Southern Side Dishes

by Kat Kinsman
Our Favorite Side Dishes

Side dishes are many people's favorite part of a holiday meal or big ol' Sunday supper -- along with the company of friends and family. We think there's something extra special about 'em when they're served up Southern-style.


Green Bean Casserole

Fresh summer green beans are grand, but in the chilly months, canned beans can stand a little dressing up with a touch of creaminess and the savory crunch of fried onions.


Browse Our Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Corn Pudding

Sweet, fluffy corn pudding is stunningly simple to make, and simply delicious. Make a double batch, 'cause it's guaranteed to go quickly.


Get the Charleston Corn Pudding Recipe

Creamed Onions

Elegant pearl onions look so luxurious lounging in a sea of cream sauce, and taste simply luscious to boot.


Get the Creamed Onions Recipe

Candied Sweet Potatoes

They only come out at special occasions, so go ahead and indulge in these ooey-gooey marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes. Consider them a prelude to dessert.


Get the Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Congealed Salads

Call these salads "congealed," Jell-O, gelatin or whatever else you'd like. Just make sure you call everyone to the table to admire your molded masterpiece before you dig in.


Get the Bing Cherry Salad Recipe

Cranberry Sauce

As long as there are holidays to celebrate, the debate will rage on: fresh or canned cranberries. Our sweet, no-stress recipes will muffle the debate for a little while -- or at least while everyone's mouth is full.


Browse Our Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Giblet Gravy

So long as you've got the bird in hand, you may as well put the giblets to work. They add wonderfully rich depth to plain ol' pan drippings -- just start working out your whisking muscles NOW.


Get the Giblet Gravy Recipe

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Cornbread Dressing

Instant dressing is dandy and all, but slip sweet, crumbly corn bread into the mix, and no doubt you'll find this from-scratch dish deserves a place at every one of your holiday meals.


Get the Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Sausage Dressing

Sweet or spicy sausage can add a great herbal kick to your stuffing and dressing. Experiment with various brands and spice levels to find the one that'll be most at home on your holiday table.


Browse Our Sausage Dressing Recipes

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