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Explore 100+ easy side dish recipes that are simple, delicious, and perfect for pairing with weeknight dinners, holiday meals, and everything in between.

Collage of 105+ easy side dish recipes.

Gotta Love Easy Sides!

Whether it’s veggies, potatoes, rolls, or fruit – this collection of easy side dishes is perfect for even the most novice chef. These dishes do not skimp on flavor!! We’ve made meal planning easy, so now you have time to go read a book.


Our Top 10 Easy Side Dishes

1 Glazed Carrots

Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Tender, tasty, and ready in a flash, sweet brown sugar glazed carrots are a four-ingredient side dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.
5 from 1528 votes
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2 Spanish Rice Recipe

Spanish Rice Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.
4.99 from 5819 votes
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3 How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.
5 from 10 votes
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4 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
5 from 91 votes
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5 Fruit Salad Recipe

Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
5 from 52 votes
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6 Easy Yeast Roll Recipe

Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
These easy yeast rolls can be made in under an hour with just 4 ingredients! With how quick and simple they are, they will become your new go-to dinner rolls.
4.93 from 26 votes
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7 Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Fresh green bean casserole is so easy to make and so delicious that it will become a holiday staple in your home.
5 from 175 votes
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8 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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Easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
5 from 253 votes
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9 Easy Coleslaw Recipe

Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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This quick and Easy Coleslaw makes the perfect side dish for any picnic or BBQ. It takes just minutes to put this classic coleslaw recipe together, and it can easily be customized with the spices and flavors you love most.
5 from 26 votes
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10 Sweet Cornbread Recipe

Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Moist and fluffy Sweet Cornbread is perfect to enjoy all year long, but especially with soups in the fall.
4.95 from 37 votes
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More Easy Side Dishes

11 Calabacitas

Calabacitas
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Calabacitas or "little squashes" is an easy Mexican side dish with summer squash, zucchini, and savory goodness.
5 from 3 votes
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12 Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad
Total Time: 47 minutes
Panzanella salad transforms stale bread into a vibrant salad with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette.
5 from 3 votes
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13 Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!
5 from 16 votes
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14 Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussels sprouts on white plate.
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!
5 from 204 votes
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15 Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Fabulously sweet and a little crispy, these caramelized Brussel sprouts are one of our favorite side dishes! Even your pickiest eater will enjoy this recipe.
5 from 17 votes
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16 Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Creamy mashed cauliflower is undeniably delicious! It's simple to make and is such a great side dish for any dinner meal.
5 from 8 votes
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17 Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes

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Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal. 
4.95 from 18 votes
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18 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a smoky and savory side dish. It is crispy, delicious, and takes about 20 minutes to prepare!
5 from 8 votes
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19 Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes
Roasted cauliflower is the perfect healthy side dish, it's simple to throw into the oven and comes out golden brown with a little crunch!
5 from 5 votes
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20 Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This tasty low-carb side dish will knock your socks off with how yummy it is! Cauliflower rice will be your new go-to healthy side dish!
5 from 8 votes
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21 Baked Parmesan Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Total Time: 25 minutes
Baked parmesan asparagus is the yummiest way to eat veggies! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and only a handful of seasonings.
5 from 4 votes
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22 Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.
5 from 13 votes
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23 Asparagus Bundles

Asparagus Bundles
Total Time: 25 minutes

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With few ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep, asparagus bundles are wrapped in bacon for unmatched flavor perfection and wow factor.
5 from 18 votes
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24 Green Bean Bundles

Green Bean Bundles
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Mouth-watering green bean bundles are wrapped in bacon and glazed in brown sugar for the ultimate side dish!
5 from 19 votes
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25 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
4.97 from 31 votes
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26 Zucchini Fries Recipe

Zucchini Fries Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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These baked zucchini sticks are crusted and baked in panko, parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil. Zucchini fries are healthy AND delicious!
5 from 28 votes
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27 Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Total Time: 45 minutes
Green bean casserole with bacon is an elevated classic with fresh green beans and lots of flavor making it a favorite holiday side!
5 from 8 votes
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28 Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
5 from 15 votes
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29 Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe

