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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    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama adds a surprising crunch. —Jeanette Marks, Ashland, Kentucky

    French-Fry Bake

    1 review

    When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe—what a fast...


    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

    1 review

    This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks, the onions are better than ever...


    Mango Barley Salad

    4 reviews

    I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...

    Light Chicken and Broccoli Bake

    6 reviews

    Cheesy chicken and broccoli bakes are the ultimate comfort food, but I wanted to give the classic casserole a healthier...


    Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

    1 review

    I coat zucchini strips with a mixture of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Then I bake them until...


    Potluck German Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my...


    Sausage-Herb Dressing

    1 review

    To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...


    Yummy Corn Chip Salad

    7 reviews

    Corn chips give a special crunch and an unexpected flavor to this potluck favorite. Bacon adds a hint of smokiness,...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 review

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


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    The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    13 reviews

    What makes this the best out of all the cheesy scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...

    Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes

    1 review

    For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...


    Creamy Ranchified Potatoes

    1 review

    My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe, and over the years, I've adjusted it to our tastes. It's so nice to...


    Mashed Cauliflower

    3 reviews

    This is our choice for a side dish that's lower in carbs than mashed potatoes but just as flavorful and...


    Tangy Bacon Green Beans

    6 reviews

    My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads....


    Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

    5 reviews

    Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...


    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    12 reviews

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...


    Chuck Wagon Beans with Sausage

    5 reviews

    I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...


    Chunky Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    4 reviews

    I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill,...


    Slow Cooker Mushroom Stuffing

    My grandmother created this recipe after my grandfather left the well-drilling business and invested all their money in a mushroom...

    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    7 reviews

    With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...


    Golden Zucchini Pancakes

    6 reviews

    If your garden is overflowing with zucchini this time of year, make these incredible pancakes to use it up. We...


    Parsnip Potato Gratin

    4 reviews

    Parsnips don't get much space in the produce section. But their subtle sweetness makes them worth the hunt.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte...


    Nacho Hash Brown Casserole

    5 reviews

    This tasty slow cooker recipe will free up your oven and produce the best hash browns ever. Soft and super...


    Flavorful Mashed Potatoes

    8 reviews

    Earthy herbs bring a full chorus of flavor to creamy red potatoes, making this side dish anything but ordinary. Save...


    Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    1 review

    Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could...