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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Recent Comments
laraylister 08:20:06 PM Nov 25 2009
im 18 years old. I can make anything. Baklava is one of my favorites to make. :)
cclarkfishn 12:23:28 AM Nov 25 2009
Type msjudyskitchen 07:42:25 PM Nov 24 2009 Report This! Definitely not a Southern recipe-I use day old cornbread and biscuits, onions, celery, broth, eggs and to make it better, also add evaporated milk and bake.....................................................sounds good! my mom adds the same. plus cream of chicken and some hellmans mayo! The best i ever ate!!
txredmare1 10:22:51 PM Nov 24 2009
chicken and dumpling at thanksgiving, or Christmas, That is very southern..YUM !
riverdan1 09:47:46 PM Nov 24 2009
AOL needs to change the topic to " Northerner" who has not idea to what Southern side dishes are. They must know someone down south and talked about the subject for ~ 30 minutes and that makes them and expert to Southern Side dishes/Food.Love idiots...
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msjudyskitchen 07:42:25 PM Nov 24 2009
Definitely not a Southern recipe-I use day old cornbread and biscuits, onions, celery, broth, eggs and to make it better, also add evaporated milk and bake
fs00000000026843 05:54:21 PM Nov 24 2009
Try a dark chocolate butternut squash dairy free pie. It will surprise you.http://www.medpie.com/nutrition/opinion/112209-lactose-intolerance-butternut-squash-pie.html
