These 25 BBQ Sides Are Made For Hot Dogs

Macaroni salad is one of our favorite things to pair with hot dogs, pulled pork, or ribs, which is why it's such a disappointment when it's too dry or soggy. Not to fear—this recipe guarantees perfection every time.

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Our cheesy baked asparagus is one of our most popular recipes (and for very good reason). It's so well-loved, that we knew we had to make a grilled version. This summer side uses one of my favorite summer hacks—foil packs—to make serving asparagus easier than ever. With plenty of melty cheese, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a bit of red pepper flakes for heat, these foil packs don't sacrifice any flavor (even though they're so easy to make).

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Blueberries, peaches, cucumbers, AND feta? You’ll be amazed by how well this combination comes together in salad form (and how well it goes with savory hot dogs!).

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This one-pot recipe starts by cooking macaroni, then uses the same pot and pasta water to create a very creamy queso sauce that coats every curly noodle. For an extra kick, finish it off with a crunchy salsa crumble. Serve this side dish alongside hot dog tacos for a twist that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

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Chili dogs, anyone? This beef chili is a CLASSIC, but if you want alternatives, try topping your hot dogs with sloppy Joes, vegetarian chili, Crockpot white chicken chili... get creative!

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When corn is in season, it’s a crime to not eat as much of it as possible. If you’ve got the grill fired up for hot dogs, burgers, steaks, or chicken, then it’s the perfect time for this corn salad.

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A classic, staple side dish to rely on, coleslaw is a MUST when it comes to summer BBQs, potlucks, and picnics. Everyone needs a go-to recipe, and we happen to think that ours is the one you should reach for.

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Summer, to us, is a huge bowl of panzanella in the center of the table: generous bronzed croutons tossed with chunks of juicy tomato, shallots, and torn basil in a bright vinaigrette. It might technically be called a salad, but you’ll probably find yourself snacking on this panzanella for breakfast, dinner… and dessert.

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While we can't get enough of a classic potato salad, we also love to get creative with this staple side dish. For this recipe, we decided to take the flavors of one of our favorite apps—jalapeño poppers—and add them to this classic potato side. With crispy bacon, hot jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and a simple dressing, this potato salad adds a kick of heat to the classic that we can't get enough of.

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Baked beans are sweet, tangy, savory, and the best part, surprisingly easy to make. Not to mention, they’re a one-pot wonder! Put them on your hot dogs, pair them alongside your cornbread, or enjoy them all on their own.

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While we love the smoky, charred flavor the grill gives corn all on its own, sometimes we’re looking to do something a little extra. We’ve dreamed up countless toppings for grilled corn on the cob, but this cheddar, bacon, and ranch combination just might be our favorite.

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Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian burrito bowl, unadulterated by rice, and hyped up by a little honey-lime action. Pair it alongside or on top of your hot dogs.

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If you've never grilled pineapple before, you're missing out! Use it to make this salsa that pairs great on top of smoky hot dogs, or turn it into skewers, like in our chipotle tofu and pineapple skewers or pineapple salmon skewers.

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Creamy, just-ripe avocados are tossed with chopped tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, sweet corn, and tons of chopped fresh cilantro to create this refreshing hybrid dip and topping that your tortilla chips and hot dogs will thank you for.

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Watermelon and cucumbers is one of the most refreshing combos of all time. Throw in some mint, red onion, and feta and toss it all with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), and you've got yourself a mean summer salad.

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It's no secret that Delish is obsessed with crazy pickle recipes. One of our all-time favorites: fried pickles. This air fryer version uses virtually no fat, and they're insanely crunchy regardless! Pickle fans, you know what to do.

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Sweet potato fries can sometimes have a bad reputation—especially the oven-baked ones. They’re usually a floppy, bland pile of under-seasoned sadness, but it doesn’t have to be that way! We've got all the tips to guarantee crisp and savory sweet potato fries fresh out of the oven.

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This summer-friendly recipe uses canned chickpeas, meaning it comes together in less than 30 minutes. 😎 Our lemon-parsley vinaigrette here is perfectly tart and fresh with a hint of spice, and you're going to want to put it on everything.

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Tender Yukon gold potatoes paired with hard-boiled eggs, celery, sweet pickles, and red onion make this Southern-style potato salad the perfect sidekick for hot dogs at your next BBQ.

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Deep-frying anything is always messy, annoying, and time-consuming. (Anyone else hate cooking in batches?!), especially french fries. They also never turn out quite as crispy or good as McDonald's. But we recently discovered a genius hack that changes EVERYTHING. It yields astonishingly crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside fries that just might be better than the ones you get at the drive-thru.

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