What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers (15 BEST Sides)

If you aren't sure what to serve with sausage and peppers for a side dish, we have you covered! With our list of 15 delicious side dishes for sausage and peppers whether you are looking for vegetables, potatoes, noodles, and even no-cook options for those nights when dinner needs to be quick. No matter which sausage and pepper side you choose to make tonight, they're all a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

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Sausage Recipes

We always love making sausage and peppers recipes in our home. These are recipes that are always delicious and often simple.

One of our favorite ways to cook sausage and peppers is in the slow cooker! Slow cooking allows all of the delicious flavors of Italian sausage links and bell peppers and onions to combine in a classic way that makes this dish a comfort food classic.

But, we do have a few more options for cooking sausage and peppers as you can see below so you will have a variety of cooking methods to go with all of the sausage and pepper side dishes we have listed below.

• Slow cooker sausage and peppers
• Instant pot sausage and peppers
• Chicken sausage peppers and onions
• Italian sausage and peppers in the oven
• Italian Sausage bake (with sausage peppers and onions)

Since my husband's dad came from Germany, we eat sausage frequently in our home. At least once a week you will find some variety of bratwurst, Polish sausage, chicken sausage, or Italian sausage on the menu and being served up to my hungry family.

Sausage and peppers happens to be one of our favorites whether it's mild Italian sausage, chicken sausage, or a spicy variety, so you can almost guarantee that we have some in the fridge or in the freezer so we can make this classic American dish.

Yes, sausage and peppers is an American dish, not an Italian one. 😉

When it comes to what to serve with sausage and peppers we are always looking to try something new. Today we have gathered a list of sausage and pepper sides that includes traditional items such as buns and rolls, noodles and zoodles, salads, potatoes, and even soups because what goes with sausage and peppers is truly anything that you like.

1

Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers and onions

Hands down, the best side for sausage and peppers is a good old bun that can handle all of the delicious sausage, cooked bell peppers, red sauce, and cheese you are about to throw on it.

Crisped in the oven or simply served at room temperature, sausage and peppers with a bun is a classic combination that is inviting, delicious, and a super easy dinner option.

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2

Heavy Whipping Cream Alfredo

Sausage and peppers are always made better when paired with pasta and sauce.

Whether you choose to serve your homemade alfredo sauce with fettuccini, spaghetti, or bow tie pasta, Italian sausage always pairs nicely with this white cheese sauce.

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3

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

If you are looking to keep things light and low-carb, be sure to serve your sausage and peppers with a side of spaghetti squash.

Our spaghetti sauce side dish is super simple thanks to the Instant Pots' ability to pressure cook the squash in just 7 minutes. Seasoned with garlic and herbs, and topped with some delicious parmesan cheese, pressure cooker spaghetti squash is one of the best sides for sausage and peppers.

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4

Caprese Salad with Fresh Burrata (Authentic Italian)

A quick and easy no-cook side dish for sausage and peppers is this Italian tomato Caprese salad made with fresh burrata cheese balls, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil that is ready in just 15-minutes.

Perfect for a summer side dish, especially with garden-fresh tomatoes, Italian tomato Caprese salad helps cool down even the spiciest of sausage and peppers recipes.

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5

Antipasto Kebabs

Perfect for a summer BBQ, these Italian antipasto skewers make a delicious no-cook sausage and peppers side dish or appetizer.

With delicious grape or cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, salami, mozzarella, and kalamata olives, these antipasto skewers are a healthy way to serve sausage and peppers with a delicious side that is gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.

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6

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup (Crock Pot)

Whether you are looking for a quick cook soup or have time for a low and slow experience, this creamy Italian tortellini soup is the perfect side dish for your sausage and peppers.

Sausage, tomatoes, tortellini, and spinach are surrounded by a creamy broth made with chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and parmesan cheese that is rich and savory.

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7

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Pesto zucchini noodles (or zoodles) are the delicious low-carb side dish for sausage and peppers that is ready in just a few minutes!

Made with a quick and easy homemade pesto, this zucchini noodle recipe sautees spiralized zucchini noodles in just 4-5 minutes before covering them in the fresh pesto sauce. Served alongside Italian sausage and peppers, it's a great way to serve a flavorful dish that is healthy and simple.

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8

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Raisins

A great summer side dish, this cauliflower and broccoli salad includes bacon, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and a zesty mayo-based dressing that perfectly combines everything.

Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer gatherings, cauliflower and broccoli salad cools down the exciting flavors of a sausage and peppers dinner.

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9

Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot

We all know how well sausage and potatoes pair, so it's only natural to include mashed potatoes in a list of sausage and peppers side dishes!

These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are pressure cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes, then they are ready for some half and half, sour cream, and butter to help them become thick and creamy. Serve with your favorite sausage and peppers recipe.

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10

Air Fryer Broccolini

Add an additional vegetable side to your sausage and peppers dinner with this air fryer broccolini recipe.

Ready in less than 15-minutes, this air fryer side dish recipe pairs perfectly with air fryer sausage and peppers and helps keep the whole dinner simple. Plus, with no carb-side in sight, sausage and peppers with air fryer broccolini make for a great low-carb and keto-friendly dinner.

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11

Parmesan Herbed Potatoes with Italian Seasoning

When you pair parmesan herbed potatoes with Italian seasoning alongside baked Italian sausages and peppers, you are in for a real treat!

Parmesan roasted red potatoes are coated in parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning, plus a little bit of oil, before being baked for 35-40 minutes. All in all, this dinner side dish is super simple, and super savory!

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12

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Herbs (Paleo Keto Broccoli)

Oven roasted broccoli with garlic and herbs is the low-carb and paleo way to make a sausage and peppers side dish that is sure to please.

Seasoned with garlic and Italian seasoning, with an option for parmesan cheese as well, this vegetable side dish is perfect for busy nights as it cooks up in under 30-minutes. Pair with your favorite sausage and peppers recipe or try something new.

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13

Italian Oven Roasted Zucchini and Squash

Oven roasted vegetables are always a treat and this Italian baked zucchini and squash recipe is hitting all the right notes.

Perfect for summer harvests, fresh zucchini and squash are roasted in the oven with onions, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parmesan. When it's all done, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to bring all the flavors together for a flavor-packed vegetable side that goes perfectly with Italian sausage and peppers.

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14

Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

Mini Caprese skewers are the perfect appetizer or side for your next summer gathering or BBQ.

Easy to make, this no-cook recipe needs just a few minutes to assemble as you place fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves on toothpicks. For an authentic touch, drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving with sausage and peppers.

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15

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Air fryer baby potatoes are the universal side dish that pairs well with any main course, including a wide variety of sausage and pepper dishes.

In less than 30-minutes, this roasted baby potatoes recipe will show you how to make the perfect air fryer baby potatoes coated with garlic and rosemary using either Yukon gold potatoes or baby reds.

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So now that you know what to serve with sausage and peppers, we want to know, what did we miss? Comment below and tell us your favorite sausage and peppers side dish!