15 Irresistible Sides That’ll Have You Skipping Straight to Seconds
Feb 24, 2025
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Let’s be honest—side dishes are the real stars of any meal. Who cares about the main course when you’ve got Crispy Smashed Potatoes stealing the show? Or Garlic Knots so buttery and soft they practically beg to be devoured. Craving crunch? Vegetable Tempura and Potato Skins have you covered. Need something cheesy? The Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions will ruin you for all future onions. And for a little sweet, savory, and spicy magic, don’t skip the Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans, Cranberries, Feta & Hot Honey. Honestly, why settle for one when you can have them all? Click in—your taste buds will thank you.
Table of Contents
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Knots
- Grilled Zucchini
- Potato Skins
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans, Cranberries, Feta & Hot Honey
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Sesame Tomato Salad
- Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions
- Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings
- Creamy Baked Brussels Sprouts
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Vegetable Tempura
- Cheese Fries
- Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are a simple yet incredibly delicious appetizer or side dish! With perfectly golden edges and simple seasoning, these easy-to-make potatoes are the perfect complement to any meal. Serve with our creamy garlic feta sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Garlic Knots
These Garlic Knots are incredibly soft and pillowy, bursting with garlic and herb flavor! Easy to make, they’re a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
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Grilled Zucchini
This Grilled Zucchini recipe is a game-changer for easy side dishes! Quick to prepare, incredibly versatile, and delicious, it’s a perfect make-ahead option that complements almost any meal.
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Potato Skins
These loaded Potato Skins are restaurant-quality delicious, but made with the love (and ease) of home cooking! Crispy potato skins are generously topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans, Cranberries, Feta & Hot Honey
This Roasted Butternut Squash is a simple yet sophisticated side dish, perfect for any occasion! The combination of crunchy pecans, sweet cranberries, creamy feta, and a drizzle of hot honey elevates the butternut squash to a new level of deliciousness.
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Roasted Cauliflower
This Roasted Cauliflower recipe delivers the ultimate cauliflower experience! High-temperature roasting yields exceptional caramelization, resulting in crispy edges and a tender interior—a flavor and texture revelation.
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Sesame Tomato Salad
This Sesame Tomato Salad is a simple, delicious, and healthy side dish! Made with ripe heirloom tomatoes, a flavorful sesame-ginger dressing, and fresh herbs, this easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for summer.
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Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad is incredibly easy to make and incredibly versatile! With simple ingredients, it’s a beautiful and refreshing side dish, perfect for grain bowls, salads, or alongside proteins.
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Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions
These Easy Cheesy Tennessee Onions are a quick, delicious, and surprisingly simple side dish! Made with just six ingredients, they’re packed with savory cheesy goodness.
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Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings
These Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack! Crispy wings baked to perfection and tossed in a flavorful peanut sauce create a truly irresistible treat.
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Creamy Baked Brussels Sprouts
These Creamy Baked Brussels Sprouts are a delicious and elegant side dish! Sautéed Brussels sprouts with shallots and garlic are baked to perfection in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce.
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Cheesy Garlic Bread
This Cheesy Garlic Bread is a simple yet incredibly satisfying side dish! Easy to make and bursting with cheesy garlic flavor, it’s the perfect complement to any dinner.
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Vegetable Tempura
This Vegetable Tempura recipe is a family favorite for a reason! We’ve perfected the recipe for maximum crunch, making these homemade tempura easy to prepare and far superior to takeout.
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Cheese Fries
These Cheese Fries are a family favorite comfort food—easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! Made with simple ingredients like frozen French fries, cheddar cheese, garlic, and a few pantry staples, they’re a quick and delicious meal that disappears fast.
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Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes
These Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes are a quick and easy way to enjoy a comforting classic! Perfect for cozy nights in or as a hearty side dish for gatherings, they’re a delicious and satisfying meal.
To learn more: Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes