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3

Smoked Corn on the Cob

Smoked corn on the cob infuses fresh ears of corn with real smoky flavor much more than a quick char on the grill.

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4

Smoked Baked Beans

These next level baked beans will have them singing your praises and they are so easy!

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5

Smoked Vegetables on a Grill or Smoker

Smoked Vegetables are a versatile dish that can be made with a number of vegetables, at low or higher heat, and in a smoker or on a grill.

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6

Smoked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These are not just whole sweet potatoes cooked on a smoker. They are diced before cooking to get that amazing flavor throughout every bite.

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7

One Pan Smoked Mac and Cheese

Smoked Mac & Cheese takes a favorite southern side and infuses it with smoky flavor. Starting with uncooked noodles makes it extra easy.

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8

Grilled Apples for Sides or Dessert

Simple grilled apple slices can be dressed up with a cinnamon and brown sugar glaze, served with ice cream or left unadorned. Delicious with pork chops!

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9

Smoked Fish Dip

This easy Smoked Fish Dip recipe will bring back memories of that trip to the beach. The full post includes directions for smoking your own fish, but you can easily use pre-smoked fish, too.

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10

Veggie Foil Packs

Veggie Foil Packs can be tossed on the grill as the meat is cooking. Season them any way you like and keep your grilled meal hearty and healthy!

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Sauces to go with your outdoor meal

As you're making the plans for your entire meal to be grilled or smoked you'll want to consider adding at least 2 to 3 sauces and we've got some great ideas:

• Honey BBQ Sauce (with optional heat)
• Smoked Butter
• Alabama White Sauce
• Saffron Cream Sauce
• Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
• Maple Bourbon Glaze
• Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce
• Creole Cream Sauce
• Cajun Cream Sauce