Yellow squash casserole in baking dish.
Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this yellow squash casserole, a holiday side dish boasting a deliciously crunchy, buttery topping.
5 from 14 votes
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30 Microwave Corn

Microwave Corn
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Did you know you can microwave corn on the cob? It's the quickest and easiest way to cook juicy, crispy corn on the cob.
5 from 41 votes
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31 Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of parmesan cheese, grilled asparagus brings a touch of freshness to any dinner.
5 from 10 votes
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32 Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe

Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Brussel sprouts with bacon has a delicious flavor that will make you come back for second and third helpings! Adding bacon is the perfect addition to this side dish recipe that is simple and loved by all.
5 from 6 votes
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33 Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quick and crispy pan fried cauliflower is coated in an Asian sweet chili sauce for a tasty veggie appetizer that's a crowd favorite!
5 from 9 votes
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34 Fried Corn Recipe

Fried Corn Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Flavorful fried corn is filled with bacon and flavor. It's a perfect pairing to your favorites and comes together in under 30 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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35 Fried Eggplant Recipe

Fried Eggplant Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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With a crispy outside and tender middle, this fried eggplant dipped in marinara will be a favorite way to eat your veggies!
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36 Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes

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Unlock the secret to unbelievably delicious grilled corn with our super simple guide on how to grill corn on the cob!
5 from 7 votes
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37 Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are a new favorite side dish. The roasted parmesan makes a wonderful crunchy texture and adds a delicious layer of flavor!
5 from 13 votes
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38 Fried Zucchini

Fried Zucchini
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Restaurant-style fried zucchini is a family favorite! It's simply addicting, especially dipped in ranch or marinara.
5 from 231 votes
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39 Roasted Carrots Recipe

Roasted Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
5 from 4 votes
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40 Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes

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Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
5 from 3 votes
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41 Corn Casserole Recipe

Corn Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes

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Moist and tender corn casserole requires only a handful of ingredients for an easy side that is packed with flavor!
5 from 2 votes
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42 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This easy green bean casserole is a holiday classic, featuring sauce-covered green beans and crispy onions baked to golden perfection.
5 from 97 votes

43 Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Better than the canned version, this smooth and buttery creamed corn recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious!
5 from 129 votes
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44 Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican Corn on the Cob
Total Time: 14 minutes

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Our Mexican corn on the cob recipe is loaded with mayo, cheese, chili powder, and lime for a deliciously easy street corn favorite!
5 from 62 votes
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45 Crock Pot Creamed Corn

Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
5 from 19 votes
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46 Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect, easy side dish for your next meal or holiday gathering. Just dump, cook, and enjoy!!
5 from 371 votes
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47 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
5 from 185 votes
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48 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
5 from 19 votes
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49 Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes

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Deliciously cheesy mashed potato casserole is a comforting twist that takes a classic side dish to a whole new level!
5 from 122 votes
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50 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe

Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.
4.91 from 11 votes
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51 Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Total Time: 48 minutes

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Cheesy hashbrown casserole takes minutes to prep and is the perfect side dish for any dinner or holiday meal!
4.99 from 123 votes
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52 Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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These buttery smooth BEST mashed potatoes are our go-to potato side dish for every dinner and holiday get-together. They're my FAVORITE!!
5 from 121 votes
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53 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
4.89 from 17 votes
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54 Funeral Potatoes

Funeral Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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This classic cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a holiday favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd with its rich, comforting flavor!
5 from 1280 votes
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55 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!
4.94 from 15 votes
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56 Red Potatoes Recipe

Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
These Brown Sugar Glazed Red Potatoes have become our new favorite side dish! With only FOUR ingredients required, this red potatoes recipe is so simple to make. Everyone loves red skin potatoes smothered in a buttery brown sugar glaze!
5 from 17 votes
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57 Perfect Baked Potato

Perfect Baked Potato
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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With crispy, seasoned skin, a tender inside, and all the best toppings this recipe always results in the perfect baked potato!
5 from 10 votes
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58 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
4.97 from 128 votes
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59 Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes

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Simply tasty candied sweet potatoes are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, making them a favorite side dish.
5 from 20 votes
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60 Potato Wedges Recipe

