Quick and Easy Side Dishes
Some nights you just need a side dish that comes together fast without a lot of fuss. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard, pulling together a weeknight dinner, or hosting friends on the weekend, these quick and easy sides will round out your meal in no time.
Deciding on what to make for dinner can be a real chore. I can usually come up with a main dish but then I struggle with the sides. I always want something quick that doesn’t have a ton of steps and these are a few of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights.
Why You’ll Love These Quick and Easy Side Dishes
- Minimal prep time so you can get dinner on the table faster.
- Simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
- Crowd-pleasing flavors that pair well with just about any main dish.
1
Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Skillet Mexican Street Corn delivers all the flavor of Elote in an easy skillet side with buttery corn, creamy sauce, zesty lime, and cotija cheese.
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2
Easy Onion Strings
Easy Onion Strings are light and crispy and perfect for topping burgers, adding to sandwiches or serving as a tasty side or appetizer.
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3
Sweet Coleslaw
Sweet Coleslaw is a KFC copycat recipe that comes together in less than 10 minutes with a creamy sweet dressing and is perfect with barbecue, tacos, chicken and more.
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4
Fried Cabbage
Fried Cabbage with crispy bacon and onions is pure comfort food made with just 4 ingredients in under 30 minutes and pairs with almost any dinner.
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5
Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side with just 6 simple ingredients that comes together in under 10 minutes and pairs with any meal.
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6
Oven Fried Tater Tots
Oven Fried Tater Tots are crispy and full of flavor, making the perfect side for sandwiches, burgers, chicken strips and more.
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7
No Mayo Coleslaw
No Mayo Coleslaw is a fantastic vinegar coleslaw for those that love slaw but don’t love the creamy mayo dressing. Serve this delicious slaw with your favorite barbecue, fried chicken, burgers and more.
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8
French Onion Mac & Cheese
French Onion Mac and Cheese with bacon is a quick and easy pasta that is a flavorful side for any meal.
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9
Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is made with fresh okra dipped in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour and cornmeal, and fried until crispy for a tasty side to any dinner.
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10
Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are seasoned potato cubes that are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for breakfast or any meal of the day.
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11
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is made with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes and red onion in a creamy garlic herb dressing for a quick side or easy lunch.
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12
Bacon Green Beans
Bacon Green Beans are made with fresh green beans, toasted garlic, crispy bacon and a touch of brown sugar for a side dish that’s perfect for weeknights or holidays.
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