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If you’re wondering what to serve with your buttered noodles, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 33 of the most popular side dishes for buttered noodles.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with buttered noodles are, Salisbury steak, chicken paprikash, and mushroom bourguignon. For simple options, try salmon piccata or confit tomatoes. For something fancy, try butter poached lobster tails.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Salisbury steak

Serving Salisbury steak with your buttered noodles hits two birds with one stone.

You have protein in the form of moist and juicy beef patties, and you also get an umami-loaded mushroom gravy you can drizzle over the noodles!

And the best part? This meal is super budget friendly.

Why we love this recipe: it boasts a 4.93 rating from 413 votes.

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Salmon piccata

Jazz up your buttered noodles by serving them alongside this gourmet salmon piccata.

Similar to the original chicken version, the salmon filets are seared to form a delightfully golden crust.

And then they’re covered in a bright and zesty lemon caper sauce that will perk your buttered noodles right up.

Why we love this recipe: it’s perfect for a healthy midweek dinner.

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Cheddar garlic swirl rolls

Step aside garlic bread – these garlic swirl rolls are taking over.

The rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with garlicky, cheesy flavors, thanks to the butter, grated parmesan, and cheddar tucked within the swirls.

Just a heads up – these are dangerously addicting!.

Why we love this recipe: your kitchen will smell amazing as these rolls bake.

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Butter-poached lobster tails

Elevate your humble buttered noodles into a show stopping dish by serving them with lobster tails.

The beauty of lobster tails is you don’t need to do much to make them tasty – a quick poach in butter and lemon will do the trick.

Psst… this recipe works for shell on or shell off tails.

Why we love this recipe: it’s simple but oh-so-delicious.

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Mushroom bourguignon

With the weather getting chillier by the day, there’s never been a better time to whip up this mushroom bourguignon.

It’s meatless but packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of umami mushrooms, red wine, herbs, and vegan Worcestershire.

Scoop a hefty serving of this mushroom stew over your buttered noodles for the ultimate meat-free comfort food.

Why we love this recipe: leftovers will still taste great the next day.

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Cherry tomato confit

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Tomato confit is the perfect effortless addition to your buttered noodles.

It involves slow roasting whole cherry tomatoes in olive oil and fresh herbs.

The tomatoes end up brilliantly sweet and super juicy. YUM!

Psst… add some feta to the mix for some creaminess.

Why we love this recipe: you can make a big batch and use it over several weeks.

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Chicken paprikash

Ever tried Hungarian food? You’re about to.

This Hungarian classic is warm and rich, with fork-tender chicken and a slightly smoky, vibrantly-colored paprika sauce and it’s traditionally served over noodles.

Psst… serve the whole thing with a dollop of sour cream to balance out the prominent paprika flavor.

Why we love this recipe: its cozy and comforting.

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Blackened shrimp kale salad

This salad may not look like much but trust me – appearances are deceiving!

The kale leaves are massaged with a classic Caesar dressing, which helps soften and infuse them with that iconic garlicky, lemony flavor.

While the cajun-spiced shrimp brings a juicy bite with a fiery kick that’ll make your taste buds tingle.

Enjoy this salad alongside buttered noodles for a complete, nourishing meal.

Why we love this recipe: you can make this in advance – just keep the shrimp separately.

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Sloppy joe

Making sloppy joe from scratch is so easy that once you try it, you’ll never buy it from a can ever again.

You only need seven simple ingredients, and everything comes together in one pot, meaning there’s not much washing up (yay!).

Sloppy joe is traditionally served in a bun, but this saucy meat dish is fabulous over some simple buttered noodles too.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

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Creamed spinach and artichokes

This recipe is halfway between creamed spinach and a spinach and artichoke dip.

And it’s half way between a side and a sauce.

Parmesan and cream cheese are added to a roux, giving you an ultra-rich sauce which you can mix the veggies and noodles into.

It’s indulgent, but really tasty.

Why we love this recipe: it adds some holiday flair to your noodles.

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Garlic parmesan broccoli

You can never go wrong with a side of greens.

Broccoli is packed with vitamins and nutrients, making them the perfect healthy addition.

And when you roast them, the florets turn perfectly crisp-tender and develop a delightful mild sweetness.

Pro tip: these will go great with the chicken paprikash I mentioned above!

Why we love this recipe: you can’t get much easier than this.

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The best side dishes to serve with buttered noodles

Salisbury steak
Salmon piccata
Cheddar garlic swirl rolls
Butter-poached lobster tails
Mushroom bourguignon
Cherry tomato confit
Chicken paprikash
Blackened shrimp kale salad
Sloppy joe
Creamed spinach and artichokes
Garlic parmesan broccoli