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What to Eat With Funeral Potatoes? 15 Easy Side Ideas

What to Eat With Funeral Potatoes? 15 Easy Side Ideas

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We provide a list of 16 sides to pair with funeral potatoes. These sides include proteins, fresh salads, roasted vegetables, and sauces that add a range of textures, temperatures, and effort levels to balance the rich, creamy casserole.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Funeral Potatoes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Herb Roasted Garlic Chicken Thighs savory
  • Tangy Apple Cider Slaw crunchy
  • Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots bright
  • Fresh Garden Green Beans Almondine crisp
  • Classic Cranberry Orange Sauce tangy
  • Tender Honey Baked Ham Slices salty-sweet
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon smoky
  • Buttery Garlic Dinner Rolls soft
  • Creamy Caesar Side Salad fresh
  • Sautéed Garlic Butter Mushrooms umami
  • Slow-Roasted Barbecue Pulled Pork hearty
  • Crisp Baked Sweet Potato Fries crisp
  • Fresh Tomato Basil Salad bright
  • Lemon Herb Quinoa Pilaf light
  • Classic Creamed Spinach creamy
  • Zesty Dijon Mustard Gravy tangy

Equipment

  • Sheet pan for roasting vegetables
  • Mixing bowl for salads and slaws
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet for sautéed mushrooms and green beans
  • Serving platter
  • Small bowls for sauces and dips

Method
 

  1. Assess what the main dish already provides—if it has starch, focus on vegetables and fresh sides.
  2. Choose 2-3 sides that fill different gaps: one vegetable, one starch or bread, one sauce or dip.
  3. Start the longest-cooking side first. Prep quick items like salads while the oven works.
  4. Balance temperatures—pair hot roasted vegetables with a cold slaw or chilled dip.
  5. Plate the main dish with sides arranged around it. Drizzle sauce or add garnish last.

Notes

Add a fresh salad or tangy slaw and keep it chilled until serving. This prevents the plate from feeling too heavy alongside rich funeral potatoes.

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