A hint of sweet and a dash of savory, these side dishes are next-level delicious. Every single bite of these easy recipes will have you coming back for more. From Brussels sprouts with bacon and apple to harvest wild rice salad, you’re going to love these sweet and savory side dishes. Goodness – these side dishes are so tasty they deserve to be the main meal. You home cooks really outdid yourselves with these recipes. Get ready to save these yummy sweet and savory dishes to your recipe box!
Harvest Wild Rice Salad
“A wild rice salad with harvest apples, butternut squash and plenty of herbs in a maple balsamic vinaigrette!” - Kevin
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Apple
“If someone says they don't like Brussels sprouts, have them try this recipe. Frying the bacon and then baking them in the bacon renderings adds a nice smoky flavor to the sprouts. After they bake, the outside layer gets crispy, and the inside is soft. Adding the apples gives a hint of sweetness, while vinegar balances out the flavors with some acidity. Topping them with crumbled bacon is a perfect finale for the side dish.” - Kitchen Crew
Angry Pig Baked Beans
“These Angry Pig Baked beans are really the perfect side dish if you are looking for a something with a punch of flavor. They are sweet, savory and have a bit of heat. Start off by browning the spicy sausage with the onions, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Make you break up the sausage as finely as you can.” - Debbie
Orzo with Snow Peas, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
“Delicious recipe. When I bought the sun-dried tomatoes, I didn't realize that I bought ‘smoked.’ But they were delicious! Will do it again.” - Barbara Drury (The Villages, FL)
Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Butternut Squash
“I love butternut squash just about any way. But with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, it's sinfully delish!” - Holly Grier-Wallace (Otisco, IN)
Zucchini With Corn And Cheese
“If you like zucchini, fresh corn, and cheese, you will love this dish. It is low in calories and can even be fat-free if you do not use the cheese or you can use low-fat cheese. This is an old family recipe. It can be used as a side dish with any kind of meat or even eaten as a main dish if you are a vegetarian.” - Trina Alaniz (Visalia, CA)
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
“LOVE THIS RECIPE!! The whole family eats asparagus now!! It is ALL in the SAUCE!! (and the bacon helps too)It's all the rave in our home! Before, if I said I was making asparagus, the children would say ‘ewwww,’ now it's ‘yuumm!’ I am one happy mum!!” - Brenda Kappmeyer (San Antonio, TX)
Sauteed Squash And Zucchini
“Want an easy summer side dish that uses zucchini and summer squash? Give this sauteed squash and zucchini one a try. Dill weed is the secret ingredient that adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish. The squash and zucchini soak up flavor from the butter too. It's a super simple recipe.” - Kitchen Crew
Roasted Carrots, Thanksgiving Favorite
“Thyme gives a fall/Thanksgiving feel to these delicious roasted carrots. The shallots add a nice punch of flavor that's a nice contrast to the sweet carrots. We love how the carrots and shallows caramelize in the high heat of the oven. These carrots are an easy side dish for any meal. They're not just for a holiday dinner.” - Kitchen Crew
Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole
“I made this last night and my husband and I LOVED it!So rich and creamy and delicious! I made it basically as stated, although I halved it for my small family, used butter instead of margarine and sprinkled with Panko crumbs as others have suggested.” - Martha Price (San Jose, CA)
Summer Squash Casserole
“A delicious, slightly healthier version of a squash casserole that's delicious. The warm, tender vegetables have a lovely fresh flavor that balances the smoky bacon. We liked the crunchy texture and flavor of fried onions on top. Add this to your menu when you have zucchini and yellow summer squash.” - Kitchen Crew
Roasted Glazed Carrots
“Just made these ahead of time for dinner...these are the best carrots with the rosemary providing the perfect woodsy and peppery flavor. The best part is just how simple they are to fix. I did mine in my copper pot and am putting a little spin on them just because I prepared them ahead. I threw the copper pot in the fridge and am coming home to roast them under the broiler. I also bought a ridiculous amount of baby carrots at Costco yesterday, so I cut them lengthwise to give them a flat side for roasting but will try them with regular carrots which will probably be better than the babies just due to the cut and shape. This is my new go-to carrot recipe. 'Tis perfect!!!” - Laura Tiller (Virginia Beach, VA)
Bacon Bundled Green Beans
“I think we found a new tradition! These little green bean bundles are easy to make, delicious, and look fabulous on the plate.” - Sara Andrea (Eugene, OR)
Orzo Salad
“This is a favorite salad I make often. It's so versatile you can really make it your own easily! Make sure to taste the dressing as you are making it to adjust to your liking! And add as little or as much as you'd like. I also added about 1/2 cup or so of cooked wild rice to the mix this time and it was excellent.” - Lindsey McCue (Los Angeles, CA)
Chicken Apple Sausage One-Pot Dish
“So easy and tasty, this one-pot dish is perfect when you want to throw together a quick meal. Chicken apple sausage makes this different from other recipes. It's smoky, sweet, and savory all at once. The sweetness is slight but there. Almost very faint cinnamon which is amazing with the potatoes and cabbage. Everyone is going to ask for seconds.” - Kitchen Crew