17 Side Dishes That Steal the Show
This collection features a range of flavorful side dishes, offering everything from indulgent and creamy to nutritious and easy-to-make options. Various recipes, including roasted acorn squash and herb-baked zucchini, ensure a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for holiday dinners or quick weekday meals.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
This recipe for air fryer twice-baked potatoes is the ultimate crowd-pleaser because it’s loaded with mashed potatoes, butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives. Watch them take center stage as you serve them as a side dish or snack during the big game! Get the recipe: Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Asparagus and Shallots
This recipe for asparagus with shallots is a simple and nutritious side dish that goes well with evening meals. In less than 20 minutes, this tasty and light dish can be prepared. Get the recipe: Asparagus and Shallots
Buttery Carrots
How delicious is this recipe for sautéed buttery carrots? Their nature resembles magic. For what reason? Considering that after I create them, they go. Sweet, velvety, and the ideal side dish, they live up to the hype. Get the recipe: Buttery Carrots
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Roasted till golden brown with a little crisp outside, these delicious Parmesan Brussels sprouts are made. If you don’t already like this modest little vegetable, they might make you think differently. You’ll adore them if that’s the case. Get the recipe: Brussels Sprouts
Squash Souffle
When you hear the word souffle, you probably think of cheese or chocolate. However, as demonstrated by this squash souffle, the fundamental concept may be applied in various ways, such as to make a tasty side dish that compliments nearly any entrée. Get the recipe: Squash Souffle
Mashed Celery Root
Mashed celery root is a tasty and adaptable side dish that goes well with many different kinds of food. It tastes mildly sweet and has a creamy texture, making it a fantastic mashed potato substitute. Vitamins C and K, as well as fiber, are abundant in mashed celery root. Get the recipe: Mashed Celery Root
Broccoli Rabe
Garlicky and bold at the same time, this broccoli rabe. It’s very simple to prepare, and the flavor of the garlic really brings out the bitterness of the broccoli rabe. I will demonstrate how to prepare broccoli rabe in this post because of this. Get the recipe: Broccoli Rabe
Roasted Red Peppers
Peperoni arrostiti, or Italian roasted peppers, are incredibly easy to make in your home oven. Because they don’t require white vinegar to be preserved, they are far superior to canned roasted peppers. Get the recipe: Roasted Red Peppers
Herb Baked Zucchini
With the ideal balance of herbs and spices, this recipe for herb-baked zucchini is not only tasty but also quite simple to prepare! Get the recipe: Herb Baked Zucchini
German Style Creamed Spinach
This is the creamed spinach recipe from Germany that my grandmother used. You’ll want to keep eating this tasty and creamy side dish long after the holidays are over. It’s the perfect comfort food for the holidays. It cooks quickly—less than 10 minutes—and tastes great. Get the recipe: German Style Creamed Spinach
Smoked Baked Beans
Today, we’re enhancing the timeless essence of baked beans with a tantalizing smoky infusion. Prepare for a flavorful journey as smoked baked beans take these classic flavors to unparalleled heights. Get the recipe: Smoked Baked Beans
Roasted Acorn Squash
This roasted acorn squash is a tasty and easy dish with lots of flavor. The squash’s natural sweetness is enhanced by roasting, which also subtly introduces flavors of fresh herbs and spices. There’s no better way to make a nutritious and tasty dinner any night of the week with its easy ingredients and nutritional advantages! Get the recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash
Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe
This colorful roasted baby potato recipe pairs perfectly with any meat dish, offering an ideal carbohydrate side. Their appeal lies in both their attractive appearance and delightful taste, making them a standout addition. Get the recipe: Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe
Black Bean Salad With Corn
Are you a salad lover and would you like one that has sweet corn and black bean flavors combined? For a simple lunch or outdoor picnic, black bean salad with corn is a tasty and simple recipe to prepare. Get the recipe: Black Bean Salad With Corn
Oven Roasted Beets
This simple, delectable roasted beetroot recipe will become a staple! It’s incredibly nutritious and makes for one of the finest side dishes. Typically, we love tossing them into salads! Get the recipe: Oven Roasted Beets
Instant Pot Lentils
This instant pot-cooked lentil dish is both satisfying and flavorful. Perfect for hectic weeknights, it offers comforting goodness in under 30 minutes, requiring minimal effort. The instant pot not only retains flavors but also creates exceptional textures, cooking lentils faster than traditional stovetop methods. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Lentils
Mushroom Rice Casserole
This delicious mushroom rice casserole is a great side dish for any dinner party because it’s easy to prepare, tastes great, and has parmesan cheese. So tasty. Get the recipe: Mushroom Rice Casserole
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I’ve made a bunch of these recipes already. I’m glad to see a good baked bean recipe. That’s the next one I’m trying.
I know how much you love baked beans, Joyce. I put it in the roundup just for you. 🙂