Kid friendly American side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

It is mushroom season, and I wrote a lot about (button) crimini mushrooms lately. Button mushrooms have an…

Helenscooking
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3310 views
Egg and Grit Casserole

Egg and Grit Casserole

This is a satisfying egg recipe using a Southern favorite – grits! Serve with a meat or vegetable as a meal or put on your breakfast buffet. I…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3218 views
Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
6120 views
Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Beth Roan
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2785 views
Squash Patties

Squash Patties

So often after Thanksgiving and the holidays we quit thinking of pumpkin and squashes. But with healthy eating on my mind I wanted to incorporate…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jan 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2436 views
Dreamy Cheesy Potatoes

Dreamy Cheesy Potatoes

Dreamy Cheesy Potatoes are easy, creamy and ridiculously flavorful! This comforting crowd-pleasing side dish is irresistible and perfect for the…

Culinary Envy
Dec 2015
Advanced
1 vote
1879 views
Pueblo Rice

Pueblo Rice

We love this rice. It is excellent served hot or cold. It is a slightly modified version of the Pueblo Rice from the Hell's Backbone Grill…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Aug 2009
Advanced
2 votes
6219 views
Vegetable Pancakes

Vegetable Pancakes

"fritter-like" cakes containing fresh vegetables. Make them small and serve as appetizers or make them larger for a delicious side dish.

Lori A. Reed
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1724 views
Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Amos Miller
Mar 2011
Professional
1 vote
3018 views
Lemon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Lemon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This month Tammie and I are making some recipes that are a variation of the traditional dishes that are associated with holiday meals. Here in the…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1872 views
Parmesan Potato Rounds

Parmesan Potato Rounds

These pretty cheese-coated potato slices go very well with lamb and the dish is easy to prepare.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3631 views
Easy Crock Pot Orzo

Easy Crock Pot Orzo

I love the versatility of a crock pot, from desserts, to soups to even this easy orzo side dish. It takes no time to prepare and only a few short…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3964 views
Spicy Red Anjou Pear Sauce:

Spicy Red Anjou Pear Sauce:

A cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice flavored sauce made from Red Anjou Pears. A tasty side dish to have with pork, chicken or vegetarian as salad or…

Julia Ann Souders
Nov 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2432 views
Honey Glazed Baked Carrots

Honey Glazed Baked Carrots

Wonderful side dish with Ham, chicken, pork. Super easy and flavorful.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1450 views
Cheddar Cheese & Hash Brown Casserole

Cheddar Cheese & Hash Brown Casserole

Makes a great side dish any time!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Feb 2017
Advanced
1 vote
2253 views