These rich and cheesy grits are made extra creamy by being slowly simmered in half and half with cream cheese stirred in.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Side Dishes
The role of the side dish is to round out and complete the meal. Simple side dishes complement a bold entree. Or, spice up a plain dinner with flavorful sides. We have tons of side dishes to peruse. Great choices include mashed potatoes, risotto, bok choy, French fries, cornbread stuffing, couscous, green beans, hush puppies and more.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits
Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are delicious, deep-fried bites of bready goodness. They are often served alongside other fried food like fish or chicken but really can be served anytime you want a carb side...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Stove Top-Like Stuffing Mix
Keep stuffing mix on hand cheaper than the boxed kind. Stuffing cubes are mixed with dried herbs and can be stored until you need it.
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Bean Casserole With Homemade French Fried Onions
An updated version of the famous green bean casserole that swaps out the cream soup and canned green beans for fresh ingredients, including a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Copycat Rice-A-Roni
This copycat recipe is just like the rice mix you buy at the store. It contains rice, vermicelli, and powdered bouillon. Simply saute in butter and add water.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Cherokee-Style Hominy
Hominy is a type of corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution. n this recipe, hominy is fried with bacon and onions to make a delicious side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole
Want a decadent cheesy side dish? This slow cooked potato casserole is loaded with Cheddar cheese, bacon, and onions...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bouillon Potatoes
Thin-sliced spuds with onion, beef broth, and thyme are as savory and tender as can be. A bit of fresh parsley sprinkled over top finishes the job.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gohan (Japanese-Style Rice)
Gohan, or Japanese-style rice, is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine. It is simple to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish or part of a main course.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Potatoes
Let's be clear, this is not diet food! It is, however, the best cheesy potatoes you'll ever eat. Go ahead, indulge.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Heart Attack Potatoes
Bacon, mayo, and Velveeta cheese make an uncompromisingly creamy potato casserole that is oh so worth the calories.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Fried Potatoes
Perfect potatoes aren't difficult. These cajun-style spuds are parboiled and coated in spices like cayenne, cumin, and garlic powder before a quick pan fry for that crispy outside...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Potatoes In Garlic Mayonnaise (Potatoes Aioli)
There's something about tender, crispy roasted potatoes smothered in a rich, garlic mayonnaise that just hits the spot.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Parsley Potatoes
Want a super easy side dish? These slow cooked potatoes are just the seasoned recipe you are looking for.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ham and Potato Casserole
This ham and potato casserole is a delicious, filling dish that is perfect for any occasion. This hearty casserole features tender potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy, cheesy...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Cheesy Potatoes With Kielbasa
A creamy, cheesy, potatoey (that's a word, right?) casserole intermingled with meaty bites of kielbasa.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Country Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy
Grits and gravy gets a surf-and-turf upgrade. Creamy grits stirred with cheese, shrimp, and green onion pair with savory bacon gravy for a mouthwatering...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheddar Cheese Potatoes With Sour Cream
If you love loaded baked potatoes then this potato casserole is for you. Shredded potatoes are mixed with cheddar cheese, butter, and sour cream and baked in a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Asian-Style Parsnips
Made with sesame seeds, brown sugar, parsnips, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rice O'Brien
O'Brien style refers to the onions and bell peppers in the dish. This simple oven-baked rice dish is great for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mushroom Ratatouille
Mushrooms are a great addition to this ratatouille which also contains onion, eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Stuffing Casserole
A simple bread stuffing made with onion, celery, bread, seasonings and instead of plain chicken broth it uses chicken and rice soup for a different twist.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Garlic
Oven-roasted garlic is an absolute must for tasty cooking. Cooking heads of garlic with a bit of oil is super easy, and the nutty roasted garlic paste can be used a variety of ways.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
Make these famous Boston Market potato wedges in your own kitchen. You won't know you're not sitting in the restaurant.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Savory Stuffing Balls
A great way to serve stuffing in individual portions. The outside gets a nice, crispy texture while the inside is moist and delicious.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Garlic Skillet Potatoes
This is a great go-to potato recipe to have handy. Potato wedges skillet-fried with onion, parsley, and garlic powder nail that crispy outside, soft inside balance....
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Buttered Parsley Potatoes
It's easy to copy this recipe from Joe's Crab Shack! It simply consists of red potatoes, salt, fresh parsley, and of course, butter!
