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    30 of Grandma's Best Vegetable Side Dish Recipes for the Perfect Dinner

    Published: Jun 11, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    A good dinner has a delicious main, but a great dinner has equally tasty sides. Grandmas have always seemed to make the best food and pair their recipes perfectly with one another to create the best meals. This collection of 30 of Grandma's best vegetable side dishes showcases that with sides like balsamic green beans, air fryer sliced potatoes, volcano potatoes, and more.

    Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

    A spoonful of cornbread casserole with corn, peppers, and bacon being lifted from a slow cooker as one of the delectable side dishes.
    Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Mexican street corn casserole is so good and so easy. This slow cooker corn casserole, also called elote corn casserole, is the perfect side.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

    Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes

    Roasted baby potatoes seasoned with herbs and spices, placed on parchment paper. One potato is on a fork, ready to be enjoyed as one of the perfect side dishes for your beef main course.
    Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe creates the best small baby potatoes in an air fryer EVER. Breakfast or dinner
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes

    Sliced Potatoes In Air Fryer

    Close-up of seasoned, roasted potato slices with a fork on top, garnished with parsley on a white plate, prepared as an Air Fryer appetizer.
    Sliced Potatoes In Air Fryer. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Sliced Potatoes In Air Fryer recipe cooks up potatoes into a quick and flavorful side dish perfect for any day of the week.
    Get the Recipe: Sliced Potatoes In Air Fryer

    Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob

    Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob Being brushed with butter.
    Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This recipe for buttery and sweet Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob is a great way to make a delicious corn side dish. It’s full of flavor without any work!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob

    Candied Carrots

    Close-up of a wooden spoon scooping honey maple glazed carrot slices garnished with chopped parsley.
    The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas

    The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots are a definite favorite around here. The right amount of flavor and seasoning make this recipe a definite keeper!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots

    Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans

    A close-up image of a plate of sautéed green beans garnished with chopped garlic, perfect as vegetable sides.
    Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Sweet Garlic Balsamic Green Beans recipe is made with fresh green beans that are sauteed to perfection! It's the perfect answer to a quick and easy side for all types of meals.
    Get the Recipe: Quick And Easy Balsamic Green Beans

    Easy Crockpot Mushrooms

    Mushrooms on a wooden spoon.
    Easy Crockpot Mushrooms. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This recipe for tender Crockpot Mushrooms takes any dinner to the next level. They are bursting with fresh bold garlic flavor and acidity from the white wine.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crockpot Mushrooms

    Easy Sweet Green Beans

    A dish of cooked green beans, glossy and green, served as a vegetable side in a white rectangular dish on a wooden table.
    Easy Sweet Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy sweet green beans recipe is ready in a flash and so delicious. Sweet and tangy, it's the best green bean recipe ever!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Green Beans

    Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, And Onions

    A bowl of roasted vegetable sides including carrots, potatoes, and onions, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, And Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes is a time-saving, weeknight meal option that's delicious! Roasted potatoes onions and carrots work with all meats and proteins.
    Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

    Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions

    A plate of roasted carrots and onions garnished with fresh herbs, perfect as vegetable side dishes.
    Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This recipe for Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions is so easy and super delicious! The flavors blend perfectly together!
    Get the Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions

    Baked Garlic Butter Carrots

    Roasted carrots seasoned with herbs and garlic, a perfect vegetable side dish in a white plate.
    Baked Garlic Butter Carrots. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Garlic Butter Carrots are easy and delicious, roasted at 350 degrees, cut or sliced in your favorite shape or using baby carrots, this dish doesn't disappoint.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Garlic Butter Carrots

    Vegetable Medley Casserole With Potatoes, Carrots, And Green Beans

    Vegetable Medley Casserole With Potatoes, Carrots, And Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This vegetable medley casserole combines potatoes, carrots, and green beans with a tasty balsamic tomato sauce and melty parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. It's an easy side dish to make for meals and one the whole family will love!
    Get the Recipe: Vegetable Medley Casserole With Potatoes, Carrots, And Green Beans

    Zucchini Casserole Stuffing

    A plate of casserole with melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and ham, garnished with parsley, served on a white plate as one of various vegetable side dishes.
    Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas:

