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Blue Ribbon Side Recipes

Memorable sides can make the meal... or even become a meal in themselves. Dig into these scrumptious sides: vegetables, casseroles, risottos, beans and more!

A bowl of Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad.

Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad

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By Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Love this salad for something different to be served as a Mexican side, over your ...
(2 ratings)
Scooping the Crunch Topped Pumpkin Casserole.

Crunchy-topped Pumpkin Casserole

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By Ronna Farley
I've been tweaking this recipe for years. The result is a great combination of sweet, ...
(11 ratings)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a plate.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

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By Ashley Gunderson
Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!
(26 ratings)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes ready to be served.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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By Judy Sprague
This is a quick easy recipe that enhances any meal.
(19 ratings)
Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese on a plate.

Ooey Gooey Mac And Cheese

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By Samantha Jacobs
This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. It's great for a Crock ...
(112 ratings)
Slow Cooker Applesauce in a bowl.

Slow Cooker Applesauce

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By Stephanie Van Den Berg
My grandchildren love Nana's homemade applesauce. Today I used remnants left in my garage from ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Grilled Squash With Balsamic Drizzle.

Grilled Squash With Balsamic Drizzle

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By Sherri Williams
I love all types of squash and I love to grill. The balsamic reduction ...
(2 ratings)
Sauteed Squash and Zucchini ready to be served.

Sauteed Squash And Zucchini

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By Hope Bolen
I love these two put together. With the dill weed, it gives it just the ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Faux-Fried Zucchini Chips.

Faux- Fried Zucchini

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By Nicole Barth
A great way to use an oversupply of zucchini. Most people can't believe these aren't ...
(2 ratings)
Marinated Cucumbers, Onion, and Tomatoes in a serving bowl.

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions And Tomatoes

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By Angie Buehler
I grew up marinating cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes every summer as a side dish. Always ...
(8 ratings)
A bowl of Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

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By Vickey Yott Morrissey
I only made 2 cups of this and it was not enough. You can increase ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Spring Rolls.

Spring Rolls (my Mother's Recipe)

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By Darla Mays
My mom made this while I was growing up. She'd make a big batch of ...
(4 ratings)
Three ears of Mexican Street Corn.

Mexican Street Corn

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By Wiley P
Here's a great side dish to go along with your grilled New Mexico Green Chile ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Fettucine Alfredo.

Fettuccine Alfredo

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By Megan Olson
This rich, creamy dish is one of my favorite comfort foods and it has gotten ...
(29 ratings)
Mi-Mi's Mac and Cheese Please ready to be served.

Mi-mi's Mac And Cheese Please

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By Jean Goss
Sometimes box macaroni and cheese will just not satisfy the craving for homemade macaroni and ...
(1 rating)
Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad ready to serve.

Fruit, Nut, And Seed Salad

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By Cindy Sandberg
Good for you and endlessly adaptable! I love having a salad like this for lunch... ...
(2 ratings)
Four Cheese Mac and Cheese baked until golden brown.

Four Cheese Mac And Cheese

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By Susan McGreevy
I make this when I'm feeding a crowd - holidays, large family dinners, or sports ...
(3 ratings)
Creamy Zucchini Pancake with sour cream on a plate.

Creamy Zucchini Pancakes

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By Deb Lund
With the bumper crop of zucchini this year I had to get creative. I have ...
(6 ratings)
Smashed Roasted Herb Potatoes on a platter with sour cream and chives.

Smashed Roasted Herb Potatoes-annette's

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By Annette W.
I was going to make these each little individual smashed potatoes but decided I didn't ...
(6 ratings)
A plate of Missy's Creamy Deviled Eggs.

Missy's Creamy Deviled Eggs

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By Melissa Dommert
I've been making these Cajun-style creamy deviled eggs for years. They're pretty much like any ...
(2 ratings)
Zucchini Crescent Casserole ready to be sliced.

Zucchini Crescent Casserole

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By Shirley Schiavone
This is a wonderful vegetable dish. My significant other really enjoyed it and wants me ...
(3 ratings)
Baked Mashed Potato Casserole ready to serve.

Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

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By Lynne Lee
If your family loves potatoes, you have to try this! You can easily make ...
(2 ratings)
OMG....DELICIOUS :)

Creamy Bacon Chipotle Mac N Cheese

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By Lora DiGs
I wanted to make mac and cheese. Had some bacon that I needed to use ...
(2 ratings)
Shrimp Pasta Salad - Waco Style garnished with hard-boiled eggs and tomatoes.

Shrimp Pasta Salad - Waco Style

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By Michelle Waco
This is my spin on my Mom's famous shrimp salad - adapted for my DH's ...
(9 ratings)
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