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.

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...

Crock Pot Southern Style Grits

These Crock Pot Grits are my secret to getting rich, creamy, buttery Southern-style grits on the table without hovering over...

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...

Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

This creamy, cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham recipe is classic Southern comfort food! Thinly sliced potatoes and savory ham layered...

White bowl filled with broccoli cauliflower salad with cooked bacon and dried cranberries.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This crunchy, savory, smokey, sweet, and Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is anything but boring! It's a delicious year-round side dish...

Baked Tennessee Onions: A Southern Classic Side Dish

Tennessee Onions are one of those magical recipes that fly under the radar—until you try them. Layered sweet onions baked...

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, made with just a few simple ingredients are a French fry lover's dream! These...

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

Scalloped Potatoes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Beautiful, perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes are a classic you'll fall in love with after just one bite! Tender, thinly sliced...

Mom’s Macaroni Salad

Mom’s Macaroni Salad has been a staple at our family gatherings for as long as I can remember. Made with...

Perfectly cooked brussel sprouts in the basket of an air fryer.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are out of this world delicious!...

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

Make the BEST Air Fryer Baked Potatoes the easy way! These potatoes are tender and flaky on the inside, with...

Creamy Baked Fettuccine With Cheese

This Creamy Baked Fettuccine With Cheese is a pasta lover's dream that makes the perfect, easy weeknight dinner! Tender pasta...

Easy Homemade Tarter Sauce

This Homemade Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with simple ingredients like mayo, dill pickles,...

Southern Fried Cabbage And Bacon

Crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and a flavorful mustard-infused broth come together in this Southern Fried Cabbage And Bacon recipe. It's...

Waldorf Salad (Crunchy And Fresh)

Classic Waldorf Salad is a timeless recipe with the perfect blend of crisp apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy celery tossed...

Large white serving bowl with sliced red onions, cucumbers, chopped tomatoes and avocados with homemade dressing and chopped parsley.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with vibrant summer flavors. Crisp cucumbers, sweet and juicy tomatoes,...

White serving bowl with fresh fruit salad.

Fresh Fruit Salad for A Crowd

Fruit Salad for A Crowd is a fresh, delicious, easy-to-make-ahead recipe that can feed a crowd without breaking the bank....

Wooden spoon serving cheesy hash brown casserole.

Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole: No Canned Soup

This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, comforting side dish made without canned soup! It's perfect for holidays, potlucks,...

Instant Pot Pinto Beans are so easy to make! Seasoned with ham, onion and garlic then cooked in vegetable stock, this no-soak recipe is great as a main or side dish.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Instant Pot Pinto Beans are a game-changer for easy, delicious, and budget-friendly meals! With just 7 simple ingredients, this no-soak...

Bowl of Black Eyed Peas served with corn bread muffins.

BEST Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Grab your Instant Pot and make the BEST Black Eyed Peas ever! This no-soak recipe makes tender, flavorful peas that...

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