Our easy side dishes - 6 recipes
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Top rated Easy side dishes recipes
Scalloped 2 Potato Gratin
![Scalloped 2 Potato Gratin](/media/cabbage-rolls-potato-casserole-013a_crop.jpg/tsp/scalloped-2-potato-gratin.jpg)
By rapm155, Tasty Delights
This elegant yam & potato casserole side dish is smothered with onions, creamy sauce, and a crunch topping
- 5 peeled white potatoes, sliced into rounds
- 2 large yams, peeled, sliced into rounds
- 2 large onions, peeled, sliced into rounds and rings separated
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup 35% cream
- 1 tbsp. thyme
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp. flour
- Gratin
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Armenian Potato Salad
![Armenian Potato Salad](/media/potato-salad-og-jpg_crop.jpeg/tsp/armenian-potato-salad.jpg)
By azniv66
Light , easy and even vegan-- no mayo or other fattening ingredients! Just lemon juice, olive oil and some fun herb...
- 4 large potatoes boiled peeled and cut into small cubes
- Small bunch of green onions chopped
- Handful of Italian parsley chopped
- Juice of one fresh lemon
- 1 tablespoon of Aleppo red crushed pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Grandma McKay's Oven Fried Rice
![Grandma McKay's Oven Fried Rice](/images/defaultImg_thumbSqPr.jpg)
By jayne.fullerton
A delicious, easy to make side dish that goes perfect with chops or chicken
- 2 Cups Minute Rice
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 1 Package of Onion Soup Mix
- 1Can of Mushroom Slices (do not drain water out)
- 2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
Fern Boyle's Rice Patties
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By MeredithT
A good easy side dish
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbs flour
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Apples
![Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Apples](/media/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-and-apple-550-jpg_crop.jpeg/tsp/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-and-apples.jpg)
By dizzybusyandhungry, Dizzy Busy and Hungry
No room in your oven? That’s no problem with this easy and incredibly tasty Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and
- 1 (20 ounce) package frozen diced butternut squash (or about 4 cups of diced fresh squash)
- 4 apples, cored and sliced into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 and ½ teaspoons nutmeg
Bacon & Crab Pasta Salad
![Bacon & Crab Pasta Salad](/media/bacon-crab-pasta-salad-550-jpg_crop.jpeg/tsp/bacon-crab-pasta-salad.jpg)
By dizzybusyandhungry, Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Bacon Crab Pasta Salad is great as a side dish or a light main dish
- 8 ounces (1/2 box) orzo pasta
- 8 ounces imitation crab, roughly chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed
- ½ cup chopped cooked bacon
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
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