Are you tired of the same old sides every season? Do you find yourself craving new and exciting flavors to add to your meals? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 26 transcendent side dishes that will enrich your every season menu. From classic favorites with a twist to bold and unique creations, these dishes are sure to satisfy your taste buds and bring excitement to your dinner table. So, let’s dive in and explore the world of side dish fusion and fare!
Cranberry Jello Salad
This cranberry jello salad combines raspberry gelatin with cranberry sauce, pineapple and orange zest for a delicious side dish or dessert that’s perfect for the holidays. Jello is a classic side dish at my Thanksgiving dinner and this cranberry version is fun, festive and elegant.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
This pull-apart bread is loaded with garlic butter, herbs and plenty of cheese, all baked together to gooey perfection. The ultimate side dish or appetizer option for a crowd! You can never go wrong with garlic and cheese bread, my favorites include garlic knots, cheese bombs, and this super easy pull apart loaf.
Sauteed Mushrooms in Soy Sauce Glaze
These garlicky soy sauce sauteed mushrooms are a quick and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The umami flavor of the soy sauce and the caramelized garlic make these mushrooms irresistible.
Recipe: sauteed mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes with Celery Root
Mashed potatoes are a must in every household. But when do you say that you made the best mashed potatoes? Well, we say it if it is creamy, fluffy and flavorful. How to do that? A bit of butter, a bit of milk and the addition of other veggies like celery root to make it even more unique.
Recipe: mashed potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries are perfectly crispy and crunchy, just like you’d get at a restaurant! Sweet potato fries can be deep fried, or oven baked to golden brown perfection. Serve your fries alongside grilled meats or sandwiches.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This recipe for sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is mashed spiced sweet potatoes, topped with both a pecan streusel topping and plenty of mini marshmallows. A holiday classic that’s a family favorite!
Bacon Green Bean Bundles
These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect elegant side dish for any meal! Your guests will be so impressed when you serve them these beautiful and delicious bacon wrapped green beans. Skip the green bean casserole this year for Thanksgiving and serve green bean bundles instead!
Roasted Delicata Squash
Roasted Delicata Squash is a simple and delicious dish that involves slicing delicata squash into rounds or half-moons, seasoning them with olive oil, herbs, and spices, and then roasting them in the oven until they become tender and caramelized. The result is a flavorful side dish with a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, often enjoyed during the fall and winter months.
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Pesto Vegetables
Experience the delightful combination of vegetables and aromatic pesto sauce in our pesto vegetables recipe. This culinary fusion is sure to satisfy. Prepare to savor the vibrant flavors and enticing aromas as roasted veggies are perfectly paired with a flavorful pesto sauce!
Recipe: pesto vegetables
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
This grilled vegetable Napoleon is a showstopper with vibrant, char-grilled layers of veggies like eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, portobello mushroom, and more. If you want a visually stunning and flavorful side dish, look no further. Served with aromatic basil pesto, it is stunning and flavorful.
Recipe: vegetable napoleon
Funeral Potatoes
Funeral potatoes are creamy and cheesy potatoes that are topped with buttered cornflakes and baked to golden brown perfection. A super easy casserole that’s perfect for feeding a crowd and always gets rave reviews!
Creamiest Scalloped Potatoes
This scalloped potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food and a perfect side dish for any occasion. With its creamy, garlicky, and savory flavors, it is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.
Recipe: scalloped potatoes
Sauteed Julienne Carrots in Maple Thyme Glaze
These maple-glazed julienne carrots are a perfect combination of savory and sweet, with a beautiful golden brown color and a caramelized flavor. With only a handful of ingredients, this easy side dish is a great addition to any holiday table or weeknight dinner.
Recipe: sauteed carrots
Sweet Potato Souffle
This sweet potato souffle is a creamy blend of sweet potatoes and spices topped with a brown sugar and pecan streusel. An easy and elegant side dish that’s perfect for the holidays.
Candied Yams
These candied yams are sweet potatoes tossed in brown sugar, butter and spices, then baked until caramelized. Add a sprinkle of marshmallows and you’ve got the perfect holiday side dish with minimal effort!
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Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole
A Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole is a comforting and indulgent side dish typically made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Often topped with additional cheese, bacon bits, and green onions, this casserole is baked until bubbly and golden, resulting in a rich and creamy potato dish that’s a favorite at potlucks and holiday gatherings.
Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs
These smashed potatoes are baby potatoes that are boiled until tender, then smashed flat, topped with garlic and herb butter, and roasted until crispy and browned. A unique and unexpected potato preparation that always gets rave reviews!
Hatch Green Chile Creamed Corn
Hatch Green Chile Creamed Corn is a simple homemade creamed corn recipe perfect for a BBQ or Southern soul food meal and Thanksgiving side. Corn is cooked with green chile peppers, milk, and butter for a simple side dish.
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French Onion Dip
This homemade French onion dip is a perfect party appetizer or savory snack to munch on in between meals. It is sour cream based, easy to make, with less than 10 ingredients and delicious.
Recipe: french onion dip
Dairy-free Sour Cream
It is a 5-minute, homemade dairy-free sour cream recipe for when you need something nut-free and soy-free. 4-ingredients plus a high-power blender and you have yourself a creamy, tangy sour cream without cashews.
Recipe: sour cream
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This make ahead loaded mashed potato casserole is full of bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives – it’s the perfect no-fuss side dish for a holiday meal. These mashed potatoes have all the flavors of a fully loaded baked potato in the form of an easy to make casserole.
Sweet Potato Gratin
The golden-orange colors of the sweet potato gratin shine on the dish as you serve it to your guests, tempting them always for getting the largest piece.
Baked Sweet Potato Chips
These sweet potato chips make for a delicious, healthy snack, especially when you’re craving deep-fried chips!
Layered Sweet Potato Casserole
Layered Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic side dish often enjoyed during Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. It features sliced or mashed sweet potatoes layered with a sweet mixture typically made with brown sugar, butter, and spices. The casserole is often topped with marshmallows or a streusel topping, then baked until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly, creating a rich and comforting side dish that combines sweetness and warmth.
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Fried Corn with Bacon
This fried corn is cooked with bacon and chives until golden brown and caramelized. The ultimate easy summer side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, fish and hamburgers. A Southern classic that never goes out of style!
Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges
These bacon wrapped potato wedges are Russet potatoes wrapped in bacon, then roasted to crispy brown perfection. The absolute best way to make french fries! Bacon makes everything better, especially when it’s paired with potatoes! These potato wedges come out so crispy that they taste deep fried even though they’re actually baked.
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