Easy side dishes with 3 or 4 ingredients: roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, mac and cheese, cornbread and more. Every recipe below uses five ingredients or fewer, and each one links to a full recipe card with quantities, times and a printable version.
1. 3-Ingredient Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts with olive oil and a tangy balsamic finish.
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Fresh cilantro lime rice for burrito bowls, tacos and grilled meats.
Get the recipe3. 3-Ingredient Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Golden, crispy roasted potatoes with olive oil and garlic salt. The easiest side dish.
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Roasted garlic Parmesan green beans: crisp-tender, golden and ready in 20 minutes.
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Tender honey glazed carrots cooked in butter until shiny and sweet. A simple holiday side.
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Sweet, moist Jiffy cornbread made with a box of corn muffin mix, an egg and milk.
Get the recipe7. 4-Ingredient Cheesy Garlic Bread
Golden cheesy garlic bread with French bread, garlic butter and melted mozzarella.
Get the recipe8. 4-Ingredient Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy crockpot mashed potatoes with butter, cream cheese and milk. Frees up the stove for holidays.
Get the recipe9. 4-Ingredient Easy Coleslaw
Creamy classic coleslaw with bagged coleslaw mix and a simple mayo dressing.
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Creamy stovetop mac and cheese with elbow pasta, milk, cheddar and butter. Ready in 20 minutes.
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