Old-Fashioned Southern Potato Salad
This old-fashioned Southern potato salad is loaded with tender potatoes, eggs, onion, pickle relish, and a creamy mayo dressing.
Appetizers & Sides
Every great backyard feast starts with the right sidekicks! Whether you’re craving savory appetizers, creamy dips, or hearty side dishes, you’ll find plenty of Texas-inspired favorites right here. From crowd-pleasing party snacks to skillet potatoes and smoky beans, these recipes are the perfect partners for your main course — or a reason to gather all on their own.
Classic Creamy Coleslaw
This Classic Creamy Coleslaw is crisp, creamy, and full of flavor. The perfect make-ahead side dish for burgers, brisket, pulled pork, or chicken.
How to Cook Black Beans in the Instant Pot
Flavorful Instant Pot black beans from scratch — no soaking required. Ready in under an hour and perfect for Tex-Mex meals!
Cast Iron Black Bean and Corn Skillet
Cast iron black bean and corn skillet — colorful, budget-friendly, and ready in minutes. Perfect for cookouts and Tex-Mex nights!
Simple Southwest Pasta Salad
Southwest Pasta Salad with black beans, corn, bacon, cheddar, and ranch dressing. An easy side dish for cookouts and potlucks.
Best Bacon Recipes for the Grill and Smoker
From smoked candied bacon to bacon-wrapped appetizers, these are the best bacon recipes from Backyard Texas Grill — all made in the backyard, Texas style.
Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce
This easy homemade Alfredo sauce is thick, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect over pasta or chicken.
Spanish Rice (A Texas Family Favorite)
This Spanish rice recipe is a Texas family favorite made with bacon, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Serve it as a hearty side dish or enjoy it as a meal on its own.
Texas Skillet Potatoes and Onions
Crispy, buttery Texas skillet potatoes and onions made in cast iron on the stovetop, grill, or smoker — the perfect easy BBQ side dish.
Traditional Green Bean Casserole (On the Smoker)
Classic green bean casserole elevated on the smoker — a smoky twist on a beloved Thanksgiving tradition that everyone will love.