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Side Dishes

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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recipe for baked rice

Baked Rice

Made with water, butter or margarine, onions, chicken bouillon powder, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, celery, rice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheese grits casserole with chicken

Cheese Grits Casserole with Chicken

Made with process cheese food, celery, water, salt, hominy grits, cheese, onion powder or garlic powder, chopped mushrooms, butter or margarine, chicken, ham or beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked cucumbers

Baked Cucumbers

Baked cucumbers, layered with butter and dill, make an easy yet elegant side dish that brings a fresh twist to routine vegetables.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for walnut broccoli casserole

Walnut Broccoli Casserole

Made with walnuts, stuffing mix, water, broccoli spears, butter, flour, powdered chicken stock base, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green bean and corn casserole

Green Bean and Corn Casserole

Made with seasoned salt, butter, green beans, corn, cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, crackers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for hush puppy mix

Hush Puppy Mix

Made with ground red pepper, baking soda, yellow corn meal, all-purpose flour, dried minced onion, baking powder, sugar, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh broccoli casserole

Fresh Broccoli Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, breadcrumbs, broccoli, butter, cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffing like boston market

Stuffing Like Boston Market

Made with unseasoned croutons, carrots, mushrooms, chicken broth, celery, sage, poultry seasoning, chicken bouillon granules, butter, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for surefire stuffing

Surefire Stuffing

Made with eggs, black pepper, salt, Italian bread, pecan, butter, onion, celery, parsley, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cornbread grits casserole

Cornbread Grits Casserole

Made with sausage, Cheddar cheese, grits, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country fried potatoes

Country Fried Potatoes

Made with oil, sage, potatoes, flour, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for swiss green bean casserole

Swiss Green Bean Casserole

This casserole layers green beans, a creamy sour cream sauce, and a crispy cornflake crust for a dish that fits well on any dinner table.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for castle browns

Castle Browns

Made with cheddar cheese, White Castle hamburgers, hash brown potatoes, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker company potato casserole

Slow Cooker Company Potato Casserole

Made with frozen hash browns, butter or margarine, salt, onion, cream of chicken soup, potato chips or corn flakes, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker green beans with water chestnuts

Slow Cooker Green Beans With Water Chestnuts

Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for saratoga chips

Saratoga Chips

Made with non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, baking potatoes, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, ground red pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for african-style vegetables in coconut milk

African-Style Vegetables In Coconut Milk

Made with coconut milk, ghee or vegetable oil, whole cloves, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, green beans, berbere, Hungarian paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun smothered potatoes

Cajun Smothered Potatoes

Made with black pepper, red pepper, salt, garlic powder, green onion, potatoes, bacon, Tasso sausage, pork sausage, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cowboy spuds

Cowboy Spuds

Made with parsley, milk, bacon, onions, potatoes, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for potato mille-feuille with smoked salmon

Potato Mille-Feuille With Smoked Salmon

Made with smoked salmon, lemon, olive oil, russet potatoes, salt, creme fraiche or sour cream, fresh dill or parsley, scallion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for savory red cabbage and red potatoes

Savory Red Cabbage And Red Potatoes

Made with water, black pepper, salt, red cabbage, prepared horseradish, red potatoes, butter, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for artichoke rice bake

Artichoke Rice Bake

Made with fresh Parmesan, butter, mushrooms, onion, garlic salt, black pepper, chicken broth, rice, tomatoes, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jacques pepin's potatoes fondantes

Jacques Pepin's Potatoes Fondantes

Made with fleur de sel, fresh chives, baby Yukon gold or red boiling potatoes, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, olive oil, unsalted butter, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sugar snap peas with new potatoes

Sugar Snap Peas With New Potatoes

Made with black pepper, mint, sugar snap peas, kosher salt, new potatoes, butter, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker broccoli souffle

Slow Cooker Broccoli Souffle

Made with margarine, buttery round crackers, frozen chopped broccoli, cream of celery soup, mayonnaise, onion, eggs, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked brown rice and carrot casserole

Baked Brown Rice And Carrot Casserole

Made with cheese, brown rice, sea salt, onions, carrots, celery, water, olive oil, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for holiday bratwurst stuffing

Holiday Bratwurst Stuffing

Made with chicken broth, eggs, bratwurst, butter, onions, celery, green bell pepper, bread stuffing, sage, poultry seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for very-much marinated red potatoes

Very-Much Marinated Red Potatoes

Made with water, salt, garlic, red onion, black pepper, olive oil, fresh parsley, basil or chives, Nicoise olives, bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potatoes lorraine

Potatoes Lorraine

Made with bacon, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for applebee's vegetable medley

Applebee's Vegetable Medley

Made with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, corn cob, salt, butter or margarine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dillard house potatoes o'brien

Dillard House Potatoes O'Brien

Made with salt and pepper, red bell pepper, new potatoes, Italian salad dressing, garlic salt, Italian seasonings, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white shoepeg corn casserole

White Shoepeg Corn Casserole

Made with butter, buttery round crackers, white whole kernel corn, frozen shoepeg corn, French style green beans, onion, cream of celery soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for buea coconut joloffe rice (cameroon)

Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon)

Made with bay leaf, onion, peanut oil, tomatoes, tomato puree, coconut milk, carrots, hot pepper, salt, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy mushroom soup potatoes

Creamy Mushroom Soup Potatoes

Made with paprika, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, skim milk, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barley and corn casserole

Barley And Corn Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, garlic, onion, carrots, oil, chicken broth, pearl barley, salt, black pepper, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sausage potato stuffing

Sausage Potato Stuffing

Made with black pepper, salt, sage, pork sausage, potatoes, celery, sweet onion, butter, bread, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot stuffing casserole

Carrot Stuffing Casserole

Made with chicken flavored stuffing mix, Cheddar cheese, carrots, cream of celery soup, onion, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for herbed julienne potatoes

Herbed Julienne Potatoes

Made with Parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, milk, potatoes, onion, mixed dried crushed herbs, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked apple and carrot casserole

Baked Apple and Carrot Casserole

Made with orange juice, salt, flour, apples, carrot slices, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for best lithuanian turkey stuffing

Best Lithuanian Turkey Stuffing

Made with onion, black pepper, brown sugar, sage-based spice mixture, corn bread stuffing mix, corn bread, carrot, salt, water or chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheese and brown rice casserole

Cheese and Brown Rice Casserole

Made with dijon mustard, milk, brown rice, green onions, cottage cheese, dried dill, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican grilled vegetables

Mexican Grilled Vegetables

Made with olive oil, red wine or balsamic vinegar, ground chile powder or cayenne, salt, sweet potatoes, zucchini, chayote, eggplant, green onions, cherry tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried creamed radishes

Curried Creamed Radishes

Made with salt, milk, radishes, butter, flour, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ethiopian vegetables with garlic and ginger (yataklete kilkil)

Ethiopian Vegetables with Garlic and Ginger (Yataklete Kilkil)

Made with carrots, fresh green beans, onions, oil, green pepper, jalapenos, garlic, ginger root, salt, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for corn and onion hush puppies

Corn And Onion Hush Puppies

Made with butter or margarine, eggs, all-purpose flour, yellow corn meal, baking powder, salt, sugar, black pepper, creamed corn, milk

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for foo foo (pounded plantain) jamaica

Foo Foo (Pounded Plantain) Jamaica

Made with salt and pepper, plantains, plantain, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frank & potato bake

Frank & Potato Bake

Made with potatoes, onion, margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, american cheese, parsley, prepared mustard, frankfurters

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caramelized garlic

Caramelized Garlic

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker potatoes with bacon, gruyere, and cheddar cheese

Slow Cooker Potatoes With Bacon, Gruyere, And Cheddar Cheese

Made with salt and pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, Gruyere cheese, Cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southern spoon bread

Southern Spoon Bread

Made with eggs, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked rice with butternut squash

Baked Rice with Butternut Squash

Made with sage, dried rubbed sage, olive oil, onion, garlic, Arborio or other short-grain rice, white wine, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gorgonzola cheese grits

Gorgonzola Cheese Grits

Made with black pepper, ground nutmeg, sour cream, Gorgonzola cheese, chicken broth, water, quick-cooking grits

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli and corn casserole

Broccoli and Corn Casserole

Made with cheese, bacon, creamed corn, frozen chopped broccoli, bread crumbs, butter, egg, thyme, salt and pepper, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jamaican coconut rice and peas (beans)

Jamaican Coconut Rice and Peas (Beans)

Made with rice, black pepper, fresh thyme, red kidney beans, coconut milk, green onion, garlic, hot chile pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sausage potato casserole

Slow Cooker Sausage Potato Casserole

This casserole combines cubed potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, and melted cheese, all enveloped in a creamy soup mixture and cooked low and slow until ready to...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green bean cashew casserole

Green Bean Cashew Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, half and half or light cream, cashew, green beans, oil, onion, white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth, salt, ground white pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lone star rice

Lone Star Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, water, garlic powder, green bell pepper, oil, long grain rice, tomatoes with green chiles, turmeric, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scalloped corn and broccoli bake

Scalloped Corn And Broccoli Bake

Made with butter or margarine, black pepper, onion, egg, cream-style corn, frozen chopped broccoli, buttery round crackers

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rice casserole with eggs

Rice Casserole With Eggs

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, salt, olive oil, butter, white onion, white rice, cumin, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for leek and fennel au gratin

Leek And Fennel Au Gratin

Made with black pepper, half and half, unsalted butter, fennel, leeks, Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for triple succotash

Triple Succotash

Made with salt and pepper, sugar, butter beans, corn, tomatoes, butter, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy corn casserole

Cheesy Corn Casserole

Made with Monterey jack cheese, sugar, creamed corn, milk, Bisquick, egg, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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