Potato Wedges Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Crunchy potato wedges are perfectly seasoned and garnished with parmesan. You won't be able to stop at one!
5 from 11 votes
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61 Instant Pot Potato Salad

Instant Pot Potato Salad
Total Time: 40 minutes
It may be quicker, but this creamy instant pot potato salad has all of the flavor and texture of the original.
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62 Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

Mashed sweet potatoes prepared in white bowl with butter pat on top.
Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Buttery smooth mashed sweet potatoes that elevate any meal you’re making. With maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter and more, you will love the combination of sweet and savory these potatoes have to offer.
4.67 from 3 votes
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63 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe

Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.
4.91 from 11 votes
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64 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Twice baked potatoes in casserole form! filled with potatoes, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and more. It's the perfect side dish to any holiday or dinner.
5 from 55 votes
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65 Pommes Frites

Pommes Frites
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Crispy seasoned pommes frites paired with a zesty Cajun remoulade create a flavor explosion in every bite.
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66 Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe

Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
4.98 from 111 votes
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67 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Our broccoli cauliflower salad is simple, tasty and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing thatโ€™s perfect for any potluck or dinner table!
5 from 119 votes
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68 Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

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Simple broccoli salad recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying crunch with a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients smothered in a creamy dressing.
4.98 from 82 votes
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69 Corn Salad

Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes

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This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
4.99 from 87 votes
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70 Quick Caprese Salad Recipe

Quick Caprese Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Simple and Quick Caprese Salad is easy and delicious with pops of mozzarella, tomatoes, avocados and drizzled with a balsamic glaze!
5 from 2 votes
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71 Kale Salad Recipe

Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet Kale Saladย is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemadeย sweet dijon vinaigrette!
5 from 8 votes
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72 Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Total Time: 8 minutes
Our favorite fresh tomato mozzarella salad delivers big flavors with just 4 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes!
5 from 10 votes
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73 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! It's perfectly light and refreshing.
5 from 10 votes
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74 Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad – a simple, delicious and quick salad perfect for dinner or for BBQs and get togethers. So many great flavors!
5 from 10 votes
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75 Wedge Salad Recipe

Wedge Salad Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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This fresh wedge salad is a classic. It's crisp and refreshing, smothered in creamy dressing and topped with crumbles of cheese and bacon.
5 from 4 votes
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76 Arugula Salad Recipe

Arugula Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Fresh Arugula salad is loaded with healthy greens, juicy tomatoes, and parmesan shavings with pine nuts and creamy avocado on top!
5 from 7 votes
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77 Asparagus Salad Recipe

Asparagus Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Filled with mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with basil, and covered in a light balsamic vinaigrette, this asparagus salad is bursting with flavor! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!
5 from 10 votes
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78 Pistachio Salad Recipe

Pistachio Salad Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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This easy pistachio salad is light, fluffy, and made with just 4 simple ingredientsโ€”perfect for any holiday or potluck!
5 from 114 votes
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79 Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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Ambrosia Salad will take you straight back to your childhood. This Southern creamy fruit salad is filled with mini marshmallows!
5 from 9 votes
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80 Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Asian Noodle Salad – coleslaw, linguine, chicken, and fried wonton strips covered in a delicious homemade Asian dressing!
5 from 11 votes
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81 Green Bean Salad Recipe

Green Bean Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
5 from 4 votes
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82 Broccoli Strawberry Salad Recipe

Broccoli Strawberry Salad Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes
Strawberry broccoli salad is creamy and refreshing with pops of juicy fruit. It can easily be made ahead and enjoyed later!
5 from 17 votes
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83 Mexican Corn Salad Recipe

Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Grilled Mexican corn salad is a quick, easy twist on Elote. It's a perfect side for pairing with your Mexican favorites!
5 from 8 votes
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84 Broccoli Slaw Recipe

Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Broccoli slaw is layered with green onions, oriental ramen noodles, peanuts, and sunflower seeds in a delicious dressing!
5 from 8 votes
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85 Sweet Coleslaw Recipe

Sweet Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw is a copycat of a tasty dish from Disneyland's Big Thunder ranch. It is a perfect side dish to any meal or BBQ.
5 from 7 votes
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86 Pea Salad Recipe

