1. Grits
   Cornbread
2. Bread pudding
   Pinto beans

Traced all the way back to the times of Native Americans, cornbread has become a staple side dish for southern cooking. Dried corn is milled like flour, and cornbread is make from the resulting cornmeal.

1. Chow chow
   Salsa verde
2. Fried green tomatoes
   Fried apples

A true summertime treat, fried green tomatoes are a southern tradition. Green tomato slices are dipped in egg, dredged in flour or cornmeal and fried to perfection on the stovetop.

1. Lasagne
   Potatoes Au Gratin
2. Macaroni and cheese
   Roasted corn

One of the world's most loved comfort foods, macaroni and cheese is an easy side dish that brings an instant smile to any meal. From the homemade variety to the store-bought kind, mac and cheese can warm up any chilly day.

1. Hasselback potatoes
   Scalloped potatoes
2. French fries
   Boiled potatoes

Created by thinly slicing potatoes without going all the way through, Hasselback potatoes can be dressed up with any of your favorite toppings. From breadcrumbs to cheese and bacon, there's no wrong way to bake as Hasselback potato.

1. Roasted beets
   Butternut squash
2. Baked sweet potato
   Cranberry sauce

Served as a traditional side dish at Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is a colorful addition to any table. Its jelly-like consistency spreads easily, and it adds a tangy and sweet addition to any meal.

1. Green bean casserole
   Mac and cheese
2. Broccoli au gratin
   Scalloped potatoes

If you've ever been to a potluck, there's a very high chance you have seen a green bean casserole. Green bean casserole is a favorite of home cooks everywhere, but you either love it or you hate it.

1. Cannoli
   Carbonara
2. Risotto
   Gnocci

An Italian speciality, risotto is a rice dish that takes its flavor from a broth or additional ingredients. Its thick and creamy consistency is the trademark of the dish. Both mushrooms and butter are popular risotto additions.

1. Coleslaw
   Cottage cheese
2. Ambrosia
   Sauerkraut

Made from mayonnaise and shredded cabbage, coleslaw is a popular food addition or side dish. In West Virginia, coleslaw is served as a hot dog topping. In the American south, it is often served on top of BBQ sandwiches, but it stand just as well alone.

1. Onion rings
   Fried green tomatoes
2. Potato wedges
   Caesar salad

Sometimes, you want something a little extra to go with your burger. Onion rings are the perfect alternative. They are deep fried like fries, but they are battered and they have a thin ring of cooked onion in the middle.

1. Acorn squash
   Corn on the cob
2. Antipasto
   Yellow peppers and onions

Many great side dishes are made with corn, but nothing beats a fresh piece of corn on the cob. Whether boiled or grilled, corn on the cob is a true favorite throughout the United States.

1. Zucchini crumble
   Cucumber salad
2. Coleslaw
   7-layer salad

Cucumber salad is a potluck favorite. Whether served as a simple dressed cucumber salad or dressed up with tomatoes and onions, cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any plate.

1. Refried beans
   Spanish rice
2. Risotto
   Paella

No homestyle burrito is complete without a helping of refried beans on the side of the plate. Refried beans are first boiled. Then, they are mashed, seasoned, and fried.

1. Roasted asparagus
   Kale succotash
2. Hashbrowns
   Cabbage roll

One of spring's first offerings is the beautiful asparagus. Whether roasted, steamed or boiled, asparagus is wonderful with a little lemon and butter.

1. Stuffing
   Cornbread
2. Pakora
   Green bean casserole

Stuffing is perfect anytime, but it is traditionally served during Thanksgiving. Stuffing is made from a number of ingredients including thyme, onion, bread and celery.

1. Sweet potato strings
   Onion straws
2. Baked potato
   French fries

On average, an American eats 30 pounds of french fries per year. With so many other side dishes available, it's clear which side dish Americans prefer!

1. Lasagne
   Roasted root vegetables
2. Cinnamon apples
   Scalloped potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are an easy and tasty side dish that can really warm up your insides. Also called Gratin, scalloped potatoes are made from thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, and a cream base.

1. Sweet potato pie
   Butternut squash
2. Roasted carrots
   Pumpkin stew

One of fall's gifts is the butternut squash. Like the pumpkin, butternut squash grows on vines and offers a nutty flavor. It's perfect when roasted or made into a soup.

1. Butternut squash
   Gratin
2. Spaghetti squash
   Cucumber salad

The spaghetti squash is a fascinating vegetable. Before cooking, it has the same consistency as a regular squash. After cooking, it can be raked with a fork to resemble spaghetti noodles. It's great low-carb substitute for your favorite pasta dish.

1. Kale chips
   Steamed broccoli
2. Spinach
   Steamed cauliflower

You either love steamed broccoli or you hate it. Steamed vegetables are often served with fish, and steamed broccoli is listed as the most popular.

