Warm, Hearty, and Delicious: 21 Comfort Food Sides for Any Meal

Enhance your meal with these irresistible comfort food sides that hit all the right notes. From creamy mashed potatoes to buttery rolls, each dish is a perfect complement to your favorite mains. These recipes bring warmth and satisfaction to every bite.

Loaded Mac and Cheese

This loaded mac and cheese dish goes so well with anything from a juicy T-bone steak to grilled chicken. It’s mac and cheese… just better!
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Green Bean Casserole

Discover a creamy green bean casserole recipe that’s perfect for your holiday table. Delight your guests with this easy, delicious classic.
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Totchos Loaded Tater Tot Nachos

Loaded tater tot nachos are crispy tater tots topped with all your favorite toppings. If you enjoy nachos, now meet totchos aka tachos!
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Garlic and Herb Stuffing

Not only is this garlic and herb stuffing perfect for your roasted turkey but it’s also amazing in leftover turkey or chicken sandwiches.
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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Give this loaded mashed potato casserole a try and it’ll become a keeper. Fluffy potatoes are flavored with cheese, bacon, garlic, and more.
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Stick of Butter Rice

Looking for a new side dish idea? Try this stick of butter rice with rich beef and garlic flavors. It pairs with just about everything.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Bacon Potatoes

Make these slow cooker cheesy ranch bacon potatoes and your taste buds will be in heaven. It’s a rich-flavored, satisfying and cozy side dish
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Slow Cooker Apple Pie Baked Beans

If you want an unusual side dish that is sweet, savory, salty, and spicy all in one, try these super-easy slow cooker apple pie baked beans.
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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

These red skin mashed potatoes are buttery, garlicky, and so easy to make! The left-on skins add a great texture to this classic side dish.
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Sweet Skillet Cornbread

A delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
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Cranberry Jello Salad

Cranberry Jello Salad with pineapple and oranges is a delicious holiday salad. The beautiful color makes it perfect for the holiday table.
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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. Perfect for every day or holidays!
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Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Serve this as a side with anything from chicken to meatloaf, steak, or ribs. You just can’t go wrong with a cheesy vegetable casserole.
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Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

This smoked potato salad features a combination of smoked potatoes and smoked hard-boiled eggs that take this classic salad to the next level!
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Air Fryer Whiskey, Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing

This air fryer whiskey, sausage and cranberry stuffing is so delicious. It comes out crispy outside and moist inside. Everyone will love this.
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The BEST Creamy Mushroom Risotto

This is the best creamy mushroom risotto I ever made. For a relatively simple risotto recipe, it boasts huge flavor in every mouthful.
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Canadian Poutine

One of Canada’s most beloved dishes is Canadian poutine. Smothered fries with cheese curds, bacon and gravy is an incredible comfort food dish.
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Air Fryer Corn Casserole

Bacon-loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything. This is the best corn casserole and it’s easy to put together the air fryer.
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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 Thanksgiving or Christmas corn recipe.
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Sweet Potatoes with Candied Maple Pecans

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s time to think about a holiday sweet potato recipe. This one is deliciously different.
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Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes

These garlic butter fondant potatoes are worth making. They’re crispy on the outside, soft inside and they literally just melt in the mouth.
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