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Easy Side Dishes

Easy side dishes with few ingredients for families to make during Thanksgiving, Christmas, year round and all the holidays in between. Using simple pantry ingredients you can make fresh and delicious sides for dinner.

What are some common side dishes?

The 4 most common sides people make with dinner would be either pasta, bread, rice or potatoes in some form. During the year you would likely make one that pairs with your main protein while during the holidays like Easter you may make one of each for a party.

What is a good side dish for a party?

A good side dish for a party depends on the main course and the theme of course, but here are some unique and crowd-pleasing options such as:

  1. Roasted zucchini and squash are cheap and healthy like carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and potatoes is always a hit. They’re easy to prepare in large quantities and can be served hot or at room temperature.
  2. 4 Ingredient Pasta Salad is easy to throw together with a light vinaigrette, mixed with vegetables, olives, cheese, and herbs, is a refreshing and filling side dish.
  3. Garlic Bread or Little Caesars Cheese Bread sticks are perfect for soaking up any sauces from the main dish and are always a crowd favorite.
  4. Chips and Qdoba salsa verde is a classic combination is easy to prepare and perfect for a casual gathering.
  5. Hawaiian Coleslaw is an easy crunchy and tangy dish that can complement a variety of main dishes, especially BBQ or grilled items.

  6. Deep Fried Deviled Eggs are a classic party favorite, easy to make ahead, and can be dressed up with different toppings like bacon bits, chives, or paprika.

A collage of five food images: mashed potatoes topped with chopped green onions, glazed baby carrots garnished with parsley, green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes being scooped, and cornbread slices on a white rectangular plate.
A bowl of stuffing featuring crumbled bread, sliced mushrooms, and chopped celery, with a wooden spoon resting on top. The delightful aroma hints at the Pepperidge Farm Sausage Stuffing Recipe. A dish of chicken is partially visible in the background.

Pepperidge Farm Sausage Stuffing Recipe

This is the most amazing Pepperidge Farm sausage stuffing recipe ever! Whether you make it with a smoked bird, our sheet pan turkey or even a spiral ham it’s a family favorite side dish. We call it Pickford stuffing because of the Grandma who created it with Jimmy Dean spicy ground sausage for Thanksgiving, Easter …

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BBQ Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

Crockpot little smokies recipe without bbq sauce is the best appetizer for Christmas or any potluck. With a sweet savory sauce complete with pineapple chunks, they are bite size bits of heaven oven served alongside slow cooker hot dogs for Super Bowl. Best finger foods to serve at a party. Ok so it’s the holidays …

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