There are more than plenty of complimenting dishes you can serve with potato casserole. You can combine it with a juicy meatloaf, a tender chicken piccata or a simple coleslaw salad just to name a few.
For the most part, I’ve found that pork dishes typically work the best since they’re fairly juicy and pair perfectly with the tender potatoes from the casserole.
Nevertheless, I still recommend you try all of the recipe ideas on this list so you can find out which one suits your tastes.
14 Best Ideas for What to Serve With Potato Casserole
Oven Roasted Whole Branzino
Let’s start this list off with my favorite oven roasted whole branzino recipe. This recipe is super easy to follow and pairs exceptionally well with potato casserole.
The fish is stuffed with fresh slices of lemon which give it a refreshing citrusy flavor and a bit of tanginess.
Apart from the lemon, the branzino is seasoned with a mixture of parsley, dill and dried oregano.
Get the recipe: Oven Roasted Whole Branzino
Oven Roasted Pork Chops
Oven roasted pork chops are a classic dish you can serve with your potato casserole.
They require a low amount of effort and can be made at the same time as the potato casserole.
For this recipe, I’ve stuck to a simple seasoning mix of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and oregano.
I’ve also used a brine of brown sugar, kosher salt and water to help the pork chops become tender and juicy.
Get the recipe: Oven Roasted Pork Chops
Tender Oven Baked Spare Ribs
These oven baked spare ribs prove that you don’t need a smoker to make a great pair of ribs.
They’re drenched in a marinade made of lemon juice, red wine, oil and spices which infuses the meat with loads of flavor.
Coincidentally, this also makes these ribs quite fitting for a creamy potato casserole.
Get the recipe: Tender Oven Baked Spare Ribs
Crispy Convection Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
An oven roasted chicken is arguably one of the best meals you can serve along with a potato casserole.
When made properly, the chicken has a crispy mouthwatering skin which perfectly compliments the flavor of the casserole.
Chicken also has a really low amount of fat, so the entire meal will remain relatively light in terms of calories.
Get the recipe: Crispy Convection Oven Roasted Whole Chicken
Best Chicken Piccata
This chicken piccata, courtesy of TheCozyCook.com, is another light meal you can combine with potato casserole.
It comes with a white wine sauce which makes the chicken incredibly tender and full of flavors.
Naturally, the chicken is also topped with generous amounts of parmesan cheese and some capers.
Check recipe at: The Cozy Cook
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon is a timeless classic that’s bursting with a ton of different flavors.
And this recipe comes with a few different ways you can prepare it: in the oven, on the stove top, in a slow cooker and in an instant pot.
This gives you a lot of creative freedom and allows you to try out different cooking techniques so you can find the best that works for you.
What I love about this recipe is that you can scoop some of the beef and gravy over the potato casserole.
Check recipe at: Cafe Delites
World’s Best Beef Chili
Serving a bowl of spicy chili along with some potato casserole is never a bad idea.
Similarly to the previous entry, you can serve the chili on top of the casserole and allow the potatoes to soak up some of the gravy.
This will infuse them with loads of flavor and reduce the number of dishes you’ll need to wash afterwards.
Check recipe at: Fit Foodie Finds
Honey Glazed Salmon
This honey glazed salmon is super easy to make and comes together in less than 20 minutes.
It’s made with a simple glaze of honey, soy sauce and garlic which give it an elegant restaurant quality presentation.
It’s an overall great meal you can serve with pretty much any type of potato side dish including a casserole.
Check recipe at: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
Beef Tips
Tender beef tips seasoned with thyme and enveloped in a rich mouthwatering gravy.
If this description sounds enticing, then you have to give these beef tips a try. Especially if you’re looking for a budget friendly sidekick to your casserole.
In order to make this dish, you’ll simply need to sear the beef tips, deglaze the pan and simmer until the beef turns tender.
Check recipe at: GrandBaby Cakes
The Best Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of my favorite dishes that I like to pair with potato casserole. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown with this stuff, but I really can’t think of a better combo.
And this meatloaf from SpendWithPennies.com is one of the best meatloaf recipes I’ve tried so far.
It has a really tender texture and comes with a zesty caramelized topping made of chili sauce, ketchup and brown sugar.
It’s an overall great meal you won’t go wrong with.
Check recipe at: Spend With Pennies
Homemade Coleslaw
If you’re a vegetarian or you’re simply not in the mood for meat, then I recommend trying out your potato casserole with this homemade coleslaw.
Making it is as simple as any coleslaw recipe there is. You simply need to chop up some cabbage, whip up the dressing and mix everything together.
Check recipe at: Salt And Lavender
Skillet Bourbon Steak
These skillet bourbon steaks are coated in a Dijon mustard rub and come with a creamy bourbon sauce.
The bourbon sauce gives the steaks a slightly sweet flavor and breaks down the proteins making the steaks more tender.
You can make this dish with both top sirloin steaks as well as rib eye or New York strip steaks.
Check recipe at: Diethood
Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls
If you’re in the mood for some Asian cuisine, then you gotta try these Vietnamese pork bowls.
The pork bowls are made from stir fried pork mince which is seasoned with fresh garlic, ginger, shallots, fish sauce, lime zest, brown sugar and jalapeno peppers.
The great thing about this dish is that it can also be made using canned ground pork.
Check recipe at: Posh Journal
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
This Teriyaki chicken stir fry is loaded with tons of fresh veggies and a savory teriyaki sauce.
Even though it’s a complete meal in of itself, you can definitely combine it with a side of potato casserole.
Personally, I like to mix up the chicken with the potatoes so they get drenched in the sauce.
This gives the potatoes lots of flavor and makes them fall-apart-tender.
Check recipe at: Salt And Lavender
Final thoughts
Potato casserole can be combined with a number of different dishes ranging from simple beef chili to skillet bourbon steak.
You can also pair it with a homemade coleslaw salad in case you’re looking for something light and are not in the mood for meat.
If you’re having trouble picking a dish, I recommend you start off with the meatloaf. It’s relatively easy to prepare and has a great amount of flavor.