Fall isn’t only about pumpkin spice and apple pie. It’s also about rich and savory side dishes that spotlight fall vegetables and complement heartier main meals. From fried cabbage to creamy mashed sweet potatoes and smoky roasted butternut squash, these delicious fall side dishes elevate fall dining. We’re featuring an assortment of side dish ideas that are easy enough to prepare for an easy weeknight dinner but are impressive enough that they should be served at a holiday meal, too.
Southern Fried Cabbage
“This was my favorite growing up. It was a New Year’s Eve tradition (and still is) but mom cooked it a few times during the year as well.” – Michelle
Butternut Squash My Way
“I love butternut squash hope you enjoy this recipe.” – Linda
Brussels Sprouts With Easy Hot Bacon Dressing
“This recipe has been known to transform Brussels sprouts haters into lovers! The dressing can be used for a green or potato salad or anything else that needs hot bacon dressing.” – Natalie
Acorn Squash Baked in Butter and Maple Syrup
“When acorn squash became plentiful in the fall, my mom would fix this frequently, and no wonder, they are delicious but so easy to fix. Sometimes she would put brown sugar and butter in, or do like in the picture and use maple syrup and butter, either way, they are yummy.” – Jane
Creamed Corn
“This is so great to make when your oven is full of other yummy things.” – Debbie
Bacon Parmesan Parsnip Puree
“I was going to go to the grocery store and I asked my husband which veggies he wanted. He then proceeded to go on a giant rant about parsnips, and how in the farm country where he grew up parsnips were cheap, 50 cents for 3lbs. They’d walk 5 miles in the snow uphill both ways for it or something like that. Whatever, he basically made a big deal that I get parsnips. Turns out parsnips here in urbanized Jacksonville Florida are not 50 cents for 3 lbs… it was $3 for 1lb! Here’s to you honey, and your exasperatingly expensive parsnips. Hope it was worth it!” – Maggie May
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
“These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are savory and slightly sweet. They are rich and buttery, the perfect side for all occasions.” – Debbie
Cheesy Potato Mushroom Casserole
“My BFF made this casserole for me and I loved it so much that she gave me the recipe. She passed away two months later. I miss her so much! I thought I would share this recipe in her memory. It is delicious with steak or ham.” – Myra
Roasted Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower
“Something I just threw together and success!” – Sandy
Sensational Spinach
“This is a vegetable side dish that we have had in our family for many years. I love it and can eat it cold the next day! We usually make this for the holidays.” – Barb
Roasted Butternut Squash With Sage & Dried Cherries
“It’s fall and time for squash. I love butternut squash and paired with the sage and dried cherries it’s so delicious. I use coconut oil because it doesn’t go rancid when heated like other oils.” – Jo
Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
“Quick, easy and tasty roasted acorn squash covered in melted parmesan cheese!” – Kevin