Coco Morante
Enjoy the old-school steakhouse vibes from the comfort of your home with these vintage steakhouse sides, perfect for those nights when you want to get a little fancy but don’t want to leave the house. There are the tried-and-true, like loaded baked potatoes, silky mashed potatoes, and classic creamed spinach. We also threw in some fun extras, like creamy mac and cheese, crunchy onion rings, and cheesy Brussels sprouts gratin. Then all you need is the steak (and maybe some good tunes), and you’ll be in steakhouse heaven—no reservation required.
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Creamed Spinach
Sally Vargas “Don’t wait until Thanksgiving or the winter holidays to make creamed spinach. It’s a sure way to give a boost to a meal of roast chicken, or to serve with pan-roasted steak on a cold winter’s night.” —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer
Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Gruyere
Elise Bauer “You can make the casserole ahead of time and bake it completely since it reheats beautifully. Allow the casserole to cool, cover with foil, and refrigerate up to 1 day. Reheat at 350°F, covered loosely in the foil, for about 45 minutes, or until it's heated all the way through.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
Jacket Potatoes
Coco Morante
A popular British staple that has no trouble fitting right in at a classic steakhouse. Simply dressed with butter or fully loaded with all the fixings, you really can’t go wrong.
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Elise Bauer “Excellent recipe that we tried last night. We substituted Colby Jack for cheese and bacon as that was what we had on hand. It's a keeper and a wonderful side dish to the Prime Rib I cooked on my Big Green Egg.” —Paul W, Reader
Continue to 5 of 17 belowPerfect Mashed Potatoes
Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
“This recipe is for sure getting written down and kept for future mashed potato needs! I've never had them turn out quite this perfectly before. Lovely!!!” —Jessica, Reader
Extra-Crunchy Onion Rings
Elise Bauer “Holy cow--I've made a lot of onion ring recipes which have generally been "fails." Too mushy, all the time. These were insanely crisp!!! I loved them and will make again and again!!!” —Dana P, Reader
Roasted Asparagus
Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
“This is such a good recipe! I've used it several times and today it was extra good! I put the asparagus, oil, salt and pepper, and garlic in a plastic bag and massaged it before putting it on a cookie sheet to roast. Paired with a good strip steak and that's all you need! Great dinner tonight!” —Lisa, Reader
Homemade French Fries
Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan
“A double-fry helps eliminate excess moisture that sogs up the outside of the fry and evenly cooks the inside while browning the outside properly.” —Karishma Pradhan, Recipe Developer
Continue to 9 of 17 belowCaesar Salad
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
“If you're worried about using raw eggs, you can substitute a few tablespoons of mayonnaise instead, since store-bought mayo is made with pasteurized eggs. You can also use pasteurized raw eggs, if you can find them in your store.” —The Editors of Simply Recipes
Marsala Glazed Mushrooms
Elise Bauer “This is my go-to recipe for mushrooms when grilling steak....They have a wonderful entertainment aspect with the squeaking! Our guests have been truly mesmerized listening to them cook! I make this recipe as given - If anything I may cut down on the butter - This is a great recipe!!!” —Paula, Reader
Green Beans with Almonds and Thyme
Elise Bauer “Just thought I should comment to say I've been using this green bean recipe for quite awhile and now it is the only way I make green beans! So good for a side dish with any meal any time! We make these a lot when we grill chicken or steaks. Thank you so much!” —Leigh, Reader
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
Alison Bickle “Short on time? Skip the baking step! Pour the noodles into the cheese sauce, stir to combine, and serve as-is. If you still want the crispy top on your stove-top mac and cheese, combine the ingredients for the topping, and toast in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle over your bowl and serve.” —Summer Miller, Recipe Developer
Continue to 13 of 17 belowGreen Salad with Fresh Herbs and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
A simple salad of tender butter lettuce, bright herbs, and a quick vinaigrette is the perfect contrast to a rich, juicy steak. Best of all, it’s completely customizable to work with what you already have in your fridge.
Crispy Hash Browns
Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne
“Starchy potatoes like Russets work best for hash browns. Waxy potatoes like red new potatoes have a higher moisture content and tend to hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, and as such do not develop the crispiest of edges when fried.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
Rice Pilaf
Elise Bauer “Absolutely amazing and easy. I agree the browning of the rice really brought out the flavor. I did not have celery, so I added chopped red peppers instead. I also added pine nuts. A real love. Will do again.” —Teresa, Reader
Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecans
Lisa Lin “When I started making sweet potato casseroles for my Thanksgiving, I decided to skip the marshmallows altogether and topped my casserole with a nutty pecan crumble instead. I love how this adds a crunchy contrast to the creamy sweet potatoes.” —Lisa Lin, Recipe Developer
Continue to 17 of 17 belowGarlic Broccoli
Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita
“A quick sear for caramelization, a brief steam for tenderness, and a grand finale of garlic and chili that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma. The flavor comes from getting those crispy, browned edges on the broccoli while keeping the interior tender and bright green.” —Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer