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Kid-friendly Side Dishes

Kid-friendly Side Dishes

Getting your kids to eat a well balanced meal can be a challenge sometimes, especially when it comes to eating vegetables. We've collected some kid-approved side dishes that are sure to please their young taste buds.



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recipe for meatless tater tot casserole

Meatless Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tot casserole is an iconic dish in the midwest. This version nixes the ground beef that's in the original version and adds a crunchy cornflake topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade tater tots

Homemade Tater Tots

You can make these tasty tots ahead of time and freeze them for later (or, eat them right away!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked white rice

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


recipe for hot dog and potato casserole

Hot Dog and Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper and spices, potatoes, hot dogs, velveeta cheese, milk, mushroom soup, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato puppies

Potato Puppies

Made with eggs, oil, mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for boiled white rice

Boiled White Rice

Made with water, white rice, salt

Method:   stovetop
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 green mashed potatoes

Green Mashed Potatoes

Made with milk, cheddar cheese, potatoes, sour cream, sugar, butter, salt, black pepper, chives, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy vegetable casserole

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Made with crackers, American cheese, frozen vegetable blend, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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