If you’re wondering what to serve with your corned beef pie, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 45 of the most popular side dishes for corned beef pie.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with corned beef pie are British baked beans, cauliflower cheese, creamed peas, and pan haggerty (cheese and onion casserole). You can also serve a tossed green salad, braised red cabbage, spiced zucchini or coleslaw. A whiskey and bacon chutney is a tasty condiment.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
British baked beans
Baked beans are a staple in English cuisine.
And a corned beef pie is perfect for mopping up all the tomato-y sauce!
You can use canned or dried beans for this recipe. Dried beans need some prep and take longer to cook, but they hold their shape much better.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a one-pot wonder that everyone will love.
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British baked beans
Make it sweeter
Sweet and smoky baked beans
Make it brunch-worthy
Baked eggs with spicy beans
Spiced zucchini
Who knew zucchini could be so flavorful?
The key to this low-carb side dish is to marinate your zucchini slices in herbs (like oregano and garlic), spices (like cumin and paprika), chicken stock, and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking it.
Why we love this recipe: it transforms a simple ingredient into something restaurant worthy.
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Garlic butter zucchini
Make it quick
Parmesan zucchini and corn
Make it cheesy
Cacio e pepe zucchini
Creamed peas
Peas are another classic, but creamed peas are much more interesting.
It’s a really budget-friendly recipe and you only need 4 ingredients (plus salt and pepper to taste).
The peas will add a vibrant pop of green to the plate. I sometimes like to add yellow corn as well.
Why we love this recipe: you don’t need fancy ingredients to whip up this decadent dish.
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Old-fashioned creamed peas
Go back to basics
Sauteed green peas
Make a salad
Minty pea salad
Cream cheese mashed potatoes
Indulge in some potato goodness and serve your corned beef pie next to a heaping spoonful of mash.
Adding cream cheese will take your mesh to the next level, and make it the most velvety mash you’ve had yet.
Don’t forget the gravy!
Why we like this recipe: it’s comfort food heaven.
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Cream cheese mashed potatoes
Make it low-carb
Keto mashed potatoes
Make it more decadent
Cheesy scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions
Tossed green salad
If you want to keep your side dish light, a tossed green salad is the way to go.
The key to this salad is in the dressing. You need a mixture of sweet and sharp flavors.
This reicpe uses Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
It’s the perfect summer addition to a heavy corned beef pie.
Why we love this recipe: it’s super easy to customize.
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Simple tossed green salad
Make it Mediterranean
Greek tossed green salad
Make it wintery
Kale salad with bacon and blue cheese
Fried pickle spears
These fried pickles may not be a traditional accompaniment to your corned beef.
But give it a try – you won’t regret it.
The salty, sharp flavors of the pickles are the perfect palate cleanser.
Why we love this: the added crunch makes these treats dangerously addicting.
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Fried pickle spears
Make it spicy
Nashville hot fried pickles
Go back to basics
Refrigerator dill pickles
Braised German red cabbage
Also known as rotkohl, this popular German dish is a superb side dish for your corned beef pie.
The braised cabbage is delightfully tender and offers a sweet-tangy flavor that helps offset the richness of your corned beef pie.
And you can make it ahead of time because the flavors just keep developing.
Why we love this recipe: it will look great on the plate.
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Braised German red cabbage
Make it buttery
Butter braised cabbage
Make it quick
Sauteed cabbage
Baked potato chips
Want something crispy to serve with your corned beef pie?
Whip up a fresh batch of these homemade potato chips.
For best results, slice your potatoes as thin as possible – a sharp knife will do, but a mandoline is ideal.
Why we love this recipe: you have complete control over what seasoning you use – stick to plain salted or go crazy with something like lime and chili.
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Homemade baked potato chips
Make them low-carb
Air fryer zucchini chips
Make them fancy
Crispy cheesy potato stacks
Creamy garlic mushrooms
Spruce up your corned beef pie by topping it with a generous serving of these creamy garlic mushrooms.
