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    23 Side Dish Recipes The Kids Will Love

    Published: May 3, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Check out these 23 Side Dish Recipes that will make your dinner a hit with everyone!

    Photo Credit: TheRebelChick

    Dutch Oven Biscuits

    Dutch Oven Biscuits
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    These Dutch Oven Biscuits are the easiest biscuits you'll ever make, and they're made with a secret ingredient - Sprite! They are flaky, buttery, and just perfect. If you've ever wanted to make homemade biscuits but were a little intimidated by the process, then follow this recipe. It's a no-fail, easy recipe that comes out perfectly every single time.

    Get the recipe here: Dutch Oven Biscuits

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Stuffed Peppers With No Rice
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    This Vegetarian Stuffed PeppersRecipe is an easy recipe that you can make as a side dish or even as a main course for Meatless Monday! Serve this up with a pasta dish for a full meal, like our One Pot Pizza Pasta!

    Get the recipe here: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    Bacon Ranch Fries

    Air Fryer Frozen French Fries covered in bacon, melted cheddar cheese and ranch dressing
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    Our Frozen French fries are air fried to golden, crispy perfection and then topped with bacon, cheese, ranch dressing, and chopped chives to make the best Bacon Ranch Fries you've ever had!

    Get the recipe here: Bacon Ranch Fries

    Elotes Mexicanos

    Elotes Mexicanos
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    Our Elotes Mexicanos are a flavorful twist on grilled Mexican Street corn that are perfect for your summer backyard parties! This recipe for maiz mexicano, or mouthwatering grilled corn is a delightful mixture of smoky, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will take your taste buds right to the bustling streets of Mexico City.

    Get the recipe here: Elotes Mexicanos

    Easy Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

    spiralized zucchini in a casserole with melted cheese on top
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    Serve this zucchini casserole as a side dish for dinner, or make it the star of the show and serve it as a meatless main course for your vegan and vegetarian guests. Just swap out the cheese with a plant based cheese and you're good to go! 

    Get the recipe: Zucchini casserole.

    Paula Deen’s Creamed Corn Casserole

    Paula Deen Corn Casserole
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    This Paula Deen Corn Casserole is always a delicious and easy side dish for your family dinners! Our creamy corn casserole is a classic side dish that is perfect for every occasion: from holiday dinners to barbecues, everybody loves it! I made this recipe for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and everyone LOVED IT!

    Get the recipe: Paula Deen Corn Casserole

    Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese

    Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese
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    The easiest homemade mac and cheese you'll ever make, Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and topped with bread crumbs.

    Get the recipe here: Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese

    Baked Zucchini Fries

    Zucchini Fries
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    Personally, anytime I can get the kiddos to eat their veggies, I'm going to take it. Today, we're going to get our veg on with these Baked Zucchini Fries! Panko and Parmesan crusted, baked not fried - And oh so yummy! Crispy outside nice and soft inside. Tricky moms unite. The kiddos will never know the difference.

    Get the recipe here: Baked Zucchini Fries

    Spicy Black Beans

    Spicy Black Beans
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    This fun Spicy Black Beansrecipe is really easy to make and is the perfect side dish for your family dinner!

    Get the recipe here: Spicy Black Beans

    Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

    green beans and tomatoes with garlic
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    This Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes Recipe is really good and easy to make for dinner! This easy side dish is so full of flavor and versatile, just make sure that you still make everyone's favorite Green Bean Casserole too!

    Get the recipe: Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

    Shaved Brussel Spouts and Parmesan Salad

    Shaved Brussels Spouts & Parmesan Salad Recipe
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    This Shaved Brussel Spouts and Parmesan Salad Recipe is really easy to make and a really fun side dish to serve with chicken, fish, pork or beef! I love it so much, and it is a really nice departure from the usual little tossed green salad that you usually find served with a nice, fat juicy steak.

