Side Dishes

Discover the perfect accompaniment to your next meal with our guide to the best side dishes. We have dinner sides made from grains, veggies and much more.

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    Our Best Copycat Restaurant Side Dishes

    We’ll show you to make all of your favorite dinner sides at home—like copycat Boston Market mac and cheese, copycat KFC coleslaw, copycat Red Lobster biscuits and many more!

    Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

    105 reviews

    This dish is a crowd-pleaser with its creamy sauce, chunks of ham and potato slices. I always enjoyed it when...


    Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Mashed sweet potatoes have a delicately sweet flavor that rounds out savory dinners. This sweet side is every bit as...


    Truffle Mac and Cheese

    Arguably one of the most decadent baked pasta dishes out there, creamy and fragrant truffle mac and cheese brings a...


    Truffle Mashed Potatoes

    Divinely decadent truffle mashed potatoes are an easy side dish that can elevate the simplest of dinners or the most...


    Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This dill pickle pasta salad is creamy and really packed with tangy flavor.

    Brussels Sprout Casserole

    This Brussels sprout casserole is a comforting dish that delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that'll leave everyone...


    Air-Fryer Smashed Potatoes

    These crispy air-fryer smashed potatoes are a simple and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Customize...


    Sauteed Collard Greens

    Everything's better with bacon, but in this case, bacon is better with sauteed collard greens.


    Gremolata Pasta Salad

    Straying from heavier, mayonnaise-based pasta salads, I created this lighter olive oil-based salad. Lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic and tomatoes...

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    Grilled Broccoli

    10 reviews

    Coating broccoli in a lemon juice marinade and a layer of Parmesan, then hitting it with a smoky char, makes...


    Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

    This Test Kitchen-approved gluten-free green bean casserole transforms the classic holiday side into an allergy-friendly dish without sacrificing on flavor...


    Pumpkin Soup

    This spice-infused pumpkin soup with a velvety coconut milk base is the ultimate autumnal make-ahead meal.


    Sweet Potato Puree

    This sweet potato puree is easy to make and is packed with flavor and nutrients.


    Seafood Stuffing

    Shrimp and crab gussy up the typical bread-and-herb base of holiday dressing for an easy seafood stuffing.

    Roasted Cauliflower Soup

    Light, flavorful and easy to make, this garlicky roasted cauliflower soup is the perfect low-calorie dish to enjoy during fall's...


    Purple Mashed Potatoes

    1 review

    Step outside the ordinary with these gorgeous lavender-colored purple mashed potatoes—they taste just as good as they look.


    French Meat Stuffing

    A traditional holiday treat in Quebec, French meat stuffing is a savory combination of pork, beef, potatoes and warm autumnal...


    Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

    These slow-cooker cheesy potatoes come together effortlessly, delivering rich, savory flavor with every creamy bite.


    Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese

    Addictive and irresistible, our four-cheese mac and cheese takes this classic dish to new heights. Experience the heavenly blend of...


    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

    Using your instant pot makes light work of a fall butternut squash. In less than half an hour you can...


    Sweet Potato Soup

    Don't let the rich taste fool you—this sweet potato soup is surprisingly simple to make, transforming humble pantry ingredients into...


    Easy Roasted Vegetable Soup

    Roasted vegetable soup is packed with nutritious sweet potatoes, carrots and red peppers. Roasting the vegetables brings out rich, caramelized...


    Cream of Vegetable Soup

    It's easy to get in your five-a-day when you have a cream of vegetable soup recipe that's as straightforward as...

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    Italian Green Beans

    Make these Italian green beans when you want an easy side dish that's crispy and savory. It's made on the...


    Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

    Fluffy homemade mashed potatoes with a silky-smooth gravy make an easy side for daily dinners or your next holiday menu.


    Mashed Parsnips

    Take a break from the usual spuds and give creamy mashed parsnips the seasonal spotlight at dinner.


    Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes

    1 review

    In about 30 minutes, you can enjoy copycat KFC mashed potatoes at home—no drive-thru required. Serve the soft, creamy potatoes...


    Boiled Sweet Potatoes

    This boiled sweet potato recipe proves that the simplest way can be the best way. Serve these boiled and mashed...


    Copycat Stove Top Stuffing

    Once you try this easy copycat Stove Top stuffing recipe, you won't need the boxed version again. With bread, celery,...