It doubles as a sauce and a side at the same time – win win!
Psst… use a mixture of mushrooms for the best results.
Why we love this recipe: it’s chock-full of umami flavors, ensuring you get deliciousness in every bite.
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Creamy garlic mushrooms
Change the flavor
Garlic mushrooms with sun-dried tomatoes
Make it unique
Miso mushrooms
Spicy sauteed broccolini
Looking for something healthy you can whip up in a flash?
Sauteed broccolini is the way to go.
And this jazzed-up version is spicy and citrusy, thanks to the addition of crushed red pepper and a refreshing orange and lemon vinaigrette.
Why we love this recipe: it takes less than 15 minutes to prep and cook this veggie side.
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Spicy sauteed broccolini with citrus vinaigrette
Make a slaw
Broccolini slaw
Use your oven
Crispy oven-roasted broccolini
Cauliflower cheese
Indulge responsibly with this cauliflower casserole.
If the thought of dipping your pie into a luxurious, creamy cheese sauce doesn’t make your tummy rumble, I don’t know what will.
You can easily add some broccoli for more color too if you want.
Why we love this recipe: it calls for roasting the florets which means they won’t water down the cheese sauce.
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Classic cauliflower cheese
Make it vegan
Vegan cauliflower cheese
Change the flavor
Baked cauliflower parmesan
Green bean salad
Not all salads are filled with lettuce!
This green bean salad is fresh and crunchy, with some juiciness from the tomatoes and creaminess from the mozzarella.
Then it has tangy balsamic lemon basil vinaigrette to tie everything together.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a great make-ahead salad.
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Green bean salad
Make it better
Three bean salad
Make it unique
Green bean almondine
Homemade coleslaw
Bringing the corned beef pie to a picnic?
Coleslaw is the perfect crunchy accompaniment to your party treat.
It’s easy to make and the creamy mayo dressing adds a refreshing bite that contrasts with your pies’ meaty flavor.
Why we love this recipe: it uses sour cream in the dressing for that extra tangy flavor.
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Easy homemade coleslaw
Make it healthier
Greek yogurt coleslaw
Make it dairy-free
Vinegar coleslaw
Pan haggerty
Pan haggerty is another British classic that hails from Northumberland.
It’s a potato casserole with cheese and onions. Simple, but delicious!
Pro tip: use a mandoline slicer to get thin and even potato slices (that’s the second time I’ve recommended one, so you can see how it will come in useful).
Why we love this recipe: you can eat the leftovers for breakfast with eggs.
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Pan haggerty
Go fancy
Blue cheese potato dauphinoise
Make it crispy
Baked potato slices
Whiskey bacon and onion chutney
Elevate your humble corned beef pie by serving it alongside this delicious bacon and onion chutney.
The whiskey adds a great depth of flavor and the bacon brings smokiness.
Why we love this recipe: it’s incredibly addicting and moreish.
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Whiskey bacon and onion chutney
Make it simple
Caramelized onion chutney
Try some fusion
Chili and ginger tomato chutney
The best side dishes to serve with corned beef pie
- British baked beans
- Spiced zucchini
- Creamed peas
- Cream cheese mashed potatoes
- Tossed green salad
- Fried pickle spears
- Braised German red cabbage
- Baked potato chips
- Creamy garlic mushrooms
- Spicy sauteed broccolini
- Cauliflower cheese
- Green bean salad
- Homemade coleslaw
- Pan haggerty
- Whiskey bacon and onion chutney
What To Serve With Corned Beef Pie
Ingredients
- 1 portion corned beef pie
Instructions
- Prepare your corned beef pie according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: British baked beans, spiced zucchini, creamed peas, cream cheese mashed potatoes, tossed green salad, fried pickle spears, braised german red cabbage, baked potato chips, creamy garlic mushrooms, spicy sauteed broccolini, cauliflower cheese, green bean salad, homemade coleslaw, pan haggerty, and whiskey bacon and onion chutney.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
