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21 Sides for Philly Cheesesteaks

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Today I'm sharing our favorite side dishes for Philly cheesesteaks. Whether you're looking to switch things up on cheesesteak night, or planning your first homemade cheesesteak dinner, you'll find plenty of delicious ideas on this list.

Decorative collage of side dishes to go with Philly cheesesteaks.

Cheesesteaks are a popular fast-food type sandwich originating in Philadelphia. Made on a long hoagie roll with thin sliced steak and cheese, it's most commonly served with fries or onion rings.

If you have a weekly cheesesteak night at home, it can get a bit boring to serve the same meal over and over. Try swapping out your side dishes with something new. Or, add new toppings or cheeses to your cheesesteak.

You'll find a good variety on this list - maybe a few side dishes you hadn't thought of before! Perfect for your next cheesesteak or chicken cheesesteak dinner.

What is a Philly cheesesteak?

A Philly cheesesteak is a steak and cheese sandwich made in Philadelphia, PA. An authentic cheesesteak is not only made in Philadelphia, but also made with a specific set of ingredients.

Thin sliced ribeye steak on an Amoroso roll, and either cheese whiz or American cheese makes the standard cheesesteak. Onions are the most popular topping, and most purists will tell you that bell peppers and mushrooms do not belong on an authentic cheesesteak.

Cheesesteaks have become so popular that they can now be found all across the country, with many variations in toppings and sauces.

Toppings for cheesesteaks

A traditional cheesesteak is made with thin sliced ribeye and is usually topped with onions and cheese. By why stop there?

When making cheesesteaks at home, the sky's the limit as far as toppings are concerned. Here are a few ideas for toppings to serve with your cheesesteaks:

  • Caramelized onions
  • Bell peppers/hot peppers
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Mayonnaise
  • Cheese whiz/cheese sauce
  • American cheese
  • Provolone cheese
  • Tomato sauce (like an Italian pizza steak sandwich)
  • Pepperoni (see above)
  • Horseradish

Side dishes for cheesesteaks

Looking for side dishes to serve with those homemade Philly cheesesteaks? Look no further. You'll find a wide variety of side dishes on this list. All perfect for accompanying your next homemade cheesesteak!

Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Ranch Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish for your next weeknight meal. Oven roasted red potatoes are coated in olive oil and tossed in a tangy ranch seasoning.
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Quartered red potatoes coated in ranch seasoning on a serving plate.

Southern Potato Salad

Served cold, this classic potato salad is filled with potatoes, eggs, celery, red onion, and relish, then coated in a creamy seasoned dressing.
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Potato salad scooped by a wooden spoon.

Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

by Kid Tested Recipes
Crispy oven roasted potatoes are a simple, crowd-pleasing side dish to serve with your next meal. Easy to make in the oven while your main course cooks on the stovetop!
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Roasted potato slices on a sheet of parchment paper.

Chopped Kale Avocado Salad

Make a chopped kale avocado salad today - all you need are seven simple pantry ingredients! This hearty salad is made with cubed avocado, roasted sunflower seeds, and simple a homemade vinaigrette.
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Bowl filled with kale and cubed avocado.

Crispy Fried Dill Pickles

by Spend with Pennies
Crispy fried dill pickles are perfect for snacking and dipping - or even as a sandwich topping! Perfectly seasoned and fried until golden brown.
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Crispy fried dill pickles in a serving tray with sauce.

Southern Macaroni Salad

Southern macaroni salad is a classic side dish that's perfect for your next picnic. This cold side dish is filled with macaroni, diced vegetables, and eggs, coated in a creamy and flavorful dressing. 
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Glass bowl of macaroni salad.

Air Fryer French Fries

by Princess Pinky Girl
These air fryer french fries are made with just two ingredients - potatoes and oil - and are ready in minutes! They turn out crispy and crunchy, the entire family will love them.
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Greek Spinach Pasta Salad

Greek spinach pasta salad makes the perfect cold lunch or side dish. Fresh baby spinach is tossed with pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and feta cheese. Drizzled on top is a flavorful homemade vinaigrette dressing!
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White bowl filled with spinach, pasta, and veggies.

Air Fryer Tater Tots

by Deliciously Sprinkled
Why buy frozen tater tots when you can make them from scratch? These air fryer tater tots are crispy and salty, and easy to freeze for future meals.
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Air fryer tater tots on a serving plate with a bowl of ketchup.

Roasted Potato Arugula Salad

Spiced roasted potatoes sit on a bed of fresh arugula with chopped tomatoes and red onion, tossed in a fresh dill vinaigrette dressing. This warm roasted potato arugula salad makes the perfect light lunch or dinner side dish. Recipe makes 4 big salads or 6 side salads.
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White bowl filled with arugula, potatoes, tomato, and red onion.

Homemade Potato Chips

by Bowl of Delicious
All you need are potatoes, oil, and salt to make a batch of homemade potato chips. The perfect addition to your next dinner - kids and adults alike will love them.
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A metal container filled with homemade potato chips.

KFC Coleslaw

by Love From The Oven
Coleslaw is a classic picnic side dish, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This KFC coleslaw recipe tastes just like the classic coleslaw at your favorite fried chicken restaurant!
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Baked Zucchini Sticks

by Zucchini Zone
These baked zucchini sticks are breaded in panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning for plenty of flavor and crunch. The perfect handheld side dish for your next meal.
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Cajun Sweet Potato Wedges

Cajun sweet potato wedges make an easy and flavorful side dish for your next weeknight meal. Sweet potatoes are drizzled in olive oil, sprinkled in spicy seasoning, then roasted in the oven.
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Sweet potato wedges on a white plate.

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Grilled vegetable skewers are the perfect light and flavorful side dish for summer. Sliced fresh veggies are coated in a flavorful herb dressing and grilled to perfection.
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Four skewers filled with sliced zucchini, onions, peppers, and mushrooms.

Crispy Homemade Onion Rings

by Real Housemoms
Crunchy and sweet, these homemade onion rings are the perfect side dish for your next meal. So easy to enjoy, you may want to make extra!
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Homemade onion rings on a white plate.

Cheesy Broccoli (gluten-free)

Cheesy broccoli is an easy, gluten-free side dish that the entire family will love. Fresh steamed broccoli is topped in a rich and creamy homemade cheese sauce.
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A white bowl filled with broccoli, topped with cheese sauce.

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

by The Sugar Free Diva
Did you know that you can make your own blooming onion at home, in your air fryer? A great change up from the standard onion ring, and the perfect size for sharing with the whole family.
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower is a flavorful and low calorie side dish or appetizer for game day. Cauliflower florets are tossed in buffalo sauce and oven roasted.
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A fork dunking a piece of roasted cauliflower into ranch dressing.

Creamy Jalapeño Corn

Creamy jalapeño corn is an easy homemade side dish for your next barbecue or weeknight meal. Corn and diced jalapeños are cooked on the stove top and coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce.
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A fork stirring creamy corn in a bowl.

Hassleback Potatoes

by Splash of Taste
Hassleback potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes that are roasted to perfection in the oven with a garlic butter sauce. An elegant side dish for your next meal.
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We hope you found a new favorite side dish on this list! Tell us in the comments below, what is your favorite side dish to serve with cheesesteaks?

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