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 3-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce

$4.16 recipe / $0.69 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

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!

Homemade Applesauce

$5.53 recipe / $0.92 serving

A simple & delicious Homemade Applesauce recipe with no added sugar, four simple ingredients, and lots of cozy fall flavor!

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

$6.24 recipe / $1.56 serving

This Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad is smoky, crunchy, and topped with a creamy homemade vegetarian Caesar dressing for the perfect summer side.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

$4.46 recipe / $0.56 serving

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is loaded with crunchy pickles, cheddar, bacon, and a creamy homemade dressing. Tangy, fresh, and perfect for BBQs or picnics!

Elote (Street Corn) Pasta Salad

$5.53 recipe / $0.69 serving

This easy Elote (Street Corn) Pasta Salad is made with smoky corn, zesty lime, and creamy queso fresco for a fresh BBQ, potluck, or weeknight side dish!

Green Bean Salad

$9.23 recipe / $1.15 serving

Crisp green beans, cherry tomatoes, feta, and lemon dressing come together in this fresh, tangy Green Bean Salad that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

Grilled Peach Salad

$8.51 recipe / $2.13 serving

Juicy grilled peaches, creamy goat cheese, almonds, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette make this Grilled Peach Salad a must-try for peach season.

Macaroni Salad

$4.15 recipe / $0.52 serving

Macaroni Salad is an easy and inexpensive classic for potlucks, summer BBQs, or an easy side dish for dinner.

Smoky Grilled Mushroom Kebabs

$3.45 recipe / $1.15 serving

These Smoky Grilled Mushroom Kebabs come together fast with a bold marinade and are the perfect veggie addition to any summer grilling spread.

Summer Lentil Salad

$8.10 recipe / $1.35 serving

A simple and satisfying Summer Lentil Salad with fresh veggies, feta, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep or as a colorful potluck side!