Many overlook the roasted dishes as there are twenty-one side options available

Discover a collection of mouth-watering casseroles and sides that are guaranteed to elevate your everyday meals and impress at big gatherings. From comforting classics to unique twists, these dishes are sure to become staples in your kitchen.

French Onion Casserole, with its deep, comforting flavour, fits right in with any meal and holds its ground during big spreads. Leek and Potato Soup offers a rich texture and comforting warmth, making it an instant centerpiece for any meal. Corn Casserole, sweet, balanced, and undeniably creamy, adds a touch of sweetness to no meal feeling complete without it on the table.

Hamburger Casserole brings variety to the table, making it a hit during family dinners. Wild Rice Casserole, with its hearty texture and flavourful ingredients, is suitable for big gatherings and provides a unique twist to the table. Gnocchi, with its soft, pillowy texture, fits in while adding a hint of uniqueness to any table.

Dauphinoise Potatoes offer creamy layers that feel fancy and give a meal an elegant balance. Jalapeno Honey Cornbread Muffins have a satisfying kick with a mix of mellow sweetness and heat, becoming a favourite before the main course. Focaccia Bread, with its airy texture and slight crisp, makes it the perfect thing to grab with hands full of options.

Garlic Knots, twisted layers of goodness, are hard to share, with their buttery, garlicky flavor making them a must-have side that adds a sense of comfort and warmth instantly. Funeral Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and full of warmth, a crowd-pleaser that makes people feel at home.

Beet Salad is vibrant, fresh, and packed with great texture, capable of standing out and balancing heavier sides. Baked Zucchini is a light, simple side that holds the perfect balance, adding freshness and variety to the table. Antipasto Salad rounds out any spread beautifully and keeps plates balanced, with its variety of textures and flavors making it impossible to call this just "another salad."

Cabbage Casserole is a soft, layered dish with amazing textures, capable of outshining the main dish with its unique flavors. Crunchy Onion Rings offer something more casual to offset heavier sides, with everyone loving them as a welcome break from richer dishes. Eggplant Casserole is layered and baked until perfection, with unique flavors that make it stand out on busy tables.

Hashbrown Casserole is a layered, creamy dish baked to a bubbly perfection, known for stealing focus from the main dish. Potato Casserole is a comforting dish with rich and creamy layers, known for its versatility and being a crowd favourite.

The recipes for these delicious dishes can be found on various food and cooking blogs, such as those authored by Verena Scheidel and Manuel Wassmer, known for their "Schwarzwälder Tapas" cookbook series, and other authors featured on blogs like moey's kitchen, Verena Kocht, and backenmitleidenschaftblog. Specific cookbooks and authors include Verena Scheidel & Manuel Wassmer for regional German tapas, Pippa Middlehurst for Asian noodles, Yotam Ottolenghi for Mediterranean comfort food, and others connected to their respective blogs and their cookbook publications.

So, whether you're looking to add a new twist to your family dinners or impress at a big gathering, these casseroles and sides are sure to become your go-to dishes. Happy cooking!