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When a meal needs something warm, comforting, and guaranteed to get attention at the table, a cheesy side dish is usually the answer. These easy cheesy side dishes include creamy potatoes, homemade mac and cheese, and vegetable casseroles for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and holidays.
After 17 years of publishing easy family recipes on All Things Mamma, I know the sides are often the first dishes to disappear. Start with the cheesy potatoes if you need a crowd-pleaser, or choose one of the simple vegetable casseroles when you want comfort food with a little green mixed in.
15 Easy Cheesy Side Dishes
There is something here for everyday dinners and special occasions alike. If you need a broader selection without the cheese, browse all of my easy side dish recipes.
Cheesy Potato Side Dishes
1. Easy Cheesy Potatoes
These creamy, cheesy potatoes have a crunchy cornflake topping and fit right in at holiday dinners, potlucks, or Sunday supper.
2. Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Let the slow cooker handle the work with this hands-off potato side. It is especially useful when the oven is already full.
3. Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
Thinly sliced potatoes bake in a rich Gruyère sauce for a side dish that feels special without being fussy.
4. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Tender potatoes and a creamy cheese sauce make this a dependable partner for ham, pork chops, chicken, or a holiday roast.
5. Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Parmesan gives these potatoes crisp, golden edges while the centers stay tender.
6. Amish Funeral Potatoes
This cozy potato casserole combines plenty of cheese with a crisp topping and is made for sharing.
7. Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Take mashed potatoes one step further with cheese, bacon, and all the flavors of a loaded baked potato.
8. Twice Baked Potatoes
Fluffy potato filling, melted cheese, and a crisp potato shell make these easy to portion and serve.
Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
9. Easy One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
A creamy stovetop mac and cheese that comes together in one pot is always handy for busy dinners.
10. Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
This slow-cooker version is creamy, comforting, and easy to keep warm for parties and family gatherings.
11. Creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese
Crispy bacon adds a smoky, savory finish to classic creamy mac and cheese.
12. Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
This rich baked version has the golden top and creamy center everyone looks for in a comfort-food side.
Cheesy Vegetable Sides
13. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Asparagus bakes in a creamy, cheesy sauce for an easy vegetable side that works especially well in spring.
14. Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Broccoli, rice, and cheese turn a few familiar ingredients into a comforting casserole for weeknights or holidays.
15. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
This creamy cauliflower bake is a simple way to add a cheesy vegetable side to the table.
Easy Sides for Holidays and Potlucks
For a holiday meal, start with one or two potato dishes and add a cheesy vegetable casserole for variety. For a potluck, slow-cooker mac and cheese or Crockpot cheesy potatoes are practical choices because they stay warm and are easy to serve. However you build your menu, these recipes give you plenty of cozy options made with familiar ingredients.
