Side Dishes

Discover the perfect accompaniment to your next meal with our guide to the best side dishes. We have dinner sides made from grains, veggies and much more.

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    Broccoli and Carrot Cheese Bake

    1 review

    A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...


    Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    2 reviews

    If you don't typically enjoy a side of Brussels sprouts at dinnertime, then this recipe will change your mind. It’s...


    Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake

    5 reviews

    I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...


    Boston Baked Beans

    10 reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Stilton, Bacon & Garlic Smashed Potatoes

    1 review

    Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level. This side...


    Bacon & Sausage Stuffing

    1 review

    This was inspired by my mother's stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you're making it, and people can never...


    Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans

    7 reviews

    I’ve heard radishes are the only vegetable you don’t cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and...


    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    10 reviews

    When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...

    Cheese Smashed Potatoes

    9 reviews

    Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. —Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona


    Mashed Potatoes with Garlic-Olive Oil

    6 reviews

    Garlic mashed potatoes are high on our love list. To intensify the flavor, I combine garlic and olive oil in...


    Chive Smashed Potatoes

    6 reviews

    No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They’re chunky, tasty...


    Thymed Zucchini Saute

    8 reviews

    Simple and flavorful, this recipe is a tasty and healthy way to use up all those zucchini that are taking...


    Cranberry Cornbread Casserole

    6 reviews

    What could be better on a cold day than a warm casserole and creamy sweet cornbread put together? Since it...


    New Orleans-Style Scalloped Corn

    5 reviews

    This colorful casserole is very popular among family gatherings in many New Orleans homes. I started making it years ago,...


    Southern Cornbread Dressing

    2 reviews

    This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started...


    Zucchini Fries for 2

    14 reviews

    I often make these fries for my husband and myself, especially when our garden is full of zucchini. The cornmeal...


    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd

    5 reviews

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...

    Sausage Bread Dressing

    8 reviews

    My husband and father go crazy for this dressing. Leftovers are rare but they freeze quite well. To save time,...


    Crunchy au Gratin Potatoes

    3 reviews

    With its golden, crunchy topping and gooey, cheesy interior, this comforting spin on a classic side dish is brimming with...


    Cornbread Stuffing

    At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....


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    Classic Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    44 reviews

    These make-ahead mashed potatoes save me a ton of time on Christmas Day. No more frantically whipping the potatoes while...


    Traditional Holiday Stuffing

    4 reviews

    Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also...


    Old-Fashioned Dressing

    15 reviews

    Remember Grandma's delicious turkey dressing? Taste it again combined with flavorful herbs and crisp veggies in this family-favorite dressing. You'll...

    German Noodle Bake

    3 reviews

    This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles...


    Pronto Potato Pancakes

    7 reviews

    Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish...


    Slow-Cooked Sausage Dressing

    13 reviews

    This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker, so the stove...


    Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

    29 reviews

    This convenient sweet potato casserole with pecan topping calls for canned sweet potatoes, so preparation time is minimal. The nutty...


    Comforting Potato Casserole

    17 reviews

    After enjoying this creamy, snazzed-up potato casserole at a wedding dinner, my daughters and I asked the caterer to share...


    Slow-Cooker Dressing

    Here’s an easy dressing that’s perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it’s in the slow cooker, you’re free to turn your...