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deluxe Mushroom Green Bean Casserole
What makes this casserole deluxe, you ask? Some might say it's the fresh sliced mushrooms. Others might suggest the crispy fried onions.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Potatoes Dauphinoise
Potatoes Dauphinoise is a traditional French dish made up of sliced potatoes that are baked in a rich cream sauce.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Roasted Garlic
If you don't have time to slow roast garlic in the oven, try this quick microwave method
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Jiffy Baked Corn Casserole
Made with Swiss cheese, butter, eggs, sour cream, whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, corn muffin mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Mushrooms And Mixed Vegetables
Made with fresh mushrooms, red bell pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic and just a little olive oil and seasonings.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Congee
Congee can be doctored up in dozens of savory ways, from a simple splash of soy sauce to shredded nori seaweed and soft-boiled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Beans With Potatoes and Bacon
Boiled potatoes and green beans with pan fried bacon and onion are a sure thing for a good home cookin' side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Parisian Potatoes
Learn how to make a delicious and easy recipe for Parisian potatoes. These potatoes are easy to make with a few ingredients and in under 30 minutes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fluffy Bread Stuffing
A Yankee favorite; this creamy bread stuffing is full of flavor and goes great with just about anything.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Herbed Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Stuffing
This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked White Rice
Want a foolproof way to cook rice? Try this oven-baked method with easy to follow instructions for baking rice in the oven for perfect results every time.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Better Baked Hush Puppies
No need to drag out the deep fryer for these tasty nuggets. They are just like regular hush puppies but are baked in muffin tins instead of deep frying.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Best Turkey Dressing
The combination of white bread and cornbread cubes mixed with pork sausage makes the best turkey dressing you'll ever have.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Southern Cheddar Cheese Grits
These slow cooked cheesy grits can be served for breakfast (toss a poached egg on top!) or as a savory side dish for dinner.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pommes de Terre au Lait (Potatoes Cooked in Milk)
Turn the humble potato into French cuisine royalty with this Pommes de Terre au Lait. It's what happens when milk and cheese decide to mingle.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Hot Buttered Grits
Grits are a Southern staple for a reason. Have them for breakfast, have them with dinner, have them absolutely whenever you please. There's never a bad time for a hot bowl of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple Sausage Stuffing
Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Oven Baked Spicy Rice
A great, easy side dish made with rice, tomatoes with green chiles, green olives, onion, and Jack cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes
A simple skillet-baked side dish made with potatoes, rosemary, oil, and salt.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
White Rice
Want the secret to making perfect white rice every time? Here you go!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Basmati Rice
Ready in about 20 minutes and full of flavor. This basmati rice makes a great side dish with fish, chicken, pork, etc.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Southern Baked Corn
Made with black pepper, salt, butter, onion, green bell pepper, flour, milk, eggs, corn, vinegar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecued Potatoes
If you're grilling your main course already then this potato side dish recipe is a breeze to add to your meal.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Corn Casserole
Cream cheese and a touch of sugar thrown into the crockpot turns some ordinary corn kernels into a warm, craveable side dish perfect for any occasion.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Herb-Roasted Vegetables
An array of herbs and a splash of balsamic gives these oven-roasted veggies their awesome flavor, and it's a cinch to sub in whatever veggies are in season (or on sale).
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Al Dente Make-Ahead Rice
Rice is simple to prepare but it takes time. Use this method for making it ahead of time so all you need to do is reheat... and eat!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables
You're about to start craving vegetables. A mix of honey, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar brings delicious flavor to all your favorite roasted veggies.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Oven-Baked Vegetables
Don't fear the frozen veggies. This is an easy way to bring them to life and have a flavorful side dish in a pinch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Potatoes With Bacon
Whether you are looking for a side dish for a holiday or weeknight meal, this rich, layered, creamy bacon and potato recipe is the perfect accompaniment.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
This is a festive holiday stuffing with the addition of fresh cranberries.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Aloo Gobi (Indian Potatoes And Cauliflower)
Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rice dish is bursting with flavor. The cilantro and lime give the rice a fresh taste, while the basmati rice provides...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Broccoli Casserole
Classic family-style casserole. A can of mushroom soup cuts down on the ingredients and time involved so you can spend less time with the casserole and more time with the family...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Delicious And Simple Broccoli Casserole
Made with stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, butter, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Oven Roasted Parsnips
Why does everybody always forget about parsnips? Show the root veggie a little love and roast it simply with olive oil and salt.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!