Indulge in a delectable array of Easter side dishes guaranteed to elevate your holiday feast. From classic favorites like creamy gratins and buttery rolls to inventive salads bursting with fresh flavors, these delightful accompaniments will add an extra layer of joy to your Easter celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a lavish gathering or enjoying an intimate meal with loved ones, these Easter sides promise to tantalize your taste buds and create unforgettable culinary moments.
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Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Ritz Crackers
Southern Mac and Cheese is synonymous with southern entertaining and is the ultimate in comfort food. You would be hard-pressed to find a celebration involving food in the South without a casserole.
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Baked Cauliflower with Gruyere Cheese
Baked Cauliflower with Gruyere Cheese is a rich and creamy, company-worthy vegetable side dish that’s perfect for Sunday dinner or a holiday meal.
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Easy Southern Cornbread Pudding
Southern Cornbread Pudding is a traditional holiday side dish in the South! It only has five ingredients, including a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, and canned corn, and is quick and easy to make.
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Baked Pineapple Cheese Casserole
A quintessential holiday side dish in the South, this Baked Pineapple Cheese Casserole is the epitome of a quick and easy dump-and-bake recipe!
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Easy Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (Delicious)
Quick and easy Southern Deviled Eggs are devilishly delicious. The tasty filling is full of flavor and loaded with creamy mayonnaise, spicy yellow mustard, dill pickles, and dill pickle juice.
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Southern Potato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
A classic Southern Potato Salad, this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and hard-boiled eggs!
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Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Broccoli Cheese Casserole is cheesy, crunchy, and oh-so-good! This classic comfort food has fresh broccoli florets, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping.
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Copper Penny Carrots | gritsandpinecones.com
This recipe for Copper Pennies which are also known as Marinated Carrots or Sweet and Sour Carrots features roasted carrots marinated in a tangy tomato sauce. It’s the best carrot side dish ever!
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Green Been Bundles Wrapped in Bacon | gritsandpinecones.com
Green Bean Bundles Wrapped in Bacon are sure to be a favorite of your family and friends and will lend an elegant touch to your holiday table.
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Rustic Mashed Potatoes
Just wait till you taste one of my favorite side dish recipes, Rustic Mashed Potatoes for Two. Not only is it the best and loaded with flavor, but it is also a one-pan wonder with baby red potatoes topped with a tasty sauce made with tangy cream cheese and fresh chives.
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Best Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe with Pecans
Spinach Salad with Strawberries & Pecans with my homemade poppy seed dressing is a great choice for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner idea.
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Baked Mushroom Casserole Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Baked Mushroom Casserole is a delicious and impressive mushroom side dish with a blend of mushrooms, baked with butter, parsley, and lemony goodness.
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Southern Broccoli Salad Recipe with Craisins & Bacon
Easy old-fashioned Southern Broccoli Salad is a crowd favorite and always a hit at potlucks, and cookouts. It’s delicious with crisp, chopped fresh broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, and Craisins.
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Easy Southern Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, are melt-in-your-mouth tender potatoes baked in an ultra decadent bechamel sauce. These easy to make creamy scalloped potatoes make an incredible side dish.
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Sweet and Sour Green Beans with Bacon – Grits and Pinecones
A popular holiday side dish in the South, Sweet and Sour Green Beans, combines canned green beans with bacon, water chestnuts, sweet onions, and a sweet and sour sauce made with sugar and vinegar.
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Spicy Corn Casserole with Cream Cheese | gritsandpinecones.com
Spicy Corn Casserole is a fiesta for the senses. A true crowd favorite, this popular side dish features sweet corn, green chilies and jalapeños, bacon, and cream cheese.
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Simple Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans
My Simple Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans, plus feta and cranberries, will satisfy your cravings for an easy, quick, and nutritious meal.
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Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
Mouth-watering Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes with their creamy texture are the answer to your prayers for a perfect side dish and an amazing, easy-to-make, make-ahead mashed potato recipe.
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Southern Sweet Onion Casserole | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Southern Sweet Onion Casserole is the best Thanksgiving side dish recipe ever, with caramelized onions, buttery Ritz crackers, sour cream, and cheese!
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Potato Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette | gritsandpinecones.com
Potato Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette is a light, delicious, and healthy change of pace from classic or traditional mayonnaise-based potato salad.
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Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
Elevate your holiday spread with this kicked-up Southern Green Bean Casserole! Ditch the canned cream of mushroom soup and savor the taste of homemade goodness with this easy-to-make side dish.
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15 Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes – Grits and Pinecones
This collection of 15 Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes features simple sweet potato recipes that are perfect whether you are serving them for a quick weeknight meal or for a special occasion.
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27 Easy Savory Dressing and Stuffing Recipes for 2023
Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, one or more of these 23 Savory Stuffing and Dressing Recipes deserves a place of honor on your Thanksgiving dinner table!
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