These side dishes are great to pair with a classic comfort meal – chicken fried steak! These ideas will make your meal complete. From a variety of starches, veggies, and casseroles, you’re sure to find a side, or a few, that everyone will enjoy.
These recipes may have the same main ingredients, but each has a different flavor to offer. You’ll be able to find something that fits your tastebuds! Here are 20 side dishes to savor with your next chicken fried steak:
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Starches
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
These Red Skin Mashed Potatoes require no peeling and are loaded with butter, sour cream, and garlic. This side dish pairs perfectly with just about anything and is perfect for holiday dinners. Plus mashed potatoes freeze great!
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Sweet Honey Cornbread Muffins
These Sweet Cornbread Muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and are incredibly simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. Slather them with some homemade whipped honey butter for a decadent, perfect side dish.
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Easy Homemade Biscuits
These Easy Homemade Biscuits with buttermilk use simple ingredients to create flaky biscuits that can be served as an easy side dish with your favorite soup recipes and chilis!
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Decadent Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe with a Crunchy Topping
Rich, creamy, flavor-packed cheese sauce and a crispy buttery topping make this easy-to-make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe stand out from the rest! We use a special blend of cheeses and seasonings to make it something truly special. And no worries if you don’t have an Instant Pot; you can easily make this on the stovetop!
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Cheddar Chive Muffins
These savory Cheddar Chive Muffins are buttery, cheesy, moist, flavorful, and addictive (so you'll want to make extra!). They're a delicious side for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They even freeze well, so you can reheat them for quick sides later.
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Veggies
Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots
These Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots with butter and thyme are the most delicious side dish that can be made in the oven or on the stovetop. The sweet glazes pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the carrots.
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Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Add a flavorful side dish to your meal with these roasted Lemon Garlic Green Beans. Crispy, slightly charred, and seasoned with zesty lemon, garlic, and aromatic ingredients, these green beans make for a great addition for any weeknight dinner!
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Easy Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Best roasted asparagus. Roasted asparagus is delicious with this easy lemon tahini sauce. It's the perfect side dish for anytime of year.
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Collard Greens Stir-Fry
Collard greens stir-fry is the perfect quick and easy side for your meals. Thinly sliced and quickly sautéed, you'll have your collard greens ready in just a few minutes.
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Easy Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts With Sausage And Honey
This Easy Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts with Sausage and Honey is easy to prepare and only requires one pan! Brussels sprouts are roasted with chorizo, apples and sage, then finished with blue cheese and honey. A perfect side dish for a nice dinner or holiday meal that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Homemade Cream Corn
Rich and delicious, this easy Creamed Corn Recipe sure beats anything from a can! All you need to make this classic side dish recipe is 10 minutes and a few simple ingredients!
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The Best Waldorf Salad Recipe
Ready in 15 minutes, this classic Waldorf salad recipe is a deliciously easy salad you will be making over and over again. A simple mixture of crisp apples, celery, grapes and walnuts tossed together with a creamy homemade mayonnaise dressing. We guarantee this will be a crowd pleaser.
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Honey Thyme Roasted Rainbow Carrots
You're going to love these Honey Thyme Roasted Rainbow Carrots! This simple side dish is perfect to add a pop of color and flavor to your meal.
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Looking for a delicious side dish? Try this bacon wrapped asparagus. It's incredibly easy to make, and tastes absolutely fantastic.
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Warm Brussel Sprout Salad with Bacon
This Warm Brussel Sprout Salad with Bacon is the tastiest way to enjoy the hearty veggie. It's a great holiday side dish, or weeknight recipe to serve along side your favorite protein and comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Casserole
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes are loaded with russet potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream and crispy bacon. This popular casserole is sprinkled with MORE bacon and cheese, then baked to creamy perfection!
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This fresh Broccoli Cheese Casserole is made with onions, garlic, and cheddar all in a tasty cream sauce and topped with a cheesy buttery cracker crumb topping. It is always hit with family and friends and it is a great side dish for almost any main entree. I love to serve it with grilled pork tenderloin or roasted chicken. Enjoy this easy fresh broccoli recipe made without canned soup all year round
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Hatch Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Make the most of chile season with this creamy and delicious roasted hatch green mac and cheese. Your mac and cheese game will never be the same!
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Southern Corn Pudding Recipe
Nothing tastes like Grandma's cooking as much as this Southern Corn Pudding Recipe. It’s an old fashioned dish that features fresh corn, heavy cream, butter and eggs.
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Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes in a rich cream sauce with onions are baked to perfection in this delicious Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. These potatoes are the perfect comfort food side dish for your holiday (or ANY day) dinner!
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FAQS
What is the difference between chicken fried steak and country fried steak?
Country-fried steak is usually paired with brown gravy, whereas chicken-fried steak uses a white, peppery gravy.
No matter what sides you pick, you’re sure to have a wonderful meal full of rich flavor. Hope you are able to find a few to try!
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