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The Ultimate Fall Side Dishes

By Laura Fuentes Updated May 17, 2024

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Pair one of these fabulous fall side dishes with your favorite protein any night of the week, or bring it along as a Thanksgiving side dish option.

Everything from roasted veggies to the ultimate popovers and a Southern-style cornbread dressing that will change your life- I’ve got it.

Fall Sides

Fall side dishes feature the most delicious earthy flavors with ingredients like root veggies, rich spices, caramelized veggies… everything you’d expect made with easy-to-find fall produce.

Below, you’ll find something for everyone, and by the time you’ve reached the end of this post, you can be sure you’ll have two or a few new recipes to serve alongside your favorite fall dinners.

roasted fall vegetables on a sheet pan
Roasted Fall Vegetables
5 from 26 votes
Your family is going to love eating veggies after they try this terrific side dish with tons of caramelized flavors!
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Winter Salad
5 from 37 votes
Roasted seasonal vegetables tossed with a delicious maple Dijon dressing is a healthy and simple side that can become a complete meal.
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curried roasted cauliflower
Curried Cauliflower
5 from 26 votes
The days of eating plain, steamed cauliflower are over! The oven transforms this veggie into a spiced and deliciously caramelized side!
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Roasted Broccolini
5 from 31 votes
The perfect healthy side dish that goes with all your meals. A restaurant-worthy recipe you can make in 20 minutes!
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closeup of spicy roasted cauliflower
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
5 from 30 votes
Sweet Sriracha glaze, crisp exterior, and tender fork center: This spicy roasted cauliflower is unforgettable!
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
5 from 35 votes
Brussels sprouts, bacon, and balsamic vinegar become a delicious side you can make in one skillet!
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Popovers
4.96 from 41 votes
You only need a blender and a muffin pan to make these easy, fluffy popovers that melt in your mouth!
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Baked Sweet Potato
5 from 26 votes
Cook sweet potatoes in the oven for a perfect and simple side with crispy caramelized skins and fluffy centers!
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Five Classic deviled eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs
5 from 34 votes
The classic appetizer is the perfect thing to serve to a crowd.
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Deviled Eggs with Sour Cream
5 from 27 votes
The taste of a loaded baked potato in every bite and super easy to make ahead.
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sweet potato stacks in a glass baking dish
Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks
5 from 37 votes
These sweet potatoes have Parmesan cheese and brown garlic butter in each layer. An epic side you will make on repeat!
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a bowl of cilantro lime rice
Cilantro Lime Rice
5 from 11 votes
Ready for a dish that is generous on the portions and can be made with epic ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Cornbread Dressing with Sausage
5 from 40 votes
Looking for a recipe with tons of flavor in every bite? This perfect savory sidekick it’s a feast for the palate!
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closeup of a big bowl of risotto with parmesan and peas
Risotto with Parmesan and Peas
5 from 57 votes
If you want to enjoy risotto without all the work, this easy, baked risotto recipe with cheese and peas is one you should try!
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a pot with Italian Baked Beans
Italian Baked Beans
5 from 33 votes
This homemade version of classic baked beans is easy to make and tastes so much better than the ones from the can.
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Southern Mashed Potatoes
5 from 50 votes
Creamy, delicious, and indulgent: These Southern mashed potatoes are one of a kind and the perfect fall side dish.
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mac and cheese without milk
Creamy Mac and Cheese
5 from 21 votes
Did you run out of milk or don’t have a box? No problem. You can still enjoy macaroni and cheese for a warm side the entire family will love!
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large dish of carrots peas and potaotes
Peas and Carrots with Potatoes
5 from 26 votes
Ordinary veggies like potatoes, peas, and carrots turn into a colorful and cozy side dish you can cook on the stove-top.
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large bowl of parmesan polenta topped with tomatoes
Parmesan Polenta
5 from 31 votes
A creamy, warm side dish that goes great with any protein. Super easy and tasty!
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sweet potato tater tots on a baking sheet
Sweet Potato Tater Tost
4.82 from 38 votes
Can you cook an epic side with only two ingredients? Yes! So easy and delicious that you won’t believe it!
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Sweet Potato Casserole
5 from 19 votes
This easy, healthy, caramelized pecan sweet potato casserole is the real deal. Get ready to enjoy!
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Sausage Apple Stuffing
5 from 20 votes
One bite of this delicious savory-sweet recipe and you’ll be wondering why you didn’t cook it before!
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Cranberry Quinoa Salad
5 from 30 votes
A fresh, delicious, and nutritious salad you can put together in 15 minutes and serve with your favorite meals!
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Roasted Green Bean with Parmesan
4.97 from 223 votes
Turn boring green beans into fun French fries with the help of a little cheese. The magic trick to make kids love this veggie!
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Cheesy Cauliflower Rice in a bowl
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
5 from 42 votes
When you need comfort, this is the perfect low-carb side dish that pairs great with any protein!
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Sautéed Cabbage
5 from 38 votes
Cabbage can be so much more than coleslaw! Enjoy this delicious caramelized simple side dish you can make in less than 10 minutes!
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orange juice cranberry sauce in a white bowl
Orange Juice Cranberry Sauce
5 from 18 votes
Once you make this homemade cranberry sauce, you won’t go back to the canned stuff- ever! Simple and yummy!
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Roasted Parsnips
5 from 25 votes
This simple and healthy fall side has irresistibly golden brown exteriors and caramelized flavor. The best part? The oven does all the work!
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Roasted Acorn Squash Slices
5 from 25 votes
Super simple and delicious, this fall side will be one of your favorites after you taste its roasted flavor with crispy, toasted edges.
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Roasted Cubed Sweet Potatoes
5 from 20 votes
Healthy, crispy, delicious, and easy to make, these roasted sweet potatoes are everything you want for a fall side dish!
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closeup view of savory butternut squash topped with parmesan cheese
Savory Butternut Squash
5 from 21 votes
Add Parmesan cheese and garlic to butternut squash and enjoy a simple and delicious side dish that’s also easy to prepare. 
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large platter filled with roasted carrots and radishes
Roasted Radishes and Carrots
5 from 29 votes
The oven makes all the magic and turns these simple veggies into an epic healthy side you’ll want to make over and over again.
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large bowl of cauliflower soup topped with roasted cauliflower florets
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
5 from 24 votes
The most luxurious way to enjoy cauliflower and is so simple to make! A dreamy side when you need all the comfort food feels.
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Chai Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
5 from 23 votes
A wholesome and cozy side, with velvety smooth texture and notes of fall spices. Just perfection!
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Acorn Squash Soup
5 from 23 votes
A silky smooth soup you’ll want to devour by the bowl. The perfect cozy meal to enjoy during cooler weather!
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Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup
5 from 22 votes
Creamy, delicious, and filled with flavor, this fire-roasted tomato soup it’s the side you need to warm up your bones on a cold day.
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Which of these fall side dishes will you make for your family first?

by Laura Fuentes

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