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As farmers, we eat a lot of potatoes and are proud to share some of the best potato recipes you may ever eat!Ā  My absolute favorite is a tie between our Twice Baked Potato Casserole and Farmhouse Loaded Potatoes.Ā  My husband is a big fan of our Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole.

Any time of the year this delicious Crock Pot Mac & Cheese and Baked Vegetable MedleyĀ are great side dishes!

After making Air Fryer Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan then creating a similar Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower, popping veggies in the air fryer is our most common side dish for a quick family meal.

For big parties you can't beat making a side dish in a roaster like our Cheesy Potatoes for a Crowd, Baked Beans for a Crowd and Green Beans for a Crowd.

Sometimes the best side dishes are a simple Fruit Tray or Vegetable Tray.Ā  We’ve got more ideas like Linguine Salad or Cucumber Salad to make your holiday, party or potluck a little easier and more fun!

June 8, 2021

Cucumber Salad With Mayo and Sour Cream

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Spoon in a bowl of cucumber salad

Our Cucumber Salad with Mayo and Sour Cream takes cool, crisp cucumbers and mixes them in a light and refreshing homemade dressing. Creamy Cucumber Salad with Mayo and Sour Cream Recipe Thin slices of fresh, firm cucumbers pair wonderfully with a creamy sour cream and mayonnaise based dressing recipe. Simple spices like garlic, salt, sugar,…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: salad, vegetable

May 24, 2021

Baked Beans For a Crowd

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Wooden spoon in big batch of baked beans

This easy recipe uses canned beans and adds hamburger, bacon and brown sugar for a premium recipe for Baked Beans for a Crowd of 100. Baked Beans in a Roaster Baked beans are one of the best warm side dishes to serve at a graduation party or large potluck because cooked ingredients can be stirred…

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Filed Under: Beef, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: bacon, party food, potluck

April 9, 2021

Farmhouse Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Loaded mashed potato casserole with bacon, cheese and green onions

Smooth and creamy potatoes with flavorful bits of bacon and lots of cheese make a great Farmhouse Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole recipe! The Best Loaded Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes loaded with cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, butter and bacon then accented with green onions makes one of the best side dishes out…

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Filed Under: Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: bacon, casserole, potato, Thanksgiving

February 14, 2021

Garlic Parmesan Fries

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Steak fries loaded with parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic

Rather you make them in the air fryer or oven these Garlic Parmesan French Fries will leave you craving more. Shredded parmesan cheese melts over fries in a garlic butter sauce that is super delicious! With only five ingredients this simple recipe packs a lot of flavor in every bite. It’s the homemade copycat version…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: air fryer, party food, potato

January 26, 2021

Baked Mac and Cheese {Farmhouse Style}

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Rich and cheesy homemade mac and cheese in baking dish

Rich and delicious with four types of cheese this baked mac and cheese with heavy cream will leave you dreaming of more. Mac and Cheese with Heavy Cream There’s something special about a warm side dish of just out of the oven homemade mac and cheese. It is so amazing because the ingredients are rich…

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Filed Under: Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: casserole, family meal, lenten meal, pasta, Thanksgiving

January 14, 2021

Farmhouse Loaded Potatoes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Creamy and cheesy loaded baked potatoes

As farmers, we know good meals with meat and potatoes. This Farmhouse Loaded Potatoes recipe is by far my favorite potato recipe for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and special family meals in between! These rich and creamy twice-baked, loaded potatoes are AMAZING!  Butter, cream cheese and cheddar cheese and a few herbs make a special side…

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Filed Under: Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: potato, Thanksgiving

December 15, 2020

Classic Sauerkraut Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Side dish of sauerkraut salad wrapped in red plaid napkin

Sweet and tangy sauerkraut mixed with chopped vegetables and coated with an easy salad dressing makes a cold side dish or a delicious topping for brats and sausages called Classic Sauerkraut Salad. This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Easy Sauerkraut Salad…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: salad, vegetable

November 23, 2020

Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Cheesy bacon hashbrowns with fork

Our classic cheesy potato casserole recipe has been modified to add bacon to create one of the best comfort food recipes, our Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole. Cheesy Potato Casserole with Bacon Potatoes make a good side dish, but they’re even better when cheese and bacon are added! We enjoy this potato casserole along with a…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: bacon, casserole, potato, potluck

November 18, 2020

Creamy Potato Bake

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Serving of instant mashed potato casserole on white plate with a fork

Begin with instant mashed potatoes and add a few simple ingredients to make this easy and delicious loaded Creamy Potato Bake recipe in the oven! Creamy Instant Mashed Potato Casserole Save time and skip washing and peeling potatoes by using a package of instant potatoes as the base of the potato casserole. The best part…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: casserole, potato, potluck

November 12, 2020

Citrus Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Sweet glazed sweet potatoes with chopped nuts

Tender sweet potatoes with a pineapple juice, orange zest and brown sugar glaze sprinkled with chopped nuts are absolutely irresistible! This Citrus Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole can be made ahead of time and is a regular side on our family’s Thanksgiving table! Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole The honey, orange and pineapple flavors enhance these sweet…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: potato, potluck, Thanksgiving

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