One of the best things about warm weather is all the barbecue parties we get to go. But do you stress over deciding what to bring to a BBQ party? Many people fall back on potato salad, but nobody wants to make a potato salad and then discover seven other potato salads already on the potluck table. Here are 6 creative BBQ side dishes to bring to your next barbecue party!
1. Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers
Three kinds of cheese in one sweet pepper? Sign me up! This recipe combines ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into a luscious stuffing for small peppers, which are then cooked on the grill. Prep them at home and grill them at the BBQ party to serve them hot.
2. Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites
The combination of savory, salty bacon and sweet potato is out of this world; plus, this appetizer is super easy to prepare. Although there’s a bit of chopping involved, anyone could cook this BBQ side dish. These bites are such a hit that you can be sure that your dish will be empty way before the barbecue party ends!
3. Mexican Grilled Corn
Everyone loves corn on the cob straight from the grill, but have you ever tried Mexican grilled corn? A mix of mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and lime juice is slathered all over a freshly grilled corn cob. Sprinkle some chili powder on top and chomp down.
4. Easy Summer Quinoa
Jam-packed with veggies such as kale, zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes, this summer quinoa is both healthy and delicious. Don’t forget the shaved Parmesan cheese on top!
5. Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint
This recipe is so easy but it will impress everyone! Pretty to the eyes and stimulating to the tongue, this watermelon salad might surprise some with it’s combination of the sweet fruit with feta and mint. It will be perfectly refreshing after eating lots of meat and other savory dishes under the sun.
6. Crazy Awesome Grilled Peaches
End the BBQ party on a great note with this simple but crazy awesome grilled peach recipe. Soak the halved peaches in a Ziploc bag filled with a cinnamon syrup and then throw them on the grill. Top off your hot peaches with cold vanilla ice cream. Your taste buds will thank you! I made this with unripe peaches and it came out perfectly. Definitely a BBQ dessert favorite.
With these 6 creative BBQ side dishes in your pocket, you’re now ready for the BBQ season!
For more recipes, check out 10 Better For You Muffin Recipes and 5 Recipes for Healthy French Fries.
“I’m Elisa and I live in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two little girls. I used to teach reading and writing, but now I stay at home with my two kiddos and read and write in my spare time. I also love to undertake DIY projects, find new recipes on Pinterest, and dream about someday finally completing our home. Above all, I love to learn about new things and sharing my new-found knowledge with others.” Please check out my blog What the Vita!
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