Side Dish Recipes

Air fryer potatoes are the easiest side dish and perfect for a weeknight dinner! All you have to do is toss baby red potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, then pop them in the air fryer. You’ll end up with crispy yet tender potatoes in under 20 minutes.

Forget the canned stuff and make this green bean casserole recipe from scratch! This comforting Southern side dish is made with a creamy mushroom sauce, canned green beans, and topped with crispy fried onions. Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

Learn how to make fried rice! Made in less than 20 minutes, this easy recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. Feed the entire family with this super fast and easy meal. See all the ways to customize this recipe to your preferences. This is one of my favorite ways to use up whatever is leftover in the fridge!

How to cook frozen French fries in the air fryer – the healthier way to enjoy fries without deep-frying! Made in 20 minutes, use store-bought frozen French fries for perfectly crispy fries every single time! Tips on seasoning, cook time, and reheating leftover fries are in the recipe card below.

A delicious side dish for a juicy steak is the perfect accompaniment to a steak dinner. From healthy side dishes to elevated salads and seafood toppings, you are sure to find the perfect accompaniment to your steak dinner. Almost 100 side dishes included below!

Easy baked beans with ground beef are the best Southern-style BBQ side dish. Spice up canned baked beans with ground beef, onion, and spices and simmer in the slow cooker for a hands-free potluck recipe. No one will ever know these aren’t homemade!

Crispy, oven-baked potatoes are a restaurant-inspired favorite! This method of salt baked potatoes results in crispy outside with fluffy, buttery insides. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious side dish. Learn expert tips on how to get that crispy skin that rivals your favorite steakhouse.

Learn how to bake a sweet potato. Roasted in the oven, these are complete with butter and salt or stuffed with toppings for a complete meal!

These savory mashed sweet potatoes are ready in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for weeknights or a quick holiday side dish. Naturally sweet, this recipe does not include marshmallows or brown sugar. Herbs and butter give these mashed sweet potatoes a savory twist that pairs well with any main entrée! If you are looking …

These twice-baked sweet potatoes are seasoned with rosemary, parmesan, and garlic for a savory twist on a sweet potato! Baked until tender and fluffy, the flavorful mixture is whipped, seasoned, and stuffed back into the shells. Top it all with freshly grated parmesan cheese for a simple sweet potato side dish that can be served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other day of the year.

Homemade cranberry sauce is such an easy recipe for holiday dinners. Super flexible and made in 30 minutes, this recipe can be adapted to the stovetop or the oven. Upgrade your holiday dinner from canned cranberry sauce to fresh, whole cranberries, spicy cinnamon, a little sugar, and a splash of (optional) bourbon!

Pressure cooker mashed potatoes are the ultimate shortcut to your favorite side dish! This recipe is your answer for mashed potatoes in a hurry! And it can be used for Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cookers. These easy potatoes can be whipped up and served in 30 minutes.

The best baked mac and cheese recipe I’ve ever made is right here! Made with three different kinds of cheese, this recipe is made completely from scratch and baked in the oven for the ultimate, homemade comfort food. This recipe is so easy to make and without Velveeta! You will never reach for the boxed stuff again!

Cornbread is the epitome of Southern food! Turn a skillet of hot cornbread into perfectly portioned muffins, and it’s the perfect grab-and-go side at the BBQ. Make a batch of these to take to parties, potlucks, or as a side dish for a weeknight meal. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of soup, stew, or chili.

Stuffed twice-baked potatoes are a family favorite! Savory baked potato shells are split and stuffed with fluffy loaded mashed potatoes, then baked again for double the deliciousness and a perfectly crispy crust. So many flavors and textures like bacon bits, melty cheese, and chives make this easy recipe a grill master’s best friend!

Deviled Eggs are a classic appetizer – spanning the decades! Made with pickled relish, mayonnaise, and mustard, these will make the perfect snack for cookouts, holidays and even meal prep!

Easy, cheesy, and delicious! This hashbrown casserole is a simple side dish with irresistible flavors of creamy soup, cheddar cheese and hashbrown potatoes! You need only 10 minutes to prep this crowd-pleasing comfort food. Prepared and baked all in one pot for easy transportation to potluck dinners, weeknights, and holidays. You can even have this for breakfast!

Savory, herby, crispy, smashed red potatoes are the envy of every other side dish! Every bite is a flavor bomb of crispy edges on the outside and soft, fluffy textures on the inside. Seasoned with buttery garlic, parmesan, and rosemary. This is a recipe that keeps it simple – made from start to finish on one sheet pan!

As the OG of Ambrosia, this recipe is a simple mixture of fruit, crunchy pecans, and delicate coconut flakes. No fluff or marshmallows to be found! Make this ahead for holiday brunch, baby showers, wedding showers, tea parties and any special occasion.

Learn how to make the best mashed potatoes with creamy, smooth results every time! Made without milk, this homemade recipe is simple, but full of rich and creamy flavor! Plenty of tips below for making ahead of time, the best type of potato for mashing, tips, shortcuts, and more in the post below.