Side Dish Recipes

150+ Side dish recipes that are budget-friendly and delicious. We’ve got pasta, salads, beans, rice, vegetables, potatoes and more!

Easy Side Dish Recipes

a piece of oven roasted broccoli being dipped into a cup of comeback sauce

Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli

$3.34 recipe / $0.84 serving

Creamy Cucumber Salad

$1.58 recipe / $0.39 serving

Cowboy Caviar

$5.54 recipe / $0.55 serving

close up of three bean salad in the bowl

Classic Three Bean Salad

$3.84 recipe / $0.77 serving

Close up side view of slices of garlic bread.

Homemade Garlic Bread

$4.63 recipe / $0.39 serving

Vegetarian Side Dishes

Holiday Side Dishes

Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

$2.05 recipe / $0.34 serving

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon on a blue background with leaves and pine cones on the side.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

$9.00 recipe / $1.50 serving

Wild Rice Pilaf

$2.73 recipe / $0.68 serving

Green Bean Casserole

$7.29 recipe / $1.21 serving

Thickened cranberry sauce in the pot being stirred.

Easy Cranberry Sauce

$5.27 recipe / $0.87 serving

Easy Roasted Carrots

$2.50 recipe / $0.62 serving

Potatoes Au Gratin

$5.33 recipe / $0.67 serving

Sweet Molasses Dinner Rolls

$1.87 recipe / $0.16 each

Newest Side Dish Recipes

Overhead view of homemade vegetable egg rolls on a plate.

Homemade Egg Rolls

$7.07 recipe / $0.70 serving

These Vegetable Egg Rolls are baked instead of fried, filled with fresh cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and ginger, and come out perfectly crisp every time!

Hot honey dip and balsamic dip in white bowls on a white platter with bread and a spoon.

Olive Oil Bread Dips

$3.89 recipe / $0.97 serving

I’m a bread lover through and through, but swirl a crusty slice into a flavorful garlicky dip, and I’m in heaven. There’s just something I find irresistible about fresh bread meeting sweet, tangy, savory sauces—it takes a simple dipping experience to another level. Honestly, I could enjoy warm bread with a deliciously simple olive oil dip at every meal.

Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans

$9.08 Recipe / $1.13 Serving

This Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans recipe is hands down one of my favorite ways to prepare haricots verts. The bacon brings a deep, savory umami richness, and the brown sugar rounds it out with a subtle touch of sweetness. The beans turn out tender and flavorful, making this one of the most perfect sides that pairs well with everything.

Cornbread Casserole

$4.76 Recipe / $0.60 Serving

This Cornbread Casserole combines the creaminess of corn pudding with the golden crust of classic cornbread for a dish that is soft on the inside and perfectly crisp on top.

Popovers

$2.03 Recipe/ $0.17 Serving

These Popovers are light, airy little clouds with a crisp exterior and a soft, tender interior. Simple and delicious, you can make them right in your muffin tin.

Tennessee Onions

$7.47 recipe / $0.93 serving

This easy Tennessee Onions recipe is the ultimate Southern onion casserole! Layers of sweet Vidalia onions, melty cheese, and butter baked to perfection.

Thanksgiving Potato Skins

$8.34 recipe / $1.04 serving

Turn your holiday leftovers into something new with these easy Thanksgiving Potato Skins. Stuffed with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce!

Overhead view of a pot of mac and cheese with a wooden spoon.

Homemade Mac and Cheese

$3.51 recipe / $0.88 serving

This incredibly creamy and cheesy homemade mac and cheese recipe features an easy cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, milk, and butter.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

$4.52 recipe / $0.65 serving

Make creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with just a few simple ingredients. A fuss-free side that saves time and turns out perfectly every time.

Sweet Potato Casserole

$7.47 Recipe / $0.94 Serving

A classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. Simple, affordable, and always a Thanksgiving favorite.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

$13.56 recipe / $1.13 serving

This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon, sour cream, and cheddar. An easy side for the holidays or anytime.

Overhead view of a baking dish filled with layers of oven roasted ratatouille.

How to make Ratatouille

$6.48 recipe / $0.81 serving

This Oven Roasted Ratatouille is packed with layers of fresh veggies, marinara sauce, and melty cheese. A simple, cozy side dish that tastes like comfort!