    Stuffing zucchini casserole is a simple vegetable casserole loaded with flavorful ingredients yet easy enough to cook for weeknights or an easy holiday side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Zucchini Casserole Stuffing

    Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

    Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. Scalloped Corn Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a side everyone will enjoy.
    Get the Recipe: Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

    Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe

    A vintage-style fork holding a bite of vegetable casserole with zucchini and carrots, focused closely with a blurred background.
    Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This old-fashioned zucchini squash casserole recipe is so easy to make and is perfect for family dinners or holidays!
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe

    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole

    A scoop of potato casserole held in the air.
    Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! Filled with cheeses, bacon, crispy fried onions, flavored sour cream dip and more!
    Get the Recipe: Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole

    Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

    A plate of collard greens with diced ham, served alongside a piece of cornbread as a delicious side dish.
    Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern style side dish is a crowd pleaser and simple to make.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

    Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

    A wooden spoon with Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts.
    Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts are zesty and flavorful. If you are searching for the perfect Brussels sprouts recipe, this one is easy and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

    Slow Cooker Collard Greens

    A spoonful of Slow Cooker Collard Greens held in the air.
    Slow Cooker Collard Greens. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Collard Greens recipe is a simple way to make the classic southern side dish. The crock pot infuses so much flavor into the collard greens with ham hocks and spices.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Collard Greens

    Teriyaki Eggplant

    A close-up of sweet and sour tofu served over white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions alongside vegetable sides.
    Teriyaki Eggplant. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This teriyaki eggplant recipe is loaded with delicious Asian flavors and makes a great side or vegetarian main dish.
    Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Eggplant

    Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    A fork holding a serving of cheesy, baked macaroni and cheese with a golden brown crust—truly one of the favorite side dishes and a staple in house recipes.
    Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It's perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    A plate of roasted asparagus wrapped in bacon, garnished with lemon slices and parsley, perfect for vegetable side dishes.
    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Prosciutto is keto, with or without brown sugar, this oven baked, broiled or grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon is the best!
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    The Ultimate Volcano Potato

    A baked potato wrapped in bacon wit sour cream running down the side of it.
    The Ultimate Volcano Potato. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    The Ultimate Volcano Potato needs to be on every potato lovers bucket list! Your favorite baked potato toppings! A flavor explosion in every bite!
    Get the Recipe: The Ultimate Volcano Potato

    Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

    Spaghetti Squash on a black plate.
    Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This tender, Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash is a super easy side dish that can be treated as pasta or a vegetable. It’s topped with rich butter and parmesan cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

    A plate of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with bacon bits, parsley, and healthy vegetable sides.
    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. It's a favorite holiday recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans

    Roasted green beans topped with crumbled cheese and breadcrumbs on a white plate.
    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans are crispy and bursting with parmesan and garlic flavor. These crispy green beans make for a tasty side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans

    Sweet And Sour Green Beans And Corn Recipe

    A dish containing cooked green beans and corn kernels, served as a vegetable side on a white and gold-rimmed plate with gold utensils to the side.
    Sweet And Sour Green Beans And Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Corn and green beans are an often overlooked vegetable combination! Yet, this sweet and tangy green beans and corn recipe makes it sing! It makes a delicious vegetable side that can be served hot or cold with a wide variety of meals.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Sour Green Beans And Corn Recipe

    Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions

    Cooked pearl onions with herbs in a skillet, scooped with a wooden spoon for an easy vegetable side.
    Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's Honey Glazed Pearl Onions recipe is a delicious side dish that's so easy to prepare. The honey glaze adds a nice balance to the pearl onions. It only takes a few ingredients to make these honey glazed onions.
    Get the Recipe: Grandmas Honey Glazed Onions

    Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways

    A baked sweet potato casserole topped with melted marshmallows in a white dish, served as a delicious side dish with a serving spoon.
    Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    We have a marshmallow sweet potato casserole and brown sugar pecan sweet potato casserole recipe for you today. One candied sweet potato casserole two ways!
    Get the Recipe: Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways

    Slow Cooker Cabbage

    Slow Cooker Cabbage in a white bowl.
    Slow Cooker Cabbage. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This incredible Slow Cooker Cabbage recipe is perfect for cabbage lovers! The sliced cabbage becomes so incredibly tender with just the right amount of crispy texture.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cabbage

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