1. Pasta salad
   Coleslaw
2. Chutney
   Cobb salad

There's no right or wrong way to make a pasta salad. However, it is usually made with a vinegar-based dressing and vegetables.

1. Cauliflower rice
   Roasted zucchini
2. Creamed corn
   Mashed potatoes

A hearty alternative to plain corn, creamed corn combines pulsed corn kernels with butter and milk. It is left to stew on the stovetop until it simmers into a creamy side.

1. Sausage links
   Hashbrowns
2. Fried potatoes
   Succotash

For a filling breakfast, order a few hashbrowns on the side. Hashbrowns are made from grated potatoes then fried on the griddle. They can also be deep fried or baked.

1. Egg roll
   Refried beans
2. Sweet potato fries
   Spring roll

Spring rolls are found throughout many types of Asian cuisine. Thin flour surrounds a filling comprised of cabbage and other desired ingredients. Then, they are fried to a crispy texture.

1. Mashed potatoes
   Couscous
2. Risotto
   Creamed corn

Whether smothered in gravy or topped with butter, mashed potatoes are a favorite around the world. Boiled potatoes are mashed with butter and cream to form a consistency we all know and love.

1. Risotto
   Fried rice
2. Couscous
   Tapioca

Couscous is a traditional North African grain traditionally served after being steamed with herbs. Couscous is often enhanced with a meat or vegetable topping.

1. Kale succotash
   Collard greens
2. Roasted broccoli
   Creamed spinach

Much like creamed corn, creamed spinach is made from stewing with cream. Spinach is high in iron, and a serving of creamed spinach would do your body good.

1. Kale chips
   Collard greens
2. Cabbage rolls
   Stuffed peppers

Sometimes simply called greens, collard greens are a southern staple. Collard greens are usually cooked with a little bacon or ham to add flavor.

1. Sweet potato pie
   Pumpkin soup
2. Candied yams
   Cranberry sauce

Candied yams are traditionally served at Thanksgiving, but they are great any time of the year. Once the yams, or sweet potatoes, have thoroughly baked, they are sprinkled with brown sugar and butter.

1. Potato pancakes
   Latkas
2. Pakoras
   Tempora

In just a few moments, an ordinary potato can be turned into a potato pancake. Simply combine grated potatoes with an egg. Then, bake or fry to a crispy perfection.

1. Squash trumpet
   Creamed corn
2. Grilled okra
   Vegetable medley

When more than one vegetable is cooked together and served as a side, it is called a vegetable medley. You can create your own with nearly any vegetables of your choice.

1. Tomato salad
   Pasta salad
2. German red cabbage
   Red pepper orzo

German meals are usually accompanied by some sort of pickled vegetable. In this case, it is the German red cabbage. Served cold, this cabbage dish is drizzled with oil and vinegar.

1. Roasted cauliflower
   Grilled zucchini
2. Mashed potatoes
   Boiled potatoes

When you are in the mood for a filling and simple side, place some peeled potatoes into boiling water. When they are soft, top them with a little butter and rosemary for a perfect side dish.

1. Refried beans
   Coleslaw
2. Baked beans
   Onion rings

Baked beans are listed as one of the world's favorite side dishes. Cooked beans are slowly baked with a barbecue or tomato-based sauce until they reach just the right texture.

1. Potato salad
   Candied beets
2. Glazed carrots
   Steamed peas

Potato salad is a favorite side dish to take to picnics and potlucks. Although you'll find many different potato salad recipes on the internet, the most popular recipe search includes a mustard-based dressing.

1. Potato salad
   Macaroni salad
2. Mac and cheese
   Couscous

You might not think that macaroni goes with anything other than cheese, but the popularity of macaroni salad says otherwise. Macaroni salad contains noodles and thinly diced vegetables bound together by a mayonnaise sauce.

1. Yeast rolls
   Bread pudding
2. Cornbread
   Pita

Yeast rolls are a side dish that take a while to make. First, yeast must be left to rise. Otherwise, the rolls will be flat.

1. Rice pilaf
   Cornbread
2. Creamed corn
   Succotash

Although any vegetable can be added to succotash, it is traditionally made with corn and a shelled bean. Traditional recipes recommend using the lima bean for an extra kick of flavor.

1. Ratatouille
   Broccoli au gratin
2. Quinoa
   Baked zucchini

Ratatouille is not only a great film, it's an excellent side dish. Sometimes referred to as a vegetable stew, traditional ratatouille contains an eggplant base.

1. Fried pickles
   Fried zucchini straws
2. French fries
   Onion rings

In recent years, deep-fried pickles have made a splash. First battered in a spicy mix, pickles are then fried until warm and crispy. They are a surprisingly good alternative to fries.