30 Homestyle Sides That Grandma Always Had On the Table

Get ready for some seriously comforting side dishes! These recipes will bring back all those warm, fuzzy feelings of home cooked meals. Think fluffy mashed potatoes, the ultimate mac and cheese…pure deliciousness. Perfect for gatherings or when you just want some cozy comfort food. These homestyle side dishes are definitely going to be favorites with the family.

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

A bowl of chicken and cauliflower casserole on a wooden table.

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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Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding

Cheesy corn casserole served as a delicious side dish for turkey. — Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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

An appetizing corn on the cob in a white dish, perfect for Thanksgiving or a potluck gathering. — One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste.
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Inspired macaroni and cheese in a white bowl. — Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An easy Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is always worth knowing. It also pairs beautifully with so many different dishes.
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Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Country style cornbread cooked in a skillet with a drizzle of honey. — Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella

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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The Best Ever Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

Two plates of macaroni and cheese on a white background, perfect for an Instant Pot Thanksgiving feast. — Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

I LOVE comfort food pasta like this Instant Pot creamy macaroni and cheese. This is an easy Instant Pot pasta recipe that the whole family will enjoy and this mac and cheese recipe is always a hit. Don’t worry about making too much, because this macaroni Instant Pot recipe is terrific as leftovers the next day.
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Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

Grandma’s Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor tastes amazing and the aroma while bread is baking is heavenly.
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Grandma’s Honey Glazed Onions

Grandma’s Honey Glazed Pearl Onions recipe is a delicious side dish that’s so easy to prepare. The honey glaze adds a nice balance to the pearl onions. It only takes a few ingredients to make these honey glazed onions.
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

Grandma’s old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
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Smoked Potato Salad With Bacon

A bowl of chicken and avocado salad with a spoon. — Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Smoked potato salad with bacon is a combination of smoked potatoes and smoked hard boiled eggs. Time to fire up your Traeger grill!
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Corn On The Cob In The Oven

Corn on the cob with thyme. — Oven Roasted Corn. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Oven Roasted Corn is the best way to make corn. It’s easy to make corn on the cob in the oven and roasting it imparts so much flavor.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad

A bowl of tomato salad with a wooden spoon. — Cucumber Tomato Salad {Keto, Gluten Free}. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is super simple and packed with flavor. Summer in a bowl!
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries on a baking sheet. — Spiced Sweet Potato Fries. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Oven Roasted Spiced Sweet Potato Fries are a great addition to any weeknight meal. They are full of salty spices and so easy to bake in the oven.
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Roasted Potatoes And Carrots

Enjoy our easy recipe for Roasted Potatoes and Carrots, seasoned perfectly for a sweet and spicy side dish delight.
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ection. They feature a crispy skin and creamy interior and pair well with your favorite main dish.
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Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Pudding

Cheddar jalapeno cornbread pudding is a savory bread pudding made with homemade, store bought or leftover cornbread for dinner or holidays!
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American Cole Slaw

American Cole Slaw comes together quickly and easily with a few simple ingredients for a dish that is perfect for cookouts and potlucks.
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Spicy Cucumber Salad

This spicy cucumber salad is full of bold, refreshing, and Asian-inspired flavors. Serve it as a light snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that’s full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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The Best Creamed Corn Recipe

No heavy cream is needed to make this Cheesy Creamed Corn recipe. Easy to make, so tasty, and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Classic Southern Fried Okra With Cornmeal

Classic Southern fried okra with cornmeal is tender-crisp on the inside and crispy on the outside — perfect for okra lovers and okra skeptics alike!
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Classic Potato Salad Recipe With Egg

This potato salad recipe with egg and Miracle Whip has been tried, tested, and approved! It’s a perfect creamy side dish recipe for Summer!
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole With Bacon

Cheesy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch with fresh ingredients- bacon, three cheeses, and crispy fried shallots on top!
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Best Homemade French Fries

Learn the secrets of how to make the best homemade French Fries! This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfect crispy results. All fried in a cast-iron skillet.
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Mixed Vegetable Casserole

This easy mixed vegetable casserole recipe features a rich, creamy, cheesy homemade Mornay sauce. Even the non-vegetable eaters love it!
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Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes

Cheap cheesy potatoes in a white bowl with parsley, perfect for a potluck or Thanksgiving. — Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Air fryer scalloped potatoes are an easy, cheesy side dish. The flavors are amazing and this simple recipe is soon to be a family favorite.
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Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish and delicious comfort food. Made with potatoes, milk, egg, cheese, green onion, and more.
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Baked Carrot Fries

Carrot fries in a red bucket on a table. — Baked Carrot Fries. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This baked carrot fries recipe is nutritious, tasty and fun. With just a few simple ingredients these carrot fries are a quick and easy snack to make!
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Zucchini Fritters

A stack of potato pancakes on top of a piece of paper. — Zucchini Bacon Fritters. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These zucchini fritters with bacon are a savory and crispy delight! They even have a kick with the optional addition of chilis.
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Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. So easy to make and always welcome at any meal.
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Best Ever Fried Potatoes And Onions

These easy Fried Potatoes and Onions come together in less than 25 minutes for an irresistible breakfast or a simple dinnertime side dish. Bursting with flavor, they’re a true family favorite!
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