When it comes to meal planning, it’s much easier to remember to come up with the main dish.
But then, 10 minutes before dinner, you start wondering “what the heck am I going to make to go with it?”
Well, I’m about to make your life easier! I’ve put together a list of cheap easy side dishes that go well with any dinner!
These side dish ideas are simple, frugal, and delish!
They’re even perfect for a large crowd, potluck, a BBQ cookout, or just any old weeknight.
This list of side dishes for dinner includes everything from rice and pasta, to vegetables and easy cold salads.
Okay, let’s get to all the examples of popular dinner side dishes!
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Ultimate List of Cheap Easy Side Dishes
Vegetable Side Dishes:
Veggies & Dip
Corn
Peas
Green beans
Asparagus
Brussel sprouts
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Carrots
Zucchini squash
Spaghetti squash
Potato Side Dish Ideas:
Baked potatoes
Cheesy potatoes
Fries
Mashed potatoes
Scalloped potatoes
Roasted red potatoes
Tator tots
Sweet potatoes
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Cold Salads:
Green salad
Coleslaw
Pasta salad
Potato salad
Macaroni salad
Fruit salad
Bean salad
Fruit:
Applesauce
Fruit cocktail
Melon
Apple slices
Fruit & dip
Rice Side Dishes:
Spanish rice
Wild rice
Rice pilaf
Rice-a-roni
Fried rice
Rice & beans
Bread Side Dishes:
Bread & butter
Garlic bread
Breadsticks
Buttermilk biscuits
Cheddar biscuits
Crescent rolls
Dinner rolls
Muffins
Cornbread
Other Popular Side Dish Ideas:
Stuffing
Chips & salsa
Chips & guacamole
Onion rings
Pasta-a-roni
Baked beans
Refried beans
Sweet potato casserole
Polenta
Macaroni & cheese
Grits
Hush puppies
I hope you enjoyed these cheap easy side dishes. Dinnertime goes so much smoother with just one or two quick and simple side dishes.
These ideas are so easy, there’s often no recipes required!
What are your family’s favorite side dishes?
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