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Side Dish

Our easy side dish recipes make every day meals taste better and are always popular at the holidays and parties.

We're most well known for our Potatoes and Casseroles at special holiday meals. Vegetables are expected, but always look for our Jello Salads are which make a unique side dish or dessert.

Our Lime Jello Salad is known far and wide as a classic! We make my Grandma's Dressing every Thanksgiving while a lot of people enjoy Traditional Cornbread Dressing.

Salads are commonly found on our table and our Black Beans & Yellow Rice and Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing Mix go with so many meals throughout the week.

Our most popular side dish recipes are:

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Broccoli Cornbread with Jiffy Mix

Cucumber Salad

Loaded Potato Casserole

February 22, 2023

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Bowl of garlic mashed potatoes on wood table

Our Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes recipe with the skin-on taste fancy like a steakhouse side dish, but are homemade and easy enough to make any day of the week. Garlic makes them unique while butter and sour cream are added to create the best creamy mashed red potatoes our family eats! These garlic, creamy, mashed…

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Filed Under: Potatoes, Recipes, Side Dish

November 12, 2022

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Twice baked potato casserole loaded with cheese, sour cream, bacon and green onions

Loaded with cheese and bacon this Twice Baked Potato Casserole recipe makes the ultimate side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any special family meal! This loaded potato casserole is a family favorite recipe at the holidays and all year around! Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe Baked potatoes with layers of bacon, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Potatoes, Recipes, Side Dish

November 11, 2022

Veggie Tray Ideas

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of a veggie tray with carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper slices, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and a ranch dressing dip on a red and white plaid napkin

Having a Veggie Tray at any big event like family parties, graduation parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, weddings, and tailgates is very popular! Here are tips on how to make a veggie tray or platter that is simple. Also find ideas on how to cut and arranges vegetables and dip. Easy Vegetable Tray Ideas I…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable

November 5, 2022

Broccoli, Cranberry & Bacon Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of glass bowl full of broccoli salad with bacon and cranberries surrounded by bright blue and white napkin

A sweet and juicy surprise in every bite this Broccoli, Cranberry and Bacon Salad recipe is always a winner! Fresh, crunchy broccoli mixed with bacon and juicy dried cranberries makes a festive and delectable salad. Broccoli Cranberry & Bacon Salad Recipe We’re always looking for more easy ways to enjoy vegetables and this simple salad…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable

October 25, 2022

Three Corn Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up piece of three corn casserole with kernels of corn sticking out from a Jiffy corn mix recipe

Part corn bread, part corn pudding this Three Corn Casserole with Jiffy corn muffin mix has simple ingredients and makes a great side dish! This moist corn casserole is requested at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and other special family meals throughout the year. Three Corn Casserole Recipe A familiar corn bread recipe that is mellowed out…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable

October 4, 2022

Mom’s Famous Angel Hair Pasta Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Cold angel hair pasta salad with peas, onion and peppers on a large spoon

Super thin spaghetti coated in a light slaw dressing and tossed with red peppers, red onions and peas makes a delicious and easy Angel Hair Pasta Salad recipe. If you like this recipe you may also enjoy our Big Batch of Macaroni Salad that is also popular at big gatherings or our Cucumber Salad with…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

September 12, 2022

Velveeta Shells and Cheese

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up of pasta shells dripping with Velveeta cheese and a few sprinkles of bread crumbs

Smooth and creamy with lots of golden yellow cheese sauce this copycat Velveeta Shells and Cheese recipe always satisfies! Copycat Velveeta Shells and Cheese Recipe This is the creamiest homemade macaroni and cheese with Velveeta! Better than a box and it really only takes a few minutes longer to make. This pasta makes a great…

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Filed Under: Casserole, Main Dish, Recipes, Side Dish

July 18, 2022

Mac and Cheese For A Crowd

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Big batch of mac and cheese for a crowd on a spoon above a roaster full of macaroni

Creamy and delicious this easy recipe for Mac and Cheese For A Crowd can be made in a roaster or large crock pots. A combination of cheddar and Velveeta cheeses makes this side dish irresistible! Mac and Cheese for a Crowd Recipe This big batch recipe of easy and creamy Mac and Cheese is perfect…

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Filed Under: For A Crowd, Pasta, Recipes, Side Dish

July 13, 2022

Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Onions

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of sauteed zucchini with onions and squash in a skillet

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our healthy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash and Onions. This fast and easy vegetable side dish recipe cooks up very quickly in a skillet on the stove top! Sautéed Zucchini and Onions Recipe Green zucchini and yellow squash are often ripe from the garden at the same time. They are…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable

July 6, 2022

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of mushroom, spinach, bacon and egg salad in white bowl on a yellow plaid napkin

A light homemade dressing perfectly compliments our Spinach Salad with Bacon and Mushrooms. Hard boiled eggs add the finishing touch to complete this healthy green spinach salad. Spinach Salad with Egg Recipe This easy green salad is one of the ways our family keeps eating more vegetables. The white balsamic vinegar adds an upscale taste…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salad, Side Dish

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