Easy Ranch Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Easy ranch roasted sweet potatoes made with canned sweet potatoes, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan.
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 Southern Deviled Eggs (Easy Family Recipe)
Learn how to make creamy Southern deviled eggs with this easy foolproof recipe. Perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, church potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings.
Cast Iron Ranch Potatoes
Cast Iron Ranch Potatoes are crispy outside, fluffy inside, and seasoned with ranch for an easy side dish everyone will love.
How to Doctor Canned Green Beans So They Taste Homemade
Learn how to doctor canned green beans so they taste homemade. Slow-cooked with bacon, onions, and simple seasonings.
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.
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.