15 Cozy Fall Side Dishes

Oct 30, 2025

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There is no better way to savour the season than with some comforting Fall side dishes that simply burst with cozy flavours. Side dishes can be so underrated, but they really bring the most goodness to the table, and balance out the richness of the mains. These delicious sides are easy to make with everyday ingredients, and can be enjoyed for every occasion.

Roasted Beetroot Wedges
Pan-Fried Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
Southern Corn Pudding
Oven Baked Ratatouille Tian
Celeriac Slaw
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Roasted Butternut Squash Halves
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Cauliflower Cheese with Bacon
Sweet Potato and Muenster Gratin
Vegetable Gratin
Crispy Roast Potatoes
Roast Pumpkin Quinoa Salad

Roasted Beetroot Wedges

Roasted Beetroot Wedges, a delicious side dish that is packed with goodness. The wedges have a wonderfully vibrant colour that doesn’t fade after roasting, and you only need salt and olive oil to bring the most out of this underrated vegetable.

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Pan-Fried Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

A pan with brussels sprouts cooked with bacon and parmesan. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Pan-Fried Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and a touch of parmesan, a quick and easy side dish ready in under 10 minutes. No more boring brussels sprouts, this is side dish is perfect throughout the Fall and Winter months.

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

A roasted cauliflower half on a floral plate, showing its lightly charred edges and soft interior. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce, a quick and easy vegetarian side dish or even a vegetarian alternative to a traditional roast. The bechamel sauce is cheesy and delicious, and utterly addictive.

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Southern Corn Pudding

A baked casserole dish filled with a golden-brown mixture of diced vegetables, corn, and herbs, topped with fresh thyme and green onions, on a wooden surface. — Photo Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

A comforting side dish with a touch of Fall, this Southern Corn Pudding is incredibly delicious, and perfect for every occasion. Why not add it to your Thanksgiving dinner menu?

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Oven Baked Ratatouille Tian

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Baked Ratatouille Tian, a delicious French side dish that packed with so much flavour and deliciousness. Bonus point, it it a favourite with the whole family, picky eaters included. Serve it on its own or as a side dish for any meat or meat alternatives.

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Celeriac Slaw

Celeriac Slaw with apple and carrot, a delicious alternative to the regular cabbage coleslaw. It’s light and fresh, and an excellent side dish to any roast for every special occasion.

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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

A bowl of roasted vegetable sticks, featuring a colorful mix of carrots and parsnips. The vegetables are golden and slightly charred, seasoned with herbs, and arranged in a white dish with a dark blue rim. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with a simple blend of seasoning, a delicious side dish for any roast or roast alternative. Naturally sweet, these roasted carrots are a favourite with little ones, but also with grown ups.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Halves

A plate with two halves of roasted butternut squash, featuring a caramelized surface, beside a green and white striped cloth partially visible on the right side. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Halves, an incredibly delicious Fall side dish that is easy to make with minimal prep and effort. Naturally sweet and rich in nutrients, this butternut squash side can be enjoyed as a side dish, or used for other dishes.

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Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts, cubed sweet potatoes, and crispy bacon pieces on a baking sheet. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with bacon and sweet potatoes, a fabulous side dish that is comforting and cozy. It’s super easy to make, and super flavourful too.

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

A bundle of sweet potato fries wrapped in parchment is on a dark, speckled surface, with a few butternut squash fries scattered nearby. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Crispy and delicious Baked Sweet Potato Fries that make a great alternative to the good old potato fries. It’s a fantastic Fall side side or just a nutritious snack whenever you feel peckish.

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Cauliflower Cheese with Bacon

A white dish filled with baked cauliflower and bacon casserole, topped with melted cheese and herbs. A serving of the casserole is placed on a decorative white plate with floral patterns, all set on a dark wooden table. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

A twist on the classic side dish, this Cauliflower Cheese with Bacon is baked in a delicious white sauce with bacon until golden and bubbling hot. It’s comforting and heart warming, perfect for a cozy Fall dinner.

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Sweet Potato and Muenster Gratin

An overhead view of a round baking dish with red handles, filled with creamy, baked scalloped sweet potatoes. The dish shows a mix of thinly sliced orange sweet potatoes and a creamy sauce, garnished with herbs. A piece of the dish has been scooped out with a spoon. — Photo credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

A classic Southern side dish, this Creamy Sweet Potato and Muenster Gratin is rich and cozy, and so creamy. A wonderful accompaniment for any roast or roast alternative.

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Vegetable Gratin

A baked dish of creamy Brussels sprouts gratin with a golden-brown crust in a rectangular white casserole dish. A silver spoon is scooping a portion, revealing the creamy interior with Brussels sprouts and sauce. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Vegetable Gratin with brussels sprouts and leeks smothered in a cheesy white sauce, and topped with golden breadcrumbs and more cheesy goodness, a delicious Fall side dish. It’s a great accompaniment for any roast or roast alternative, and it goes down well with the whole family.

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Crispy Roast Potatoes

Roast potatoes with garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Crispy Roast Potatoes with a touch of rosemary and garlic, a side dish that has no rival. Sunday Roast, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other occasion, roast potatoes to the rescue – the very best ones you can get.

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Roast Pumpkin Quinoa Salad

A bowl of salad containing quinoa, roasted vegetables, leafy greens, feta cheese, seeds, and chunks of savory pumpkin. It’s placed on a dark wooden table with a spoon beside it. — Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Roast Pumpkin Quinoa Salad made with feta cheese, beetroot, mixed green leaves, and toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. The salad is drizzled with a light balsamic vinegar and honey dressing for the wow factor.

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