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    16 Easy Fall Side Dishes

    Published: Nov 20, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    The fall season brings us abundant harvest and inspiration for hundreds of soups, casseroles, bakes, and, of course, yummy sides. These simple fall side dishes range from good old creamy mashed potatoes and cheese mac'n'cheese to elegant roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate, comforting hashbrowns baked dish, and crunchy and refreshing pumpkin salad with feta and almonds. These warm sides work for weeknight dinners and a family gathering.

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    Savory Bread Pudding With Mushrooms & Butternut Squash

    Savory Bread Pudding With Mushrooms & Butternut Squash
    Photo Credit: Mae's Menu

    Roasted butternut squash, shredded cheese (gruyere), brioche (or challah), and mushrooms are the only ingredients you need to make this savory bread pudding dish. It is rich, cheesy, and melts in your mouth with incredible flavor.

    Get The Recipe: Savory bread pudding with mushrooms & butternut squash

    Fried Potatoes and Onions

    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    Get the texture and flavor perfectly with this fried potato and onion recipe. These are the perfect side dish for your breakfast.

    Get the recipe: Fried Potatoes and Onions

    Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These tender potatoes and carrots cook quickly and easily in the Instant Pot for a side dish that goes great with many main dishes. This cooks in just minutes!

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots

    Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This fluffy fluff salad is made with mandarin oranges, cool whip and cream cheese to give the flavor of a creamsicle. This is the perfect no-bake dessert to serve at picnics and holiday gatherings!

    Get the recipe: Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad

    Roasted Baby Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are a deliciously simple side dish for chicken, pork chops, or steak. They're easy, tasty, and healthy to boot!

    Get the recipe: Roasted Baby Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan

    Air fryer Green Beans and Mushrooms

    Air Fryer Green Beans and Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Air Fryer Yum

    This is a healthy, delicious, and flavorful side dish. It is full of nutrients and vitamins for the perfect addition to your meal. It is a great for vegetarians or people seeking more plant-based meals.

    Get The Recipe: Air fryer Green Beans and Mushrooms

    Funeral Potatoes

    Funeral Potatoes
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This irresistible Funeral Potatoes Recipe is a creamy, cheesy, potato hotdish casserole filled with shredded hash browns and onions and topped with a crispy cornflake topping.

    Get the recipe: Funeral Potatoes

    Rice Pilaf With Mushrooms

    Rice Pilaf Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    The Rice Pilaf Mushroom dish is fluffy, tender, delicious, and a perfect companion/side dish for any meal. It is an easy-to-prepare dish that will certainly enhance your dinner.

    Get The Recipe: Rice Pilaf Mushrooms

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    These mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, but they're surprisingly simple to make! The creamy texture and delicious buttery taste will complement any meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner, a festive holiday spread, or a special occasion.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy Brie Mac And Cheese

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    The number one most requested recipe from my daughter, this Brie Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy and a little more grown up in flavor. This is baked in the oven with a crunchy panko topping.

    Get the recipe: Brie Mac And Cheese

    Roasted Butternut Squash Halves

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These Roast Butternut Squash Halves make a superb side dish and an easy way to add butternut squash to other recipes. Simple to make and full of flavor you have to give them a try.

    Get the recipe: Roast Butternut Squash Halves

    Apple Spinach Salad

    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    This Apple Spinach Salad is a burst of flavor. Crisp apples, juicy pomegranates, toasted almonds, savory onion, and crumbled feta cheese combined to make a delicious salad. You can't go wrong!

    Get the recipe: Apple Spinach Salad

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Maple Glaze

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Maple Glaze
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These brussels sprouts are coated in a tangy balsamic and maple glaze that works for a delicious side dish for either a holiday dinner or a quick weeknight side dish.

    Get the recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Maple Glaze

    Baked Sweet Potato

    Photo credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This Baked Sweet Potato recipe is perfectly baked with a soft creamy texture that is easy to enjoy. Super simple but the perfect side dish to some of your favorite meals.

    Get the recipe: Baked Sweet Potato

    Roasted Pumpkin Salad

    Photo Credit: Boulder Locavore

    This Roasted Pumpkin Salad is bursting with flavor. A tasty combination of sweet, salty, and tangy ingredients make this salad perfect for any occasion as a meal or side dish.

    Get the recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Salad

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
    Photo Credit: She's Not Cooking

    Roasted sweet potatoes with Brussels Sprouts are a universal side dish for a healthy weeknight dinner. The secret to beautiful flavors is an aromatic spice blend with mustard, pecans, and pomegranate.

    Get the recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes.

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