Quick and easy bake side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Sweet Potato Fries

These sweet potato fries are baked in the oven and very easy to make. I think they are yummy and good for you, too.

Creamed Corn Casserole

Easy Corn Casserole

My family loves corn anything and this will be a regular thing at our dinners. Thanks to my friend Jaynee Levy-Polis for the recipe.

Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumbe Topping Peperoni Arrostiti

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen. These make a delicious…

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find.

Ranch Style Baked Beans

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Cranberries and Granny Apples

A family favorite side to holiday dinners. This colorful dish has just the right balance of tart and sweet.

Creamy Spinach

I think the Boursin Cheese makes the difference in this recipe. Make sure you get the right Boursin as there are several types in the cheese aisle.

Cranberry Grits Casserole

This slightly sweet casserole would make a great Holiday weekend breakfast side with leftover ham or some freshly cooked bacon! I topped mine with…

Special Baked Potatoes

Here's a great way to change up plain, boring potatoes. I recommend it not just for the taste, but for presentation. It will ooh-n-aah your…

Baked Acorn Squash with Pine Nuts and Garlic

Delicious and beautiful side dish. Pile it up and serve it for company! (Or eat it with your hands in front of…

Oven Roasted Garlic

Very easy to make and goes great with just about anything!