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Side Dish

Bring everyone to the table with these easy Southern side dish recipes! From budget-friendly classics to fresh new favorites, these creative and delicious sides are the perfect match for any meal. Whether you’re serving up comfort food or a family feast, these dishes make every bite better.

Reader Favorites Include: Crushed Potatoes With Ranch Dressing, Couscous Salad With Tomatoes And Feta, Air Fryer Roasted Carrots, and Southern Fried Squash.

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

How This Viral Recipe Won Me Over Every now and then, a recipe blows up on social media and makes...

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

5 Star Reader Comment Oh my..these twice baked were delicious! My husband and the whole thing skin and all..Will be...
Wooden spoon serving crock pot creamed corn from a black crock pot.

Crock Pot Creamed Corn

5-Star Reader Comment "When ever I make one of your recipes I get rave reviews and this one did not...
Grape Salad in a white bowl with a handle.

Southern Grape Salad

5 Star Reader Comment INCREDIBLE!!! Made this for the family and it disappeared. This goes beyond anything else! Cheryl B....
Brown butter butternut squash topped with crackers and baked in a white rectangle baking dish served with a wooden spoon.

Brown Butter Butternut Squash Casserole

5-Star Reader Comment Very easy to make and delicious. New Thanksgiving side dish for sure. Thank you! Kathie My Kind...
Gray stock pot with mushroom soup and fresh thyme.

Healthy Mushroom Soup

5-Star Reader Comment This recipe produces an awesome soup with intense flavor. I love that it’s not a “cream of”...
Wooden spoon serving cheesy hash brown casserole.

Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole: No Canned Soup

5-Star Reader Comment This is the perfect recipe! Made this and it’s delicious Melossa How I Learned That Fresh Beats...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

5 Star Reader Comment This was absolutely delicious and easy!!! Your salad dressings are the best and this pasta salad...

Cranberry Pecan Slaw

5-Star Comment I made this recipe for my bookclub. I asked my husband to try it, and he wanted me...
Southern Fried Corn made in a cast iron skillet with butter, a little bacon grease, salt and pepper.

Southern Fried Corn Recipe

5-Star Reader Comment This recipe takes me way back to my childhood. My dad was a pastor at a small...

Slow Cooker Cheese Grits

When it comes to grits, I’m all about the cheese - it’s what turns this Southern staple into something rich...
Baked potatoes topped with sour cream cheese bacon bits and chives ontop of a nice blue plate.

Classic Southern Vegetable Dinners That Feel Like Home

Southern Vegetable Dinners That Feel Like Home aren’t just about what’s on the plate — they’re about the memories that...

Pineapple Cucumber Salad

This salad is a staple in my house, and like any good Southern recipe, I keep the ingredients simple but...

Southern Squash and Onions

Squash and Onions is a classic Southern dish that perfectly captures summer flavors. Tender yellow squash and sweet Vidalia onions...

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Smoky, a little spicy, and just the right amount of sweet—these grilled sweet potatoes might be my all-time favorite veggie...

Southern Fried Squash

All Southern recipes have my heart, but this one has a little piece of my soul, too! I learned how...
fried okra in cast iron

Crispy Fried Okra: A Southern Staple Made Simple

Fried okra isn’t just a side dish—it’s a tradition. Whether you’re serving it up next to cornbread and greens or...

Zucchini Squash Casserole with Crispy Topping

This Squash Casserole is comfort food, through and through. Imagine tender summer squash baked in a rich, creamy sauce, all...
Bowl of air fryer cajun potatoes served as a side dish.

Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes

Take your side dish game to a whole new level with these Cajun Potatoes cooked in the Air Fryer. With...

Southern Vinegar Slaw

Crisp, tangy, and refreshingly light, Vinegar Slaw is the perfect side dish for barbecues, summer cookouts, and weeknight dinners. It’s...

Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Butter Glaze

Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Butter Glaze is one of my favorite ways to bring big flavor to the table...

Southern Refrigerator Pickles – Quick Cucumber and Onion Recipe

Simple and refreshing Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles are super easy to make and pack a flavorful, crunchy bite that's...

Waldorf Chicken Salad With Apples And Grapes

When you're craving something light but full of flavor, this Waldorf Chicken Salad is the answer. It's made with everyday...

Fresh, Flavorful Salads To Brighten Up Any Meal

Fresh salads have a way of making any meal feel a little more special! Bring a burst of fresh flavor...

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Ready in just 20 minutes, these ultra-crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. And...
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Author Donya Mullins

Hey, there! I’m Donya and welcome to A Southern Soul. I love to cook and entertain with easy to make recipes and simple ideas that make people feel special. Read More

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Southern Christmas Showstoppers

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Christmas Favorites

  • Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham

    Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham

  • Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

    Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

  • Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day or whenever you're entertaining!

    Pimento Cheese Bites

  • Beautifully golden and perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes in a casserole dish.

    Scalloped Potatoes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

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Reader Favorites

  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs in bowl of pot with serving fork.

    The BEST Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

  • Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

  • Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery

    Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery

  • Baked Potatoes made in the Air Fryer are tender and fully on the outside with a crispy skin that makes them irresistible. Easy to make, just add your favorite toppings like butter, chives, sour cream, salt and pepper.

    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

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  • Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Classic Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

  • Rich, creamy potato soup made in the crockpot is a fall favorite dish that is warm and comforting! Top it with cheese, bacon and chives just like a loaded baked potato.

    Crock Pot Potato Soup

  • Beef pot roast cooked in the crock pot with onions and seasoned perfection until tender and juicy.

    Easy Crock Pot Beef Roast (Slow Cooker Pot Roast)

  • Wooden spoon serving crock pot creamed corn from a black crock pot.

    Crock Pot Creamed Corn

  • Honey Baked Ham cooked in a sweet glaze is a copycat recipe that's easy to make and over the top delicious.

    Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe

  • Sliced Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie on cooling rack and on plate.

    Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

About A Southern Soul

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