19 Smoked Side Dishes Everyone Wants Seconds Of

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Smoked sides have a way of stealing the spotlight, and these dishes always do. Before the main course even gets served, they’re halfway gone. Guests can’t resist going back for more.

These recipes offer smoky depth without complicated prep. Perfect for backyard cookouts or family dinners, they give every plate an extra layer of flavor and keep everyone reaching for another helping.

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Smoked Sweet Potato

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Smoked sweet potatoes combine the rustic, primal allure of smoking with this root vegetable’s rich sweetness.
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Smoked Baked Beans

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Smoked baked beans will enhance the classic flavors of baked beans. They are perfect for your next BBQ or backyard party.
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Smoked Pineapple | How to Smoke Pineapple

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This Smoked Pineapple with brown sugar rub is great for both sweet desserts and as a side for your favorite smoked proteins.
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Smoked Stuffing | Dressing

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Cooking the stuffing in the smoker is a delicious turkey side. This smoked stuffing is the ultimate in comfort food with a mild, smoky flavor.
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Smoked Baked Potato

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A Smoked Baked Potato is the perfect side dish for anything you smoke this season. A new twist on a classic side dish.
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Smoked Corn on the Cob

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As the warm embrace of summer gives way to the crispness of autumn, one culinary tradition bridges these seasons: Smoked Corn on the Cob!
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Smoked Mac and Cheese

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Smoked Mac and Cheese is the epitome of comfort food. It’s creamy, cheesy, and a touch smoky. Super easy too!
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Simple Smoked Vegetables

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Smoked vegetables make a delicious side dish for any protein you’re grilling or smoking. They can be done in as little as twenty minutes.
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Smoked Cheesy Bread

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Smoked Cheesy Bread is loaded with melted cheese, garlic, peppers, seasonings, and more! Perfect for game day, an appetizer, or a side dish!
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Smoked Onions {Perfectly Caramelized}

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Smoked onions are caramelized to a delicious perfection in this easy recipe, you will want to make all summer long.
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Smoked Potato Salad

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This simple smoked potato salad takes smoked baby potatoes and combines them with hard-boiled eggs and a tangy potato salad sauce! So good!
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Traeger Smoked Brussels Sprouts

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These Traeger Smoked Brussels Sprouts will be your new favorite vegetable side dish. Sauteed with diced bacon and a maple syrup sauce.
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EASY Smoked Tomatoes

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The Peasant’s Daughter.

Smoked tomatoes concentrate the sweetness of tomatoes in an incredible way! Simple seasonings bring out their best flavor. So GOOD!
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Smoked Elote – Mexican Street Corn

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Take your taste buds on a journey south of the border with this smoked elote recipe. This Mexican street corn pairs with any grilled protein.
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Smoked Potatoes Au Gratin

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Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes are your new favorite side dish! Rich, cream,y cheesy sauce slathered all over soft slices of Yukon gold potatoes.
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Smoked Asparagus

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Transform your asparagus into perfection with this Traeger smoked asparagus recipe. Smoking infuses it with an irresistible smoky flavor.
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Mexican Style Smoked Shotgun Shells

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These Mexican Style Smoked Shotgun Shells are stuffed with spicy chorizo, jalapeno, and cheese and wrapped in bacon for a fun appetizer!
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Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese

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Gouda Mac and Cheese: savory, cheesy, comforting, and ready in under 20 minutes! Choose this for a quick and comforting meal!
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Smoked Shotgun Shells

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Think of Smoked Shotgun Shells as an exciting fusion between traditional Italian cuisine and the rustic charm of a Southern BBQ.
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