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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    Our Best Copycat Restaurant Side Dishes

    We’ll show you to make all of your favorite dinner sides at home—like copycat Boston Market mac and cheese, copycat KFC coleslaw, copycat Red Lobster biscuits and many more!

    Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    103 reviews

    This dish is a crowd-pleaser with its creamy sauce, chunks of ham and potato slices. I always enjoyed it when...


    Loaded Greek Pasta Salad

    A blend of complimentary flavors from traditional ingredients, this Greek pasta salad gets topped with a tangy dressing to pull...


    Pasta Salad

    It's so easy to mix and match ingredients in pasta salad recipes. Try this with different veggies, cheese and vinaigrette...


    Italian Corn Salad

    I have made Mexican street corn and decided to create an Italian version. It is easy and keeps well in...


    Grilled Eggplant with Fig, Feta and Walnuts

    This recipe checks all of the flavor boxes: sweet, savory, spicy and acidic. It can be a vegetarian Mediterranean main...

    Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad

    This colorful and healthy grilled panzanella salad is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that makes the most...


    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    When it comes to side dishes, it’s hard to beat a good potato recipe. While baked or boiled spuds might


    Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Neutral-tasting soy milk doesn't detract from the potato flavor in this quick-to-fix version of vegan mashed potatoes. —Taste of Home...


    Gluten-Free Cornbread

    When transitioning to a gluten-free lifestyle, the first thing you’ll probably miss is bread. Many grocery store gluten-free breads are

    Vegan Stuffing

    Mushrooms add earthy flavor to this vegan dressing. Crunchy toasted pecans are stirred in before baking, but walnuts or almonds...


    Mexican Macaroni Salad

    Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Tangy Macaroni Salad

    Classic macaroni salad is a potluck staple. It can be made ahead, transports easily and is the perfect side for...


    Saucy Maple Brussels Sprouts

    I like to toss oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with a mixture of maple syrup and mayo for a delicious side dish....


    Scalloped Butternut Squash

    1 review

    Not only is this winning recipe delicious, it has just five hardworking ingredients. I make it at least once a...

    Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

    1 review

    Potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes. These potatoes take a little effort, but you can save time by...


    Easy Pesto Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    I love this recipe because the pressure cooker does the work for you. I'm able to make the rest of...


    Feta Peach Salad

    1 review

    This refreshing, five-ingredient side salad is a perfect way to celebrate the peach harvest. Incorporate it into your weekend brunch...


    Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Pack this classic salad for a picnic or workplace lunch. For best results, allow the salad to sit in the...



    Bread Dumplings

    I remember enjoying these dumplings as a kid with roast pork or svickova, which is a Czech recipe for braised...




    Filipino Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    This Filipino macaroni salad is always on the buffet table at family parties. It's such a sweet and unique combination...

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    French Onion Soup Potatoes Are the TikTok Food Mashup We Can’t Get Enough Of

    These viral French onion soup potatoes are a crispy, herby and (of course) cheesy take on the classic soup.


    Sauteed Fiddleheads

    Two years after we moved into our new home, my cousin and his wife came by for a visit. She...



    How to Make Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles)

    Haluski, or buttery cabbage and noodles, is comfort food at its best. This simple and delicious dish is great on...


    Pear, Apple and Celery Salad

    1 review

    This salad is incredibly fresh and bright, but uses apples and pears, making it perfect for fall and winter. The...


    How to Make Copycat Sonic Onion Rings

    If you've ever made homemade onion rings, they may not have tasted like Sonic onion rings. That's because they use...