12 Side Dishes You’ll Be Craving Long After the Meal Is Over
Side dishes have the power to transform a good meal into an unforgettable one. Whether you’re planning a casual dinner or a festive feast, the right sides can steal the show. In this collection of 12 irresistible side dishes, you’ll find flavorful, versatile recipes that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. From comforting classics to bold new favorites, these sides are guaranteed to be the star of your table.
Apple Sausage Stuffing
This delicious Apple Sausage Stuffing is perfect for the holidays. Italian sausage, crunchy apples, and tart cranberries take this classic savory side dish to the next level.
Papas Rellenas from Cuba
Papas Rellenas are stuffed mashed potato balls, popular in Cuba and many other countries. They come filled with picadillo, a beef filling, and then fried. They are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and absolute heaven.
Cardamom-Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce
This Cardamom-Spiced Cranberry-Pear Sauce is perfect if you want a fresh new twist on a classic favorite. Serve it with turkey dinner or as a fun seasonal topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or toast.
Chakalaka
Chakalaka from Lesotho and South Africa is a savory relish or side dish filled with vegetables and beans. Take your taste buds on an adventure with this delicious dish!
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
My favorite meals, as you all know, are the ones that are both healthy and delicious. And that can be a problem when it comes to vegetables. Because most of the things you can do to them to make them delicious also make them less healthy. Case in point: zucchini fries. These magically turn a fairly tasteless vegetable into a crunchy, savory, irresistible treat.
Cheesy Mushroom and Pea Orzo
Cheesy Mushroom and Pea Orzo that is made with three kinds of cheese, baby bellas, and Libby’s® Sweet Peas Pouch is a delicious casserole perfect for serving on holidays or with Sunday dinner.
Creamed Corn
We love creamed corn, do you? I buy it in the can quite often, typically mixing one can of creamed with one regular can of corn. This recipe for homemade was heavenly, and I can’t see that I will be purchasing it anymore. Not when I can enjoy it this way!
Easy Swiss Chicken Stuffing Casserole
This Easy Swiss Chicken Stuffing Casserole will hit the spot when you’re craving a delicious comfort food meal that’s simple to whip up!
Mushroom Stuffing
This wild mushroom stuffing is the perfect side dish for a festive feast, made with a mix of fresh mushrooms, chopped pecans, fragrant herbs, sourdough bread cubes, garlic, and shallots.
Creamed Onions Recipe
Deliciously sweet, mellow onions are the star of this creamed onion recipe. They’re served in a creamy, buttery broth and eaten as a soup that’s a lovely holiday side dish or first course.
Easy Cheesy Leeks
This easy baked Cheesy Leeks recipe smothers leeks in a homemade cheddar cheese sauce, then it’s topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked in the oven gratin style. A tasty, easy side dish that’s full of great flavor and ready in under 25 minutes.
Easy Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
You’ll be surprised at how easy this Yorkshire pudding recipe is to make, and it comes out perfect every time: deliciously crisp and golden outside and light and fluffy inside. It’s a wonderful accompaniment to a roast dinner or just about any fall or winter meal!