    Get the recipe here: Shaved Brussel Spouts and Parmesan Salad

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Bacon Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Bacon Potatoes Recipe
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    This Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Bacon Potatoes Recipe is REALLY GOOD as a classic comfort food side dish! Kids and adults alike with love this cheesy alternative to mashed potatoes with dinner!

    Get the recipe here: Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Bacon Potatoes

    Corn and Zucchini Pie Recipe

    Corn and Zucchini Pie Recipe
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    This Corn and Zucchini Pie Recipe is just so good! It doesn't have a crust, but when you let it set, it will cut just like a pie would, as the ingredients firm up nice and solid. Now, while this recipe isn't exactly KETO, due to the corn, it is pretty low carb when you take into account that a single serving only has about 10 carbohydrates. 

    Get the recipe here: Corn and Zucchini Pie Recipe

    Sheetpan Ranch Potatoes

    Sheetpan Potatoes Recipe
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    This Sheetpan Ranch Potatoes Recipe is really quite simple and very popular with children and adults alike! It is a great side dish to make for Sunday brunch  in the place of home fries, or alongside sandwiches for lunch, or as a starchy side for dinner. 

    Get the recipe here: Sheetpan Ranch Potatoes

    Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

    Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
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    This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Recipe is really easy to make and is sure to appeal to even the pickiest of eaters around dinner time! This is the best side dish recipe to serve year-round, but is especially great for serving at family dinner!

    Get the recipe here: Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

    Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples

    overhead sot of small bowl filled with chunks of apples and cinnamon sauce
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    This Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples Recipe is super easy to make in the slow cooker and your house will smell so good all day! This is a great kid-friendly side dish, or you can serve it for a snack or even dessert!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples

    Buttery Dill Potatoes

    Buttery Dill Potatoes Recipe
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    This Buttery Dill Potatoes Recipe makes the perfect side dish for families. They are a great alternative to making a simple baked potato, or even mashed potatoes, along with a hearty meat as your main dish. We love these dill potatoes during Saint Patrick's Day too!

    Get the recipe: Buttery Dill Potatoes

    Sweet Potato Risotto

    Sweet Potato Risotto
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    Get ready to fall in love with this Sweet Potato Risotto! This is a great side dish recipe for dinner and while we used chicken broth in the original recipe, you can use vegetable broth to make this a vegan side dish and vegetarian side dish. It's totally dairy free!

    Get the recipe here: Sweet Potato Risotto

    Cauliflower Spanish Rice

    Spanish Style Cauliflower KETO Rice Recipe
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    This Low Carb KETO Cauliflower Spanish Rice Recipe is a great way to enjoy all of the flavors - and textures - that you love about Spanish Rice without sacrificing all of the carbs! Serve this low carb side dish at dinnertime so that those who are on special diets can still enjoy something tasty!

    Get the recipe: Cauliflower Spanish Rice

    Easy Cheesy Biscuits

    Easy Cheesy Biscuits Recipe
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    This Easy Cheesy Biscuits Recipe is so savory and tasty, and crumbling with deliciousness! These cheesy biscuits are a fun alternative to regular old dinner rolls!

    Get the recipe: Easy Cheesy Biscuits

    Crockpot Baked Potatoes

    Crockpot Baked Potatoes Recipe
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    This Crockpot Baked Potatoes Recipe is another fun alternative to boring old mashed potatoes for dinner. If you are having a Football Party, these are great for setting up as a baked potato bar for your guests to enjoy!

    Get the recipe: Crockpot Baked Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes and Apple Sauce

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes and Apple Sauce
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    This Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes and Apple Sauce Recipeis a great slow cooker recipe, and a really great side dish for dinner or even a fun snack. The kids will love it too!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes and Apple Sauce

    Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

    Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe
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    This Slow Cooker Mac and CheeseRecipe is just so good and it makes a ton! This is one of our favorite comfort foods!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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    Jennifer, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible with easy recipes, travel inspiration and lifestyle tips!

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