25 Easy & Yummy Side Dishes for Dinner When You Want To Change Things Up
Want simple side dishes for dinner that your family will actually eat?
I know I get tired of making the same things all the time – like mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, etc. I like to have different ideas to add into my dinner rotation when I am doing my meal planning.
I like to offer my kids new healthy options for sides while still giving them a “safe” food, but sometimes I run out of ideas for sides to make or different ways to cook/season the sides.
I know that making new things can be intimidating, but these are quick easy side dishes that are packed with flavor and go with almost any meal. There are also tons of healthy options in here as well!
If you are busy like me and need to be able to make a quick weeknight dinner and want to be able to put your meat and sides one pan – these sheet pan dinners are go to when I need something simple with little clean up.
This easy recipe for Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges will blow you away with its simplicity and fantastic garlic, Italian herbs, and parmesan flavors! They make a great side dish or appetizer for parties too! Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots tossed with the most flavorful garlicky and buttery parmesan cheese coating. The carrots come out sweet, tender, and really delicious. One of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy carrots! Garlic parmesan rice is a simple side dish that turns out perfectly creamy and cheesy. This family-friendly side pairs well with many main courses, like chicken, steak, and pork chops. Dive into the TikTok culinary sensation that is Tini’s Mac and Cheese Recipe, a dish that has taken the world by storm! This macaroni and cheese creation is a cheesy flavor symphony crafted with a trifecta of cheeses, a blend of delectable spices, and corkscrew pasta. These crispy roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan, and bacon are the perfect side for any of your meals! Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite go-to salad recipes. It features fresh broccoli, crisp smoked bacon, sweet red onion, and crunchy sliced almonds in a slightly sweet mayo base. It is always one of the first side dishes to disappear at parties, potlucks, family reunions, and neighborhood BBQs. Broccoli Orzo Recipe - Easy orzo recipe tossed with broccoli, sautéed onions, garlic and parmesan cheese. Broccoli orzo has become one of my favorite easy dinner side dish recipes. Simple to prep and so flavorful, this easy Lemon Orzo Salad recipe is so quick to toss together and a perfect side dish for any meal. Loaded with fresh herbs, cucumbers, peppers and lots of feta. Lemon zest and juice give the salad a vibrant and fresh flavor everyone will love! These crispy Smashed Potatoes are oven roasted with an incredible buttery herb topping. They’re both crispy and fluffy, and make the best side dish to pair with chicken, pork, steak, and more! Healthy snacking doesn’t get better than these Baked Zucchini Chips! They’re addictively golden brown and crispy, very easy to make, and perfect as-is or served with your favorite dip! Looking to add some color to your dinner table? This copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli recipe is the answer! Fresh broccoli is cooked to a tender-crisp texture, smothered in a delicious garlic butter sauce, and topped with parmesan cheese. It's the perfect side dish for any meal. This is the Best Caprese Pasta Salad, combining all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta! Perfect as a simple family side dish or when feeding a crowd, this make-ahead recipe delivers a burst of flavor everyone will love. Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with grated parmesan and topped with a rich, savory balsamic glaze is a healthy and delicious Keto side dish! This veggie trio makes a perfect side dish that’s quick to prepare and tastes great with almost any main course. Whether you’re trying to eat more vegetables or just looking for something new to serve at dinner, this combination hits the spot. Trust me, even the kids might give these green gems a chance when they’re cooked up together like this. Tender pasta is coated in creamy ranch dressing, bacon and lots of other goodies in this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. This pasta salad is perfect for summer barbecues and is always a hit! Is there anything better than gooey, melted cheese?! Or maybe buttery garlic bread? Mmmm… I love that this recipe for cheesy garlic breadsticks combines BOTH of those things into amazing comfort food! With minimal and easily available ingredients, these Crispy Baked Potatoes are restaurant quality, have a salty crispy outer skin, and a fluffy inside. These Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are fluffy, cheesy, and delicious - yet easy enough for busy weeknights. They only take 45 minutes to make and are a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes. If you’re a fan of Mexican flavors, you’ve got to try this Mexican macaroni salad for summer BBQs and cookouts. It takes a classic macaroni salad and adds some Mexican flare with roasted corn, black beans, bell peppers, and the best creamy Mexican dressing. It’s easy to make and goes with everything! If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s downright irresistible, then this slow cooker cheddar corn needs to go straight onto your radar. We’re talking tender sweet corn absolutely smothered in the most glorious blend of melty cheddar, tangy cream cheese, butter and cream. It’s rich, decadent and insanely craveable! Are you tired of the same old, bland vegetable dishes? Well, it’s time to revolutionize your plate with my Smashed Broccoli Parmesan — a simple recipe that will change the way you look at broccoli forever. With fewer than 10 ingredients and just 20 minutes of prep, each floret of parmesan roasted broccoli is transformed into a cheesy, crispy marvel. It’s the perfect side dish! These baked feta potatoes – inspired by the viral baked feta pasta trend – make the perfect rich, flavorful side dish, with crispy roasted potatoes tossed in baked feta cheese, lemon, roasted garlic, and plenty of fresh basil. The perfect potato summer side – ready in about 45 minutes and in just one pan! This tasty zucchini garlic bites recipe combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and is served with a marinara dipping sauce for an Italian inspired twist. Crisp, tender zucchini sticks oven-roasted to perfection. It’s healthy, nutritious and completely addictive! Texas rice is a delicious side dish or main dish! Loaded with flavor and lots of goodies. Skip the boring rice dishes and make this instead!!Side Dish Ideas for Dinner