These 17 sides had everyone licking their plates

Great side dishes can completely change the way a meal feels, and this collection is packed with easy, flavorful options that work for any occasion. These recipes are comforting, versatile, and simple enough for weeknights while still being impressive for holidays, gatherings, or special dinners.

Potato Galette

This potato galette has crisp edges, a tender center and bold flavors. It’s simple to make yet looks impressive enough for any dinner table.
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Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Pancetta

Take standard mac and cheese to inspiring new heights with this smoked gouda mac and cheese with pancetta recipe. Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish. You can enjoy this grown up mac and cheese as a side dish or as the main dish and I guarantee second helpings and clean plates!
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Burrata With Tomatoes And Pesto

Make this tasty burrata with tomatoes and pesto as an appetizer or side dish, or pair with meat, poultry or seafood for a light summer meal.
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Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic make a delicious side dish for all kinds of entrees. The natural sweetness of carrots is showcased by the creamy, salty parmesan cheese and buttery, as well as hints of garlic, rosemary and fresh parsley. Everyone at the dinner table will love crispy parmesan carrots. Their sweetness appeals to the younger members of the family and it’s a great way to get them to eat cooked carrots.
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Smoked Asparagus

Try this flavourful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker and you’re sure to be impressed. Asparagus is always delicious and it’s a versatile vegetable, suiting anything from stir-fries to soups and side dishes. The following smoked vegetable recipe is simple to make and boasts a buttery, lemon flavour as well as the wonderful smokiness.
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Roasted Beet Salad

This delicious roasted beet orange salad boasts a variety of contrasting and tasty ingredients including sweet and juicy roasted beets, peppery arugula, sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and salty crumbled feta cheese.
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Air Fryer Whiskey, Sausage And Cranberry Stuffing

This air fryer whiskey, sausage, and cranberry stuffing is so delicious. And baking stuffing in an air fryer means you can fit other dishes in the oven or on the stove. It is the perfect stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Did you know you could make a bourbon or whiskey stuffing with pork sausage recipe in your air fryer? Well, you can, and it’s so good!
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One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing holiday corn recipe and pairs nicely with any kind of meat you want to cook. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste and it’s a cozy, comforting side dish the whole family will love.
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Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans

If you’re looking for a slightly different sweet potato dish for your holiday menu. You’ll love these sweet potatoes with candied maple pecans. Its streusel-like topping makes a change from the classic dish.
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Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

Crispy Parmesan potatoes roast on a cheesy crust and are served with herbed yogurt and homemade chili oil for a flavorful and easy side dish.
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Sweet Potato Souffle

Sweet potatoes are a must make for Thanksgiving, but this recipe is so decadent and smooth with a yummy crunchy topping!
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

This easy side goes well with turkey for a flavorful side dish on Thanksgiving. It is fairly easy and adds both color and flavor to your meal.
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Smoked Potato Salad With Bacon

This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will surely impress your guests. Go ahead and add this to your list of the best summer side dish recipes!
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Sweet Potato Casserole

A holiday staple this Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is super easy to put together and it is stopped with a delicious streusel topping that makes it an irresistible side dish!
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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash is packed with flavor using ground turkey sausage, chopped apples, kale, and dried cranberries for a healthy side dish!
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Take a twist on the casserole and make these delicious Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes! Topped with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping these potatoes are fun for holidays, dinner or just because.
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French Bread Stuffing

Turkey and stuffing are a classic combination for Thanksgiving! Make this wholesome and delicious homemade stuffing and skip the box mix varieties for the best flavor.
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