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Ultra creamy mashed sweet potatoes (made sweet or savory), perfect for the holidays and made with just 3-4 ingredients!  Great to make ahead too! #sweetpotato #mashed #sweetpotatoes #thanksgiving #holiday #sidedish #easyrecipe #makeahead

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
October 29, 2019
Perfectly baked sweet potatoes, every time!  Crispy on the outside and oh so fluffy on the inside, and with a quick 5 minute prep too!  Perfect side dish for dinner or a holiday event. #sweetpotato #sidedish #side #holiday #baked #airfryer #roasted #thanksgiving #recipe

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
October 9, 2019
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is ultra creamy, and SO easy!  No boiling pasta, no velveeta, and no condensed soups needed.  Perfect side dish or kid-friendly dinner option! #macandcheese #macaroniandcheese #crockpot #slowcooker #easyrecipe #sidedish #potluck #holiday

Creamy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
September 5, 2019
Funeral potatoes, aka Cheesy Potato Casserole, the hot side dish that EVERYONE loves. Perfect for any dinner, holiday or potluck!  Rich, cheesy and creamy hashbrown potatoes topped with buttery cornflakes and baked until golden and crispy! #potatoes #cheesy #potatocasserole #funeralpotatoes #partypotatoes #sidedish #potluck #holiday #hashbrown #baked #casserole

Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)
June 12, 2019
This FAIL-PROOF method for cooking corn on the cob is easy, perfect for any kind of weather, and produces the juiciest, perfectly cooked ears of corn! | #summerrecipe #corn #cornonthecob #roasted #oven #easyrecipe #sidedish

Fail-Proof Roasted Corn on the Cob
May 30, 2019
Velvety soft and tender layers of two kinds of potatoes, smothered in a rich 3 cheese garlic sauce, then topped with extra cheese for a perfectly crispy top! It's the scalloped potato dish you've been dreaming of your entire life! #scallopedpotatoes #potato #sidedish #holiday #Easter #cheese #potatoesaugratin #augratin #makeahead

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
April 3, 2019
Creamy and rich, these mashed potatoes are heavy on the flavor and light on the work... with no boiling!  Truly the BEST way to make homestyle mashed potatoes for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal! #thanksgiving #sidedish #mashedpotatoes #potatoes #crockpot #slowcooker #noboil

Homestyle Crockpot (No-Boil) Mashed Potatoes
November 7, 2018
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole, perfectly seasoned with Fall spices and topped with a pecan crumble and gooey marshmallows.  Perfect as a traditional or make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving! #Thanksgivingrecipe #sweetpotato #casserole #sidedish

The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole
November 4, 2018
Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms - This quick and easy side dish is made using only 3 simple ingredients!  Buttery, and full of ranch flavor, the crockpot does the work for you with this mushroom side dish!

Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms (3 ingredients!)
October 2, 2018
These simple roasted carrots are made easily on a sheet pan, with a simple roasting method that brings out the natural sweetness of the baby carrots.  They're the perfect side dish!  #roasted #carrots #sidedish #holidayrecipe #carrotrecipe #sheetpan #healthy #side #thanksgiving

Simple Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots
September 4, 2018
The ultimate sheet pan healthy roasted vegetables, perfectly spiced and roasted to sweet tender perfection!  Great for meal prep too! #roastedvegetables #sheetpan #healthy #smartpoints #weightwatchers #healthysidedishes #fallrecipes

Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Vegetables
August 14, 2018
Sweet and tangy with PLENTY of crunch, these freezer pickles perfect year-round!  No complicated canning steps or equipment needed! #pickles #homemade #freezerpickles #cucumbers #farmersmarket #gardenfresh #howto

Homemade Freezer Pickles
July 22, 2018
Simple ingredients and an easy 5 minutes of prep is all it takes to get this mouthwatering roasted broccoli in the oven!  You'll love the cheesy topping, and even non-veggie lovers will go crazy over this healthy side dish!! #broccoli #roastedbroccoli #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

Crispy Cheesy Roasted Broccoli
July 10, 2018
Creamy tortellini salad, loaded with colorful vegetables and tossed in a deliciously sweet and tangy dressing! | #pastasalad #macaronisalad #cookout #summer #rainbow

Creamy Rainbow Tortellini Salad
June 4, 2018
This Southwest cilantro lime corn salad is bold, healthy, and incredibly versatile!  At zero smart points per serving, feel free to pile it on tacos for an amazing meal! | #cornsalad #mexican #southwest #cilantro #lime #tacotuesday

Southwest Cilantro Lime Corn Salad
May 16, 2018
Tangy and sweet with plenty of crunch, this creamy coleslaw is lightened up to just 1 smart point per serving, and is the perfect side dish for your BBQ or potluck! | #coleslaw #potluck #cookout #summerbbq #skinnyrecipe #weightwatchers #freestyle #smartpoints

Creamy Skinny Coleslaw Recipe
May 1, 2018
This summery tomato avocado salad is full of buttery avocados, juicy tomatoes and crisp red onions, and tossed in a mouthwatering homemade Greek-inspired dressing! | #avocado #greek #salad #avocadosalad #tomatosalad #potluck

Greek-Inspired Tomato and Avocado Salad
April 18, 2018
Yukon and red potatoes, seasoned with a fantastic homemade Greek seasoning blend, and roasted to crispy perfection!  They're the ultimate side dish! | #roasted #potatoes #roastedpotatoes #Greek #sidedish

Crispy Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes
March 14, 2018
Tender baby carrots are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, then "roasted" in the crockpot!  Free up your oven with this EASY side dish that's perfect for the holidays! | #carrots #sidedish #holidaysidedish #holidayrecipe #slowcookercarrots #crockpotcarrots

Slow Cooker Roasted Carrots
March 4, 2018
Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread | In true homestyle fashion, this jalapeño cheddar cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet with bacon drippings for extra flavor!  Soft inside, with a mouthwatering crunch on the outside, this cornbread is the one you've been looking for! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #cornbread #homemade #jalapenocheddar #castiron #homestyle

Skillet Jalapeno Cheddar Homemade Cornbread
October 18, 2017
Sautéed Peas with Shallots and Prosciutto | An easy, go-to side dish that's made in just 15 minutes and uses 7 ingredients!  Perfect for a weeknight meal or fancy holiday feast! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #peas #side #sidedish #prosciutto #holiday

Sautéed Peas with Prosciutto
October 3, 2017
The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole | This classic side or potluck dish is made with no "cream of" soups, and is perfect for any occasion! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #side #dish #potluck #hashbrown #casserole #scratch

The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole
September 6, 2017
Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon | Perfect for cookouts or summer BBQ's, these baked beans with bacon have a mouthwatering spicy kick from jalapeños that make for an unforgettable side dish! | http://thechunkychef.com

Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon
June 14, 2017
Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots | You'll love these easy glazed carrots made with bourbon, brown sugar and cayenne! They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday feast! | http://thechunkychef.com

Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots
June 11, 2017

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