While Jambalaya recipes are satisfying dishes on their own, pairing it with the right side dish can elevate its robust, tantalizing flavors. Common options include the sweet, mild taste of traditional Southern cornbread, the refreshing and crisp contrast of a green salad, the earthy flavor of fried okra, the cooling effect of coleslaw, the charred flavor of grilled vegetables, the sweet crunch of corn on the cob, or the creamy tang of a potato salad. Ultimately, choosing what to serve with Jambalaya comes down to personal preference and dietary needs, aiming to balance and complement its bold flavors.
Servings For Jambalaya Recipes
As you explore more in our collection, you'll not only find many dishes that make your Jambalaya better, but you'll also learn how to make different side dishes that are great by themselves. Eventually, you'll know how to make a wide range of delicious homemade meals that go well with many main dishes, making every meal enjoyable.
Homemade Potato Cakes
Ingredients
- 3 Medium Potatoes
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 3 Slices Center Cut Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled *save The Bacon Grease In The Pan
- 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Dash Of Salt & Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
Air fryer blooming onion
Ingredients
- 1 Large Sweet Onion
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Dash Salt & Pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cups 1% Milk
- Cooking Spray
Chipotle Aioli Dip
- ½ Cup Calorie Wise Mayonnaise
- ½ Cup 0% Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Chipotle Peppers (From A Can)
- 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce (From The Can Of Chilies)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Squeezed Lime
Easy Hush Puppies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Yellow Cornmeal
- ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
- ¼ Cup White Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Egg
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
Easy Cheddar Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Cup Milk I Used 2% Organic Milk
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Melted
- 1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Dried Black Eyed Peas
- 4 Slices Bacon (Chopped)
- 1 Cup Diced Smoked Sausage
- 1 Large Onion (Diced)
- 1 Stalk Celery (Diced)
- 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 Jalapeno (Seeded And Minced)
- ½ Tablespoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 6 Cups Bone Broth ( Or Chicken Broth)
- 2 Cups Chopped Collard Greens (Or Kale )
- 2-3 Teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (Or Creole Seasoning)
- Salt And Pepper (To Taste)
- Rice (To Serve)
Easy Homemade Southern Cornbread Muffins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup corn or vegetable oil
Homemade Cheddar Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for hands and work surface
- 1 Tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder (yes, Tablespoon)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113g) unsalted butter, cubed and very cold (see Note)
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons (270ml) cold buttermilk, divided
- 2 teaspoons (14g) honey
- 1 cup (125g) shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried or fresh chopped parsley
Hush Puppies Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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- 1 cup cornmeal (see notes)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (see notes)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- Oil for frying (canola, vegetable or peanut)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES (PLAIN)
- 2 pounds (~3 large) sweet potatoes (I like Red Garnet OR Jewel sweet potatoes best), peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt (kosher salt; use less if using table salt)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, lightly packed
SEASONED ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
- 2 pounds (~3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt (kosher salt; use less if using table salt)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground chili powder*
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Savory Crepes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- avocado oil or other neutral oil, for coating pan (see recipe note #1)
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese or Comté, finely shredded
- 8 thin slices ham Jambon de Paris or Prosciutto
Air Fryer Zucchini
INGREDIENTS
- 6-7 cups zucchini or about 6 small zucchini or 3 large zucchini, sliced into quarters vertically and then into ½-inch thick half moons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch ground red pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Easy Corn Maque Choux
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (14 to 16-ounce) bag frozen sweet corn
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can petitie diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Creole seasoning (optional)
Green Bean Salad With Toasted Almonds & Feta
INGREDIENTS
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 to 3” long pieces
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small-to-medium clove garlic
- Several twists of freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 3 to 4 large basil leaves, torn or chopped, for garnish
- Lemon zest from about ½ lemon, for garnish
Authentic Louisiana Crawfish Pie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 stick butter
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb crawfish tails
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 8" frozen pie shells
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- ⅓ stick butter
- 2 cups mild cheddar cheese
Bread Pudding
Ingredients
For the bread pudding
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 loaf French bread, at least a day old, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6-7 cups)
- 4 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup bourbon whiskey
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Bourbon Sauce:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup bourbon whiskey (less or more to taste)
