25 Simple Delicious Side Dishes Perfect for Any Meal

No matter what your main course is, sides always make it better. In fact, really good sides can take family dinners to an entirely new level. If you're ready to level up, then this collection of 25 side dishes is just what you need. Enjoy delicious recipes like baked honey maple carrots, loaded mashed potato casserole, cheesy sweet corn casserole, and so many more.

Best Cranberry Sauce Muffins

If you haven’t sampled our leftover cranberry sauce muffins before then you’re in for a treat! These may be called “cruffins” in some circles
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How To Make Candied Sweet Potatoes

Close-up of honey-glazed sweet potato slices garnished with a sprig of rosemary. — How To Make Candied Sweet Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe shows how to oven bake the best, easy, old fashioned, southern, quick candied maple sweet potatoes!
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Air Fryer Corn On The Cob

Three grilled corn on the cobs, seasoned with salt and pepper, are placed on a white surface. Perfect as sides for your favorite beef dishes. — Air Fryer Corn On The Cob. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is simple to make and is so delicious for an easy side dish. I love these when we are grilling out.
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Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

A white bowl filled with cranberry sauce, garnished with an orange peel curl. — Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tangy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce, with a hint of orange and cinnamon, is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday table. Quick & easy!
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Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways

A close-up of a sweet potato casserole topped with melted marshmallows being spooned out of a baking dish. — 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!
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Cranberry Balsamic Sauce

A close-up of a wooden spatula stirring a pot of chunky, red cranberry sauce. — Holiday Roast Beef With Cranberry Balsamic Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cranberry Balsamic Sauce is tangy and sweet and makes for the perfect relish to top meat with. No need to wait for the holidays to enjoy.
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Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob

Three buttered and seasoned ears of mouthwatering corn on the cob are placed in a white dish, making them the perfect side dish for any meal. — 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!
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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Close-up of a fork holding a bite of loaded mashed potatoes topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and chopped chives. — Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Our Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! Filled with cheeses, bacon, crispy fried onions, flavored sour cream and more!
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Carrots Lyonnaise

A bowl of cooked seasoned carrots. — Carrots Lyonnaise. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Carrots Lyonnaise is so tasty. Carrots, onions and peppers, sliced as you desire, create this delicious vegetable side! Perfect for any day of the week!
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The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots

Close-up of glazed carrots 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!
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Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

A plate of cheesy corn casserole mixed with bacon pieces, topped with parsley, makes for one of the most delicious 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.
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Baked Garlic Butter Carrots

Roasted carrots seasoned with herbs and garlic. — 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.
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Vegetable Medley Casserole With Potatoes, Carrots, And Green Beans

A white plate with a serving of mouthwatering baked chicken breast topped with melted cheese, accompanied by sides dishes like green beans, sliced tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. A gold fork is placed on the edge of the plate. — 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!
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Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, And Onions

A close-up view of a dish featuring roasted carrots, potatoes, and onions garnished with fresh herbs serves as the perfect spotlight for any meal. — 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.
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

A close-up of a cooked spaghetti squash half filled with mouthwatering shredded squash strands, garnished with herbs and grated cheese, with a fork twirling some of the strands. Perfect for side dishes that complement your favorite beef recipes. — 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!
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Old-Fashioned Zucchini Squash Casserole Recipe

A photo of a piece of zucchini squash casserole on a plate. — 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!
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Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole (With Jiffy Mix)

a serving of cheesy corn casserole on a plate. — Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole (With Jiffy Mix). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix is a quick and easy side dish. The sweet, custardy, and creamy corn casserole recipe is made with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.
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Scalloped Corn Casserole With Ritz Crackers

A spoon lifting corn casserole out of dish. — 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.
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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.
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Easy Cheesy Mexican Corn Casserole

A metal spoon scooping up some mexican corn casserole. — Easy Cheesy Mexican Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Mexican Corn Casserole recipe has all the bright flavors of Mexican street corn, right off the cob! It is easy-to-make and incredibly delicious.
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Cornbread And Sausage Stuffing

This homemade cornbread and sausage stuffing recipe is full of flavor and is perfect for any holiday meal.
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Jalapeno Creamed Corn (Crock Pot)

A bowl of jalapeno creamed corn. — Jalapeno Creamed Corn (Crock Pot). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crock Pot Jalapeno Creamed Corn is a cheesy and spicy version of the classic side. It also includes salty bacon for the ultimate sweet and savory flavor.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

A wooden spoon holding a portion of baked casserole with visible sweet corn, cheese, and sprinkled herbs is the perfect addition to your vegetable sides, enhancing any meal with its vibrant flavors. — 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.
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Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

mouthwatering cheesy scalloped potatoes, featuring a serving spoon lifting a portion. — 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.
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Balsamic Roasted Carrots With Onions

Plate of glazed sweet potatoes with caramelized onions, garnished with chopped fresh herbs. — 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!
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