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    Home » Recipes

    13 Tasty Side Dish Recipes for Your Next Gathering

    by Patti Estep · Apr 19, 2019

    This handy list of side dish recipes is the perfect resource for finding something amazing to bring to any family gathering, picnic or party.

    Collage of side dish recipes

    Every great meal includes a delicious side dish or two. For me, a side dish is usually a starch or vegetable.

    Today I have gathered 13 for your enjoyment.

    They are perfect for bringing to a gathering or making for your own party. Often they do double duty for those who don't eat meat. So making several or having others bring a few ends up pleasing everyone.

    For a great list of main dish recipes to take to the party check out my roundup of 12 Amazing Casseroles.

    13 Easy Side Dish Recipes

    1
    Asparagus casserole aerial view.
    Baked Asparagus Casserole
    This recipe for a stuffed chicken breast with asparagus and cheese is pretty simple to make and a great way to elevate a basic chicken dinner.
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    2
    Caprese quinoa bake is a great recipe to use all the tomatoes and basil you are harvesting, and makes the perfect picnic or potluck dish.
    Caprese Quinoa Bake
    Caprese quinoa bake is a great way use up all the tomatoes and basil you are harvesting, and makes the perfect picnic or potluck dish.
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    3
    Cheesy hashbrown potato casserole.
    Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole
    This cheesy hashbrown potato casserole is very easy to make. It sticks to your ribs, feeds a crowd, and taste even better the next day.
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    4
    Cooking collard greens is different than greens like spinach and chard. However their nutritional value and unique taste, is worth the wait.
    Collard Greens
    Cooking collard greens is different than greens like spinach and chard. However, their nutritional value and unique taste is worth the wait.
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    5
    spicy green chile corn casserole serving closeup
    Spicy Green Chile Corn Casserole
    This spicy green chile corn casserole is super easy to make and is perfect for the holidays or any time you get together with a large group.
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    6
    This recipe for holiday mashed potatoes is super easy. It tastes great with or without gravy, and can be made a day ahead, saving you time and worry.
    Holiday Mashed Potatoes
    This recipe for holiday mashed potatoes is super easy. It tastes great with or without gravy and can be made a day ahead, saving you time and worry.
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    7
    Lemon rice bowl
    Lemon Rice
    This recipe for lemon rice is super simple to make and adds a wonderful updated fresh flavor to an everyday side dish.
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    8
    Pierogi casserole
    Pierogi Casserole Recipe
    This pierogi casserole recipe has all the flavors of traditional pierogis except it's made in a lasagna style dish.
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    9
    Spicy roasted cauliflower with hummus
    Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
    This spicy roasted cauliflower recipe is easy to make and tastes great alone as a side dish or served with hummus for a yummy appetizer.
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    10
    Super Simple Scalloped Potatoes
    This recipe for scalloped potatoes is so simple and delicious you may find yourself making them every week. Also a few variation suggestions too.
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    11
    Southwest rice and black bean casserole with jalapeno peppers and Mexican cheese.
    Southwest Rice & Black Bean Casserole
    This recipe for southwest rice and black bean casserole is versatile and delicious. It’s easy to make and there’s plenty to feed a crowd.
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    12
    Spinach Casserole
    Spinach Casserole with Cheesy Panko Bread Crumbs
    This delicious creamy spinach casserole with cheesy panko breadcrumbs is a great side dish to serve at the holidays or any occasion.
    13
    Super simple zucchini gratin recipe.
    Simple Zucchini Gratin
    A simple zucchini gratin is one of my “go-to” side dishes that you can whip up for an everyday meal or serve to guests.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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