Pea Salad Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Pea salad is made with a creamy mayo dressing, bacon, cheese, and bright pops of peas. It only requires a handful of ingredients and is easy to make!
5 from 7 votes
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87 Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe

Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!
5 from 9 votes
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88 Antipasto Salad

Antipasto Salad
Total Time: 15 minutes
Quick and hearty antipasto salad is filled with cured meats and veggies and lightly dressed with your favorite Italian dressing!
5 from 8 votes
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89 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
4.99 from 287 votes
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90 Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes

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Made in under 20 minutes, this deliciously cheesy Mexican street corn recipe is a perfectly spiced complement to any Mexican dinner.
5 from 612 votes
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91 Fruit Kabobs

Fruit Kabobs
Total Time: 30 minutes
Our quick and colorful fruit kabobs are easy to customize, creating a healthy and delicious appetizer or side – perfect for every occasion!
5 from 15 votes
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92 How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot

How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

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No need for a rice cooker, simply follow these steps for how to cook rice in a crock pot. It's the easiest method!
5 from 14 votes
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93 Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Our homemade cilantro lime rice is fresh, zesty, and the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, and more! And it's made in 30 minutes!
4.97 from 64 votes
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94 Sour Cream Cornbread

Sour Cream Cornbread
Total Time: 35 minutes
On the table in about 30 minutes, this tender sour cream cornbread is the perfect side to your favorite bowl of chili.
4.93 from 39 votes
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95 Canned Refried Beans

Canned Refried Beans
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Get perfectly creamy restaurant-style beans by adding just THREE extra ingredients to your canned refried beans!
5 from 49 votes
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96 Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Juicy roasted tomatoes are the yummiest and easiest appetizer or side dish. Roasting them (with a little olive oil, basil and parmesan) brings out every delicious flavor!
5 from 7 votes
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97 Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut Rice Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
This easy, restaurant-style Coconut Rice is perfect for pairing with your favorite Asian dishes. Best of all, it's ready in 20 minutes!
5 from 4 votes
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98 Garlic Knots Recipe

Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
5 from 13 votes
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99 Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Quickly and easily make fluffy instant pot brown rice in under 40 minutes. With step-by-step instructions, it's no fail!
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100 How to Make Garlic Bread

How to Make Garlic Bread
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Unleash the garlicky goodness in 20 minutes with this easy, cheesy garlic bread recipe that elevates any meal!
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101 Garlic Bread Recipe

Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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This is by far our favorite Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
4.90 from 37 votes
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102 Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes

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These addicting copycat cheddar bay biscuits whip up in under 15 minutes, and they taste even better than the real thing!
5 from 5 votes
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103 Baked Beans Recipe

Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Easy Homemade Baked Beans is a must-have at all of our BBQ's. Everyone who tries it agrees it's the best baked beans recipe!
4.98 from 41 votes
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104 Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours

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Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
5 from 45 votes
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105 Spinach Artichoke Bread Recipe

Spinach Artichoke Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Deliciously cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bread makes a perfectly yummy appetizer or side!! It whips up in only 20 minutes!
4.95 from 19 votes
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106 Jiffy Corn Pudding

Jiffy Corn Pudding
Total Time: 1 hour

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Jiffy corn pudding is a creamy, buttery, and sweet side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday, and comfort food at its finest.
5 from 97 votes
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6 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    I make your Spanish rice a few times each month. Love your baked beans as well. I often come to your site to find new recipes when I’m trying to change things up with our dinner rotation. This list makes it easy to decide what to try next.

  2. Olivia says:

    I love all your side dishes! Simple and all delicious.

  3. Cori P says:

    What a fabulous collection! I just made the asparagus bundles and can’t wait to make more. Thank you!

  4. Eden says:

    All of these recipes look AMAZING!!! Can’t wait to try the green beans! Thanks for the best roundup!!

  5. Katie says:

    These are such great ideas. I always struggle coming up with good sides!

  6. Joy says:

    You have so many delicious side dish recipes on your site!! I go to your site daily, because my family is never disappointed & the recipes are super easy to make.