This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Explore dozens of easy side dish recipes that are simple, delicious, and perfect for pairing with weeknight dinners, holiday meals, and everything in between.
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.
More Collections
Our Top 10 Easy Side Dishes
1 Glazed Carrots Recipe
Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
These glazed carrots simmer tender with butter and brown sugar, sweet and glossy on the stovetop, an easy side that kids and guests love.
Get the recipe
2 Spanish Rice Recipe
Spanish Rice Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
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.
Get the recipe
3 How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
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.
Get the recipe
4 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
Get the recipe
5 Fruit Salad Recipe
Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
This fruit salad recipe features an array of colorful, healthy fruits tossed in a citrus vanilla dressing, a bright and refreshing side dish.
Get the recipe
6 Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe
Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
With just 4 ingredients, these easy yeast rolls are ready in under an hour and are perfect for a light snack or served with dinner.
Get the recipe
7 Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Fresh Green Bean Casserole keeps beans tender crisp in a creamy mushroom sauce with a golden onion topping, easy to prep ahead for any dinner.
Get the recipe
8 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
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!
Get the recipe
9 Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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.
Get the recipe
10 Sweet Cornbread
Sweet Cornbread
Total Time: 40 minutes
Moist and lightly sweet cornbread with creamed corn and sour cream is quick to mix and perfect with soup or chili.
Get the recipe
More Easy Side Dishes
11 Calabacitas
Calabacitas
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cheesy calabacitas is a quick Mexican side dish made with zucchini, squash, corn, and melty cheese, fresh, flavorful, and perfect for taco night!
Get the recipe
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.
Get the recipe
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!
Get the recipe
14 Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!
Get the recipe
15 Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
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.
Get the recipe
16 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!
Get the recipe
17 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!
Get the recipe
18 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!
Get the recipe
19 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.
Get the recipe
20 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.
Get the recipe
21 Asparagus Bundles
Asparagus Bundles
Total Time: 25 minutes
With few ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep, asparagus bundles are wrapped in bacon for unmatched flavor perfection and wow factor.
Get the recipe
22 Green Bean Bundles Recipe
Green Bean Bundles Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Mouth-watering green bean bundles are wrapped in bacon and glazed in brown sugar for the ultimate side dish!
Get the recipe
23 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
Get the recipe
24 Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
Get the recipe
25 Microwave Corn
Microwave Corn
Total Time: 10 minutes
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.
Get the recipe
26 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.
Get the recipe
27 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!
Get the recipe
28 Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Unlock the secret to unbelievably delicious grilled corn with our super simple guide on how to grill corn on the cob!
Get the recipe
29 Fried Zucchini
Fried Zucchini
Total Time: 25 minutes
Restaurant-style fried zucchini is a family favorite! It's simply addicting, especially dipped in ranch or marinara.
Get the recipe
30 Roasted Carrots Recipe
Roasted Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
Get the recipe
31 Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes
Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
Get the recipe
32 Corn Casserole Recipe
Corn Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Moist and tender corn casserole requires only a handful of ingredients for an easy side that is packed with flavor!
Get the recipe
33 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This easy green bean casserole is a holiday classic, featuring sauce-covered green beans and crispy onions baked to golden perfection.
34 Creamed Corn
Creamed Corn
Total Time: 20 minutes
Better than the canned version, this smooth and buttery creamed corn recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious!
Get the recipe
35 Mexican Corn on the Cob Recipe
Mexican Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
Our Mexican corn on the cob recipe is loaded with mayo, cheese, chili powder, and lime for a deliciously easy street corn favorite!
Get the recipe
36 Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Slow Cooker 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!
Get the recipe
37 Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect, easy side dish for your next meal or holiday gathering. Just dump, cook, and enjoy!!
Get the recipe
38 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
Get the recipe
39 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
Get the recipe
40 Mashed Potato Casserole
Mashed Potato Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes
Deliciously cheesy mashed potato casserole is a comforting twist that takes a classic side dish to a whole new level!
Get the recipe
41 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.
Get the recipe
42 Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Total Time: 48 minutes
Cheesy hashbrown casserole takes minutes to prep and is the perfect side dish for any dinner or holiday meal!
Get the recipe
43 Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
These buttery smooth BEST mashed potatoes are our go-to potato side dish for every dinner and holiday get-together. They're my FAVORITE!!
Get the recipe
44 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!
Get the recipe
45 Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This classic cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a holiday favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd with its rich, comforting flavor!
Get the recipe
46 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!!
Get the recipe
47 Perfect Baked Potato
Perfect Baked Potato
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
With crispy, seasoned skin, a tender inside, and all the best toppings this recipe always results in the perfect baked potato!
Get the recipe
48 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
Get the recipe
49 Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Simply tasty candied sweet potatoes are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, making them a favorite side dish.
Get the recipe
50 Potato Wedges Recipe
Potato Wedges Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Crunchy potato wedges are perfectly seasoned and garnished with parmesan. You won't be able to stop at one!
Get the recipe
51 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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.
Get the recipe
52 Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Macaroni Salad With Ham Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
Get the recipe
53 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Our broccoli cauliflower salad is simple, tasty and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing that’s perfect for any potluck or dinner table!
Get the recipe
54 Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
This homemade broccoli salad is fresh, crunchy and loaded with sweet and savory flavors perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
Get the recipe
55 Corn Salad
Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes
This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
Get the recipe
56 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!
Get the recipe
57 Kale Salad Recipe
Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
Get the recipe
58 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!
Get the recipe
59 Wedge Salad Recipe
Wedge Salad Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
This fresh wedge salad is a classic. It's crisp and refreshing, smothered in creamy dressing and topped with crumbles of cheese and bacon.
Get the recipe
60 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!
Get the recipe
61 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!
Get the recipe
62 Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Grilled Mexican corn salad is a quick, easy twist on Elote. It's a perfect side for pairing with your Mexican favorites!
Get the recipe
63 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!
Get the recipe
64 Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
Get the recipe
65 Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
Made in under 20 minutes, this deliciously cheesy Mexican street corn recipe is a perfectly spiced complement to any Mexican dinner.
Get the recipe
66 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!
Get the recipe
67 How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
No need for a rice cooker, simply follow these steps for how to cook rice in a crock pot. It's the easiest method!
Get the recipe
68 Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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!
Get the recipe
69 Canned Refried Beans
Canned Refried Beans
Total Time: 10 minutes
Get perfectly creamy restaurant-style beans by adding just THREE extra ingredients to your canned refried beans!
Get the recipe
70 Garlic Knots Recipe
Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
Get the recipe
71 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!
Get the recipe
72 How to Make Garlic Bread
How to Make Garlic Bread
Total Time: 20 minutes
Unleash the garlicky goodness in 20 minutes with this easy, cheesy garlic bread recipe that elevates any meal!
Get the recipe
73 Garlic Bread Recipe
Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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!
Get the recipe
74 Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
These addicting copycat cheddar bay biscuits whip up in under 15 minutes, and they taste even better than the real thing!
Get the recipe
75 Baked Beans Recipe
Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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!
Get the recipe
76 Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours
Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
Get the recipe
77 Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe
Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
Jiffy Corn Pudding bakes creamy and sweet with golden edges, quick to mix with pantry staples, perfect for holidays, potlucks, and weeknights.
Get the recipe
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.
I love all your side dishes! Simple and all delicious.
What a fabulous collection! I just made the asparagus bundles and can’t wait to make more. Thank you!
All of these recipes look AMAZING!!! Can’t wait to try the green beans! Thanks for the best roundup!!
These are such great ideas. I always struggle coming up with good sides!
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.