7 simple side dishes perfect for completing just about any meal! From classic pea salad to cheesy potatoes, easy cornbread pudding or savory rice, it’s the side dishes that bring a dinner together.

Everybody knows that a meal isn’t all about the main dish. Sometimes it’s the side dishes that keep us coming back for more! Whether it’s starches like potatoes and rice or crisp veggies, the recipes we choose to round out our meals is really what makes dinner time so special!
This week Saturday Seven collection celebrates everything side dishes bring to the table. You’ll find plenty of ideas and inspiration for turning dinner ideas into meals as you browse these 7 scrumptiously easy supporting stars. From classics made easy like Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas & Ham to family favorites like Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole and a few surprises in between, this week is all about those starches & veggies we love.
7 Simple Side Dishes
Bright & crisp, Classic 7 Layer Pea Salad wows with pops of green peas, salty bacon, cubed cheddar, lettuce, tomato and green onions all topped with a creamy dressing! Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, holidays and even family meals, this easy salad is as pretty as it is tasty!
A classic southern side dish that falls somewhere between a sweet, buttery cornbread muffin and a creamy, rich soufflé, Southern Cornbread pudding is the ultimate easy comfort recipe. Whipped up quick with Jiffy corn muffin mix, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, creamed and whole kernel corn, this simple dish will find it’s way onto your weeknight & holiday tables!
Caramelized in a rich sweet savory blend of honey, garlic, butter, chicken broth & thyme, Garlic Honey Glazed Carrots have what it takes to make every night special! This simple oven roasted side dish is easy enough for weeknights and a showstopper on holidays.
Loaded with melted cheese, sour cream and simple seasonings, this deliciously creamy, cheesy shredded hashbrown casserole is the perfect potato side dish for breakfast, holidays, potlucks, even regular weeknight dinners! And it’s a hit you’ll never feel bad about serving over and over again since you’ve made it’s yummy goodness without using any canned soup.
No time to tend a pot? No problem! This easy, no-soak, crock pot recipe delivers THE BEST Southern Black Eyed Peas & Ham with a deliciously subtle jalapeno kick!
Who said rice had to be boring? This Easy Green Chile Rice is richly savory and simmered to perfection in chicken broth with diced chiles, onions and just a little butter. This simple rice recipe delivers loads of flavor and is the the perfect side dish to serve with your best Mexican eats. It even adds a bit of flair when dished up with your favorite gumbo!Â
Mouthwatering, tender, cheesy baked baby potatoes are loaded up with bacon and cooked in your favorite BBQ sauce using easy foil packets for zero clean up! Cheesy BBQ Bacon Potato Foil Packets are ultimate side dish, perfect for the oven, grill, even a campfire!


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